Atlanta as a fine residence city with shops and schools
In Atlanta on Peachtree street grand residences include James W. English Jr and others. Whitehall hosts large dry goods stores and the city’s busy business scene. The piece details churches and a robust public school system with multiple street campuses, the Boys and Girls High School, and the Technological School under Major William Slaton, plus Hoke Smith’s long service on the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Peachtree Street
Whitehall Street
James W. English, Jr
Ospital City Club
Hose
L H. Hopkins
Minus
IL K. Ottley
Fourth National Bank
W. P. Inman
Peachtree
Ekiseman & Weil
Geo. Muse & Co
E1iseman Bros
New York
Etowah Cigar Stand
Harry Silverman Co
Maer & Berkele
Knott & Awtry Shoe Co
Buck Brothers
MR. Emmons & Co
Bass’s
Dairson Paxson & Co
J. M. High & Co
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Brown & Allen
Daniels, Carlton & Co
S8chane & Co
Hirsch Bros
Clothiag
J. M. Rich & Bros
Keely Co
Chamberlain Johnson Co
Boston
C. D. Kenny Co
Butterick Pattern Co
Grand Hotel
Hightower & Kilpatrick
Hightower & Graves
Cable Piano Co
Brannen and Anthony
Whitehall
Viaduct
Alabama Street
Hunter Street
Mitchell Street
Trinity Avenue
Fair Street
Marietta Street
Empire Building
Grant Building
Fitten Building
Custom House
Post Office
Customs House
Federal Court Rooms
Hope Street
State
Thames
John Streets
Bristol
Crenshaw
Mellicbaenp
Hayes
Schau
Abuvy
Georgia
Unitarian
Christian Science
Episcopal
Holy Conception
Sacred Heart
Episcopal Church
William Street
Calhoun Street
Drew Street
Walker Street
West End
Fornwall Street
Frazer Street
State Street
Committee On Schools
William Slaton
Technological
Hoke Smith
New England States
G.W.G
In Praise of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
Mr John Hamlett of Eagle Pass Texas shares a testimonial praising Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy After a week of bowel trouble with no relief he was cured after three doses He credits the remedy for relief and thanks the makers For sale by W H Baftington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John Hamlett
Eagle Pass
Texas
A. Johnson
W. H. Baftington
The Stomach is the Man Advertisement Highlight
A vintage health ad asserts a strong stomach ensures overall vigor and claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food enhances glands and membranes of the stomach and cures indigestion. Sold by W. H. Buffington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buffington
Voyage of the brig Governor Hopkins 1840 whaling voyage tale
A crew member recalls the 1840 whaling voyage of Governor Hopkins from this town. After an initial gale and dwindling provisions, the crew confronted the mate and chose duty. They reached St Thomas for better rations, then returned home with 170 barrels of sperm oil and 20 of black fish oil. The writer notes most crew were local. one death occurred in 1902 and the survivor is now in his 82nd year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phaniz
Governor Hopkins
Melatiah Davis
Nelson Waldron
William Manchester
Cape Horn
St. Thomas
West Indies
Norris’s Wharf
Thomas Sprinzer
Tiverton
R. L
The Passion For Giving And Its Allure
A West Philadelphia woman notes giving can become a disease with time. She recalls practical charity, the joy of benefits conferred, and gratitude received, arguing generous impulse persists even after possessions vanish. The piece highlights the strong urge to help and the lengths it drives some to go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Philadelphia
Philadelphia Record
Disraeli in Dramatic Vacation Costume Revealed
A youthful Disraeli traveled to Corfu in a striking costume featuring a blood red shirt with large silver buttons a vast scarf girdle pistols and daggers a red cap slippers and a blue striped suit. His servant wore a crimson and gold Mame-Iake dress with a long white turban and a glittering saber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disraeli
Corfu
Birth of the Bus in Paris and London
The omnibus began in Paris in 1662 as a coach for twopence, under Louis XIV and Pascal, with royal decree. It faded then revived in 1827 thanks to Lafitte. In Britain the first coaches ran on July 4, 1829 from Paddington to Bank of England, run by Shillibeer systems with inside seating for twenty-two passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Louis XIV
Pascal
Lafitte
London
Paddington
Bank of England
New Road
Shillibeers
Three Lorses
London Standard
Hats of Straw Through Global Hat Making History
The article traces straw hat origins from China and early Europe. It notes Paris as an early European center, Sir John Fastolfe’s 1459 inventory mentioning straw hats, Coryatt describing Provençal uses, and Tuscany’s Leghorn as a long standing hub. England’s Bedfordshire towns of Dunstable and Luton become the English industry center from the 17th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Europe
Paris
John Fastolfe
Coryatt
Provence
Tuscany
Leghorn
Bedfordshire
Dunstable
Luton
England
London Mail
The Process of Extracting Mercury From Cinnabar
Mercury is obtained from cinnabar by roasting in open furnaces, converting sulfur to sulphurous acid. Condensers collect volatilized mercury, impurities are removed, and the liquid metal is purified by linen filtration before sale in leather bags or iron bottles holding about seventy five pounds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Almaden
Spain
Idria
Illyria
America
New Almaden
California
Impudent remark sparks family quip in Philadelphia Press
Mrs Nagger complains to her husband about a brother calling her no chicken at their marriage. He retorts that she was a goose, reflecting a humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Press.
Will dispute centers on large estate bequest
Relatives clash over the will as the principal bone of contention, with rumors of a substantial 200000 figure mentioned by a friend of the family. The Chicago Tribune notes the dispute centers on inheritance terms and who inherits the sizable bequest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Chicago Tribune
Not Much Left of Old Glory At Belvedere Hotel
A reader criticizes the Belvedere Hotel flagpole for displaying a tattered flag. The letter urges either replacing the flag or limiting its display to sunrise to sunset to maintain the town’s patriotism and adhere to government rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phantx
Belvedere Hotel
Keiths New Theatre opens vaudeville season with Dixey bill
Keiths New Theatre in Providence launches vaudeville on Labor Day with Henry E. Dixey headlining a six lead act program. New acts include George Evans returning after five years, Victor Moore and Emma Littlefield, Rice Prevost, and Bumpety Bumps, among others. Also features Italian Trio, Francis Gerard, Green and Werner, Cliff Gordon, Yankee and Dixie dogs, Olsen Brothers, Campbell and Caulfield, Ed and Nettie Masse, Waller and Magill, and The Great Train Robbery. Includes an advertisement for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by W H Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith's
Providence
Henry E. Dixey
David Garrick
George Evans
Mr. Evans
Honey Boy
Victor Moore
Emma Littlefield
Keith’s
Green & Werner
Cliff Gordon
Yankee & Dixie
Olsen Brothers
Campbell & Caulfield
Nettie Masse
Waller & Magill
Burograph
Twin Births in Town for Rinaldi and Matheson Couples
In this town on August 29 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Saverio Rinaldi. On August 31 another son was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Matheson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinaldi
Saverio Rinaldi
Matherson
Thomas Matheson
Tattrie Hart Married in St Marys Church Town
Agnes B Hart daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hart and Athar O Tattrie were married in the town on September 1 by Rev P McCabe pastor of St Marys church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattrie—Hart
P. McCabe
St. Mary's Church
Agnes B. Hart
Mias
John Hart
Athar O. Tattrie
A Serious Matter in Illustrated Bits
The strip features dialogue about intentions toward a widow. One character confesses seriousness and plans to marry, while another questions the feasibility of escaping the arrangement. The exchange reflects social attitudes in a humorous illustrated column.
What is Catarrh Hyomei Cure Claim Advertisement
A vintage ad promotes Hyomei as a guaranteed cure for catarrh describing how inhaling it reaches air passages and lungs to kill catarrhal germs, soothe mucous membranes, and drive the illness from the body. It lists numerous symptoms and notes a money back guarantee if Hyomei fails to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Jasmin
Hyomoi
Peace Is Rarely Denied to the Peaceful
Quote attributed to Schiller noting that peace tends to elude only when there is disruption or conflict surrounding peaceful others. The line appears as a reflective motto on restraint and harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiller
Emergency Medicines Pain Balm in household first aid
This item touts Chamberlains Pain Balm as a reliable remedy for accidents and minor injuries. It claims fast pain relief, antiseptic properties to prevent blood poisoning, and quicker recovery when used promptly on sprains, bruises, or burns, with W H Buffington selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buffington
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Market Rivalries
The advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve from Chicago as a cure for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles eczema cuts burns and all skin diseases. It warns of counterfeit imitators and urges asking for the genuine DeWitt’s sold by W. .
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. O. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Buttington
Seven Barks Stomach and Liver Remedy Ad
A Bristol Rhode Island store advertises Seven Barks as a trusted German stomach and liver regulator. It offers a 50 cent deposit and money back if not effective, citing 85 years on the market and broad family use across generations.
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U.S. Dental Association
Westminster Street
R. I
Hubert A Lewis
DDS
C. Dewitt & Company
Chicago, Ill
Juffington
Birth OF the Bus
China
Kickers
Keith’s New Theatre
W.hh, Buttington
Gatarrh
A. J. Jasmin
Hope St
Bristol, RB. L
Water St
Grand Rapids
Mich
Wright's Church
Mrs. Williams
Barton Am
Buffinton
John Shepard
Thames Street
Theodore O. Gladding
Prop
Hotel Belvedere
R. K
Seaconner Steamboat Co
Seaconnet
H. M. Goodhue
Snow Street
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