Germantown Battle House Recalled in Centennial Events
The article recounts Germantown defenses and the Chew and Franks houses, detailing their roles in the conflict and Washington’s use of the latter as the White House during a yellow fever exile. It notes the planned October celebration to honor early American history and the preservation of these historic structures.
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Germantown
Market Square
Sti
United States
George Washington
Republic
David Deshler
Deshler
Col
Isaac Franks
Washington
Perots
Elliston Perot
Samuel B. Morris
Howe
Germantown Historic Celebration to Mark Revolution Era
Pittsburg Germantown plans a October commemoration with national speakers and a $40000 monument cornerstone laid by the U S president. The event features a sham battle reenacting Washington era clashes across Germantown streets and sites like the Cliveden Chew mansion.
Health Brings Happiness Says Covington Woman
Mrs. C. R. Shelton of Pleasant Street Covington Tenn credits Dean's Kidney Pills with restoring her health after a period of illness and deterioration. She describes constant pain disordered secretions and headaches improving quickly after starting the pills, which she says made her strong and well. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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C. R. Shelton
Pleasant Street
Covington
Tenn
Klaney
Dean
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Gator on the Rampage and the Sleepy Angler
A peculiar tale from the Georgia coast describes a fisherman who slept on the riverbank after casting all morning with no bites. An alligator, catching the boat and boots with a half-gallon of whiskey, disrupted the scene as the creature drank, tumbled, and roared in foamy waters.
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Morin
Nan
Gators
Avanta Constitution
Cuticura Helped Cure Eczema Case Claims in 1907 Letter
A testimonial from 1907 reports a complete remission of widespread facial eczema after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment following medical advice. The writer, Anabel Wilson of North Branch Michigan, recalls severe itching and pain before treatment.
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Anabel Wilson
Noth Branch
Mich
Truth and Quality Laxatives Proclaimed by Physicians
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trustworthy laxative that cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage changes. It stresses natural action, physician approval, and urges buying the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co through leading druggists.
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California
Miscellaneous Humor and Quips from 19th Century Columns
A collage of witticisms and quips from various papers including the Sacred Heart Review, Atlanta Constitution, Puck, Kansas City Times, and others. The items poke fun at opinions, authority, romance, and daily folly with pithy one liners and light sarcasm.
The Moral Tone and Jests in a Satirical Parade
A collage of quips and light jokes from diverse publications mocks life and manners. Dialogues pit a frugal lawyer against creditors and a gloomy bachelor against solitary confinement while a timid maiden and a brash stranger trade barbs.
Judge Deliberates Traffic Incident In Yonkers
A Yonkers report describes a court scene where a chauffeur informs the judge he was speeding while attempting to pass a man. The exchange notes urgency and right-minded conduct as a moral cue in a local crime influenced setting.
Williams resigns as Democratic House minority leader in 1910
John Sharp Williams of Yazoo City Mississippi announces resignation as Democratic minority leader in the U S House effective December 1 1910 He cites giving colleagues time to choose a successor and notes he may pursue a future speakership if Democrats win the next majority Missouri's David Albough De Armond has been named as a possible successor to Williams in the party leadership.
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Eufaula
Ala
H. D. Clayton
John Sharp Williams
Yazoo City
Miss
Comgress
Congress
Williams
House
Mississippi
Senator Money
David Albough de Armond
Missouri
Fragmentary Dialogue from Tit-Bite Style Sketch
A garbled excerpt shows a group in conversation about courting and misunderstandings. The read shows phrases about waiting, assuming, and a speaker urging caution, with an old man chiding the pace of conclusions. The style resembles a light humorous social vignette.
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Map
First Soldier Killed in '61 Marr Memorial in Fairfax
Fairfax Virginia notes claim Capt John Q Marr as the first Civil War fatality of June 1 1861. The article describes a rough granite stone in the county seat courtyard commemorating Marr with inscription detailing his action and date. The monument sits near the pike corridor used by the Army of Virginia and Army of the Potomac in northern Virginia.
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Richmond
Fairfax
Virginia
Tes
John Q. Marr
Marr
Arlington
Centerville
Bull Run
Groveton
Gainesville
Warrenton
Waterloo
Rappahannock
Army of Virginia
Army of the Potomac
Army of Northern
Convict Letters Highlight Tension In Prison Reform
A London Daily News excerpt cites a prison convict writing to his wife and another letter to his brother, showing anxiety about receiving letters from prison and claiming reform as credit. The exchange includes a son and father dispute over a boy and a girl mentioned in the scene.
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Priae
Bessine
Jack
London Daily News
Wife drinks coffee, husband improves health and favorably changes
A reader letter from Wel Creek Michigan recounts a wife's trial with coffee for a nervous system complaint. After boiling Postum and adding cream the family notes a marked improvement and the husband credits the coffee substitute for better health and cooperation.
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Wift
Cole
Wel Creek
Mich
Ville
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