Duke of Protractco Trest and Tobacco Tycoon James B Duke
A fragmentary biographical sketch traces James B Duke birth in 1850s England, his early poverty, move to New York, and rise to tobacco empire. It notes his wealth, work ethic, and rivalry with Allen and Ginter, highlighting his push into cigarette making and advertising innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hochanan Luke
Berm
Sand
England
Major Ginter
Alten
Ginter
Duke
Mr. Duke
James B. Duke
Durham
New York
Allen and Ginter
Vic
Under New Management The Farmers' House Hotel
A fragmented notice states new management at The Farmers' House hotel with promises to improve cuisine and accommodation and raise standards under Mrs B B. intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BB. Ne
Court hearing on defaming claim over carpenters square
In a 1912 court session before Mr M Gallager PL the focal court heard a defamatory issue. The plaintiff alleges the defendant spoke and published that he stole a carpenter's square, a claim denied by the defendant. The May 29 date is referenced with proceedings continuing as the plaintiff questions the reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gallager
Carpenters Square
Favori
Kwem Mitchell
Bers
Wot Did Not Ode Owing to Sole Object to Vindicate Character
Judgment for plan and damages awarded. Costs declared. The item references Woods' Great Department Cure and payment of sums, with emphasis on vindicating the defendant's character under the Criminal Code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Til
A Wonderful Cure Told by A. W. Colling
A. W. Colling of Rewent Street Camperdown Sydney describes a dry hacking cough that led toward consumption. He reports failing remedies from chemists and doctors and claims a cure after five bottles over about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Colling
Camperdows
Sydney
Lee
Lees
Bettes
Seanen
Tex
Auction and agency firms listed with Cairns sale yard
Established 1833. Auctioneers and agents for horse cattle mining insurance land estate and general commerce. Steamship lines White Star Aberdeen. Queensland Trustees and various fire and accident insurers. Dalgety and Co timber Wolfram valuator Cairns Town Council Sale Yard Lake Street Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Commission
White Star
Aberdeen
Queensland Trustees Ltd
Eetyal Tis and Citizemm A. Co
Manchester Fire Assurance Co
Phoenix Fire Assurance
Ocean Accident and Guarantas Corporation, Ltd
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
Wolfram Buyern
Valuator
Cairns
Sale Yarda
Lake Street
London Directory Annual Trade Guide Adverts
The London Directory Co Limited announces an annual trade guide connecting traders worldwide with manufacturers and dealers. It lists export merchants, steamship lines, provincial trade notices, and industrial centers across the UK with freight-paid copies on postal order for dealers and agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomdep
United Kingdom
Central Clothing Emporium Ad Offers Menswear
The advert promotes Central Clothing Emporium offering men’s clothing and flannel undershirts with fresh stock. It claims higher quality and better prices than competitors, directs shoppers to the store near Cairns Railway in Sherie Street by Staceie’s Corner, and notes no off stock kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ward
Cairne Raileay
Sheriie Street
Taylor’s
Staekie
Queensland National Bank Limited Bankers to the Government of Queensland
The Queensland National Bank Limited reports its authorized and paid up capital along with reserves and assets. Directors listed include Jes Munro and John Cameron with W. V. Ralston as General Manager. Head office and branches span London Sydney Cairns and beyond with agents across Australasia and other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Insurance Co
New Zealand
Lio
Queensland
Norman “Hembers
Brisbane
A. G. Saltmarsh
Hulletin
Hewervéy
Pear
Heser
Great Britain
A. J. Draper
Cairns
Queensland National Bank, Ltd
Tovt Storck
Jes Munro, Esq
John Cameron
Fay
Frederick Lord
Geo
Exin, Banning, Esq
Wl Gray Mll
Arishane
London
Welbourne
Sydney
Australasia
Scotland
Ireland
Ameren
Canada
South Africa
Chita
Fast J
Altson
Monacer
Wo V. Ralston
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F. G. Locke
the Reliable Plumbing Store
Criterion Hotel
Abbott Street
Alf. Richards
D. Ohara
St. Mary’s
Convent of Mercy
Cooktown
J. D. Murray
O.8.a
Endeavour
A. Hoossain
Einasleigh
Kidston
Wholesae Wine and Spirit Merchant
Queenland Insurance Company Limite
Ineercore Busine
Naumann
Overlane
R. J. Overland
Watchmaker & Jewellfr
Cairin
Atherton
Woods
Pioneer Hotel
Tumoulin
Seni
Varices Falls
Post
Robt. Sturt & Co
London Directory
the London Directory Co., Limited
Abchurch Lane
Liltments
Federal Hotel
Herberton
Joh O'Domnnell
R. P. Andrew
Curio
Curius
Ceylon
Ceylon Tea Lanka
Paling’s
Queen Bt
Shields ST
P.O
Smellie & CO Ltd
West
East
Smellie& Co.,ltd
Vine Lea
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