Mont Blanc Seen 188 Miles From Dijon on Clear Day
A passenger on a Paris to Marseilles train near Dijon noted Mont Blanc appearing through Jura peaks at 188 miles. The sight depends on elevation and unobstructed line of sight, with Mont Blanc visible from Lyon 99 miles and other southern French locations on clear days.
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Mont Blanc
Paris
Marseilles
Dijon
Mont Blang
Jura
Dijom
Ava
France
Lyony
Macon
Chalon-sur-Saone
Puy de Donie
Lovez Har
Puy de Dome
Europe
Frightful Chimney Duel and a Tale of Belief
A Bradford anecdote recalls a 250 foot chimney completion chaos where two bricklayers fought atop the structure. One man went insane, tried to topple the other, and a brutal hand to hand struggle ensued as firemen sought a rescue line. The sane man eventually descended, then the madman leaped to his death. A second tale notes how belief without evidence persists, citing a handwriting charlatan.
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Bradford
England
Not Quite Clear Mr David and the Mixed Up Tongue
A Youth's Companion anecdote features Mr David a slow speaker whose miswiring tongue leads to comic misunderstandings. He visits a lady and, after an awkward misstatement, corrects himself, revealing the humor in social miscommunication.
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Jacques
Pye
David
Rat Dog Impresses Town with Rat Catching Claim
A hotel proprietor touts his dog as the best rat catching hound in the state while two large rats scurry across the office floor. A skeptical traveler and the landlord exchange jibes about the animal's skills.
Pine O Lene Wood Preserver and Local Ads
Pine O Lene is a well balanced oil that mixes with pigment without adulteration and preserves color for shingles barns and tenant houses. Also notices a new six room dwelling for sale on Peachtree Street Carrollton Ga with two family arrangement and contact via LK Smith at the Telephone Office. Various local ads include butter eggs chickens turnip seed wool buyers and summer clothing prices from several local firms.
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Carrollton Hardware
Peachtree Street
Carrollton, Ga
LK. Smitht
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Vesuvius
Ventoux
Canigou
Hina
Tenerife
Fujiyama
Kamerun
Chimborazo
Aconcagua
Andean Cordillera
Alice
Longfellow
Harper's Weekly
S OF the
Goldstein Bros
Carrollton
Carroll County
LaGrange
The
Will
H. Blumberg
Carrollton Hardware Co
Herrin & McCalman Grocery Co
Parker & Wood
Weems O
Rankin Jackson & Griffio
W.D. Bass & Sons
Telephone
Rome Street
Presser
Karl Merrell
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