English climate destroys records at Oxford museum
English damp and coal smoke damage the Parian Chronicle from Paros, a key Greek chronology marble now on display at Oxford University Museum. The inscribed relic, part of the Arundel collection, dates from 2 to 264 B.C. and chronicles major events and poetry, though its opening inscription is chipped away.
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Onford
Eng
Exyyt
Asia Minor
East
Paros
Ines
Martie
Daver
Oxford University Museum
Thomas Howard
Earl of
Rio Janeiro Folk Ride Tops of Cars in Subway Rush
Rio de Janeiro on June 1 reports New Yorkers would envy the crowds as suburban trains fill to capacity. The 1924 federal district population reached about 1.44 million with 1,000,906 in the city and 440,000 in suburbs along the main São Paulo rail line. Despite a 19 minute suburban timetable, crowding worsens transit. Officials banned riding on car roofs, but enforcement is deemed unlikely soon.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Sao Paulo
Suburban Growth and Transit Strain Hit Rail Guests
Readers report crowded trains in the Lia suburbs as growth pushes workers toward cheaper rail travel. High rental costs and labor shifts push people outward, while critics cite alleged low railroad rates as a factor in the movement. The piece notes distant suburbs near a burkan zone and a 20 mile trip as part of the context.
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Lia
Ty Prin
Heerty
Eabyrhan
Uecker
Sue Burkan
Memorial Day Celebrants and City Police Actions Overview
Reported Memorial Day events in Charleston led to numerous arrests for drunkenness disorderly conduct and traffic offenses. A total of 82 intoxicated individuals appeared before the city judge with April and May arrest spikes noted. Also mentioned is a separate better detailed note about a Miss Kate Macfarlane found with $22000 hidden among old fans.
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Charleston
el Ment
Municipat Duden
Pais
Fef
John Britton
Hauer
Kate Macfarlane
Starwati and
Squalor
Princess Mary to Live in Scotland Amid Royal Ties
In Aberceldie Castle highland rumors, Princess Mary and Viscount La Celle may take a permanent Scottish residence this year as royal family members frequent the estate. The castle is rented from the Gordons, with Queen Victoria’s historic Balmoral connection noted. Permits list multiple marriages in Kanawha County, reflecting local civic notices.
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Aberceldie Castle
Mary
Viscount Lacelles
Antunn
Scopland
Beta
Wien
Teeside
jAerseldia
Balmoral
Foy
Jr Ks
Tate
Edward
Princs
Wales
Abergeldis Castle
Reyal
Shaay Persnis
Victoria
Highlands
Tiueless
York
George
Queen Marty
Balinatal
Wal
Scotland
Marriage Licenses Parade Through County Clerk Office
The county license clerk reports a busy session at the courthouse as eleven marriage license applications were processed by mid afternoon. May was the previous month’s peak for licenses, with only 72 filed in the first half of the month and May’s target to be reached by yesterday.
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B.S. Ln
Lydia Pinkham Remedy Testimonials From Marshalltown and Dover
Two reader letters describe relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. A Marshalltown operator reports two years of bearing down pains and leg cramps eased, while a Dover resident says dizziness appetite and fatigue improved after starting the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Marshalltown
Iowa
Lydia’ E. Pinkham
Clarence S. Norton
Pierce St. Dover, N. H
Washington Day in the State Seat Shows Resignations
Several officials including Farmer Yee Drosttent Marshall and Pastor Buin resign from posts in the state cabinet and bureau of mines. Supreme Court cases touch on tax collection across borders and compulsory public schooling. Appointment news notes Charles Ty Hoekman to the state board of agriculture, term to expire October 1, 1929.
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Yee
Drosttent
Marshall Ales
Wolien Bueess
Oretaril
Capindeston
Wwickman
Hacles Ty Hoek
Clarkshorn
Niels Wes
Gore
Wrecked Ford Coupé Remains A Cherished Memory
A Tyedayont road wreck involving a Word coupe drew police comments on the owner’s duty to bury the car’s carcass. Chief John Britt an said the car is a cripple for life and urged the owner to take responsibility. Reports mention vandalism, a missing domestic helper, and ongoing thefts as city concerns.
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Tyedayont Road
Chie
John Tbrittan
Menor
Europe
Optatan
Court Street
Newanth
Jlidel
Jeqhail
Upper Kanawha
Sharon
West Virginia
J. Lewis
Titovics Street
Kole Oie
Ohio
West
Real Estate Transfers in Kanawha County Yesterday
Deeds recorded show Alfred V Miller transferring three lots in Lewis town to Walter Hedrick for 1400 dollars. J M McCormick conveys inter est and part of lots 19 and 18 in the Hrawder addition for 1000 dollars. Foray the Stephenson assigns all property rights in Browg Swann Goshorn lands in Kanawha Clay Roane counties with no stated consideration. F C Smith to Esta G Swinburn and others for development rights in the Browg Swann and Goshorn lands.
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Kanawha County
Browg
Swann
Kanawhag Clay
Roane
of and Bas Development
F. C. Smith
Esta G
Swinburn
Real estate transfers across towns and counties
A series of property transactions show multiple deeds and covenants. Names include Mattie Thomas, Missouri Thomas, Pearle Payng, Mary C Comer, W. F. Hamner, John W. Thomas, William R. Fenimore, R. A. Sutton, D. M. Shaver, J. Brad Vinegar, I. S Young, W. M. Harper, H Walker, C H Walker, Clem Snodgrass, John R. Stony, and Fred W. Smith. Properties span West Charleston, Dickinaya, Buffalo Lick, Sandy Creek, Sigmon Fork, and South Charleston with prices from 1 to 3,600 dollars and oil and gas rights noted in limited tracts.
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Mattie €. Thomas
Innda
West Charleston Company
TH Street
Sixth Avenue
Missouri Thomas
Dickinaya
Sandy Creek
Young
W. M. Harper
Buffalo Lick
Big Sandy Creek
H Walker
C. H. Walker
Sigmon Fork
Tuppens Creek
Pora
Clem Snodgrass
John R. Stony
Chesapeake
West Virginia Mortgage and Biscount Company
Fred W. Smith
South Charleston
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Fayette County
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Raymond Monday
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Kenawhe County
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Tae County
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Edward WH. Weber
Apancs
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Terence Dean
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Hoth
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Robert Miller
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Bigsey Avenus
Booth ‘Tarkington
Alice Calhoun
Calle Andis
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Ben Alexander
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Sally Sisters
William Hutchinson
Gob and
Bobette
Janet
Ameros
Anna Schuller
Howard & Ross
Fife Street
Capitol
TTT
Elle Milling & Product Co
Kanawha Drug Co
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Central Trust Company
Charleston, W.va
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Chesapeake & Potomag Telephone Company
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