Fund for Ruined Gamblers at Monte Carlo
The Casino company that runs the Monte Carlo gambling resort provides viatique to gamblers who have lost all. A broken gambler in the casino’s central saloon receives a second class train ticket home and meals money. Englishmen typically get 40 to 60 dollars. Each recipient signs a receipt, surrenders their casino admission card, and cannot return until the loan is repaid. The company aids nearly 40,000 dollars annually.
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Casino
Monte Carlo
Rome
London
New York
Jerusalem
Tosers
OstarFichet
Ir National
Long Record Broken Reverend Becomes Monsignore Benson
The Rev. Robert Hugh Benson, famed novelist, is promoted by Pius X to Monsignore, becoming the first archbishop’s son since 1606 to enter the church. His Anglican father previously held a high ecclesiastical post.
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Robert Hugh Benson
Monsignore Benson
Pius X
Kidney warnings and remedies in a 19th century ad
An ad claims warnings of earthquakes and kidney distress precede illness. It extols Electric Bitters as a kidney tonic, citing user Peter Tundy of South Rockwood Michigan and local dealer B McGeecey. It promotes relief from dropsy diabetes and Brights disease with this remedy.
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Myson
Peter Tnndy
South Rockwood
Mich
McGeecey
Is Great Place for Ducks on Little Stinger Island
The tiny 10 by 22 foot Little Stinger Island near Back Bay, Princess Anne County, is set to sell for 815000 this week, a record high for land of such small size. Despite 220 square feet of land, its value lies in its edge on the docking grounds and a mainland strip for a clubhouse, forming a natural gun for docks.
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Little Stinger Island
Princess Anne County
Backbay
Virginia
Carolina
Norfolk
Confused Rider Refuses Check for Fare on Sixth Avenue Car
A passenger on a Sixth Avenue car tried to pay fare with a ten dollar check. The conductor refused, saying it was not bankable. The man argued and finally produced a nickel after being threatened with removal.
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Imperial
Correct Your Habits with Stomach and Liver Tablets
Sedootary habitta and lack of outdoor exercime lead to digestive and liver issues. Worry and anxiety worsen stomach distress. Correct your habit and take Chai bertang Stomach and Liver Tablets. you may feel better soon. Available through all dealers.
Mantle of yellow jackets halts church repairs
A contractor William Hutchinson and three carpenters were stung while working on the First Baptist church roof. Yellow jackets nested in the belfry drove them to the ground. William Gillman closed exits and lit sulphur candles to kill the insects, leaving a peach basket of dead bees.
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William Hutchinson
First Baptist Church
William Gillman
New Castle
Del
Philadelphia Record
Portugal Abolishes Most Diplomatic Posts
The final act of Portugal reduces diplomatic service to Vienna Brussels and Munich while Paris Madrid and Lisbon are effectively abolished. Madrid retains a semblance of relations as others are dissolved.
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Portugal
Holy Roman See
Vienna
Brussels
Munich
Paris
Madrid
Lisbon
Niagara's Defect and the Horn Shoe Falls Remark
Jonathan guides a newly arrived Irishman at Niagara in a humorous exchange about the sight of water thundering over the rocks. The housekeeper narrates the scene with playful banter and a clash of expressions about what's wondrous.
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Jonathan
Niagara
Confrontation Over a Fearful Long Speech
Senator Sorghum remarks that the oratorical session was tiresome and aimed to induce conscience. The reply defends the speech but notes the accusation of giving listeners the third degree.
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Senator Sorghum
LAMED A GOOD WORKER DESCRIBES A HEALTH CLAIM
A letter from W. Ryans of Danville Virginia claims Dr King’s New Life Pill cured his heart ailment and other issues after two years of distress. He mentions relief from liver and kidney trouble constipation headache and weakness. The note lists S. B. McGenohy as the dealer.
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W. Ryans
Danville
Dr. King
S. B.meogenohy
The Traveler's Comfort Cretonne Slippers
A new cretonne slipper folds compactly for travel and fits like a durable pair simple to make without a pattern. A woman recently crafted them by sizing soles, covering the instep, binding the top, and attaching the sole for easy wear on journeys.
Airship vs Private Yacht Weighs Economic Pleasures
The dialogue weighs airships against yachts for leisure travel praising airships for economy when entertaining friends. The text notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly reputed for curing colds and asserts it remains reliable, with sales by dealers nationwide.
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Chamberlain
Gough Temedy
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Standard Light Co
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Jacksonville, Florida
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Monte Carlo Casino Company
Stinger Island
Champerlain
Pensacola
West Iida
Shorthane
Eee Capone
Sh.mead
Guilion
Palls
Toll Particulars Jones’ Busines College
Pensacola, Fla
Ero
Ur's
Armour Animal's Goods
A. R. Wells
Chipley
Fila
Armour Fertilizer Works
Jacksonville, Fla
Swift ¢ & CO
U.S
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Emmett Wilson
Congress
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