Prose and verse on fashion and society in old Atlanta text
A collage of prose and poetry amid social scenes. It recalls Chloe in an Atlanta household, wedding day reveries, a humorous dinner quip about Scott, and notes on smart jackets and evening wear. The tone blends vintage reportage with literary snatches and fashion chatter.
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Chips
Atlanta
Chloe
Ike
Solomon
Glory
Jess
Abbe
Missy
Morria Wade
New
Lippincott
How to Dress Properly and Mothers Influence
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century article debates dress etiquette for balls and dinners, noting elegance for formal events and simplicity for church attire. It highlights "well groomed" appearance and practical English fashion cues, then shifts to Mrs Smith seeking advice on uplifting the coming generation, with Judge Adams stressing motherhood as the strongest influence on shaping sons toward public service and law.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Mr. Smith
Padgett and Whitthorne Clash After Maury County Meeting
Hon L P Padgett spoke in Maury County as rain cleared with a packed crowd praising his clear eloquence. Maj Whitthorne rebutted accusing Padgett of missteps, while Padgett defended his record on salaries, pension bills, and judicial circuit reductions, urging high moral conduct and steadfast convictions.
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le B P. Padgett
Congress
Maury County
Qlrouir
Bnd
Padgett
Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Republican Party
Mr. Padgett
Jefferson
Spain
Republican Congress
The
Republicana
Ehich
Maj. Whitthorne
Whitthorne
Nashville
A Serious Dilemma In Life And Love Text
A fragmentary verse piece ponders marriage and compatibility between lovers in a witty exchange. The speaker conflicted by doubts questions enduring happiness and fidelity as two partners navigate affection and social expectation.
Mother Goone and other children's ditties in Smart Bet
Tom Masson of the Smart Bet quips that as time passes and other joys fade, there remains a hope that couples may reunite to share mother goone and other children’s ditties, a lighthearted note on enduring affection.
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Cupid
Goone
Tom Masson
Maj Whitthorne Defends Record in Campaign Speech
Maj Whitthorne spoke to supporters detailing his wartime service in the Philippines and his decision to pause a Congress bid. He attacked Padgett’s past, noting votes against women notaries, labor inspector bills, and a pension reduction proposal, while claiming personal sacrifices for the country.
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Maj. Whitthorne
Soldier Boys
Spain
Philipines
Congress
Mr. Padgett
Twat Legere
False imprisonment suit filed over locked office confinement
W O Gordon sues Moses and Ben Lazarus in the circuit court for 10000 alleged damages claiming he was imprisoned in the Lazarus Bros office while employed as bookkeeper. Gordon says friends visiting sparked confinements on two occasions and he warned of suit. W J Webster represents the complainant.
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W. O. Gordon
Moses
Ben Lazarus
Gordon
Cou
Lazarus Bros
W. J. Webster, Esq
English Proudly Vindicated in Choctaw Census Exchange
A man questioned for census purposes asserts he speaks English, mockingly retorting that English is the language he uses. He quips that even the inventor of English would seek help hearing his lines, insisting he speaks English and dismissing requests for translation.
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Josh
Uhloaga Times- Herald
Quick and Convenient Schedules East via Southern Railway
Southern Railway offers double daily Nashville service to eastern cities with through routes to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. One train departs Nashville 9:29 p marrives Washington 2 40 a m detouring via Chattanooga and Asheville The second leaves Nashville 9 25 p m via Chattanooga and Salisbury with Pullman sleeping cars and day coaches Nashville to Salisbury and Salisbury to New York. For details contact local ticket agent.
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Midae
West Tennessee
Southern Railway
Nashville
Seave
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Chattanooga
Asheville
Cownie
North Carolina
Salisbury
Chattanours
Salsbury
Saisvary
Tekst
Nashville Storm Ravages City with Floods and Damage
A Nashville storm caused widespread damage last night with thunder, lightning, and fierce winds. Water rose to four feet in homes, streets flooded, and sewers overwhelmed, stranding residents and halting streetcars along several lines. In West End and McNairy Street areas, property loss and blockages were severe as residents cried for help and emergency crews responded.
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Nashville
West End
Curtweight
West Cedar Street
McNairy Street
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promotes $100 Reward
An old medical advertisement proclaims a $100 reward for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists J Cheney & Co and West & Trust Wholesale Druggists Toledo as endorsers. The notice claims the medicine acts internally, affecting blood and mucous membranes, with a price of 75 cents per bottle and mentions testimonial pills as best.
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Yan Ying
Rigbh
Tuaw
J. H. McRaaven
Lawrenceburg
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Hall
Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Cheney
West &Trust Wholesale
Cho, Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Obie
All Drugelate
Incurable Lunatic Resident Guides Visitors At Grounds
A Chicago Tribune item describes a tour through a lunatic asylum where an inmate, deemed harmless but incurable, wanders within the enclosure under a guide’s watch. The inmate cheerfully comments on the three guards and their horse as a Sunday scene. The party continues the grounds tour as the inmate returns to his book and usual condition.
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Chicago
Evans Named Successor to Metcalfe at Louisville Road
George E. Evans, superintendent of transportation for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, was today named successor to the late Metcalfe. President Milton H. Smith announced the appointment in New York. Evans takes effect July 1 and will reveal further appointments next week.
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Metcalfe
Louisville
George E. Evans
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Masinger
Milton H. Smith
New York
Evans
J. G. Moetcalfe
Evens
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