Pranks of Exeter Schoolboys And Their Spring Demonstrations
Exeter New Hampshire corresp reports that Phillips Exeter students stage bold spring pranks culminating in a nocturnal bonfire on the last Monday of the term. They climb the town hall tower and even tamper with the Justice statue while police clashes a few times flared but ended without serious injuries.
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Phiilips Exeter
Phillips Exeter
Justice
Robinson Female Seminary
China
Academy
Res
Ao Clubs
Exeter
N. H
Boston Globe
Dangerous Vegetables Draw Fresh Scrutiny Across France
The Newcastle Chronicle reports a vast regreening industry in France employing about 20,000 people and forming a 40,000,000 franc business. Most preserved peas sold domestically or abroad are allegedly greened with copper or sulphate to appear fresh, prompting consumer caution as French bans have been lifted. The Glasgow health committee notes British demand for Christmas greens, while the practice continues year round, driven by French manufacturers.
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France
Glasgow Health Committee
Glasgow
Newcastle
England
Moon Aims and Wishes Sayings From Schoolgirls
The Detroit Free Press notes superstitions about new moons granting wishes seen from the left shoulder or through trees, in tales told by schoolgirls and children. Beliefs include hayloft sightings and whispering wishes to thistle down for Santa Claus.
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Detroit Free Press
Plausible Explanation From a Weathered Exchange
A humorous exchange contrasts Miss Calumet asking why trousers crease in New York wind with Cleverton noting the wind resistance helps them move around. The joke hinges on fashion quirk and city weather as a playful punchline.
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Miss Calumet
New York
Cleverton
The Coin Date Trick At Brooklyn Barroom Bet
A barroom bet near the Brooklyn Bridge features a young man who reads coin dates within two years by inspecting the eagle’s head scroll. He explains notes of the coin design like scrolls and feathers that hint at 1876 1856 or 1853 dates and admits a mint mark clue could reveal 1800.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Sry
New York Herald
Grant and the Gineral Grant Day dinner tale in Galena
A humorous tale recounts a hotel dining room on General Grant day in Galena where a new waiter struggles. He delays meeting potato requests claiming “just out” while remarking the day’s significance, reflecting small town lodging during a crowded event.
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Grant
General Grant
Galena
Gineral Grant
Galoeny
Gineral
Chicago Tribune
McSwat Chooses Apples and Finds Ben Davis Betrayal
In Chicago Tribans a brisk tale follows Mr. McSwat and Lobelia chasing good apples. He condemns Ben Davis as wooden and tasteless, samples Missouri redstreaks, and discovers grocers pass corky stock. After a costly miscue, he vows discretion and buys pits and ribbons.
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Lobelia
Mr. McSwat
Billiger
Mrs. McSwat
Ben Davis
Ben Davises
Swat
Tam
Mia
McSwat
Missouri
Dilliger
Mrs. McSwatt
Chicago Tribans
Detroit area railway cafe hires team for quick service
A fragmented reader notes a Detroit rail area restaurant project moving fast with staff already recruited. The item stresses readiness and speedy implementation, implying a local business expansion tied to transportation hubs near Detroit.
Diamonds, Boers, and Maximilian Discussed in Transvaal Sketches
Commentary from San Francisco Chronicle and Menardville Record reviews describe Boer diamond ambitions in the Transvaal, Rhodesian consolidation, and the diamond trade pressures. It notes the Kimberley mines, Jagersfontein, Bulfontein, and Brazilian stones, with expert remarks on Rhodes and market controls. It also recounts Maximilian’s fate and Mexican leaders, framing him as an unfortunate prince.
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Transvaal
Waldo
England
Searelle
Kimberley
Cool Rhodes
Lord Salisbury
Rhodes
India
Kintherley
Jagersfontein
Bulfontein
Cecil Rhodes
Seavelle
San Francisco Chronicle
Maximilian
Trieste
Europe
Queruaro
Miramon
Mejia
Mexico
Menardville
Tex
Medicine Taken on the Toad Humorous Prescription Anecdote
A physician prescribes one pill three times daily with a vehicle. A foreign family misreads vehicle as a cart or wagon and interprets riding in it as the place to take the pill. The patient gains benefit from air and exercise per the odd instruction. Also noted is a hen's egg from Mr William Thomason near Winford with a pencil-thin extension from the small end.
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William Thomason
Winford
Atlanta Constitution
Local residents and visitors frequent Pais Branch area
From Pais Branch and nearby locales comes a hall of names and brief mentions. Sam Baxter of Cedar Line. Rev W A Keon and Dr Duncan families visit. students contemplated entering Lebons. Jno Duncan Hawking County visits. Tom Hale in Johnsonk town. Miss Marion and Miss Baker arrive for school duties. various residents, merchants, and travelers noted in weekly roundup with reports of horse buying, farm work, and a general sense of community activity. The piece ends on hog cholera relief and an overall optimistic outlook.
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W. A. Keon
Dancan
Alvin Dolen
Dutterfly
Satunday
Chia Place
Jno
Duncan
Hawking County
Guo, M. Murrell
Glover Bottom
New York Stamp Gem Belting Now In Stock
Mr I M Dougherty of Johnson county visited town with his brother. they promote mineral and timber lands including ore samples showing native copper, gold and silver rich ore valued at 278 per ton. Much land lies along the J Q and G RR, promising regional development and capital attraction.
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New York
Soil Skaven& Seavens
Seaver & Suvvens
I. M. Dougherty
Johnson County
Dougherty
Farmers' Oliver Chilled Plow Sale Offer
Farmers are offered the Oliver Chilled Plow at a 4.00 farmer price with a previous price of 10.50. The notice promotes a reduction and urges readers to take advantage of the lower cost.
Weather bulletin for Tennessee crops 1901 week ending Sept 5
Seaver and Summers report from the Meteorological Department in cooperation with the United States Bureau. The week saw generally favorable conditions for growing crops except cotton and tobacco lagged by cool nights. Rainfall was above normal in the east and deficient in the middle and west, delaying fall plowing as ground remained hard and dry.
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the Meteorological Department of
State Board of Health of
Tennessee
United States Bureau
Jony
Penelope
Jack
Llike
Harper's Bazar
Chattanooga to Cincinnati by Luxurious Pullman Lines
Fragmentary travel ad details a fastest route from Chattanooga to Cincinnati with plush Pullman cars and sleeper service. Mentions connections to cities including Chicago Detroit New York Boston and destinations across Texas New Mexico Arizona and California. Lists ticket offices and agents in Chattanooga and other hubs.
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Harrodsburg
Shelbyville
Luexiseron
Fraykoont
Pants
Chattanoog
Lovisyiiles
Chattanooga
Cincinnati
Irene
Milli Lake
Contivo Hoare Norttehettid
Liles Eytan Paul
Chicago
Ntetroit
Birmingham
Meridian
Jackson
Vicksburg
Shreveport
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
Galveston
Austin
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Colorado
Mexico
California
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Mat Campbell
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Greefield, NL
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Naltimore
J. D. Faucette & CO
Physicians and Surgeons
Mollem
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Drs. Miller
Physicians & Surgeons
Opera House
King Ahroet Tohnson City
Tenn
COX
Der
Bolton
COX & Bolton
Johnson City
Unaka Avenue
Holton
J. D. King
D. DS
Citizens Bank
Yolor
TL Faagueon
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Long, Sf
Teas
Watanga Ave
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George &, Naff
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