Value of Old Men and Courage in Baltimore Fire
A Leslie's Monthly piece argues experience is the best teacher and notes the 1909 Baltimore fire where veteran fire chief William Co. McAfee, aged and retired, reentered service with oilskins and a trumpet, leading a perilous effort to save East Baltimore by diverting burning resin works away from the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Liorton
William Co. McAfee
McAfee
East Baltimore
Leslie
Tree Planting Tips From Garden Magazine
Guidelines for planting trees emphasize trimming broken roots, reducing buds on hardwoods, refilling holes to natural level, spreading roots, packing soil with a stick for coarse roots, and using plumb-bob sighting to keep the trunk erect. Watering is rarely needed due to soil moisture.
Blind Smokers and a Seven Century Cure
The dialogue contrasts blind smokers not detecting lighted cigars with the need to see to enjoy a smoke. Dr. William Osler cites a seventeenth century goat cure involving a chain of implausible steps to illustrate skepticism about cures and belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Osler
Baltimore
Pick
London Life Baffles New Arrivals With Cab Calls And Customs
Americans new to London discover a city of constant cab whistles and brisk routines. The piece notes cab calls for hansoms and four wheelers, runners aiding luggage, and scarce bootblacks. It contrasts housecleaning norms, washer service, window work bans, and Thursday half-holidays with New York practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
New York Tribune
Gladstone Receives Many Manuscripts From Unknown Authors
The former British prime minister Mr. Gladstone was troubled by unsolicited published works. His secretary used a devised reply to acknowledge receipt and politely decline reading the submissions.
Fragmented Courtroom Exchange and a Quip on Knowledge
A dialogue shows two doctors debating a necessary operation while a judge and teacher witness Willie who jokes about finances. Willie claims two cents plus two more still leaves him financially embarrassed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Mary
Advice From a Married Man on Honeymoon Diaries
A veteran husband warns a groom about a wife keeping a diary during the honeymoon. The exchange turns into a humorous cross chat about Englishness and fashion as a wife critiques a coat, prompting playful banter. The dialogue captures light social humor and marital insight in a Cleveland Plain Dealer tone.
College Coach as Aid to Study
A Baltimore American quotation suggests a man’s college success came through a college coach. The line is paired with a Young quote praising boldness and inner strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Hall's Catarrh Cure oath sworn in Toledo firm
Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co swears as senior partner that the firm will pay $100 for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath, notarized on December 6, lists the remedy taken internally and claims to act directly on blood and mucous surfaces and to be sold everywhere.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F J
A. W. Glerson
Notary Public Hall
F. J, Cheney & CO
Repe
Tviedo
Land prospect on Cotton Belt Route for homeseekers
Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas offer river bottom soil rich in cream for corn wheat oats clover timothy alfalfa fruits and vegetables with big crops and few failures. Open winters lands cheap but advances coming. homeseekers dates October 3 17 November 7 21. Write for St Francia Valley booklet. L GO SCHAEFER T P A Cotton Belt Route.
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Missouri
Arkansas
St. Francia Valley
L. Go, Schaefer, T. P. A
Big Four Excursions to Muncie for Y M C A Convention
Big Four Route offers one fare plus 25 cents to Muncie Indiana and return for the state Y M C A convention. Tickets sold November 23 24 25 with return limit November 26 1905.
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Muncie
Big Four
Indiana
Ticketa
Winter Tourist Rates to Cuba Florida and Gulf Coast Points
The Big Four Route offers low winter tourist rates from Cuba Florida along the Gulf Coast to Texas and California. Tickets go on sale daily from all points on the Big Four Route through April 30 1906 and are valid for return passage until June 1 1906. Take advantage of the low rates and long return limit.
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Cuba
Florida
Texas
California
Arizona
Uregua
Washington
Montana
Idaho
Arkansas
Missouri
Wisconsin
Upper
Penineuia
Lincoln
Gen. Hooker
Pullman Palace
Walter L. Ross
Toledo
Ohio
Southern Arkansas Lands for Sale in Southwest Cotton Belt
Tinbered rolling lands with perfect drainage and good water offer corn cotton and small grains potential. Promises prime stock country and fertile subsoils. Send for Southern Arkansas booklet and homeseeker rates in October November. L C Schaefer T P A Cincinnati Ohio.
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Southern
Arkansas
L. C. Schaefer
Cotton Bell
Cincinnati
Ohio
Excursion at Very Low Rates on the Big Four Route
Travelers may purchase tickets at first and third Tuesdays monthly through November 28 1905 to a wide range of states provinces and territories including Alabama Alberta Montana and Ontario. For details rates limits and schedules contact Big Four Route agents or TARREN J. LYNCH G P & T A Cincinnati Ohio.
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Alabama
Alberta
Antonarkanse
Assinitom
British Cotan Bis Ganadian
Colorado
Fierica
Georgia
Idaho
Indian Territory
Lowe Kaneae
Kentuky
Louisana
Mexico
Michigan
Minnesotas
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Ontario
Weaterp
Saskatchewan
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyming
Tarren J. Lynch
G. P
T. A
Cincinnati
Ohio
Notice of Administration in Fountain County Indiana
Emma Keefer named executrix of Thomas M Keefer estate appointed by the Fountain County circuit court. Executors attorney Lucas N. beker notes the estate is solvent and the filing date is November 17, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of Foantsinvonots
State of
Indiana
Thomas M. Keefer
Fountain County
Emma Keefer
Lucas N«beker
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Elizabeth Hobert Estate
In the Fountain Circuit Court November term 1906 Henry Aldereon administrator has filed final settlement for the estate of Elizabeth Hobert deceased. The court will examine the account on December 11, 1905, at Covington. Heirs and creditors must appear to show cause why it should not be approved and to prove heirship. Witness the clerk and seal of Fountain County Court.
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Elizabeth
Hobert
Fountain Cireuit
Henry Aldereon
Hae
Eaid
Covington
Martin
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W McComas & Sullivan
Northeast Comer Square
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E. C. Abdill
Vermilion Street
Danville, Iis
New Wheeler and Wilson
Tom ‘Walsh
Smith
Jones
Life IN
Big London
Franklin
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hall
Diageiats
Tie Hall
St. Francis Valley
Cincinnati, Ohio
Muncie, Indiana
Southern Arkansas Lands
Republian
Geo. Crane Jr’s
North 4Th St. Grocery
Covington Inc
VIA
Washington, D.C
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