Water Lily Farm A Treasury Clerk Turns Flower Gardener
A Washington woman who left her Treasury Department clerical job to cultivate water lilies now runs five acres of ponds on Potomac land. Starting as an amateur grower, she built an artificial lake, quit her government position, and has become one of the area’s most prosperous lily producers drawing many visitors at dawn to view blooms.
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Washington
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Potomac
When Schumann Was Sore and Fashion’s Shifting Styles
Vienna critic recounts Schumann story of the composer reacting to the Holland king’s question about his musicality after praising his wife’s playing. The anecdote ends with Schumann’s hour of silence. The piece then notes rapid changes in fashion and teases Red Seal’s up to date styles.
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Schumann
Vienna
Holland
Trifles Amused Johnson From Boswell Diary Excerpts
In Dr Johnson's manuscript diaries an entry notes July 26 1768 shaving a nail by accident while whetting a knife. The observer marks the small action to measure nail growth. Another entry dated August 15 1793 records placing dried vine leaves weighing five ounces and eight scruples on a bookcase to test weight loss.
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Boswell
Johnson
Doctor Johnson
Heart Remedy claims cure for Mrs. Gokey’s heart trouble
Mrs C C Gokey of Northfield VI reports five years of heart trouble with intense left side pains and breathing difficulty. After taking six bottles of Dr Miles Heart Remedy she says she slept better and regained strength, with full recovery claimed. The ad promises a money back guarantee and urges readers to ask their druggist.
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Northfield
Miles
Miles Medical CO
Elihart, Ind
Discriminating People Discriminating People Our Stock Is Complete
Trade notice from J. F. Moore & Co promoting a sale at cost on goods and shoes with assurances of full stock and perfect service.
Dahlonega Lumpkin County Officials Directory
Lumpkin Superior Court convenes on the third Mondays in April and October. County officers include J A Jones as judge, Robert McMillan solicitor general, J M Ricketts sheriff, J B Pruett ordinary, and others. Town district, U S officers, and Dahlonega and Lumpkin County listings cover banks, clergy, merchants, educational leaders, and service trades.
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J. M. Ricketts
W. M. Grindle
C. M. Moore
F. CO. Cavender
Homer Head
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