Whitlock On Belgian Atrocities And Public Reaction
Former American minister to Belgium Brand Whitlock argues in the London Daily Telegraph that Belgians showed no hatred or revenge after Louvain. He notes a calm, restrained response amid horror, contrasting with historical dramatic expressions of grief and outrage.
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Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Louvain
London Daily Telegraph
Ans
Damean
Mme. du Barry
Paris
Duc de Guise
Henry
France
Pitt
Louis XVI
Jeffreys
Bonbell
Granada
Henry VIII
Catherine Howard
Hampton Court
London Dispatch
Glove Marriage Across Oceans Reported In Dutch Practice
A Boer in Pretoria and a bride in Amsterdam wed by glove marriage, with a proxy best man and a shared glove, the ceremony registered in both cities. The Dutch custom, dating from colonial times, faded after British control of the Transvaal. Oliver Herford’s belt drinking trick is described as a humorous workaround to thirst.
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Pretoria
Amsterdam
Holland
Netherlands
Transvaal
Oliver Herford
Oliver
Popular Science Monthly
Harvest Moon Brightens Nights Before Autumn Equinox
The Harvest Moon occurs near the autumnal equinox each September and rises at nearly the same time for several evenings. Farmers use the extra moonlight to gather late summer crops and store them for winter.
Red Cross Needs Highlight Size of War Stock in France
The item notes that the American Red Cross had on hand 20 000 dozen pillow cases 11 000 dozen bed socks and 19 000 dozen face towels at a supply house in France. The passage contrasts a thoughtful uncle with the amateur poet who favors fewer possessions.
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Red Cross
France
Fragmented Prose and Quips on Self Help and History
A collage of maxims and quotes on dust, patterns, safety, and passion contrasts with a misattributed tale where James lectures his sister about Rome being founded by Romeo and Juliet. The text blends aphorisms, a faulty pattern reference, and a misquoted historical line.
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James
Rome
Daily Thought Quote Challenges Desires with Duty
The daily thought urges usefulness based on personal powers rather than desires. It attributes the idea to Henri Frederic Amiel and frames duty as measured by capability.
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Henri Frederic Amiel
Ziron touted in Alabama testimonial ad
Marshall Rhodes of Wafaula Alabama praises Ziron for indigestion loss of appetite and nervous troubles. He says it helped him and his mother in law and plans to keep a bottle at home. The ad claims Ziron is a new iron tonic with hypophosphites and other ingredients to strengthen weak blood.
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Marshall Rhordes
Wafaula
Ala
Black Draught Endorsed For Digestive Trouble In Kentucky
Mrs. Cynthia Higginbotham of Meadowsville Kentucky reports relief after using Black-Draught for sluggish liver and indigestion. The 65 year old notes improved appetite strength and natural bowel movements after a few doses. Thedford's Black-Draught touted as a 70 year household remedy priced 25 cents a package.
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Thedford
Taking the Philosophic View On Car Usage
Two north side friends debate auto use as costs rise and comfort grows. They note rising prices make pleasure driving costly, preferring porch nights while the car stays idle in the garage to avoid wear and prolong its life.
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Indianapolis News
Triumph as Rome’s highest military honor
The triumph symbolized supreme honor for a Roman general. A victor must meet rank and war-time conditions, after which streets fill with garlands and crowds celebrate a chariot procession. He rides robed in purple and gold, crowned with laurel, holding a laurel branch and an ivory scepter.
One Flag One Land One Heart One Nation Evermore
A commemorative line echoes themes of unity and patriotism attributed to Oliver Wendell Holmes, framed as a historical quotation highlighted in a newspaper snippet. The piece emphasizes national pride with a traditional motto echoing through the era.
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Daily
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Fast Swimmer Dolphin Speeds at Twenty Five MPH
The text notes the dolphin as the fastest fish, capable of short bursts of swimming at about 25 miles per hour. It emphasizes the dolphin's rapid movement and places it above other fish in speed.
Envelope Security By Egg White Seals Prove Foolproof
A proverb about marital trust asserts that honorable choices bring safety. An egg white sealed envelope is cited as an example of a seal impervious to steam, stressing the strength of honest conduct.
Whitman on thrift and enduring virtue
The quote emphasizes frugality and personal qualities as lasting gains. It asserts that savings from economical use protect value and that only personal character endures beyond material wealth.
Finest caskets North of Atlanta at guaranteed Atlanta prices
The ad promotes finest caskets with copper linings north of Atlanta and guarantees Atlanta prices on all burial goods. It claims top quality and neatness with an invitation to visit or call.
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Atlanta
Pure Herb Tablets Claim Systemwide Digestive Benefit
Advertises Pure Herb Tablets as a natural remedy correcting digestion kidneys liver and bowels and purifying blood. Promises immediate improvement with three months treatment in a box for one dollar and refunds if no relief. Manufactured in Ashland Ohio. agent listed in Jahlonega Georgia.
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Pure Herb Tablet Co
Ashland
Ohio
Townsend
Jahlonega, Ga
Special Advantages At This Institution
Orth Georgia Agricultural College in Dahlonega highlights include low total yearly expenses between 124 and 175 dollars covering board lodging books fuel lights and uniform. It boasts a fine climate mountain location freedom from city distractions disciplined self dependence and a strong military department with cadet band supervised by army officers. Dr G R Glenn, president, invites inquiries.
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Georgia
A.S. Army
G. R Glenn
City Officials and Officials List Update
A readable fragment lists city aldermen trustees and county officials including city council members B Vickers G W Camp J A Pra elt A B Keith JT Frackemn W B Curley and chair HW B Smith secretary treasurer G Walden John Ho Moore F Anderson and county posts such as clerk of superior court tax collector Coronet and tax assessors DO Johnson G G Evans M R Bryan. Also referenced are Board of Education Dowdy chairman D W Caldwell C N Fitts and SUPT County Schools Carl Shultz.
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Chairaine
B.smith
Trea CO
G. Walden
John Ho Moore
F. Anderson County
Craig
Arnold
W. C. Townsend
Christian Sherif
Davia
CL. Poriver
Peek
H. Head
Watts
Do, Johnson
G. G. Evans
M. R. Bryan
Ee Board OF Education
D. W. Caldwell
G. Abercrombie
C.N. Fitts
Carl Shultz
Lumpkin Mission and Nearby Churches Schedule
Church notices list Lumpkin Mission led by G T Chandler with Sunday school. St Paul and Peck’s Chapel show service times. Smith’s Chapel Pleasant Retreat Jones’ Chapel Soul’s Chapel Auraria schedule with Sunday services and superintendents named.
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M. Jones
Soul
Ll. W
Lowe
Auraria
Daily Journal Subscription Offer Rounded by Time
A historic ad fragment lists subscription rates for the Daily Journal and Sunday Journal with time-based terms and an address for orders in Atlanta. The text shows prices like seven dollars and sixty cents for a year and discounts for shorter periods.
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Atlanta Journal
The
Sunday Journal
Atlanta, Gai
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Meadowsville, Ky
Cynthia Higginbotham
McGuire
Jeweler
Uahloshga GA
Moore & Bariys
Heeto
Crea
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Dors Th
Moouiuinisteator
Walt Whitman
Ford Tractors
Louis E. Wisdom
Ford Cars
Mrs
T. S. Littlefield
Sier
Iabiets
Orth Georgia Agricultural College
Dahlonega, Ga
Wincael
B. Vickers
G W. Camp
J. A. Praelt
A. B. Keith
Frackemn
W. B. Curley
Trusts City Scmowl
Lumpkin Mission
G. T. Chandler
Daily Jo
Sargent House
Public Square
Dahlonega
Dr. H. Heap
W. B. Townsend
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Winders
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PHONT
Thacher Mer Jcine Company
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