Local Aldermen and Church Notices In Cobey Rhode Island Listed
Public records show Aldermen including Mayor T. F. Christian and officials such as Jos Townsend and C. F Jackson. Tax assessors, registrars, and board members for education and county schools are named along with church service times at multiple parishes.
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John Evans
G. Evans
W. J. Free
D. O. Johnson
Voth Jones
J. Hightower
A. B. Keith- Rpoard
M Ridlep
Dowd
Od. Piarce
de W. Tonge
Jarh
Dhultz
Qhairmas
W. Lo Ash
U. Meaders
F Christian
Blanks Weksen Noes Options At Nugget Office
Fragmentary notice notes a location called Nugget Office and mentions various options and land items. The readable text lacks clear dates or names but implies a catalog or listing at a local office. Further context is unavailable from the fragments.
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Weksen
Nugget
Employment Notice at Tideal Mills Penness
Men and women are urged to apply at Tideal Mills near Miryvil for steady work within half a mile of the hosiery mill. Positions open in the furnace room of Almanians Company of Marelia. Applicants must be 16 or older and in good character. able-bodied labor required.
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Tideal
Moses and the Philosopher's Stone in Alchemy Lore
A Detroit News excerpt recounts alchemists citing the Bible tale of Moses and the golden calf to argue he could transmute metals with the philosopher's stone. It explains medieval views that metals consisted of metallic earth and sulphur and that the stone purified these mixtures to produce gold.
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Moses
Israel
Detroit News
Dear Dear She Henry Car Purchase Plea
A reader humorously implores He-But Dear She to buy a new car promptly to avoid clashes with gowns and Fido. The tone mimics lively admonition about color choice and appearance.
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Henry
Fido
A Curious Wind Effect Over Ground Shapes
A French kite experiment shows wind behavior changes with terrain. A northerly wind over flat ground keeps balance, while winds from south or southeast over broken hills cause the kite to pitch and bob irregularly.
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France
Washington Star
Runout Escape Tale From St Charles School
Col. Frank T. Whipp reports a boy escaped from the Boys' school at St. Charles after a run-out in a cow pasture. When asked how he evaded guards the colored lad replied that he put mad arms around a cow's neck and went out as a spot.
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Col
Frank TD. Whipp
St. Charles
Colonel Whipp
Thes
Chicago
Golf stroke counter worn as a wristwatch device
A Popular Mechanics illustration describes a novel golf instrument that tallies strokes between holes. The dial features a small pointer moved after each stroke, worn on the wrist for convenience.
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Keeyy
Popular Mechanics Magazine
May Bring Egyptian Relics to Metropolitan Museum
London dispatch reports Lord Carnarvon seeks Egyptian government consent to gift ancient artifacts from the Tutankhamun tomb to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The items include life sized turquoise armored figures found in the Valley of the Kings, highlighting modern archeological wonders and museum scrutiny.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
London
Earl of
Lord Carnarvon
Tut Ankhamen
Greece
Carnarvon
Metropolitan Museum
New Zealand Leads World in Low Infant Mortality
A 1919 study shows New Zealand's under one year death rate at 45 per 1000 live births, far below the US rate of 87. The decline, driven by the Royal New Zealand Health Society offering free advice to mothers, marks progress over the last 10 to 15 years. The piece contrasts with US policy before Sheppard-Towner and notes New Zealand and European efforts to reduce infant deaths.
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New Zealand
United States
Royal New Zealand Health Society
Appetite of Plants
Scientists from the Department of Agriculture explain that plants need two kinds of mineral food. Essential minerals like phosphoric acid potash lime and magnesia nourish plants while a general appetite draws them to nonessential minerals such as soda.
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Department of Agriculture
New Brother Revealed By Philip During Questions
Philip tells grown ups he has a new brother. When asked his age he replies the brother is new and “just came yesterday.”
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Philip
The Metropolitan Urge to See Moving Pictures
Farmer Corntessel questions the purpose of legislative trips and explains his aim is a simple excuse to visit town and catch the movin pictures. The exchange captures small town priorities and humor.
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Farmer Corntessel
Ducks and Seabirds Form Curious Hunting Pair
British naturalist Mr Massingham notes tufted ducks aided by gulls in feeding. A gull hovers near the duck as it dives and surfaces, snatching water snails and limpets from the water. The tactic aims to confuse the duck and steal its meal, occurring most days with the same pattern.
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J. Massingham
Walking Fish Found in Sao Thome Streams
A rare walking fish is reported in small streams near Sao Thome in the Gulf of Guinea north of the equator. It has a large side fin with a bony spike to crawl from water and cling to logs, and a soft boneless tail rich in arteries to extract oxygen when out of water.
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Sao Thome
St. Thomas
Gulf of Guinea
Equator
Africa
Music Brings Customers to New Shoe Shine Parlor
The owner of a new shoe shining parlor waits for trade as chairs stay empty. A friend suggests adding music to draw in customers, joking he might hire a symphony orchestra if it continues. The anecdote reflects the idea that music can attract patrons.
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Jim
Indianapolis News
Flax cultivation eyed as potential industry
The Department of Agriculture hopes flax farming will grow nationally. Experiments near Puget Sound Washington show soil and climate comparable to Europe’s top flax regions. Puget Sound flax has been tested at a leading Irish linen factory and deemed excellent.
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Department of Agriculture
Puget Sound
Washington
Europe
Ireland
From Three to Five Years to Make a Cigar
The article explains that cigars embody three to five years of labor and capital before final production. The factory step is minor. the key work lies in expert tobacco preparation and blending, with leaves aged three to five years in storage to develop flavor, mellowness, and sweetness.
Postmaster and Janitor Clash Over Lobby Cleanliness
A dispute unfolds over lobby cleanliness with the Postmaster demanding a broom and a clean lobby while the Janitor cites worn-out equipment and notes bids for a new broom won’t be opened until the month starts.
Rare 18th century literary letters fetch notable sums
Auction results show Gray's Elegy manuscript editions selling for 3250 and 3500 dollars. Boswell letters brought 1225, Gainsborough letters 575, including one noting the neck swelling linked to his death. Thackeray letters are scarce, a barrel of ale gift piece sold for 22.50. Burns manuscript pieces earned 570 from three items.
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Gray
Eton College
Boswell
Gainsborough
Hunter
Thackeray
New York
Robert Burns
Lassie
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Table's Many Legs: Largest Floating Dock Under Construction
The world's largest floating dock is being built at Tyneside England and will be ready next summer. Upon completion it will be floated to Southampton harbor where four reinforced concrete tables with 94 legs each form its moorings. The Majestic will be placed in this dock once ready for service.
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Tyneside
England
Southampton
Majestic
Mules for sale by J M Brookshier at Caliboue
J M Brookshier advertises mules for sale in Caliboue offering the best lot yet and inviting interested buyers to come view the stock.
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Caliboueega
J. M. Brooksher
Fred Jones Appointed Manager at Dahlonega Filling Station
Cranseline Fred Jones becomes manager of the Dahlonega Filling Station and promises to furnish gasoline as cheap as possible in Gainesville and Water tree area while handling oil and fixtures. Call for service at the new location.
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Fred Jones
Dahlonega
Gainesville
Frep Jones
Mgr
Army Munson last shoes for sale at $2.75 a pair
Bargain notice announces direct sale of 100 percent solid leather Army Munson last shoes with heavy double soles. Uppers in tan chrome leather include bellows tongue making them waterproof. Sizes 6 to 11. Pay postman on receipt or money order. Refund if not satisfactory.
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Army Munson
Removal Notice Slides to New Location on Palmour’s Floor
The Clarence Hat Shop has moved from the square in the Palmour store to the second floor. Mrs McDonald announces disposal of damaged stock and return from market with a spring millinery line and invites friends to visit the new Gainesville Georgia location.
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Clarence
W. J. & E. C. Palmour
Public Sale: Army Surplus Leather Shoes Offered
National Bay State Shoe Company offers 122000 pairs of U S Army surplus shoes in sizes 54 to 12. Guaranteed solid leather waterproof dark tan with tongue. Value listed at 800 but offered to the public for 2.95 per pair. Pay on delivery or by money order. Refunds on misrepresentation. 206 Broadway New York NY.
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Manson
U. S
National Bay State Shoe Company
Broadway
New York, N. Y
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Covey
RH. Baker
T. F. Christian
SA. West
Jos. Townsend
T H. Wimpy
C.F Jackson
H. Head
W So. Davis
Paaty Lewes Urey School
Fae
Joan He Moores
We Cain
Je Mb Brooksher
G. F. Pruett
County
Pulelceman
Aurariia
Ww. A. Hutcheson
J.P Cano Jreck
Luther Justus
J. P. Stumby
L. B. Hafield
N. P. Chestalee
J. M. Wilkins
N. P. Davis
W.M. Wehunt
J. Pv
B.H Higgins
N. P. Dahlonega
W. P. Rider
J. P. R. Ray
N. P. Frogtown
Methodist Church
W. Blake
Servites
Briworth Lea
Tlightoverm
Preston
Church Rey
B. W. Baker Pastair
Elock
J. Carsen
Church of
Rey Gordon “Watson
Petty
Trainary
W Townsend Hock Suenoruth
F. Christian
M. Davis Pax Collector CO
Porter Pax
J. H. Peck Voroner
R. E. Baker
Hall
Dhio
Georgia
Lumpkin County
J. G. Martin
McGuire Jeweler
Moore & Warlys
Cranseline
Gainesville & Dahlonega
Avery & McOnure
Court of Ordinary
Dawson County
Papi
Barden
Elijah Bennett
New York City
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