British firm wins upper Egypt irrigation concession
An upper Egypt concession to the British John Jackson firm of London grants irrigation rights for about sixty thousand acres over 45 years. The $2,500,000 scheme aims to secure a perennial water supply and boost regional prosperity, backed by Egypt and British business circles. Sir John Jackson, head of the firm, is noted for major projects including the Chile railway and Singapore harbor.
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Upper
Egypt
John Jackson
London
Sir John Jackson
Jackson Firm
Chile
Singapore
Naval
Ferrol
Mesopotamia
Asia Minor
Hungarian flour milling drives national economy growth
Hungary relies on 21 000 flour mills with ninety percent small local mills and a smaller share of modern steam mills. The country grows wheat with premium grades and often imports Russian wheat when Austrian buying and rail links curb Hungarian sales. Government coal mines lose an estimated three hundred thousand dollars this year.
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Hungary
Trained Witness in Kentucky Chicken Theft Case
A Paducah lawyer defending an elderly colored woman before a local magistrate asked her to testify in her own defense. He instructed her to state whether she had possessed a fat chicken matching the stolen fowl’s description. The exchange is described as part of the arraignment.
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Oliver P. Newman
Board of Commissioners of
Washington
Louis Brownlow
Newman
Wilson
Bermuda
Brownlow
Round the World Club
New York
Paducah
Liza
Paducah (Ky
News- Democrat
Restaurant Chef Envious of Orchestra Leader
Mr Growdher comments that the restaurant chef might envy the orchestra leader. He notes diners may protest if they dislike the food, but they must still sit and enjoy the music.
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Mr. Growdher
Plenty Like Him and the Old Titewad’s Bread
A sharp quip column humorous exchange about generosity and prudence. Gabe taunts about casting bread on waters, while Steve claims he does only when it’s too stale for himself. Wigg presses for a settled life, and Wagg jokes about choosing a wife amid club talk.
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Gabe
Titewad
Steve
Domestic Harmony Ends in Witty Exchange
In a brief humorous exchange a Minister asks Sandy if he plays an instrument. Sandy replies he plays the second fiddle at home. The banter jokes about Weepsley profiting from his job and implies satire on pay. The light back and forth reflects domestic wit.
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Sandy
Sparrows Kill Cedar Trees at Old St Louis Homestead
An observer reports English sparrows caused the death of several pioneer cedars at an old St Louis homestead. Swarms of sparrows stripped bark to build nests, leaving trees bare and dying from the damage.
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St. Louis
Jefferson City
Wate
Popularity of Gabe Smith Cited by Relatives
A brief hearsay note praises Gabe Smith as a highly popular figure with even his relatives speaking well of him as evidence of his favorable reputation.
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Gabe—Smith
Steve
Pure Herb Tablets Claim Holistic Digestive Benefits
A 1900s style advertisement touts Pure Herb Tablets as a natural remedy correcting the digestive system kidneys liver and blood rather than a laxative. It promises immediate improvement with three months treatment in a box and money back if no relief, offering mailing to any address for one dollar, manufactured by Pure Herb Tablet Co. in Ashland Ohio with agent W B Townsend in Dahlonega Georgia.
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Pure Herb Tablet Co
Ashland
Ohio
W. B. Townsend
Dahlonega, Ga
Townsend forms and services in Dahlonega Georgia
J P W B Townsend offers seal services for fixing papers and prompt collection of notes or accounts. He handles non residents property in Lumpkin county and pays taxes promptly. References include Withers, Dahlonega Banks, a lawyer, doctor, merchant or any local businessman.
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Lumpkin County
Wither
Dahlonega Banks
Dahlonega
Not for Hers Phrase in a Conflicted Social Scene
In a terse exchange, Nerissa faces questions about mental development and social status. The dialogue hints at judgments about fit, family background, and personal choices affecting clothing and propriety. No clear narrative arc is stated.
A Sure Cure Rheumatism Found in Gentian Cure
A letter from D. T. Simmons of Dablon Nugget touts Gentian as a remedy for rheumatism after disappointing Hot Springs treatment. Townsend of Nditea endorses it, offering a $1.10 payment and refund if no relief, claiming many patients improved and others are improving.
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Hot Springs
Ark
D. Abercrombie
Cashion
Okla
D.T. Simmons
W. B. Townsend
Nditea
Dablonega Nugget
Cardui Praised By Sufferer In Pleasant Hill
Mrs Watter Vincent describes a three summer struggle with nervous pain and prostration then credits Cardui, a vegetable woman’s tonic, with restoring strength and appetite. The ad urges readers to write Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance and a 64 page booklet.
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Pleasant Hill
N. C
Watter Vincent
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga
Tenn
Real Delight Perfume Stock Appeals to Many Tastes
The store emphasizes a wide perfume selection to suit diverse preferences. They claim the offerings are varied and appealing, aiming to please customers with different scent tastes and needs.
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Traveling Bay
Guy
Weepsley
Gainesville & Northwestern Railroad
Gainesville
Ile
Ford Street
Cote
New Holland
Autry
Jewberry
Brookton
Artorin
Sid
Nugget
J. P
Justice Court
J.P
Nahlonega Graded School
Agricultural College
A.G. Ferguson
Piicipal
Nerissa
Jameson
Townsend
Rexpina
W.B. Townsend
Littlefield
Atlanta
H. E. Watson
the New Home Sewing Machine Company
Orange, Mass
Stephen Rice
Wood Worksman
Clarkesville Street
Hiau Nwr
Dr. H. Head
W. D. Seabolt
Littlefield Old Stand
Demachandisse
Mrs. Watsons
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