The guinea as a symbol of English courtesy and wit
A reflective essay argues the imaginary guinea governs English manners and social ritual. It notes the coin does not exist but shapes behavior, etiquette, and generosity, with examples from subscriptions and gifts. The piece suggests the guinea embodies English idealism and social codes despite practical inconveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Lampely
Esquires
Piccadilly
London Chronicle
Kind of Him and Power in Human Conduct
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press cites a man asserting his wife must not do her own work after marriage and notes the issue of hiring help. It contrasts with Jeremy Collier on power, stating tyranny worsens hate and humor and generosity cannot atone for oppression.
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Detroit Free Press
Jeremy Collier
Etowah Mining and Ditch Company Charter Petition
Georgia Lumpkin County records detail a filing by George F. Curry and others seeking a 20 year charter for The Etowah Mining and Ditch Company. The proposal covers a $400,000 capital stock, up to $1,000,000 authorized, mining dredging and mineral work, power development, ditches and railways, real estate, and corporate powers including eminent domain. The principal office is Auraria Georgia with potential branch offices as decided by stockholders. The petition seeks common corporate rights and a charter from the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Curry
Thomas Harrison
George Willham
McIntosh
Kansas City
County of
Jackson
State of Missouri
Etowah Mining and Ditch Company
Auraria
Georgia
Wuounl
D. L. Cook
Said County
Etowah Mining & Ditch Company
D. L. Coox
Superior Court
Lumpkin County
Fairmount Real Estate Co promotes new town in Gordon county
Fairmount, the new town on the L and N Railroad in Gordon county, promises rapid growth with a good school and bank. The company controls numerous lots and plans an early spring excursion to Fairmount, followed by an auction of remaining parcels. Investor interest urged. watch for excursion and auction date.
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Fairmount
Gordon County
Ordon County
Fairmount Real Estate CO
Manp Ervin
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Florence (Kan
Washington Star
State of Georgia
William 8. Hurr
C.lerk’s Orrick
Aare
Nugget Office
Nuneer
J.P
Justice’s
G. H. Jones
Prichs
G. H. McGuires Jeweler’s
North Georgia Agricultural College
Dahlonega
G. R. Glenn
Ahlonega
Agricultural College
W. L. Ash
John H. Moore
Lauisace, Elo
Simmons
Wining
Cs . Westal TH. Moore
Ballege
Gainessville
Mack Les
du Llouega
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