Walter Scott and his works a portrait of a prolific writer
A historical sketch traces Walter Scott born in Edinburgh in 1771, his late start with The Lay of the Last Minstrel, and rise to fame with Waverley. It surveys his Waverley Novels, emphasis on Old Mortality and The Heart of Midlothian, and recounts Scott’s influence and the public’s enduring interest through the 19th century.
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Walter Scott
Edi
Scott
Byron
Waverley
Stevenson
Ivanhoe
Midlothian
Kenilworth
Quentin Durward
The
Talisman
Guy Mannering
Nigel
Antiquary
Ronan
Rob Roy
Wizard of the North
Tolbooth
Old City
Edinburg
Reuben Butler
Libberton
Aburg
John Porteous
Porteous
Saint Leonard's
Jeanie
Justice
Jall
Effie
Tyne
Butler
King’s Park
Remers
Reakety
Plec Robertson
Wilson
Dean
Muschat
Robertson
Fifie
Effie Deans
Jennie
Jeanie Leanrd
Jeanie Deans
London
Arete
Scotland
George Staunton
Lady Staunton
the Whistler
America
France
Duke of Argyle
Heart of Midlothian
Lott
Ratcliffe
Caroline
Cameroni& Wing
Madge Wildfire
Meg Murdockson
Maisie
Bo the Post At Publishing Co
Good Times and the Elusive Search for Fun
A reflective outlook on chasing a satisfying good time proves elusive as results remain meager and scattered across many efforts. The speaker expresses fatigue and suggests that pleasure may be harder to find than hoped, inviting contemplation of future approaches.
Seemed an Apollo Ten. Maud-So and the Young Fellow
A fragment from a Boston Transcript piece shows Maud-So praising a young man she met at exclusive beach. The speaker recalls a prior rave about his looks and confirms the encounter.
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Apollo Ten
Maud
Ethel
Exclusivé Beach
Boston Transcript
Glass Circle Cutting Technique Hints
Readers explore breaking circular glass into even segments by cutting straight lines from the edge. The method describes removing sections one by one while keeping the inner circle intact. Suitable for lenses or headlights and similar curved glass work.
Ed B. Almon for Congress in Alabama primary 1920
The Albany Decatur Daily bears notices announcing Ed B. Almon as a candidate for Congress in Alabama's Eighth District, subject to the Democratic primary on May 11, 1920. It also notes J E Pierce of Huntsville as a candidate for one of two national delegates from the Eighth District to the Democratic Convention in San Francisco, June 1920, pending primary results.
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Ed B. Almon
Congress
Eighth
Alabama
Albany-Decatur Daily
J. E Pierce
Huntsville
Madison County
Obama
San Francisco
Cal
Jones announces candidacy for Democratic primary May 1
T. M. Jones of Decatur declares his bid for the Democratic primary on May 1 as a candidate for delegate from the eighth congressional district to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. He solicits voters’ support and appreciation.
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T. M. Jones
Decatur
Eighth
San Francisco
Simpson Nominates Florence Candidate for National Democratic Convention
R. T. Simpson of Florence seeks the Eighth District nomination to the National Democratic Convention. Encourage voting on May 11 and support a candidate who understands people’s needs. Your vote and influence appreciated.
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R. T. Simpson
Florence
Morgan County Tax Collector Candidates Named
A masking of notices announces several candidates for Tax Collector of Morgan County. M Hamilton Forman Jack A. Robinson W T Ransom and J H Hill seek the Democratic primary with appeals for voter support and influence.
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M. Hamilton
Morgan County
W. TY. Ransom
J. H. Hill
Agen of Heiros
Dem primary action tied to Drinkard nervous collector claim
A fragment notes W. H. Drinkard in a key role amid Democratic primary activity with reference to nerves and action. The garbled text limits clarity on positions or outcomes.
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W. H. Drinkard
Thomas Gunn and Herman O. Troup Seek County Tax Assessor Posts
The notice announces Thomas Gunn of Trinity and Herman O. Troup as candidates for Tax Assessor, pending the outcome of the Democratic primary. The public is invited to participate and support their campaigns.
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Thomas Gunn
Trinity
Herman O. Troup
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