Fever Belt Quarantine Dramas Highlight South and Atlanta
A sweeping report from the fever belt describes Alabama and Mississippi enforcing shotgun quarantines against yellow fever. The tale covers New Orleans refugees in Atlanta, false case rumors, and a drummer detained after falsely claiming travel history.
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New York Tribune J
Mobile
Ala
New York
New Orleans
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
South
Atlanta
Georgia
Gulf
Mount Arie
Tribmune
James G. Woodsward
Jor. C. P. Wertenbaker
United States Health and Marine Hospital Service
Woodward
Havana
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Miettenbaker
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Savannah
Burroughs
Br. Wertenbaker
The
Marine, Hospital
Wendling Lectures on Mirabeau and the French Revolution
George R. Wendling of Washington D C delivered a detailed Elkhart Chautauqua lecture on Mirabeau and the French Revolution praising his leadership while contrasting French tyranny with American liberty. He warned against mob influence and asserted U S defense of liberty for a century, praising American clergy and wealth’s restraint on radical change.
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George R. ‘Wendling
George R. Wendling
Washington, D. C
Wendling
Mr. Wendling
America
France
Miraveau
Prophecy Prompts Marion Families to Flee
Mrs Viola Pownell warned of an imminent disaster visiting Marion Indiana. The city’s exodus grows as forty of 108 saloons close and pool rooms shut down while gamblers are expelled. She cites stars in the heavens as signs awaiting a judgment soon.
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Marion
Ind
Viola’ Pownell
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Howells Books Mix Up in New York Bookshop
A Western reader asked for William Dean Howells last book in a New York store. Clerks misidentified the author as H. G. Wells and then asked about Howells other works. The patron quipped that he had written about sixty books and left to search elsewhere.
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New Orleans
Ble
Atlanta
New Union Station
Alabama Health Officer
Alabama
Louisiana
Orleans
Yeller Feller
Bill
Bul
Mobile
Mobile Bay
Howells
William Dean Howells
Harper’s
West
New York
H. G. Wells
Wells— Howells
W. D. Howells
We Lead the World as Motor Makers
The Boston Herald notes American dominance in the global motor car industry. It states the United States supplies 95 percent of cars in the country and that American manufacturers are shipping cars worldwide, signaling the nation’s rise as a world power.
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America
France
The
Boston Herald
United States
Wilde's Friend Denies Alive Rumor and Explains Graves
Robert Ross debunks the report of Oscar Wilde still living and details Wilde's Paris burial plans. He explains creditors paid, a temporary grave at Bagneux, and a future transfer to Pere la Chaise with a monument after debts are settled.
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Herrs
Robert Ross
de Profundis
Wilde
London
Oscar Wilde
Clement Shorter
Wide
Bagneux
Pere la Chaise
Solar Eclipse of 1905 Draws Early Risers Across Regions
The 1905 total solar eclipse described by Mary Procter in Collier's Weekly drew observers from Labrador to Arabia. The article details the eclipse path, totality durations, and atmospheric changes as the moon's shadow sweeps rapidly across the globe.
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Turin
Alps
Astronevathee
Mary Procter
Collier’s Weekly
Elkhart
Hudson Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Newfoundland
Spain
AlJgiers
Tunis
Assuan
Niles
Arabia
Labrador
Lessons for The Young Men from a Chicago Record Herald editorial
An editorial argues that claims of unprecedented demand for young men are debatable but useful for optimism. It credits Governor Johnson of Minnesota with urging honesty and hard work, noting graft scandals offer lessons rather than doom. The piece urges youths to follow prudent conduct despite sensational press exposures.
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Johnson
Minnesota
Chicago Record-erald
Electric Bitters Help Weak Women, Local Testimony
Mrs. John A. Young of Clay County reports neuralgia and stomach trouble improved by Electric Bitters. She says the medicine strengthened her heart and appetite after a long illness. Houseworth Bros. druggists sell bottles for 50 cents with a guarantee.
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John A. Young
Houseworth Bros
For Sale Fine Davenport and Brussels Car Pet
For sale a fine davenport and Brussels carpet about 13 by 14 feet near new also baby carriage white fur robe and house plants call 305 North Third Street.
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Davenport
Brussels
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed For Wounds And Burns
Norfolk writer Rivenbark Jr. praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for a severe knee burn that blistered and left no scar. The ad claims the salve heals all wounds and sores, priced at 25 cents and sold by Houseworth Bros. druggists and other drug stores.
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Bucklen
Arnica Salve
Rivenbark, Jr
Norfolk
Houseworth Bros
Wells and Cisterns Garvin's Tin Shop Ad
Moore 4 and 80n garvin's tin shop advertises well and cistern services with contact phone 245 and location moore.
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Garvin's Tin Shop
Moore
Piano Tuning Services by George N. Schaff
George N. Schaff offers piano tuning services. Contact by phone at 511 for arrangements and pricing.
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George N. Schaff
Gas House Coke for Fuel
Parties placing their order for immediate delivery, and until further notice, price of coke will be $es per ton delivered. Bikbart Gas Co., foot of East High street.
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Bikbart Gas Co
Foot
East High Street
Vehicle for sale in clean, high grade condition
Late model automobile offered cheap for quick sale within thirty days. First class quality, excellent shape. Call to inspect at 614 Routh Second Street, Bikhastae.
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Routh
Second Street
Bikhastae
D&Éw
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