War-Time Journal of a Georgia Girl reminiscence
Amusing yet sorrowful account of Confederate era life. Eliza Frances Andrews records domestic hardship and gallant humor as southern women endured shortages from corn-field peas to ham and variations on peas. The diary-style anecdotes reveal family dining attempts and persistent appetite amid deprivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederacy
Eliza Francesa Andrewa
Georgia
Emily
Jack Sprat
Father
Matta
Motty
Charity
Laughter for beauty and health in daily life
The piece argues that hearty laughter improves health and appearance, reduces wrinkles, and increases popularity. It urges women to sleep with fresh air, enjoy sunshine, and seek daily laughter as the true path to beauty and happiness.
Judge’s Boorish Gaffe Sparks Charleston Court Tale
In Charleston West Virginia a longtime judge famed for rough manners allowed a contemptuous display during a trial. A disliked lawyer, facing the judge’s feet on the railing, asked which end of the bench to address. The judge replied Whichever you choose, implying the judge sees no difference. The retort notes there is too much law at one end as at the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
The Law of Speculation Parodied by Market Voices
An eccentric opening voices the law of speculation with vivid contrasts between big players and small traders. It likens profits and basing for gains to a natural order where the large dominate and the small wait for outcomes that may never materialize.
Essence of Culture and Christian Nirvana in Humanity
A reflective note on culture urging to shed self centered worries and seek a broader ethic of caring for others. It emphasizes thinking of others, loving others, and admiring shared humanity as a path to collective uplift.
Some Heavy Swells in Society Reflected by Express
The Antonio Express notes that society resembles a wave, offering a contemporary fle but missing the male point that certain heavy swells dominate the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fle
Antonio Express
Opening Session of the Utah Legislature
The Utah Legislature convened in Salt Lake City at noon with both houses declaring their caucus choices. President Henry Gardner presided in the Senate and Harry Joseph chaired the House as officers and clerks were sworn in and the speaker was elected. The governor’s message outlined tax, education, and infrastructure measures for debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Horahel Bullen, Jr
Lo Gin
Menry Gardner
Utah County
Senate
Stookey
Balt Lake
Bullen
Williama
Gardner
Rudolph Kuchler
Weber
William E. Jenkins
John F. Hall
Elias Erickson
Hebert Cummings
Salt Lake
Ben Bachman
Davis County
L. J. Larson
Salt Lake County
J. R. Lee
Garfield County
Massengera
W. R. Thompson
Millard County
of. C. Dowden
Box Elder County
Alexander Spence
Cache County
Joseph van Wagner
Wa- Katey
Harry Joseph
Orvil I. Thompson
Justice Prick
J. HH. Weoten
B. W. Robinson
HH. P. Randall
Randall
Thompson
Robinson
Offici Aa
Justice Frick
Alexander Buchanan, Jr
R. Jones
Summit
Be.t. Woolley
Andrew Morris
Heaver
F. M. Gav Jo
Garfeld
Joseph Steel
Plute
George Searle
Uintah
C. F. Wells
Rex Rider
J. W. Jenkinson
Alfred Alder
Sanpete
M. L
Cty Councils
University of Utah
Central Utah
Lehi
Adel
Wate
Insurance Department
G. A. ER
Lincoln
Public Services Commission
Williams
House
Congress
Arizona
Colorado River
Committee On Rules
Porter
Morson County
Watt
Willard Donn
Earthquake Reminds as San Francisco City Hall Dome Demolished
An eastern contractor began demolishing the San Francisco city hall dome on Wednesday, a landmark partially stripped after the 1906 disaster and long delayed by court injunctions. The wrecking will be carried out by two separate contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
City Hall
Superior Court
Falling Off in Commerce Across U S Ports in 1908
Washington reports a $500 million drop in U S foreign trade in 1908 from 1907 figures. About $400 million of the decline occurred at Atlantic ports with imports dropping to about $860 million and exports near $1.05 billion. Pacific and northern border ports show significant declines in both imports and exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Atlantic
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Pacific
Millie Donnelly Murdered in Oxford Ohio
Mrs Millie Donnelly was shot to death in her Oxford home Monday night. A note signed by her husband Frank Donnelly asked that she be sent to her sister in Shelbyville Indiana. Early Tuesday Donnelly went to the office of J D Marshall with his throat cut and his wrists bleeding and shot himself three times in the head. He was 66 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Millie Donnelly
Frank Donnelly
Bia
Hil Sinter
Shelbyville
Ind
Donnelly
J. D. Marshall
Hele
Mining boom and ore production across western fields
The Bullfrog Pioneer at Rhyolite reports ore on an eight foot ledge worth 200 per ton un sorted. The Lembl smelter in Idaho boosts mining. spring arrivals expected. Consolidated Meretr mine raises tonnage. December output reached 26 000 tons. Virgin Valley reports oil and natural gas on several wells. Hero Nevada Mines near Farrell plans production after the Maguma mill opens. Widespread tunneling and development advance across camps, with Prince Consolidated and Silver City noted. New mills and testing plants expand refining and ore treatment capacity nationwide.
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Bullfrog Pioneer Company
Rhyolite
Nevada
Lembl
Idaho
Meretr
Virgin Oil
Virgin Valley Enterprise
Hero Nevada Mines Company
Farrell
Seven Trougha
Maguma
Salt Lake City
Silver City
M. E. McCarty
Boise
Peart
Shaw Mountain
W. J. Wolstenholte
Big Min
Alice
Ely
Little Cotton
Ontario
Oregon
Salt Lake-California Company
del Norte County
California
Middleton Ore Reduction Company
Middleton
Eureka
Consolidated Mines
Goldfield
Alaska Treadwell
Homestead
Three Links Gold Mining & Milling Company
Imited
Buffalo Group of
Black Hornet
Samuel Newhouse
Blowton News Bureau
Statiatician
United States Geological Survey
State oMedala
Good Roads Convention Opens In Utah
Delegates numbering about 260 from across the state gathered in Salt Lake City on January 14 to discuss highway improvements. The session organized a state good roads association and appointed a commissions and a highway engineer to oversee state roads with a six member governance plan, while officials and educators spoke on dirt versus asphalt construction and maintenance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dern Wie
J. &. Jennings
R. R. Lyman
Lh W. Page
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Lyman
Utah
O. W. Powers
Good Roads Convention
University of Utah
State Agricultural College
Jturt
William Spry
J. B
Jen
Salt Lake County
Weber, Cache
Herachel Bullen, Jr
Cache County
George M. Cannon
O. J. Mewlet
Joseph Dunn
Peavo
O. B. Madsen
Ogden
Weber County
Page
Bottle Message Found From Castaways Near Sammon
A bottle washed ashore near Sammon California contains a dated message from November 19 1808 asking the United States revenue service to be notified about a group stranded on an unknown Pacific island near the Hawaiian Islands. Names listed include Peter Johnson Nels Peterson and John Snaackson. The bottle shows long exposure to water.
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Eureka
Cal
Sammon
United States Revenue Service
Pacific Ocean
Hawaiian Islands
Peter Johnson
Nels Peterson
John Snaackson
Desperado Jack Curtin Identified in Omaha Killing
Police say the man who killed OMeer Smith and wounded OMeer Deverasse during a holdup attempt has been positively identified as Jack Curtin. Authorities describe him as a highly dangerous criminal with charges from stage robbery in Wyoming to bank robbery in Missouri and murder in St Louis.
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Omaha
Neb
Clark
Omeer Smith
Omeer Deverasse
Jack Curtin
Thi
Wyoming
Missouri
St Bowl Ore Anid
Instant Relief from Itch by Simple External Remedy
A soothing liquid drops soothe itching instantly, claims a wintergreen compound in DD DD Prescription. Seeks readers to try the simple external remedy, said to end sleepless, torturing itch.
Quick Marriage Tale Among Stationery Clerks
A clerk notes a highly rapid marriage where a worker wed a wealthy employer in under three months, reflecting swift personal unions among colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias
Cure for Eczema Through Cuticura Remedies
Miss Barbara Kral of Highlandtown Maryland describes severe ten month eczema with intense itching on face and arms. After specialist care failed she used Cuticura Ointment and relief followed after four to five applications. She completed two full remedies and is completely cured. Potter Drug & Chem Co, Boston.
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Sol
Barbara Kral
Highlandtown
Potter Drug & Chem, Corp
Bole Prope
Boston
A Running Broad Jump
Denny recalls a chase along Inland shore leave with a hay freighted pursuer. After 60 miles by road and 120 more by woods the hunter closes in but a final leap lands him at a lake shore, escaping as the pursuer remains confounded. Jerry quips the leap not great given the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
Jerry
Lay Hold of the Common Good Quote by Demosthenes
A compact quotation urging focus on the common good over personal sorrow. It cautions against envy of those with false reputations and against faint-heartedness, urging readers to pursue shared welfare and collective strength. The tone is exhortatory and classical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demosthenes
Dr Mitchell Eye Salve Promoted for Eye Relief
The advertisement touts Dr Mitchell Eye Salve as a simple remedy for eye discomfort. It claims the salve cures without entering the eye and urges buyers to reject dealer offers while noting a 25 cent price.
Would Sell His Chance. Patriot Boy and Dollar Deal
A humorous cartoon dialogue shows a patriotic man telling a boy every American can become president while the boy considers selling his chance for a dollar, highlighting speculative wishes and ironic economics.
Castoria Safety Reminder and Humorous Health Note
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for infants and children. It also features a light aside about wit and romance, and promotes Urfield Tea as a herbal laxative that supports the liver kidneys stomach and bowels.
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Ftrm
Salt Lake City, Utah
Erry J. Robinson
Judge Building
Dayton Moneyweight
Vanguard
Templeton
Moneywright Seale Co
Salt Lake Office
W. Tad
Henry Gardner
E. W. Robinson
Cache
Prince Consolidated
Boston Sunshine Company
Mercur
George H. Dern
Consolidated Mercur Company
Utar
Highway
Good Roads Association
Kren
Banat
Tole
FSF Cmeney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Druuinte
Hall
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