Lesson From The Past And A Taft Luncheon Tale
A Augusta matron recalls a nurse’s tale that a boy who bites his nails would puff up and burst and he stopped after the warning. Mr Taft attended a luncheon yesterday where a stern look followed the nail biting remark. Also quoted are light satirical lines about James Knox Polk Roosevelt and spelling. An advertisement touts Lewis' Single Binder cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dingnonea
Augusta
Mr. Taft
Jimmy
James Knox Polk
Poke
Roosevelt
Tariff Revision Sparks New Complaints, Says Statesman
The sardonic statesman responds to a question about tariff revision noting that no system can please everyone. He adds that any new plan will generate complaints from the same old people or a new set, but the monotony will be relieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunut
Washington Star
Edison predicts Pole reach in 40 hour flight within five years
Historic prediction by Thomas A Edison claims aeronautics will enable North Pole travel in 40 hours within five years and world encirclement in a week, but he warns flight requires a new airplane type. The piece also advertises Mother Gray Australian Leaf as a therapeutic remedy for women’s back urinary bladder and kidney ailments with a free sample offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepuire
Thomas A. Edison
North Pole
Globe
Mr. Edison
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
Quiet in Character Terriss Rescued Girl in Thames
William Terriss famed Adelphi actor reportedly saved a young girl after leaping from a steamboat into the Thames. Ellen Terry’s book notes his quick action and matching onstage bravado with real life restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Terriss
Adelphi Theater
London
Ellen ‘Terry
Terriss
Malthoid Roofing Ad Promises Easy Roof Replacement
An advertisement touts Malthoid roofing as the easiest ready roof, with complete installation and no repair or large labor bills. It claims guarantees on every roll and offers a free book and samples via factory rep E. G. Judah of Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Judah
Security
Los Angeles
From the Fleet to a Horse Aboard in Quebec
A sailor from a British warship detachment accompanying the Prince of Wales asks a downtown livery stable for a horse. He seeks a long mount for eight men to go aboard, asking not about color but length, in a humorous bid to ride to the ship. Also mentions Hamilton Wizard Oil marketed for children's injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Success Magazine
Suppression of History United States Capital Fire
The British captured Washington and burned it. They claimed to raise the temperature a little. The Yankees refused to alter the inauguration date despite the cold, according to the Chicago Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago Tribune
Patent Attorneys and Local Services Classified
A dense classified page lists patent firms G E Harpham S G Wells Brooks Lidd ers Dixon Machine Works and Whit ney and numerous shops offering awnings tents watchmaking books optics barber training and real estate. Ad copy promises money back guarantees and low prices with contact details for several Los Angeles businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Harpham
Union Trust
S. G. Wells
Los Angeles
U. S
Brooks & Lidders
L. A. Trust
Second
Spring Streets
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Gillard
Elgin
Orena Corner
7Th and Hope Sts
Postines
Dag Boat Ie
Blue Flame Distillate Burner Co
Los Angeles St
Gre Icpiool Business College
West 7Th St
Calif
Panera & Centa
New York
Eames Tricycle Co
Player Pianos
Starr Piano Company
Weet
Fifth St
Terra Bella
Ensign Francisco
H.W. Hellman
Califo
A. R. Bowers & Sons
Main St
Cal
Ates AT
Coules
Broadway
Alvelor Bridge
Angelus Dental Company
S. Spring
Mrs. Winslow
Lewis
Daisy Fly Killer
Porte of Alle
Harold Somers
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn
R. G. Doyle Company
N.Y
Fts
May
Leas
May Medical Laboratory
W. H. May
Pearl Street
New York City
Henry Guyot How
Bekins
Uricsol Chemical Co
Woodbury
Ita New
Superior
Hamburger Building
Hill-Eighth-Broadway
Buyalot
Wm. Hoegee Co
South
Califore
Elie
Bears
Castoria
Axa Shop Itz
Swanfeldt
South Main St
L. A
Main Springs
J.R. Frier
Wilson
West 1St St
W. Hatch
F. E. Knapp & Co
Moler Barber College
Adolph Petter
Natureaid
Mercantile Place
Durocar
L. A. St
Holmes Book Co
Knox & Richards
Dr. Nichols
West 5Th
Main
F. J. Bauer
Burton Music Co
Hamburger's
The
Fern Company
Germain
John Herman
Getzoft & Co
S. Main St
W. Fred Stahl
M. D
Bryson
A.C. Bilicke
Hollenbeck Hotel
Southern Headquarters
California
Jno. S. Mitchell
Mess Lars
South Grand Avenue
Weite
JW. Lacwey
Tita
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