Secretary Hoke Smith and a life in law
A cor respondent notes Hoke Smith's wealth around $300,000 from law practice and his plan to sell the Atlanta Journal. He recalls choosing law early, practicing vigorously, and briefly considers cabinet roles versus attorney general. The piece also cites health remedies and various notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Hoke Smith
The
Atlanta Journal
Georgia
Cleveland
Butt
Interior Department
Attorney General
August Flower Endorsed By Satisfied Users Across Regions
Testimonials describe relief from dyspepsia and headaches after using August Flower. J B Young of Daughters College Harrodsburg Kentucky reports freedom from dyspepsia after trials. J W Smith Townsend Ontario notes a bottle was worth a hundred dollars to him. C Rugh Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania calls it the best seller he ever handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Flower
J. B. Young
Daughters College
Harrodsburg
J. W. Smith
P.M
Gen. Merchant
Townsend
Ont
C. Rugh
Mechanicsburg, Pa
Boston
When the World Was Young Poem Refrain
A nostalgic verse contrasts youth with age, urging the lad to roam when young and to return home with a cherished face when old. It evokes lifelong love and the wish to find one true memory in later years.
Graphology Test Makes a Fool Out Of Jaynes
A club discussion on graphology leads Thomas Jaynes to submit handwriting to a professor who supposedly reads character. The replies expose egotism and stinginess, but misreadings about Emma Gordon reveal the limits of handwriting analysis and test Jaynes’s trust in both science and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jaynes
Jaynes
Will
Jayne
Tao
Graphology
North
Tred Glynn
Ifle
Johnson
Tie
Love
Joan Talladett
Mugght
Emma
Charater
Johnson & Company
Hoe
Daynes
Ife
Hmma
Prof. North
Sar
Emma Gordon
Heine
Miss Gordon
Herbert Spencer
Jennie
Notable Marital Folly and Feisty Wives in History
The piece recounts episodes of famed men and their strong willed wives. Cadogan faced jealousy and mock poisoning claims. Alboin’s wife forced to drink from a skull cup and killed him. La Bruyere notes daily spousal tensions. Titian’s iron rule contrasted by guests. Barclay’s widow opposed burial proximity. Kitty Clive and her tempestuous temper. Dryden’s shy wife and sharp quip about an almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cadogan
Alboin
LA Bruyere
Beatrice
Danta
Gomme de Dovoti
Titian
Kitty Clive
Dryden
Elizabeth Howard
Secrets of the Air: Balloon Experiments Reach 30 000 Feet
M Hermes conducts high altitude experiments using light pilot balloons carrying simple registering devices. Balloons rise from Paris and return by finder cards. one recorded data at 30,000 feet. Researchers hope to extend exploration to about 40,000 feet to reveal air properties beyond 29,000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaisher
M. Hermite
Paris
Syrup of Figs Promotes Health and Laxative Comfort
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health by cleansing the system and aiding kidneys, liver, and bowels. It claims broad medical approval, notes available 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles, and warns buyers to purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co with its name on the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
The Black Sheep
A story told by a Congressman unfolds in Kentucky with a farmer recalling six sons. One son John served in the Legislature and two others declined Congress, illustrating differing paths amid political expectations and family pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Cail
John
Congress
Remarkably Thin Sheets of Iron Across Continents
The article notes a revival of visiting cards made from ultra thin iron sheets, tracing the idea to 1851 London Exposition. It recalls British and American iron rolling competition with sheets as thin as 1,800th of an inch and compares to tissue paper at 1,200th inch. Pauper Makers' Journal.
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London
Gillett
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United States
E. D. Loomis
Detroit
Mich
Tic
Team C. Wheeler, Odobult. Sac Co
Benton County
Europe
Sacwa
MedleIna Co
Meafy & Bigelow
New Maren
Kennedy
Donald Kennedy
Roxbury, Iass
A.J
Mass
Aia
Cuponees
Bos, Slone & Wennington
Madison, Wis
Hood's
Hood
G. W. Twistly
Coloma
Wis
N.B
Smith & Co
Greenwich St
New York
W. Baker
Serery
Dorchester
Mars
VENNA
Sale Meg CO
Gen. Agts
Philo
Isaac ‘Thompsons
L. Thompson, Sons & Co
Troy
N.Y
Enso Joerin W.tlorres
Washington, D.C
U .S. Pension Bureau
Peck
Filisco
Partilles Scenae
S.O.N.U
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