Moon Myths Across Cultures From Isaac to Eve
A collection of moon legends describes Isaac as the man in the moon with sticks for a sacrifice, Cain as the horns bearer, and Adam and Eve appearing in lunar and solar faces. Icelandic lore links Adam and Eve to celestial bodies while Fireburgers blame Judas Iscariot for moon spots. The Frankish tale says no spots until after Christ’s crucifixion and other myths claim divine imitation or the creation of a serpent on Luna’s surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratorius
Isaac
Dante
Cain
Iceland
Adam
Eve
Judiar Iscariot
Luna
Christ
St. Louis Republic
Travel guide highlights for Southern resorts and mountains
The Southern offers mountain and seaside resorts with surf bathing and sea breezes at Atlantic Coast resorts along with cool mountain air from Swannanoa Asheville Lookout Mountain and other highland retreats 2500 feet above sea level Call for a guide at any coupon agent or send 3 cent stamp to S H Hardwick Assistant General Pass Agent Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Swannanoa
Asheville
Lookout Mountain
S. H. Hardwick
Atlanta
Advertisements Offer Amusing Oddities From Periodicals
A curio page recaps humorous classified notices: items for sale and errands from a London periodical include piano sales, room requests, lost dogs and umbrellas, jobs like organist and oyster opener, and a bold money making ad. The mix shows bustling, wry 19th century ads.
Railroad firm orders six locomotives from Richmond Works
The Georgia and Alabama Railroad Company ordered six locomotives of the best type from Richmond Locomotive Works. Moultrie plans to organize a company to build a large hotel. Colonel A C Sweathan resigns as editor of the Blackshear Hustler. Savannah sees effort to establish a semi weekly Republican newspaper. Atlanta also pursues a public use project.
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Georgia and Alabamama Railroad Company
Richmond Locomotive Works
Moultrie
Col. A
C. Sweathan
Blackshear Hustler
Savannah
Atlanta
Georgia fruit crop falls short of expectations
The Georgia fruit crop, once promising, is now very poor due to a prolonged dry spell and insect damage. Reports from across the state indicate young fruit dropping from trees and conservative estimates place this year’s crop at no more than half a full harvest, though higher prices may offset growers’ losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dr King Royal Germetuer for purifying blood
An advertisement claims pain such as Rheumatism Neuralgia and Dyspepsia stems from bad blood. It urges purifying the life current with Dr King Royal Germetuer to remove causes and relieve symptoms. Sold by druggists with pricing 1 dollar or six for five.
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King
Quartet of Visitors Planned for St Simons Next Month
Frank Stanton Harry S Edwards H W J Ham and John Temple Graves are said to plan a quartet of visitors to St Simons early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stanton
Harry S. Edwards
H.W.J. Ham
John Temple Graves
St. Simmon
Testimony to Dr King s New Discovery Cough Remedy
Collected endorsements from Chas B Hood J D Brown and B F Merrill praising Dr King s New Discovery as a superior cough remedy. Mrs Hemming of Chicago keeps it handy for instant croup relief. Free trials at W L Carmichael s Drug Store. Also note: Chas H Willis named U S consul at Managua Nicaragua.
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Chas. B. Hood
Columbus
Ohio
Hemming
Chicago
W. L. Carmichael
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills Adverts
Promotional copy extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the world’s largest selling medicine and a universal purifier. It claims cures for ailments and highlights Hood's Pills for indigestion and headaches. Also notes Salvation Army provisional headquarters move to Atlanta and Commander Booth Tucker’s anticipated fall visit.
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Atlanta
Salvation Army
Virginia
Louisiana
Kentucky
Key West
Booth Tucker
Hood's Sarsaparilla Adverts Move Blood Health Claims
An OCR snippet notes Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming prevention of serious illness by keeping blood pure and organs healthy. It mentions Macon organizing an underground telephone wire system as a step forward. Pavo Quill shifts from Thomas County to Moultrie with commendation for Moultrie.
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Macon
Thomas County
Moultrie
Electric Bitters touted as best nerve tonic and purifier
Advertisers claim Electric Bitters restore nervous vigor by toning nerves and stimulating the stomach liver and kidneys. The vegetable medicine supposedly improves appetite aids digestion and purifies blood, praised by users as the best nerve tonic.
Principles for self-government and gentle conduct
Advice urges self governance courtesy and patience. Pray before speech or action and model Christ in choices. Emphasizes silence value, forgiveness, avoiding anger, gentle speech, empathy, and attention to small acts that affect others.
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Christ
Instant Freezing Ice Cream Freezer Captivates Crowds
A novel ice cream freezer rapidly freezes cream as it is placed inside, producing smooth, instantly frozen portions. Crowds gather to watch demonstrations and customers buy cream and freezers, with potential sales of six to twelve freezers daily. J F Casey & Co of St. Louis offer full particulars and seek salesmen.
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J.F. Casey & Co
St. Charles St
St. Louis
Irony of credit cited by philosopher in Tit Bits
A Tit Bits quotation notes the irony that a man with money to pay as he goes can still obtain ample credit, highlighting a sharp contrast between paying power and access to credit.
Electric Bitters touted for female complaints and general health
An advertisement urges readers to try Electric Bitters for a range of ailments including loss of appetite, headache, fainting spells, nervousness, and insomnia with claims of strength and health benefits. Also mentions Simmons Liver Regulator as spring medicine and cites Judge Logan E. Bieckley receiving 51 votes for US senator in Rabun County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan E. Bieckiey
Rabun County
Simmons Liver
Simmons Liver Regulator
J. H. Zeilin & Co
Philadelphia
Telephone fire alarm system activated in Savannah
A telephone based fire alarm system is now in operation in Savannah allowing alarms to be sent over the phone. The system enables rapid notification of fires to the dispatch center and local authorities.
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Savannah
Notable Figures and Events Mentioned in Brief Notices
Ada Rehan owns American house property fortune. Paderewski’s Paris home near Victor Hugo’s former residence. Nicola Tesla speaks English with faint accent. Edison eats sparingly during work on electrical mysteries. Idaho Senator George L. Shoup once famed Indian fighter. Eleven former Vermont governors alive, including Frederick Holbrook. Dudly Buck warns English bloodline dying from excess pie and scant blood. Joseph Jefferson’s granddaughter to wed Charles Rolfe of Cambridge. Rammin who created Chicago World’s Fair Moorish palace died by suicide near Berlin forest Keopemnek.
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Ada Rehan
Paderewski
Paris
Victor Hugo
Nicola Tesla
Thomas A. Edison
George L. Shoup
Idaho
Army of the West
Vermont
Frederick Holbrook
Dudly Buck
Joseph Jefferson
Charles Rolfe
Cambridge
Prof Rolfe
Harvard College
Rammin
Chicago
Forest of
Keopemnek
Berlin
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Man In the Moon
London
Jim
New York
Highate
Mound City Dish Washer Co
St. Louis Mo
Chas. H. Willis
Maryland
United States
Managua
Nicara
Chattahoochee
J. F. C. Griggs
Queen and Crescent Navigation Company
Simmons
Simmon
Castoria
A.j.merchant
M.e.church
Sharon,Pa
Dr. Fenner
Ivers & Pond
Phillips & Crew Co
Peachtree St
Atlanta, Ga
Bolls
Acme Cycle Company
Elkhart
Ind
Scientific American Agency For
Munn & CO
Broaadway
America
Ublishers
Broadway
City
Erica
Blood Balm CO
U.s.journal of Medicine
Bret
W. HE
DR. Hathaway & CO
Broad St
Ptaal Side Venture
D. C
Pitcher’s Castoria
Peffer
Oessgei Tak
Pappas Ates
Miles
Cullen & Newman
Knoxville
Tena
Denly
Clayton, Nevada Co
Ark
Eureka Chemical & Mite B. Uow
Wis
Howe
P. H. Marbury
C. P. Church
Clayton
Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Co
la Crosse
Boston
Mass
Dress Sterling Remedy Co
New Yot
U.S
C.a.snow&co
Southern Railway
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
Helens
Lumber City
Hazlehurst Surrency
Brunswick
Everett
Jacksonville
Cineween
Union Depot
Atlanta Nuts
St . H. Green
Washington, D. C
Gen’s Pass
Washington, D. GC
J. M. Culp
Washington, D
H. Hardwick
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