Emory College elects Patillo president of new board
Atlanta man W P Patillo chosen to succeed Dr Haygood as president of Emory College board of trustees. Milledgeville Military college names E C Branson principal of Normal department. Clarkston man De P Henderson killed in buggy accident. Georgia counties discuss rails telegraphs and newspapers deficits.
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W. P. Patillo
Atlanta
Dr. Haygood
Emory College
E. C. Branson
Normal Department of the Military College At
Milledgeville
de P. Henderson
Clarkston
Rapid writer's pen turns tally high in a year
A St. Louis Republic note claims a rapid writer at 80 words a minute must move his pen through a rod space each 60 seconds, makes 16 curves per word, and totals 28,800 curves per hour. At five hours daily for 800 days a year the count exceeds 43,200 pen twists.
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St. Louis Republic
Two Eventful Occasion Vows Veil Passed as Shroud
A Japanese bride marries and her bridal veil is later used as a shroud by her family. After the ceremony the veil is stored away until death requires its reuse in burial.
Force and Perseverance in Attaining Important Ends
The piece contrasts force and perseverance as paths to achievement. Force is limited to the privileged, while austere sustained perseverance is accessible to the least, its quiet power growing stronger with time.
admirer sends Stilton and oratorio to Rossini at Christmas
In Kuhe's Musical Recollections a loyal admirer mails Rossini a fine Stilton cheese and an oratorio as a Christmas gift, illustrating 19th century musical reciprocity and courtesy.
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Kuhe
Rossini
Emerson Quote on Infant Fear and Lifesaving Miracle
A reflective line notes how a newborn reacts with fear when separated from a nurse and slowly gains self protection, describing the care of a child’s life and health as a perpetual miracle attributed to Emerson.
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Emerson
Simmons Liver Regulator touted as cure all for liver ills
A dated advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator as pure vegetable relief for dyspepsia bilious attacks and headaches. It lists symptoms from bad taste to yellow skin and warns of death if untreated. Testimonials from Georgia figures claim it cures dyspepsia biliousness and headaches, with manufacture by J H Zeilin & Co Philadelphia.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
W. S. Holt
Pres. Gy. S.W. R. R. Co
R. Felder
Perry
E. K. Sparks
Alang
C. Masterson
Sheriff Bible Co
Alexander H. Stephens
Telegraph and Messenger
Macon
J. H. Zeilin & CO
Philadelphia
Simmon's Liver Regulator Urges Trust in Red Z
An advertisement warns buyers against inferior substitutes and urges using Simmon's Liver Regulator. It cautions merchants selling inferior products for higher profit and instructs customers to look for the Red Z on every package.
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Simmon
Growth of Golf Professionals in Ten Years
The St James Gazette notes a tenfold rise in golf professionals over the last decade. It says a respectable pro on a good links can earn £250 to £800 yearly from all sources, with some earning more and at least one crack pro earning around £600 annually.
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St. James Gazette
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad Claims Purity and Popularity
An advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the world's best selling blood purifier and urges consumers to choose only Hood's. It promotes Hood's Pills as prompt and reliable, easy to take and operate.
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Hood
Who's Shellaberger the Wire Fence Man of Atlanta
An advertisement-style notice touts Shellaberger of Atlanta Georgia as the wire fence expert offering penne best and cheapest fencing for all uses with a free catalogue available upon request.
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Shellaberger
Atlanta
Freigh Atalogue Free
Broadway druggist promotes new era of drug selling
A smart Broadway NY druggist hangs a sign marking a new era of drug selling. His enlarged quarters and busy clerks make his store one of the most popular along the leading thoroughfare. He offers SCOTT'S EMULSION to customers who ask for it.
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Broadway
New York
Scott
Bicycles Hurt Livery Business Says Wheeler
The liveryman laments bicycle activity hurting business while Wheeler remarks the impact extends beyond profits as he steps over and takes a seat.
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Wheeler
Yonlers Statesman
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M. V. McKibben
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T. J. Dempsey
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Mulverry Street
A. Merchant
M.e.church
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Augusta Sayings Bank
G. B. Strickler
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Willie Walker
Sol Zeigler
George Bellinger
Sylvania
Walter Wright
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Moultrie
Georgia Northen Railroad Company
Seabord Air Line
Tifton Land and Emigration Company
Northwest
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Srellaberger
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