Locomotives Boost Jaffa Jerusalem Rail Line
An 1892 account notes Philadelphia made locomotives enabled the Jaffa to Jerusalem railway. The first engine arrived Aug 20 1892, drawing crowds including a Bedouin who likened it to an iron woman that screeches and then runs. The tale spreads as a curiosity of Palestine.
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Jaffa
Jerusalem
Philadelphia
H. W. Dunning
Palestine
Central America
Jaffa-Jerusalem
Jordan
Moab
Board of Equalization Notice For August Session
Notice explains that the Board of County Commissioners the County Assessor and the County Treasurer will meet as a Board of Equalization on the first Monday in August to equalize assessments. The three week session allows adjournments. After final adjournment the board cannot alter individual property valuations, only correct description errors or double assessments. W.S. Jenkins County Auditor.
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Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equalization
W.S. Jenkins
Remark on Garrick by Mrs. Clive as Lear tribute
In a vivid incident from T. P.'s Weekly the eminent London actress Mrs. Clive, once superior to Garrick, mixed praise and scorn. She alternatingly sobbed and cursed during his Lear, finally declaring in awe that he could act a gridiron.
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Garrick
T. P.’s Weekly
Money to Loan on Improved Property First Mortgage
Advertisement offers outside loans of several thousand dollars in amounts from $500 to $1,000 secured by first mortgage on improved property. Terms run 3 to 5 years with credit guidance. Contact Anderson for arrangements.
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Anderson
Register Before August 17 To Vote In Primary
To voters there is debate on when registration closes. The notice urges registration before August 17 to ensure eligibility for the primary election.
Notice of Settlement of Final Account in Webster Estate
In Benton County Washington the Superior Court sets September 2 1908 at 10 a m in Prosser for settlement of the final account of A L Webster administrator of Ella Webster deceased. Interested parties may appear and file written exceptions to the administrator's account. Witness Judge W W Zent and the court seal dated July 22 1908. J D Marsh County Clerk by P A Durant Deputy.
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State of Washington
Benton County
Ella V. Webster
A. L. Webster
Ella Webster
Said County
Said Superior Court
Prosser
W. W. Zent
J.D. Marsh
P. A. Durant
Notice of Settlement of Account in Webster Estate
In Benton County probate matter of Ella V. Webster deceased certificate by J D Marsh county clerk attests the annexed notice of settlement of account is true and correct as on file dated July 23 1908. Assistant clerk seal affixed.
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Superior Court
State of Washington
Benton County
Ella V. Webster
J.D. Marsh
A. D
For Sale Items and Inquiries Listed in Hawking Notice
For sale items include an Edison pornograph a New Royal sewing machine two shotguns a 12 gauge hammerless model a Remington sporting rifle a 122 caliber and a 30 30 Marlin rifle. Inquire via F W Anderson Box 121 Hover Washington. Yakima Best is always the best. Full Galen Table Syrup advertised at Kennewick Trading Company.
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Royal Sewing Machine
F. W. Anderson
Wash
Yakima
Kennewick Trading Company
Cure for bowel trouble promises relief in Cola Springs
A local man from Cola Springs Texas proclaims relief after using Chamberlain colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy. The notice advertises the remedy as offering prompt relief from cholera and diarrhea and lists Columbia Pharmacy as the seller.
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Cola Springs
Texas
Columbia Pharmacy
On a New Footing Foote Buys Shoe Store
Mr Absalom Foote moves to town to end his days in peace and buys Foote's Shoe Store at a bargain. He adds a sly sign beneath the shop name reading This place has changed feet, signaling his new life in the country.
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Absalom Foote
Thomas R. Foote
Foote
Psychic painting mystery and a curious naval court martial
A stranger mails a letter claiming her deceased mother sat for a portrait in The Last Master by Professor von Herkomer. The artist discovers the mother’s likeness in his own canvas, though he had never met the woman. A London reader notes shipwreck court martials arose from 1741 and Brittany pig lore recalls Breton foraging and drunkenness.
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Har
London
Commodore Anson
Chile
Davy Cheap
Bear tracks turn out to be slide man’s dirty thumb marks
Two hunters study moving picture footage they believe shows bear tracks. The lead hunter halts and declares the marks are not bears but the slide operator’s dirty thumb impressions. The scene unfolds as a humorous misreading in a Bohemian Magazine cartoonish story.
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Vryheid
East Rand Express
Bohemian Magazine
The $1500 bungalow design shocks Mr Snooks
In a Judge's Library snippet, Mr Snooks admires architectural plans and learns a $1500 bungalow exists. The architect explains the design costs about 8000, prompting astonishment at the discrepancy between design price and construction cost.
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Mr. Snooks
Seamen’s Meeting Advocates Bold Tide Action
A South Shields seamen’s gathering heard a speaker urge the crowd to seize the moment with a vivid mixed metaphor, telling them to take the tide by the flood and grasp it red hot.
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South Shields
London Chronicle
Secret love and noble thoughts warm this excerpt
The Philadelphia Record quotes lines about secrecy and love, noting a single passion beyond secrecy. It reflects on solitary companionship through noble thoughts, as in a quotation about never being alone when accompanied by worthy musings.
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Sir Philip
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Niebel & Coulson
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G. D. Hunter
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