Punctuation History From Ancient Stages to Aldus Manutius
The text traces early punctuation from siopa marks in Aristophanes era to neglect, revival by Chaplatiagne, and design work by Warnefried and Alcuin. It notes Aldus Manutius the Venetian printer introduced present punctuation in the fifteenth century, with later printers spreading usage, and cites ancient scripts lacking any punctuation system.
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Aristophanes
Chaplatiagne
Warnefried
Alcuin
Aldus Manutius
A Faith Cure at St Bartholomew's Hospital
Dr Josiah Oldfield recalls a student era case at St Bartholomew's hospital where a man with a minor hand ailment improved quickly after a simple ointment. The patient credited the hospital's reputation and his belief in treatment at St Bartholomew's for his rapid healing.
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Josiah Oldfield
St Bartholomew's Hospital
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
Leicester
St. Bartholomew's
London Graphic
Crossing the Atlantic and state counts banter
A New York man boasted of crossing the Atlantic twenty times while a Chicago man claimed a higher record. The Chicago man then revealed he had never sailed but had visited every state, prompting a moment of mutual astonishment in a brief exchange reported by the Chicago Record Herald.
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New York
Chicago
Reniir
Union
Chicago Record-Herald
Back to the Primitive film shown at Isis theater
The Selig company presents Back to the Primitive a dramatic adventure in Africa featuring a shipwrecked party and a lion chase. Helen and an American survive with help from Helen’s brother arriving at the beach as danger closes in. Audience reactions include relieved applause.
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Sherwood
Nm Waneance
Selig Cation
Isis
Selig Company
Africa
England
Helen
al Suez
Trres
Helehs Brother
Fence Construction at Lone Elm Ranch Near Rock Creek
The Lindsay brothers erect a substantial fence around the quarter section near Rock Creek and plan to turn stock into the fine pasture. Mr. Courtney returns to Elk Mountain ranch to harvest hay from Forty Fold wheat and grasses. Drought and heavy grazing have weakened local bushes, with frost notices on the 7th and 8th. a nearby sawmill rumor signals timber industry revival to utilize damaged forest.
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Lindsay Brothers
Rock Creek
Courtney
Elk Mt
Old Tick
Neck O
Neck O' the Woods
Too Much Toothbrush Advice From London Dentist
A London Family Doctor advises against overuse of toothbrushes. He warns that brushing once a day for three minutes suffices and that rubbing directly across tooth surfaces can damage enamel. Bristles should be soft and toothpaste used only once daily.
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London
Knights of Pythias and Ceremonies in Local Lodge
E B Daniels Ed Heath Clark Eebekahs and Knights of Pythias Hed Crose Lodge 27 hold regular meetings on Tuesdays and Mondays with a welcoming notice to visiting members and heights. Read as a local club column, inviting attendees to attend weekly gatherings and castle ball events.
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la Grande Lodge
Bik
Depot Street
Washington Avenue
H. J. Ritter
By. Roi
Coolidge
Eebekahs—Trvatal Locke No
Xatie Arbuckle
N. G
Anna Alexander
Knights OF Pythias
Hed Crose Lodge No
Castle Ball
Fragmented quotes and witticisms from newspapers
A collage of disjointed lines from a variety of papers includes distorted phrases about a house, a brave moment, and a husband asking about a piano tuner with an ax. Also appears George Eliot and brief musings on life’s purpose.
Women’s Woes and Chronic Aches Across Daily Life
The piece describes women bearing constant pains from backaches to headaches and dizziness. It laments their need to keep up with duties despite kidney and other ailments, highlighting fatigue and persistent discomfort in everyday work.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Union Oregon Resident
Mrs. W. M. Stokes of Union Oregon praises Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney discomfort after using them since 1907. She reports no kidney issues over the past year and keeps a supply at home. Sold by all dealers for 54 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States.
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W. M. Stokes
Union
Oregon
Jenys
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Perry Pneumatic Water Systems
Samson Wind
Richardson & Boynton
Zweifel Sheet Metal Workers
LA Grande Iron Works D, Fitzgerald
Hack and Ambulance
Uptown
E. L. Bussey
Walla Walla
Pendleton
la Grande
Baker City
Huntington
Park
Wallowa Lake Park
Wallowa, Lake
Dancir
Wellowa Lake
Fiat Helen
Lone Elm Ranch News
Foley
Ealy
the Fraternal Orders
L. & A. M—la Grande Lodge
L. M. Hoyt
W. M
C. Williams
Woodmen OF the World
K. P
D. Fitzgerald
C. J. . Khendy
Vw. W. A
la Grande Camp No
The
F. Hall
E. B, Daniels
Heath, Clark
Jess Paul
C. RL. Lincoln, M
Hope
Chalter
Hunter
W. Mary A. Warmick
Bee
Ronde Circle No
Oremansa
Cleveland
John
Lucy
Baltimore Sun
George Eliot
Deann
O'Connell
Observer
Jefferson St
LA Grande Investment Co
Bell Phone Main
Foley Hotel
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