Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Health
An old advertisement touts Swamp-Root as a top kidney remedy preventing kidney related ailments and bladder trouble. It claims quick health restoration, easy use, and availability in fifty-cent and one-dollar bottles from Dr. Kilmer & Co. Readers are invited to request a free sample bottle and book by mail.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Dra. T. L. Kasvan
Alteen
Virginia
Carr
Rufus Amis
Virgilina
Rey
H. M. Blair
V. C. Christian Advocate
Greensboro
Tts
Indy
P. Hilliard
M. D
Rocky Mount
Virginia- Carolina Chemical Company
J. W. Rogers
R.F.D. No. 4
Durham
N.C
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co
Sale of Benjamin Balser estate real estate in Reckbridge County
Special commissioners announce a decree sale of two parcels totaling 101 acres in Reckbridge County Virginia. The 45 acre Sensabaugh tract and 56 acre tract border Whitmore Walker and Reed. sale is in gross with one third cash and balance due in one and two years. title held as security with homestead waiver. No timber cutting until first deferred payment. Court: circuit court. May 2600 4t.
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Purs
J. A. Moore & Wife
Benjamin Balser
Adm
Elreuit
Reckbridge County
Virginia
Court House
Dexing- 1
Benjamin Vatser
Sensabaugh
A. B. Whitmore
W. W. Walker
Hugh Reed
D, Letcher
Hugh A. White
The Sunday School International Series Lesson Intro
Comprehensive summary of Bible lesson topics from Peter and Cornelius to Heroes of Faith, covering Acts chapters 1 to 28, with golden texts and themes of salvation by faith, light to the faithful, and missionary work. Notable figures include Peter, Paul, Saul, and early Christians, with emphasis on divine guidance and eternal praise.
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American Press Association
Peter and Cornelius
Jesus Christ
Peter Delvered
Saul
Antioch
Paul
Cyprus
Jesus
Pisidia
Peter and
Stephen
Sina
Iconium
Lystra
Jerusalem
Christ
Jan. Il
Lusson
God
Circus Children Learn from Early Age in Traveling Shows
The Bohemian Magazine notes circus families train children as young as four to perform, with many parents guiding early lessons or hiring instructors. Some circuses run traveling schools to shape future acrobats, while performers insist training before age six yields stronger records.
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Bohemian Magazine
PLAN TO LABEL BENEDICTS IN ILLINOIS SENATE
Illinois Senator Samuel A Ettelson proposes labeling married men as Mister to prevent women from misidentifying them. He notes unmarried women use Miss and married women use Mrs asking if a law could distinguish bachelors from benedicts. He envisions making a married man using the bachelor title a felony to shield homes and protect single women.
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Illinois
Samuel A. Ettelson
Chicago
Senator Ettelson
Tests For Naval Officers At Annapolis Choose From Three Routines
Naval officers at the Naval Academy in Annapolis face new physical tests. Officers must select one of three options: a fifty mile walk in three days with twenty hours of actual walking. a ninety mile horseback ride in three days with seven and a half hours on two days and six hours on the third. or a hundred mile bicycle ride in three days with up to fifteen hours of riding.
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Naval
Naval Academy
Annapolis
100 Tolls Ringed For Lincoln Birth in Bloomfield
Residents in Bloomfield New Jersey heard a fire bell toll 100 times just after midnight on Friday February 12. Alderman Anangst phoned the firehouse suspecting a Lincoln centennial cue, but firefighters denied any such signal and the horses were seen harnessed from the bell’s first toll. Augustus Olsen the fire alarm chief checked the batteries and found no fault.
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Lincoln
Bloomfield
N. J
Anangst
Séncoln
Augustus Olsen
Picture Commemorates Kearsarge Alabama Pursuit
Gift of Dr. Eduardo Abreu to Rear Admiral Sperry, a historical image shows the 1862 pursuit of the Confederate privateer Alabama by the Union sloop Kearsarge. The scene was sent from Ponta Delgada Azores to mark the Atlantic fleet’s sighting during its grand voyage.
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Alabama
Abreu
Eduardo Abreu
Cortes
Sperry
Azores
Ponta Delgada
Salting a Diamond Mine Leads to Quick Speculation
In South Africa a prospector group found eight rough diamonds after a soil test on a land parcel. Offers swirled for the property until the host’s wife asked about the missing two, leaving the tale to the reader’s imagination.
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South Africa
John
Ways of shielding garden plants from harsh sun
The article describes simple shade methods for vegetables to protect young plants from midday sun and strong winds. It suggests using empty soap boxes, fruit baskets, carpet rolls, mats, or old textiles as lightweight covers that provide shade while allowing air circulation.
Garden Advice From Old Almanac On Crops And Pigs
The excerpt gives agricultural guidance on lettuce radishes cucumbers and garden protection using baskets and screens, emphasizing shade for lettuce and early sowing for greens. It also notes planting two to three crops in succession and advises on pig feeding and rooting prevention with mineral matter, warning about handling hogs in spring.
Filial Duty Example From Chinese Tale Wu Meng
The piece discusses Wu Meng from the Book of Filial Duty, showing his extreme obedience to his parents. At eight, he notices mosquitoes tormenting his parents and quietly dies with them asleep, choosing silence over harming them to keep them at ease.
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Wu Mote
Wu Meng
Colombian Etiquette Handshake Routine On Ship
An observer notes Colombian passengers aboard a ship routinely greet each new day by shaking hands and asking after the health of the greeting person and their family. The practice, explained as etiquette in Colombia, slows walks to a full hour when visiting a merchant in Bogota.
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Santa Marta
Colombia
Continous
Bogota
New York Sun
Ebenezer Sheds Light on City Move and Promotion
Haymow senior travels from his rural home to the metropolis to learn of Ebenesor and his rise. Eb en er appears set to become a partner within a year as rumors of his new job grow.
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Taymow
Haymow
Ebenezer
Shiply Sant
Ebeneger
Haymon
Ebenesor
A Man Seeks a cart’s rightful name in court
A countryman faced a magistrate for lacking a sign on his cart. He poses a riddle claiming the cart wheels belong to John the miller, the body to the yiear, and the bag of bones to him. He asks what name to put on it, promising to comply if given an answer. The magistrate lets him off.
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John the Miller
Yiear
London
Railroad Sleepers and Timetables to Major East Coast Cities
Timetabled Pullman sleep ers and cafe cars connect Bristol Roanoke Bluefield Pocahontas Norton Winston Salem Charlotte Welch and Intermediate stations to Knoxville Columbus Gary Harrisburg Philadelphia New York and Philadelphia with parlor car service. Information and timetables available from Avent N. & Wity Roanoke agents. January 18.
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Bristol
Pullman and
Buffet
Knoxville
Roanoke
St. Louisa
Pullman
Columbus
Binefeld
Cipeload
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Norton
Winston -Salem
Charlotte
Welch
Pullman Sleeper
Gary
Hagerstown
Philadelphia
New York
Harrisburg
Avent N. & Wity
Baltimore and Ohio Train Schedule Notice
Train timetable listing daily departures from Baltimore and Ohio routes to Harrisonburg Winchester Charlestown Harper's Ferry Pittsburg Washington and Baltimore Hagerstown and Frederick. Schedules show departures at 4.00 am and 12.00 noon with arrivals around 6.00 pm and a reference date apr 8 06.
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Harrisonburg
Winchester
Charlestown
Harper's Ferry
Pittsburg
Washington
Baltimore
Hagerstown & Frederick
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R. &. Witt
A. T. Shields
R. S. Anderson
Nelson Street
Leonard’s
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Ice Machine
W.R. Humfhris
Warner, Polo & Co
D. M. Stearns
Foleyshoney
Dr.King
Circus Children
Detroit
Castoria
Nature
Piedmont
Bedford
Bedford Alum & Iron Springs
Oscar Littleton
Mider
Lynchburg, Va
Kin$echols Company
B. H. Gorrell
Lexington, Va
Virginia-Carolina
Richmond, Va
Norfolk, Va
Columbia
5. C
Atlanta
Savannah
Memphis, Tenn
Charleston
S.C
Montgomery
Ala
Shreveport
Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co
Hmfe
Standard Oli Co
Ilectric Bitters
Bears
Gentaur Company
Tort Ory
Sevewee of
Oke
Samuel Plvcher
Aly Sonne
Baphodls
Flea
N& W
Norfolk & Western
Buena Vista
W. B. Bevill
Pasa
M. F. Bragg, Tray
Puss
Agt
Baltimore & Ohio
R. R
Suvedile
Epprat
Lexington
Dr. King
Chichester
Trare Mall
Draget Eas
Chichester Chemical
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
HotLiers
Dave
Madison
Win
Buckien
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