Train Schedule Fragment for Roanoke and East Coast Service
Railway notice lists multiple departure times and routes. It describes Pullman sleeper and cafe car services from Buena Vista Roanoke and Bristol, connections to St Louis, Columbus, Gary, and Memphis routes, plus trains to Hagerstown Philadelphia and New York. Rates and information available from agent.
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Bristol
Pullman
Roanoke
St. Louis
Columbus
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Norton
Winston-Salem
Charlotte
Welch
Pullman Sleeper
Gary
Memphis
Chattanooga
Nashville
Hagerstown
Philadelphia
New York
Harrisburg
Philadelae
York
Portland convention details for Disciples of Christ church
Portland Oregon hosts the Disciples of Christ Christian Church Convention from July 4 to 11, with parallel activity in San Francisco California by the International 5. 8. Association beginning June 20.
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Atlantic City
Presbyterian Church
Loter National Convention
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Grand Lodge
Portland
Ore
Disciples of Christ, Christian Church Convention
San Francisco
Cal
International
Association
Double Duty Christmas Pay Plea From West England Manufacturer
A west of England manufacturer promised workers wages for Christmas church attendance. A deputation of employers urged overtime pay for evening chapel visits and the offer to attend church was tied to overtime. The ad also promotes Dr Thomas Electro- as a quick acting remedy.
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England
Water Colors and Ancient Pigments in Fresco History
Water colors linked to ancient fresco techniques in Babylon Nineveh and Pompeii using water and glue or milk proteins as binders. The article notes glue common to Egyptians and mentions pigments and binding materials alongside various odd ads and quoted lines from other columns and notices.
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Babylon
Nineveh
Pompei
Historical Nonsensical Health Ad Snippets From a 19th Century Page
A collage of vintage medical claims and anecdotes. Teething medicines promise cures within days, claims of royal intrigues accompany sold items, and testimonials praise remedies like Foley Kidney Pills. The fragmentary text references Dr Fahrney s Teething Syrup, Dean s Ointment, and a curiosity shop tale, ending with a medical testimonial from B H Gor Pell.
Clean Town Campaign Urges Yard Cleanliness and Sanitation
Public health message stresses keeping back yards neat to prevent disease and reduce doctors' costs. It cites flies and mosquitoes breeding in stagnant water and garbage, urges households to clear ashes, clean cellars, burn rubbish, plant grass, and maintain a sanitary, law-abiding premises year round.
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China
India
Ameren
Felipe
Persin
Progress through pain underscores humanity’s advance
Fragmentary quotation reflects the paradox of progress as pain and sacrifice accompany achievement. It evokes perseverance, sacrifice, and a hopeful view that hardship yields blessing despite wearied effort. The fragment suggests a broader cultural or literary reflection on human advancement.
Decorated Humility and the Paris Ced Ribbon Etiquette
A fragment describes Parisian etiquette where a man with a ced ribbon wears a button and leads a companion through doors and shops. The gesture is noted as a quiet mark of decorum, not humility, with the man gaining silent satisfaction by maintaining priority for his companion.
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Paris
Tjon
Rockbridge County Sale Under 1911 Court Decree
Public auction in Rockbridge County Virginia on June 4 1911 of a house and lot in Hapkin e Virginia formerly owned by John Lewis Scott deceased. Terms require one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments with bonds and insured title retained until paid. Special Commissioner Paul M Penice certifies bond executed. Deputy Clerk K R Witt May 14.
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Circuit Court
Rockbridge County
Virginia
John W. Scott
John Lewis Scott
Court House
Hapkine
Paul M. Penice
K. R. Witt
Hugh A. White
Kk. M. Pendleton
T. Ror. Witt
Hugb A. White
R. R. Wrrr
Public Auction of 38 Acre Kent Land in Rockbridge
Under court decree in Welsh & Co. versus Johnsons a public sale of 38 acres is ordered to be held at the Lexington courthouse on June 38, 1911, at noon. Mary G. Johnson died seized. land borders land once owned by John S. Johnson. Terms require one third cash and the rest in two equal yearly installments with bonds of the purchaser as security. Special commissioners Letcher and Pendleton certify bonds and authority.
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Welsh & Co
KB. A. Johnson & Co
Circuit Court
Rockbridge County
Court House
Lexington
Virginia
Mary G. Johnson
John S. Johnson
Letcher
EM. Pendleton
G. D, Letcher
R. R. Witt
Rockbridge Circuit Court
Public Sale of Land in Rockbridge County July 28 1911
Public sale authorized by circuit court decrees in the chancery case D. Welsh & Co. vs E. L. A. Johnson et al. offers 110 acres in Kerrs Creek District known as the BE. A. Johnson land with dwelling and outbuildings at the front door of the court house on July 28 1911 at 12 M. An adjoining 8 acres of EB. A. Johnson lands will also be sold by special commissioners E M Pendleton and G D Letcher. One third cash, balance in one and two years with interest, title reserved as security. bond notes to be issued.
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Circuit Court of
Rockbridge
D. Welsh & Co
EL A. Johnson Et Als
Kerr's Creek
BE. A. Johnson
Orbison
Forks of North River
Werr’s Creek
EB. A. Johnson
E. M. Pendleton
G. D. Letcher
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement Promotes Rapid Use
A Lexington citizen Lewis B. Wright urges prompt kidney care and endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble. He recounts years of back pain and frequent night urination improved by the product, sold everywhere for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY is the U.S. agent. remember the name.
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Doan
Lexington
Lewis B. Wright
Main St
Lexingston
Enys
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
French Scots Adopt French Language Near Murray Bay
Ancient settlement of highland Scots near Murray Bay on the St Lawrence adopted French after forming from disbanded soldiers post Canna. Officers and men intermarried with French Canadians, so language and habits align with locals though surnames like Blackburn and McNicholl appear. Then, medical ad notes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and chest troubles with testimonials.
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Murray Bay
St. Lawrences
Canna
Blackburn
Warren
Metean
McNicholl
Bucklen's Aroha Salve praised by carpenter Lopez
A Marilla resident E. J. Lopez extols Bucklen's Aroha Salve as a universal healer for cuts burns and eruptions noting the salve eases wounds and sores quickly. The ad cites 25 cents at BH Gorrell's and includes a testimonial style claim of its effectiveness.
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Lopez
Marilla
Cruise
Gorrell
A Terrible Blunder To neglect liver trouble
Advertisement urges taking Dr. King's New Life Pills to prevent constipation and indigestion. Claims to regulate liver and bows, build health, and prevent jaundice or gall stones. Offered for 25c at B. H. Gorrell's.
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Dr. King
B. H. Gorrtell
Perfumed Fruit: A Fragrant Orange Shaped Like a Hand
A peculiar orange from Japan is described as five angry fingers with claw like nails. The tree is short and curved, growing in spiral forms, bearing a pale yellow fruit up to ten inches long not good to eat but valued for its perfume. The article notes the fruit odor comes from the fruit itself rather than emitted power.
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Japan
Pearson’s Weekly
The Shortest Speech by Caesar and Its Meaning
A historic note recounts Caesar uttering a single word Quirites to address soldiers and civilians, signaling disowning mutiny and prompting contrition. It then traces philosopher origin from Pythagoras born about 370 BC, lover of wisdom, and his life dedicated to knowledge free of money, shaping ideas about universality and law.
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Caesar
Jullus Coeanr
Alps
Thames
Rhine
Myrenees
Rubicon
Pythagoras
Tian
Eatore
Besire
A Quaint Introduction by Clarence King Letter
The excerpt recounts a San Francisco letter from ethnologist Clarence King to John Hay about Horace F. Cutter. King notes Cutter’s controversial reputation, joking that police doubt whether Cutter is Socrates or Don Quixote, and claims Cutter is both. The passage reflects playful self-portrayal and literary allusions in epistolary form.
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Clarence King
San Francisco
John Hay
John
Horace F. Cutter
Socrates
Don Quixote
The Macgregors and Their Name Proscriptions
A historical note traces the Macgregor family name bans from 1003 under royal action, lifted temporarily by Charles II, renewed under William and Mary, and finally a 1822 royal license allowing use of the name for Sir Charles Macgregor then known as Murray, with early seventeenth century bands targeted for persecution and violence.
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Charles II
Wiliam and
Mary
Charles Macgregor
Murray
Miuit
Londoun
A Turkish Riddle Passed Down Through Centuries
An archaic Turkish riddle worn by time. Its lines hint at longing for dawn and a vanished past. The poem speaks of a dreamt future and a yearning for happiness never fully realized.
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New. W
Norfolk & Western
Buena Vista
Bevill
Gen
M. PF
BRAGG
Trav. Pass. Agt
Baltimore & Ohio
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
American Medical Association
Rochester
N.Y
Mystic Shrine
Hite
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Hotusres
Dave Comrasr
Madison
Wis
Foley
Bright
B. H. Sorrell
Standard Oil Co
Fenelon
Louis XIV
London
So Eity
Rexford
New York Life Widg
Kansas City
B. H.gor Pell
FOR
American Press Association
Barto
H. Brown
Kil
Queensierribes
Jerrold
Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Earth
B. A. Gorrell
Wsahineton Star
Tutt’s
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