Discovery of the Telephone
Chronicle of Bell as pioneer of telephone speech transmission. Notes his acoustics study, early "harmonic telegraph" attempts, 1875 experiments with Watson, and the first practical phone shown at the Centennial exposition amid mixed attention. Mentions later fame and a famed patent described as highly valuable. Also adds a Texas lodge dues anecdote from a humor column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Graham Bell
Bell
Scotland
Boston
Thomas A. Watson
Watson
Pedro
Hayperar
Brazil
William Thomson
Lord Webvin
Faimeris
Kill Hen House Bugs with Taroline Paint and Poultry Tone Feed
Advertisement-like note claims Taroline kills hen house bugs with a one time paint and Martin's Poultry Tone feed for insects. It mentions a money back guarantee, a drug store offer, real estate loan rates, and a Texas retailer Runge & Rungh in Meson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Bruhls Drug Store
Runge & Rungh
Meson
Texas
Old Confederate newspaper relic from Vicksburg siege
J W and J A Leath own the last copy of The Daily Citizen printed in Vicksburg Mississippi before its fall. The single sheet dated days before the city’s capture includes satirical and grim Civil War notes about Grant, beef shortages, garrison life, prices in the besieged city, and local reactions as Confederate musters and Federal actions unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
J .A. Leath
Daily Citizen
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Grant
J. M. Sword
Leath
Gillespie
What Good Does It Do You to Know Something
Opinion piece dismisses literacy tests and mocks wartime draft boards view of average intelligence. It argues against literacy expectations, claiming the majority are easily satisfied and should not pursue deeper knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnow
Ian
Durham
Own Your Own Home Tract Listings in Texas
Classified rental and land sale notice offering 77 10 acre tracts with terms of sale. Prices listed as 20 80 and 55 00 per tract with 20 percent down and six percent interest. Describes water supply and literature available. Contact Lore Neal district agent in San Saba Texas or Mrs S Decker for rental inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eegar T. Neal
Bistriet
Ldetfas Kvuwer 7
San Saba
Texas
Itch relief product advert targets skin diseases
Advertisement promotes BLUE STAR antee for itching and skin conditions including eczema and ringworm. Claims no staining and pleasant odor, urging buyers to purchase for various sores and children.
War on Pests Emphasizes Prevention Over Swatting
Perennial urges early prevention of flies and mosquitoes. Dr. Patton of New Jersey endorses preventive work in spring to curb breeding and disease spread. Swatting is weak. draining standing water and oil films on water prove more effective. Community effort and neighboring yards must cooperate to reduce mosquito and fly populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tov J. Allen Patton
Newark
N. J
Lars
The Colonel's Lady in Love and War Ordeal
A long narrative recalls a Colonel departing for war and his wife’s resilience at home. It traces the couple’s devotion amidst hardship, the risks of frontier life, and the impact of absence on family, farm, and social duties, underscoring the moral weight of loyalty and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Jacet Dragnet
The Ten Commandments of Business
A compact list of maxims encouraging diligence, self-critique, learning from others, enthusiasm, fairness, daily decisions, continence, self-improvement, and envisioning success. It emphasizes hard work, self-improvement, and striving for radiant, penetrating success.
Fragmented memory question from an unclear source
A garbled query questions people and events across multiple topics. It mentions protection, a person named Baseladl, and references to a possible crime or incident. The text is incoherent and difficult to parse into a clear historical record.
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Edna J. Moore
Pius L. Barker
W. de Moore
Cashier
J. Moore
Moore State Bank
United States
Llano Chamber OF Commerce
John Blank
Texas Pythian News
Llano Hotel
S. S.’Smith
THE
Traveling Trade Free Sample Room
Llano C
Feggall
E'ecall
Guaranty Products Nig. Co
Lipscomb
Fort Worth
Ulysses
Joe Fennson
Werepe Federal Wonerar Ac
Richmond
Caren
Georgia
Brunswick
Lana Hiouusht
Chung
Grau
Daploe
Niger
Amd Ds
Ib Carr
Will Accers
Gil
Hesne
Reney
Star Garage
EXIDE
GATES
Satisfaction
Bull Durham
Fifth Avenue
New York City
S. Decker
Aer Ua
Romine
Plivers
Apprleocyr
Gerbotaeddite
Wits Corp
Noda
Hmerson
Spenger-Sauer Lumber ED
A. R. Weber
Llano
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