The Sultan of Turkey a Despot in a Palace Prison
A British observer portrays Abdul Hamid II as a paranoid ruler, surrounded by spies in the Yildiz palace. He depicts the harem, court, and thousands of guards as a fortress of fear, cruelty, and controlled bloodshed to keep rivals in check. The account recalls the sultan’s fascination with crime stories and a Circassian girl’s murder in a chilling palace anecdote.
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Turkey
Bosporus
Yildig
Abdul Hamid
Abdul-Hamid
Queen Victoria
King Edward
Order of the Bath
Seacon for coughs and colds praised for children
The notice urges caution with colds to protect children from diphtheria or scarlet fever and supports Chamberlain's Cough as a trusted remedy. FP. F. Starcher of Ripley endorses it, claiming strong relief for both children and adults. Sold by Gwyn Drug.
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Seacon
Chamberlain
F. Starcher
Ripley
Gwyn Drag
Glenn Possible Candidate for Congress in Fifth District
Washington December 12 Gov Robert B Glenn may seek a congressional nomination in the Fifth District in 1910. Friends cite his statement that he would run if the party believes it best, signaling possible entry if public support favors him.
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Washington
Robert B. Glenn
Congress
Oreman
Wwe
S.A. S
Vander
Fifth Street
Beaver Palit
Yeon
Bee Tree Yields 170 Pounds of Honey in Hollow Oak
In Charlotte on December 10 a big post oak on Mr A H Collins place yielded 170 pounds of honey from a hollow tree occupied by bees for about eight years. The tree was cut down by local youths who found a solid honey cake six feet long and eight to ten inches in diameter. Potential sale value at ten cents per pound would be at least $17.
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Charlotte
A. H. Collins
Simpson and Marion Dissolved. R L Simpson Now Owner
Public notice states the firm Simpson and Marion of North Carolina is dissolved by mutual consent and the business is now conducted by R L Simpson. Dated November 14 1908. It. H Marion was part of the dissolution.
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Simpson and Marion
North Carolina
R. L. Simpson
It. H. Marion
Peruna ingredients as listed by US Dispensatory
The United States Dispensatory notes Peruna ingredients such as hydrastis canadensis golden sal, corydalis formosa and cubebs as tonics and stomachics for mucous membranes. Cedron seeds are a bitter tonic used for dysentery and intermittent diseases. Oil of copaiba is a mild stimulant and diuretic acting on stomach intestines and genito urinary membranes. Readers invited to request a free book of testimonials.
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United States
Peruna
DeWitt's Carbolized White Daisy Salve Offer
Mruries, seratcnes, sorca and burns that other things have failed to cure will heal quickly and completely when ou use DeWitt's Carbolixv Witeh dazel Salve. Ie is especially good for piles, Solid by J. H. Gwyn.
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DeWitt
J. H. Gwyn
Inoculations for hydrophobia decline at Pasteur Institute
The Pasteur Institute of France reports a steady drop in hydrophobia inoculations since its start twenty years ago. In 1886, 2,671 were treated, falling to 786 in 1907 and 424 in 1908. The share of fatal cases among those treated also fell, from 0.94 percent in 1886 to a lower rate later, suggesting improved treatment effectiveness.
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Pasteur Institute of
France
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Leduc
Nantes
Will Glenn
U.S
University College OF Medicine
Iimatera
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R R. Folger
Mount Airy
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Surry
Geo. D. Fawcett
A. G. Trotter
C. L. Hanks
T. G. Fawcett
Vick's Family Remedies Co
Greensboro
N. C
WY Airy Marble Works
W. G. Sydnor
MT. Airy, N.C
Strong Line
Life & Accident Companies
R. de Jewett
D. Mamie Tei Winston
C. Smoot Sons CO
CC. Smoot & Sons Company
J.W. Knight
Corner Main & Needmore St
Airy, &.C
Sanitariuy
Uotegioule
Uiseerermont
Peakardness
Maleria
Puluy Sanitaigm
Rotho
Graves and Feiger
Graves
Mr. Folger
Javenard
Bank of Mount Airy
J. H. Folger
Creves
Ole Polger
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