Furlongs Charities and the Globe Trotter Veteran
A New York obituary-like tribute recalls General Charley Furlong a war veteran philanthropist and globe trotter famed for daily Battery walks street gifts to the distressed and charity journeys. It notes his million-like fortune his kindness to youths teachers and police officers and tales from England and Weymouth.
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Globe Trotter
New York
Sage
Philanthropst
Globe Troetter
Eifsh Avenue
New York American
Battery
Fifth Avenue
Haurope
Five Department
Charley Furlong
Haut
Weymouth
England
Esplanade
Salvation Army
Georgia
General Furlong
Ife
Tie
Ancient Paint Secret Discovered by Indian Mound Explorer
I H Austin reports discovery of a new mineral substance named diatne in the Kert river oil field while digging ancient Indian mounds. Beads and an asphaltum sample from a skeleton neck withstood chloroform tests and intense heat, prompting government geologists to verify the indestructible paint theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kert River
I H. Austin
Bakersfield
Cal
New York Sun
Austin
Samlies
United States
Matrimonial Fever Reported in Rock Hill
A Rock Hill newspaper notes a rumor of twelve marriages in the coming nine months after a summer of long moonlit nights. The tale, from the town’s gossip mill, predicts twenty four weddings in three months, stirring chatter among local ladies about winter romance news.
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Rock Hill
Rehearsal Turmoil Lets Audrey Save Behemoth Theater
Audrey Harwood rises from rehearsal chaos as Beamish seeks to replace her with Ashton. Basil defends her, Audrey proves her nerve in the big scene, and a sudden accident to Maida Terry reshapes opening night fortunes. Basil and Audrey discuss a future together as Beamish watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey
Beamish
Avenue Stock Company
Audrey Harwood
Basil
Metropolitan
Maida Terry
Tloward
Mona
Terry
Ashton
A Pretty Bit of Courtesy at the White House
An elderly guest at a White House reception loses a handkerchief near Mrs. Cleveland. Mrs. Cleveland retrieves the lost item, loans her own handkerchief, and asks for it to be returned. The owner later receives her handkerchief laundered and placed on a box of roses from the conservatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Cleveland
Bard Times In Kansas Coughs and Cures Tale
A Cadell arl Shaipburg resident recalls a harsh cough era and credits Dr. King's New Discovery with rapid relief after using less than a bottle. The ad claims it is the safest and most reliable cough and cold remedy for lungs and throat and offers a second trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grassnpppars
Kanais
Cadellarl Shaipburg
Fenrie’e Modern
Word or Two Message From Mamie to George
A Manchester man’s wife abroad asked for a word when she arrived in London. She sent a long telegraph: arrived safely at fifteen after six, train delayed, take care, keep basement door locked, write daily, soon visit. An hour later he replied: Do not wire from Switzerland and ruined if you do.
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Basil
Miss Ashton
Beamish
Ashton
Grealy
Audrey
Manchester
London
George
Mamie
Switzerland
Lordon Standard
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Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Phil Sheridan
Shenandoah
Sam
Pennsylvania Railroad
York County
Baltimore
Harrisburg
York
Fredderick
Columbia
Lancaster
Middletown
Downingtown
West York Fair Grounds
J. R. Wood
Mgr
Geo. W. Boyd
Jessie Morgan
Erry
Bash
Bard Times
Kansas
Cardui
Annie Hamilton
Stetsonville
Wis
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Rogers
L. Hargett & CO
Frederok, MD
National Biscuit
Davis
GEO. L. Gamer & Soh
Liberty
Boyd's
Peararilie
Pocleaville
Kingsnore
Arica
Asoka
Fslm
Martinsburg
Pear Emmitsboro
Woodsboro
Rood
Ladiesbore
Rick
Fourth St
Union Brides
Chéan
Walkersville
Central National Bank Uuilding
E.S. Mobley & Bro
West
Patrick Street
James E. Doll
NAT. Bane
Frederick, MD
Radarick Co
Sisdawiy
Hammar
Howe
South Market Street
Belant & Enoty
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