Artist Laurence Alma Tadema near miss in London canalboat blast
A canalboat exploded under a bridge opposite the home of artist Laurence Alma Tadema in Regent's Park, London, wrecking his house and toppling a wall. Tadema awoke to find himself on the sidewalk in pajamas, with stairs and hallways littered by glass, while witness Peter Knox narrowly escaped. The tale, as told to the Chicago Record-Herald, mixes miraculous escape with a puzzling memory gap.
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Regent’s Park Canal
London
Laurence Alma-Tadeima
Alma-Tadema
Peter Knox
Bushey Park
Thames
Peter
Chicago Record-Herald
Quietus Fear Prompts Dark Question at Ceremony
In a moonlit moment the bridegroom Tom asks what he would do if a tragedy ends badly, fearing the bride’s distress at funeral garb while she pleads she would not look well in black. The Inter Ocean notes the tense exchange and anxious mood.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Whishful boast clashes with rustic wit in society tale
In a Chicago News voice a city youth brags of foreign travel and Swiss label luggage while his rural uncle mocks with a coyote easy line about a cheese box showing national pride. The exchange highlights urban rural humor.
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Switzerland
Chicago News
Hardened. Tom Proposes Despite Nerves
Tom tells Tess he will ask his father for her hand tonight, claiming calm after a career as a life insurance agent and a book canvasser, while Tess notes his lack of nerves. The dialogue hints at forthcoming engagement plans and a playful dynamic.
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Tom
Tess
How Syrian Peasants Grow Crops Without Rain
A Chicago Tribune report explains Syrian farming methods from April to October, detailing how farmers rely on moist subsoil rather than surface rain. Shallow plowing keeps the top six inches loose to prevent evaporation, with seeds sown directly onto damp subsoil and roots spreading downward as rains arrive later in autumn.
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Syria
Palestine
Chicago Tribune
In Venice Mrs Malaprop Remarks On Gondola Travel
In Venice Mrs Malaprop-Partington notes there are no cabs as streets flood and one must hire a chandelier to be rowed about in a dongola. The remark captures lighthearted travel humor about Venetian waterways.
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Venice
Witty Exchange On Household Chores Quips From Papers
A past Detroit Free Press remark recalls a husband question about regrets spoken. An Atchison Globe joke notes women call washing at home the wash and sending it downtown the laundry.
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Atchison Globe
Road Tax Notice Clarifies 1908 Commutation Levy
A notice from I. W. Newman and B D Joiner explains the commutation tax of $2 per head is for the current year and will not cover next year. The board will collect road tax only in Fall going forward so no spring collections will occur. Road overseers are authorized to receipt for 1908 only.
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I. W. Newman
B.D. Joiner
Macon
H. P. Schnider
Third St
Bank Warnehs
Joss
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Tennille
Change Road 93rd District Washington County Notice
Notice from the Office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues dated September 8 1908 states that unless good cause is shown by October 8 1908 a road change will be made. A new direct route starts at a Sycamore tree between N L Adams and Dr William Rawlings and bypasses the old road bed to the ford through Adams land. B D Jomver chairman I W Newman secretary.
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Office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Washington County
N.L Adams
Dr. Win. Rawlings
Swamy
Ford
Washington county correspondents sought weekly news
The paper invites a good correspondent in each Washington county section to send weekly news. Stamps and stationery are supplied and the paper is mailed free to contributors.
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Washington County
A Letter From North Carolina Prompts Cure Claim
A Warrenton resident reports near death from kidney trouble lasting six months. After taking three bottles of Stuart's Buchu and Juniper, the writer says they were cured and now feel well. The letter urges others with backache swollen feet and low energy to try the product and request a free sample.
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Warrenton
N. C
Stuart
H.T. Macon
Buchu
Juniper
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Johnston & Murphy
Slater & Aud A
T. D. Barry
Marcy Bros. Co
Smaltz, Goodwin & Co
Lindner’s
Hoge & Walden
Sherwood Shoe Co
Lester-Clark Shoe CO
Cherry St
Macon, GA
North Carolina
Stuart Drug Manufacturing Co
Atlanta, GA
Herald and Tribune
E. J. &&P. D. Willingham
Macon, Georgia
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