Local option debate stirs Bardstown crowd
Judge I H Thurman spoke at Bardstown on local option, defending his stance against whisky interests. He cited Ben Johnson's consistent local option vote and described him as a dry, principled leader amid political pressure.
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Bardstown
I. HH. Thurman
Springfield
Kentucky
Hart County
Ben John
Nelson County
Eleventh Judicial District
Ben Johnson
Nelson
Dr Ming's New Discovery Promises Quick Relief
Napoleon's grit and Soppone troches are cited as cures for cold cough or long illness. The ad claims Dr Ming's New Discovery treats hemorrhages croup asthma hay fever and bronchial issues with safety and satisfaction. Trial bottle offered for $1.00.
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Ming
Newspaper Pricing Fragment Shows Subscriptions
A clipped OCR fragment lists subscription costs for Wee Burmafield Sun at 1.00 per year and Mee Gon and Courier Journal at 1.58, indicating newspaper pricing details from a period.
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Wee Burmafield Sun
Mee Gon and Courier-Journal
Courier-Journal
Shoe Sizes and the History of Footwear Numbers
The Boston Globe explains shoe sizing tracing the French origin of European numbers and how foot width, weight, and build affect fit. It notes inconsistencies in women’s sizing, dealers requesting old shoes, and a simple hat sizing method based on head measurements.
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Mensur
Europe
America
Avyom
Boston Globe
Burned Paper Money Worthless Notes and Redemption Rules
A Chicago Tribune excerpt explains that mutilated silver coins remain redeemable at face value and worn gold coins are redeemable by weight. Paper currency destroyed is worthless to the holder, while melted metal notes may be replaced at face value.
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United States
Chicago Tribune
Witnesses Recall Bishop Atterbury Trial Notes
The excerpt recalls Pope Garrick and their poor presence in witness boxes. It cites Pope’s admission of difficulty speaking publicly and his failure to recount stories to twelve friends. It mentions his limited remarks during the Sixhop of Rochester trial and Bromley visit, with many lords familiar to him.
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Pope
Garrick
Atterbury
House of Lords
Spence
Rochester
Bromley
London Standard
The Lost Company
A clipped dialogue scene shows Hyogry and a sharp faced woman at a door. A farer speaks of forgetting how to be wary while a companion’s loneliness and travel along the road are hinted at.
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Wayfarer
Muggins confronts self doubt after fret baby born
In a London Tit Hilts vignette, Muggins admits he is not handsome and worries about appearance as the fret baby is born. A calm response suggests taking care and speaking gently to his wife.
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Muggins
Avelie
London
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Advertised for Neuralgia Relief
The ad promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a remedy for neuralgia and headaches caused by congestion and irritation. It claims quick relief with minimal after effects and features testimonials from Mrs. Katherine Barton of Valley Cortbase Missouri and Mrs Ferrier of Lincoln Nebraska. A free sample offer is included with purchase.
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Rei
Katherine Barton
Valley
Cortbase
Ferrier
Lincoln
Scile Br
Milea
Seria Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
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