Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday Bill From Senate Passes
A long note from January 27, 1909 reports the Senate passed a bill making Lincoln’s birthday a legal holiday, mentions two February holidays, and notes Alabama and New Orleans observe Mandigras Day on February 16. It also covers battleship construction orders and tariff debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lincoln
Alabama
New Orleans
Congress
Washington
Gettysburg
Abraham Lincoln
House
Wireless saves nearly 1000 as Republic sinks near Nantucket
Vessels answered a distress call sent via wireless as the steamship Republic sank off the Nantucket coast. Latitude and longitude were given, and prompt action rescued almost a thousand lives. The event highlights the wonders of wireless communication. The story contrasts with a reflection on mankind and ends noting a Lincoln postage stamp issue planned before February 12 to mark the 100th anniversary, red color and depictions described.
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Marveloous and Mighty
Republic
Nantucket
Lincoln
Saint-Gauden
Simple Home Remedy Ad for Rheumatism and Kidney Cure
An 1890s style advertisement promotes a homemade remedy for rheumatism and kidney issues using fluid extract dandelion compound karion and compound syrup sarsaparilla. It claims quick relief, asserts health benefits, and urges readers to prepare and preserve the mixture. The text also includes unrelated anecdotes about a grocer, soap, and a joke about a glass eye, ending with a claim that Dr King’s New Life Pills cure various ailments.
Real Autocrat of the Road Commodore Vanderbilt
The 80 year old Commodore Vanderbilt is described as the era’s supreme railroad autocrat. He ran holdings single handed, rebuilt lines, and treated minority stockholders as irrelevant. He dismissed questions as none of their business and mocked the law while expanding control of the Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Commodore
Central
Law
State of New York
John
Burton J. Hendrick
McClure’s
Post Office Sees Through Envelopes To Read Names
A New York man tied to a Brooklyn club reports the postal service revealed a club concert notice through a transparent envelope insert. The print lines showed, but the addressee’s name remained hidden as the card faced the back, leaving him puzzled how the post office learned the intended recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
The Camel’s Peculiarities and a Humorous Encounter
A Victorian sketch notes the camel’s dislike of red and its tendency to spite humans. It recounts how crimson dye on camel corps saddles caused many animals to refuse work in 1884. The narrator describes a British officer chased by a camel in camp, until help with poles and sleepers pacified the animal.
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Camel Corps
T. P.’s Weekly
When I was in India a census of strange roles
A globe trotter recalls the Allahabad census listing unusual occupations and descriptions such as 36 men who role with threats of violence and 145 ear cleaners. The remark invites readers to consider how their own census truths might appear quaint by comparison.
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India
Globe Trotter
Allahabad
Why Musicians Wear Long Hair
A barber explains musicians wear long hair to protect their ears from cold and irritation. He compares musicians’ ears to painters’ eyes and notes sensitive ears require shielding, making the mane a practical shield rather than a joke.
Just Like a Man in a Witty Exchange
A witty exchange contrasts male vanity and female perception as a woman notes the man’s laughter often mirrors his own words. A sweet girl graduate responds with curiosity about what is funny. The dialogue exposes social humor and gendered observation.
Property Sale Sought in Clermont Estate Case
Barton Kearns as administrator seeks court approval to sell Fannie Ahrens estate real property in Clermont County to pay debts. Unknown heirs of William Ahrens named defendants must answer by February 18, 1909. The parcels include multiple tracts in Pierce township and Amelia village with detailed boundary descriptions.
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Clermont County
Ohio
Barton Kearns
Fannie Ahrens
Annie Kell
William Ahrens
Clermont
Pierce Township
Lucy’s Run
Wforesaid
Robert Baylor
Robert Gibbons
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Amelia
Ten Mile Crees
Elmira Thomas
Said Thomas
Bernieville Kline
A. Toor
Lena Viers
Amanda Viers
John T. Lawman
Alexander A. Lawman
Ann Viers
Lauman
Ann Viers Lauman
A. Taylor
Gusta
Bracken County
Michigan
John T., Lauman
Alexander A. Lauman
Ann Viere Lauman
Tipton
Tipton County
Indiana
James D. Taylor
Olive Branch
Tiennie M. Viers
M. Viers
Taylor
Co. Kearns
J. D. Hatfield
Blake
Hatfield
Peter Brunaugh
O. C. Records
Alice Gamore
Minerva J
Eliot J. Hill
O. C
Cincinnati, Georgetown & Portsmouth Railroad Company
Charles 0. Kearns
Land partition notice in Clermont county Ohio case No 12877
Wilson S Fitzwater petitions the Common Pleas court seeking partition of land in Miami township Clermont county Ohio described as Neville Survey No 987 containing about 5146 acres. Notice to Hutchinson Ward Shaw Fitzwater and others to answer by March 6 1900 or judgment by default.
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Amelia
Pierce Township
Clermont County
Ohio
Robert Baylor
Cincinnati, Georgetown & Portsmouth Railroad
Ten Mile Creek
Sam Ahrens
Ahrens
B. Kiing
Kiine
Eame
County
Clermont
State
Lot of Ahrens
Aherps
Hutchinson
Olive Hutchinson
East Tenth
Newport
Kentucky
Margery Ward
Coquoin
Illinois
Mary Shaw
Little Rock
Arkansas
Highland Fitzwater
Elmira Harden
Silas Fitswater
Seneca
Kansas
Wilson
Fitzwater
Common Pleas Court
Miami
Nevilles
John Fitzwater
Silas H. Fitswater
Lucinda Hutchinson
Elizabeth Humphreys
Eald Fitzwater
Lee Hutchinson
Berena
H. Fitzwater
Elizabeth Humphreye
A. W. Gilbert Jr
Pitzwater
Unreadable OCR Figures in Brief Noted
fragmented numeric sequence from a historical page yields no clear names places or events. cannot determine a coherent item or summary from the provided text.
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Tae Clermont Courier
The
Clermont Publishing Co
Oun Yuan
Tavis, Ohio
Tae
Hopson
Reed Smoot
Capitol
General Mixes
Conness
Seminary
Southdown
Aft
Tmnesser
Commonwealth
George Washington
Annapolis
Virginia Wise
J. Pierpont Morgan
Clermont Courier
Batavia
King
Pille
Wyvyvy
Mann
Tierican
Rowan Eaee A
H. A. Moore
Spring Street
Obie
Pierce
George Huntington
Georgetown
Portsmouth
Midale
American Poultry Journa
American Sheep Breeder
Boston Cooking School
M Breeder
S Gazette
Business Men’s Magazine
Catholic News
Children’s Magazine
Cincinnati Weekly
Enqu
Coma
Cincinnati Daily Post
Cincinnati Daily Times
Colman’s Rural World
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Country Gentleman Delineator
Warm News
Zane
Ros
McCall’s Magazine
Patte
Ohio Farmer Woman’s Home Companion
Ladies’ Home Journal
Clermont Pub. CO
Attorneys AT Law
F. Roudebush
GA. Frazier
Jerzier & Hicks
Louis Hicks
Courtouse
C. Ely
Clermont House
Main St
Oo. P. Griffith
Clayton B. Nichols
J Biffith & Nichols
Courier
Belland Citizens’ Telephone
H. L. Nichols
Tchols & Nichols
Tatman Building
Main Street
A.B. Nichols
Skimmer
Cleveland
Lowell Roudebush
New Richmond, Ohio
ProparTyz
Charles C. Kearns
Saurin
Tember
B. T. Davis
D. FE. Kirgan
L. Turnipseed
NA Wirfalke Western
Cincinnati- Clare
Baldwin Batavia
Sardinia
Wincheatebles
Paily A.M
P.M
Portemouth
Barden Bockhes
Spigs Wincheate
Bardinia
Maburg Batavia
Fawn Ola
Cincinnati
Sylvania Lines
Peart and
Oincinnati
Court and
Broadway
Roanoke
Richmond
Norfolk
Norfolk & Western Railway
Pullman
Bluefield
DRO Brand
Laramia
Hillebore
Hillaboro
Wy Laatae
Clermont Ity
Glate
Vas
James Ieee
Franimn & Hos
Atty
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