A Woman's Vote and the Campaign at Acacia Lodge
Lord Edmund Quinton canvasses Bandford in a close race against Mr Rayner. Sydney Forrest, posing as the voter, challenges political norms with wit and charm, revealing that women can influence elections as much as men. The contest ends with a narrow majority for Quinton and a new alliance between Miss Forrest and the candidate.
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Sydney
Addyesson
Agathat
Virginia
Lord Edmund Quinton
Delpi
Edmund
Duke of
Carolyn
Lord Edmund
Bandford
Lord Hotham
Earl of Hotham
Rayner
Sindford
Hove
Wald
Manly
London
Sam
Earth
Milas
Sydney Forrest
Jist
Lord Edovind
Ahe
England
Ate
Acacia Lodge
Eduand
Mins Forest
Mins Forrest
Rayners
Squire
Goodford
Mr Rayner
Miss Forrest
Bouwetts
Lord Edmond
Ton
Miss Manly
Sydney Porrest
Sandford
Monastic Origin of the Roulette Wheel
A fragment notes roulette’s invention by a monk named Pascal during a six month retreat for contemplation and prayer. It hints at the game’s later Monte Carlo rise, annual losses by players, and the nominal casino firm The Bea Barking and Strangers' Club Company, with profits cited for 1404-6.
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Monk
Pascal
Monte Carlo
Atylie
Phe Bea Barking and
Strangers’ Club Company
Monte Cario
Lily Company
Appleton's Magazine
Rugs and Antiques Rise in Modern Rug Trade
Berwin Wang antiques highlight growing demand for modern and antique rugs. The United States imports about four million dollars of rugs annually, with two and a half million before duties. Persian rug merchants face rewards for success and penalties for disrepute.
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Berwin Wang
United States
Persia
Anya
British forces increase in South Africa with new brigade
The British government ordered another brigade of artillery to South Africa where five brigades are already deployed. The brigade consists of three battalions armed with 18 guns. The total British troop strength in the region is about 29,000.
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Bettiah
Local events report wide range of church services
A long list of local church notices details Sunday School times worship services and upcoming events across many congregations including Wesley Methodist Garman Methodist Central Christian and St Paul Churches plus Salvation Army and other groups. It notes sermons door openings and special days like Children's Day and a flag service with dates and locations.
Fragmentary Note of a Maid’s Distinction
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a gentleman calling and a maid, with unclear names and actions. It hints at a social or domestic scene but lacks full context or identifiable individuals. The readable words point to a brief encounter and a servant or maid role within a house.
Compressed Air Chimes St Patricks Cathedral Spire
Compressed air chimes installed at St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York use a 19th century mechanism. A high weight powers the keyboard linked to valves, directing air to a platen and clapper to strike bells via electric trigger. St Patrick’s was the first church to adopt the system.
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Bt Patick
Pata Vente
New York
Blais Kietty
St. Patrick's
Rheumatism Cured in 24 Hours by Detehon’s Relief
A patient from Witheburg, Pa reports rapid relief from rheumatism after using Detehon’s Relief in Rheumatism. The testimonial claims bed confinement for months before taking the remedy and credits five doctors with no success prior to this cure. Sold by The Dewble Pharmacy.
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Tod. Mikekinorg
Taner & Hlackmore
Witheburg
Dewhle Pharmacy
Drneelst
Kerr House
First Presbyterian Church Notice Of Service Changes
A malformed OCR notice indicates adjustments to church services at First Presbyterian with names garbled. It mentions Rev. Georgio M. Roniler and others, inviting parishioners to attend altered hours or opportunities, and notes a 190 occurred event or holiday.
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First Presbyterian Chirci Qorver Ohwreh
Georgio M. Roniler
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Babul Sohdel
Banner
Colonial Country Club Hotel West Baden Springs Ad
An advertisement for the Colonial Country Club Hotel in West Baden Springs Indiana offers Ameri can Plan rates from $2.60 to $8.00 per day with private baths and weekly specials. Visitors are invited to drink the water and bathe to cure a range of ailments including kidney liver stomach constipation and nervous troubles, with mineral waters and physician advised treatment available.
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Colonial Country Club Hotel
West Baden Springs
Indiana
Phyal
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