Birthday Coincidence Sparks Unlikely Romance
Marcus Randolph, born Friday the thirteenth, meets Eleanor Denne after a string of mishaps on his journey. A wreck delays travel, a broken auto forces a detour, and at a Paxton party he learns Eleanor shares his Friday the thirteenth birthday and fate. Their bond grows as he assists her and stays for the birthday celebration at the Deane house.
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Marcus Randolphe
Frig
Tie
Attech
Rnseiry Ennughe
Wridny
Iitker
Marcus
Marcus Cau
Toen
Uttle
Smoky Timp
Mareng
Paxton
Mneerage
Hit
Millville
Ligon’ Mtteen
Eleanor Denne
de- Wyatt Paxton
Marcus Randolph
Bfureus
Bhugelf
Deane
Gesne Kutt Dust
Eleanor
Tod
Wriday
Solltar
Miss Denneudien
Lupa
Mr. Dean
Mr. Doupe
Knight
Long and Short Wills Highlight Widespread Wealth in Obituaries
A survey of wills shows vast fortunes and varied lengths. The late earl Glarburde left about £2,500,000 with word estimates near £32,000. Streatham’s will allegedly disposed of over £8,000. Pitcairn left £4,000 to his widow. Lord Rusie Ritower’s estate reached £150,000. Bush of Alveston left £144,000 with a 20 000 word will exceeding 80 foolscap sheets.
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Earl Glarburde
Streatham
Tiree
Pitcairn
Pennsylvania Athway
Lord Rusie Ritower
Bush
Alveston
Gloucestershire
London
Contempt of Court Motifs In a Satirical Column
A late 19th century New York piece mocks Dash’s business methods likening them to an eastern potentate. It includes a scene with a vizier proposing a 30 percent discount from Oberholtzer and a demand to ship 500 automobiles by return post for prompt payment.
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Henry Green
Uyton
Ananetal
New York
Dash
Qberholtzers
Oberholtzer
Fragmentary Love Letters Sit Recalled in Rushed Exchange
A clipped exchange references a packet of old love letters, noted by a speaker as not depressing him. The line hints at a past romance and a man who returned letters, with a nod to voting and social change within a Birmingham context.
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Mina
Birmingham Age-Herald
Winter millinery triumphs in midwinter styles and hats
Readable images show three midwinter hat models in white felt and velvet with broad brims and ornate trims. Styles emphasize practicality for home wear and feature a velvet crown with embroidery and feather accents. Pockets emerge as a fashion note on coats and dresses, adding functional detail to garments.
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Ingdel
Georgette
Gaius
Smart Fashions in Bags From The Kudets
The article describes elegant fashion bags, contrasting plain leather with silken ornate designs. It highlights black taffeta bags with velvet borders, steel bead embroidery, spangles, and bead fringes. Handcrafted details include velvet cords, tasseled centers, and beaded ornamentation praised as the glory of the needlewoman.
Gbiv Sram Artistic Color Schemes
Odd deep greenish blue over White brown chiffon with fur and metal embroidery trims. Satin adds luster and is preferred for color schemes. Silver vases, tall and slender, with two candle holders and silver shades illuminate tabletops.
Handsome Cuban Legation Building Planned in Meridian Hill
Plans by Macneil & Macneil outline a three story limestone legation on Sixteenth Street Meridian Hill. The new building will house chancery reception dining and ballrooms on the lower two floors with living quarters for the minister and family on the top floor and a central hall staircase with a colossal Cuban painting at the head of the grand stair.
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Legation
Sixteenth Street
Legation Intre Deen
Macneil & Macneil
Aiructree
Legasion
Despades
Fexation
Miinister
Funy
Pan American Building's Holy of Holies Sets Pan American Tone
Inside the Pan American Building a governing board room hosts 22 nations. A 20 foot Dominican mahogany table centers the space with 21 leather‑cushioned chairs bearing country emblems. Colorful cords unite the chairs symbolizing unity as bronze Aztec inspired chandeliers illuminate the room’s crowning frieze detailing American civilization’s growth.
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Etua
The
Americas
Washington
Western Hemisphere
Pao American Union
Vast Campaign Speech Printing Demands Government Resources
Government records reveal massive use of campaign literature from June 1 to October 1. About 48 million copies of speeches by senators and representatives were printed for distribution, using 144 million feet of paper and extensive ink and paste, with costs mostly borne by Congress and campaign committees.
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Congress
Government Printing Office
Frank
Goddess of Liberty Reaches 53 on Capitol Dome
The Goddess of Liberty statue atop the Capitol turned fifty three on December 2. Cast in 1863 during Civil War rule, the bronze figure weighs 14,985 pounds and stands 18 feet tall. It was assembled from five sections and later placed atop the dome after a daring seam reveal by a recently freed man.
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Liberty
Capitol
Columbia
Washington
Thomas Crawford
Bladensburg
Miss Columbia
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Coosriett Iste
W. G. Chapman
Eburne Youly
Gbiv Sram
Pan-American Building
Capitol of the
Goddess of Liberty
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