Steeple-jacks Wiley and Keller on Presbyterian church work
Davenport steeple-jack Wiley and Ed Keller from the Hine place arrived to paint the Presbyterian church steeple. They rested their ropes today and planned to start soon. Both are veteran workers with no fear of heights. Wiley previously painted the Methodist church steeple about two decades ago and was injured here then.
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Jack Wiley
Davenport
Ed Keller
Hine Place
Presbyterian Church
Anaver
Clergyman’s Eulogy Derailed by Widow’s Marital Truth
The dialogue shows a widower pressed to praise a deceased woman’s fidelity, while a pastor admits lack of acquaintance and notes she was divorced twice before her marriage, leaving the eulogy in an awkward stalemate.
Post Office Moves to Two Penny Jamaica Caliber
Washington reports the Post Office Department considers cutting Jamaica to Canal Zone postage from two and a half pence to two pence. Jamaica’s colonial government seeks lower rates as thousands of Jamaica laborers work on the canal. The current rate equals five cents. a direct ocean service could sustain two cent mail.
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Meritol Pile Remedy Ad From Lemmon's Pharmacy
To the People of Washington we are sole agents for Meritol Pile Remedy. Manufacturers claim unusual demand as it is prescribed for merit. Meritol differs from common salves and comes ready for proper use in a convenient form. Ask to see a package and note the advantages of the combined double treatment. Lemmon's Pharmacy guarantees authorized by the manufacturers.
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American Drug & Press Association
Chautauqua Opens Up Next Tuesday Concert Opens
The Chautauqua season begins August 7 with a program of lectures and musical attractions. Gov. J. F. Wandry leads the lineup including Dr. Frank Crane and Bishop Anderson. season tickets at $1.40 advance, $1.50 at gate. many events priced low for families and children.
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W.H. Sears
Bob Leeds
Shungopavi
Monroe Markley
Frank Crane
Gov. Jor
Hanley
Schitikretia
Hungarian Orebetra
Cirleilios Band
Exhumed Gospel Fragment Surfaces in Boston Fund Release
The Boston Egyptian Exploration Fund announces discovery of ancient writings from a gospel-like text with sayings of Jesus. Translations by Bernard Grenfell Arthur Simiot Whittemore are under way at Premont and Keypt. fragmentary dialogue between Jesus and a temple chief describes purification rituals and moral rebukes.
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Norton and Cea Poutre in Tangled Journal Docket
Fragmented OCR notes describe incomplete references to Norton and Cea Poutre and a Tyrolean Alpine event. The text mentions Puertataine Ca and Fichtel’s tent plus a journal office and multiple in-town references. Overall, the readable fragments hint at a miscellaneous items list or notes rather than a clear news event.
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Norton
Portraits of Speakers to Hang in Washington Lobby
Portraits of the speakers of the house of representatives will hang in the lobby of the Capitol in Washington. A 500 dollar price was set per portrait with 11 women among the candidates, including Ellen Day Hale and descendants of Polk Stanton Cobb.
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Fine Arts Committee
Ellen Day Hale
Edward Everett Maley
Rebecca Polk
Polk
Lucy M. Stanton
Speaker Stanton
Kate F. Edwards
Cobb
Foley Kidney Pills Help Suffering Women Regain Health
A historical notice asserts women suffer daily from backache headache nervousness loss of appetite and poor sleep caused by kidney and urinary troubles. Foley Kidney Pills are claimed to give quick relief and restore health and strength, available from all druggists.
Fragmentary River Trip Note Reflects Local Speech
A damaged OCR fragment mentions river trips and a local social scene with scattered names and phrases. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse, showing garbled dates and place references that obscure clear events or individuals.
Fifty Years Ave Today Aug 9 and Related Notices
Fragmentary OCR note lists anniversaries and a Treasury ceremony reference. Mentions New York fore nae lors on Thatopney agent in Washington and a 25 years ago item about Phillite decorated with wealth or rank. Text is garbled with unclear names and dates.
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Treasury
Chinen
Guy Ornirdyt
Fragmentary note recalls childhood and women shopping in Atlanta
Vague reminiscence touches childhood memories and women shopping in Atlanta. The text reads as fragmented musings with no clear event, date, or identifiable figures.
Gall Satisfaction and Power Over People
A cryptic note suggests people gain influence simply by possession of power. The text implies a cynical view of authority and control within social hierarchies.
Blood Purifier Claims Cure for Chronic Sores
An Atlanta Georgia advertisement touts S.S.S. 8 as a blood purifier that allegedly removes impurities and germs causing chronic sores. It asserts external treatments fail alone and promotes a free book on sores and ulcers with medical advice.
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