Balloon Record for Yachtsman to Beut Afield Flight
Leo Stevens plans a 1800 mile balloon flight from Waco Texas toward New York to beat Count de la Vaulx's 1193 mile record. The project aims for 60 to 72 hours aloft with 8000 pounds ballast, water and provisions for a month, using a large linen gas bag to avoid electricity conduction.
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Leo Stevens
Count de la Vaulx
Waco
Taylor
Pittsfield
Mass
New York Yacht, Larchmont Yacht and
Lambs Clubs
St. Victor
Vincennes
France
Korostychev
Russia
Clifford Harmon
St. Louis
Hawley
Post
New York
Wonderful school record by four children of Dannatt
Four children of J R Dannatt assistant overseer at Newchurch Isle of Wight have 32 years of cumulative school attendance with no absences. Harry Dannatt five years five months Charlie ten years five months Nellie seven years ten months Ada eight years five months. The family travels about two miles to school and has logged over 30 000 miles commuting.
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J. R. Dannatt
Newchurch
Isle of Wight
Harry Dannatt
Charlie
Nellie
Ada
Smooth Running Cars Soon Ball Bearings Trialed by Company
A large car building concern is testing ball bearings for street car axles in a bid to improve efficiency and performance. The trial signals potential sooner rollout of smoother running street cars.
Coldest Christmas in England as war ends with treaty
Fifty years ago on Christmas Sunday England faced the coldest day in half a century yet citizens celebrated a peace treaty with China ending a four year war and securing a substantial indemnity.
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England
Santa Claus
China
Christmas Dinner Hosted by Crown Prince for Wilhelm Family
Twenty five years ago on a Sunday the German emperor Old Wilhelm presided at a Christmas dinner hosted by the crown prince for his eight children the eldest of whom was the present kaiser.
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Wilhelm
Kaiser
Fifty Years Ago Today December 26 Fort Sumter Transfer
Fifty years ago on December 26 United States troops under Major Robert Anderson moved from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor to prevent bloodshed. Ralph Farnham, last colonial survivor of Bunker Hill, died at Acton Missouri at age 104. Twenty-five years ago today Plymouth Massachusetts town tree in Town Square toppled by a violent Nor'easter.
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United States
Robert Anderson
Fort Moultrie
Charleston Harbor
Fort Sumter
Anderson
Bunker Hill
Ralph Farnham
Acton
Town Square
Plymouth
Mass
Forts Seized in Charleston Harbor Fifty Years Ago
Fifty years ago on December 27 South Carolina militia seized Fort Moultrie and Fort Castine Pinckney in Charleston harbor. Major Anderson hoisted the stars and stripes over Fort Sumter as the band played Hail Columbia. Henry Ward Beecher noted that the word religion is not in the Bible, prompting readers to debate his remark during the holiday week.
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United States
Moultrie
Castile Pinckney
Charleston Harbor
South Carolina
Anderson
Fort Sumter
Ilall Columbia
Henry Ward Beecher
Plymouth
Wyeth’s Saze and Sulphur Hair Tonic Promoted
An old time remedy for hair growth is now offered in ready to use form. Wyeth's Saze and Sulphur is sold by druggists for 75 cents and 1.00, manufactured by Wyeth Chemical Company, New York, and promoted by Elhinney Drug Co.
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Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
Elhinney Drug Co
A Simple Safeguard for Mothers
Mrs. D. Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio shares a testimonial for Foley's Honey and Tar after her daughter suffered a severe cold and coughing. The product allegedly relieved throat inflammation after one dose and she keeps a bottle at home. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries it.
Aitkin Withdraws From Race For Banking Commissioner
Lansing report states Senator William H. Aitkin of Croswell has notified Gov Elect Osborn he is no longer a candidate for state banking commissioner. The field remains open to W J Fitzgerald of St Johns and E F H Doyle of Detroit as contenders.
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Lansing
Mich
William H. Aitkin
Croswell
H. M. Zimmerman
Pontiac
Elect Osborn
W. J. Fitzgerald
St. Johns
EF. H. Doyle
Detroit
Poland Ghina Hogs For Sale Pure Bred Pigs
Pure bred pigs for sale sired by Keota Chief Longfellow and Junction Chief. March and April farrow with big smooth build big boned big litter type ideal for farmers. Six years of satisfied customers serves as best advertisement. Every animal guaranteed to be a breeder.
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Keota Chief
Longfellow
Junction Chief
Lumbago Relief From Foley’s Kidney Remedy Cited
J. W. Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered severe back pain with paralyzing lumbago. He required injections until using Foley's Kidney Remedy, after which he reports being free from the troublesome attacks. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. advertise the product.
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J. W. Greer Greenwood
Foley
Lumbago
Lemmon
McElhinney Drug Co
British Jackies In Battle Off Persian Gulf
The Admiralty reports a landing party from the warship Hyacinth clashed with natives at Dilbai on December 24 while enforcing arms traffic suppression in the Persian Gulf. Four British sailors were killed, nine wounded, and one missing.
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London
Hyacinth
Persian Gulf
Dilbai
Saved From Awful Death By King's New Discovery
A Fayetteville man recounts how his sister faced consumption with thinning strength and poor appetite until Dr King's New Discovery cured her. He hails it as the best medicine he has seen and notes its effectiveness for coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup and bronchial troubles. Trial bottle free guaranteed by J E Lemmon with prices 50c and 1.00.
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A. D. McDonald
Fayetteville
N. C
J. E. Lemmon
Dypepsia Cure Promises Indigestion Relief Without Drugs
An advertisement touts Miller's Dypepsia Cure as a stomach conditioner that cures indigestion without medicines or diet restrictions. For sale by Cook & Sherman.
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Cook & Sherman
Surgical eye ear nose throat and general remedies offered
A never failing remedy for Big Neck PILES FISTULAE and RUPTURE guaranteed cured without detention from business. Special attention given to all Surgical cases and all diseases of the Eye Ear Nose and Throat. Glasses fitted and guaranteed. Granulated Lids Cataract Cross eyes straightened without pain.
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Schattenberger
Bright
Nervous Debility and Private Diseases Cure Ad
Advertises treatment for nervous debility sexual weakness blood poison syphilis gonorrhea and related conditions. Claims to cure emissions debility dizziness memory loss and nervousness with confidential free consultation and address to seek help.
Epictetus Advice on Reason as Help in Misfortune
A concise reflection on calling reason to aid in trouble. The quotation likens reason to a physician, suggesting thoughtful, measured response to misfortune rather than rash action.
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Epictetus
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D. C
Iowa
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Journal Office
Wilber Miller
Daily Mail
Journal
Poland
J. C. Lemley
Plymouth Rock Roosters
W. T. Brown
R. F. Bd
Phone Mutual
Leroy Taylor
Tex
Manhattan
New York Yacht
Larchmont Yacht
Lambs
America
Lee Stevens
Weather Bureau
WM. A. Whiting & Son
Aitkin
Fitzgerald
Doyte
Kimball Hotel
4Th and Perry Sts
Davenport
Shallenberger
Chicago
Washington, Colenso Hotel
Jackies
G. B. van Kleeck
West Chester
W. E. Shallenberger
Lake Avenue
Tls
Drexel State Bank
Frey
Studio of
Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Mr. Farmer
Horm
Gew
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Landseekers’ Information Bureau
Farnam Street
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