Millionaire marriages link American heiresses to European nobility
A report lists thirty American women whose marriages to foreign nobles involve vast fortunes. The article notes the Draper fortune and potential transfer upon marriage, highlighting brides such as Mrs Draper and various heiresses connected to counts and dukes with multi million dollar sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorcier
Preston Draper
Odrea Boncompagni
Italy
Fisher
Wil
Draper
Massachusetts
Miss Draper
Draper Mills Dale
Mass
Cade
Nelew
United Gates
Vay Goebeei
Duke of
Marshall
Roberts
Ralph Vivian
Sarah Phelps Stokes
Paren Halkett
Suelo Vanderbilt
Duke of Marlborough
iGiaius Vanderbilt
Count Sqochenyi
Beatrice Mills
Earl of
Mary Leftee
Lora Curzon J
Nancy
Wotfor— Bar
Suffolk
Daisyetter
Colin Campgcl
Itelle Wilson
Michael H. Herbert
Caroline W ‘Ieoa
Blessings urged to house Corn Show in Chapman-Alexander tabernacle
Z. W. Whitehead argues the New Hanover Corn Show should be moved from tents on residential streets to the Chapman Alexander tabernacle. He contends a permanent home would stabilize the event, benefit farming and livestock sectors, and solidify ties with Wilmington’s business community and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
hapman-Alexander Tabernacle
Tabernacle
New Hanover
Chapman-Alexander Tabernacle
Wilmington
Chapman- Alexander Tabernacle
Z. W. Whitehead
Indian Sign Language Asserts Universal Native Communication
A Youths Companion piece describes an imagined universal sign language used by Indians across vast regions from Alaska to Patagonia. It claims chiefs once conversed in Washington using signs without words, detailing signs for peace life death and other concepts, as a key cultural insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Patagonia
Central America
Geographical Society
Washington
Lee County Agricultural Fair Round Trip Fares
Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Railway announce round trip fares to the Lee County Agricultural Fair in Wilmington North Carolina. Tickets on sale November 1 2 and 3 with return by midnight November 4 1916. Children half fare. Proportionate fares from intermediate points. For schedules and information call phone 160. T C White, General Passenger Agent. Wilmington NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Line
Standard Railroad of the South
Arkansas on Wheels Exposition Train Departs Little Rock
Arkansas on Wheels leaves Little Rock on a cross country swing to Washington. A dozen steel Pullmans carry more than fifty counties of Arkansas products including corn cotton alfalfa fruits vegetables and mined items coal zinc gold silver diamonds. A large party of farmers bankers merchants lawyers teachers and officials accompanies the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
National Capital
Norfolk Man Arrested in London for Wearing Uniform
A Norfolk, Virginia man identified as Arthur Alfred Wood, 510 Main Street, was sentenced to three months hard labor in London for illegally wearing His Majesty's uniform with intent to deceive. He was found khaki with two others, claimed absence without leave, and admitted he had never served in any army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur Alfred Wood
Main Street
Norfolk
Wood
Atlantic Coast Line The Standard Railroad Of The South
The Atlantic Coast Line is highlighted as a standard railroad serving the southern United States. It emphasizes network reach, regional impact, and its role in transportation and commerce across the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line
the Standard Railroad of the South
Standard Railroad of
South
Excursion fares and events on Atlantic Coast Line travel
A listing of excursion fares and key National events with travel windows. Jacksonville, State Camp, Raleigh, Fayetteville, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chadbourn, Clinton, Sanford plus special trains and limited returning dates through November 4 1916. Proportional fares from other Atlantic Coast Line points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fila
Southern Rifle Association
National Rifle Association
Philadelphia
Clinical Congress of Surgeons of North America
Chadbourn
Conway
Florence
Cearnerton
Savannah
Campe Petersburg
Fort Myers
Columbia
Asheville
Pullman
Wilmington
Goldsboro
Richmond
Norfolk
Washbington
Rocky Mount
New York
Aia
Fayetteville
Sanford
New Berm
Augusta
Atlanta
Plan to relieve power shortage sparks rail ticket remark
A cryptic exchange hints at a bold plan to ease electrical shortages while quipping about railroad tickets not exceeding a yard in length. The chatter suggests a dramatic approach but provides no concrete details or dates.
Echo and the Last Word Lie
A witty remark claims an echo can cheat a woman out of the final word, attributed to Pxchanege. The line humorously frames echoes as a culprit in conversation outcomes.
Rheuma touted as genuine rheumatism remedy by physician
A physician endorses Rheuma from R. R. Bellamy as a faster, safer cure for rheumatism. The ad proclaims the formula passes toxins into the bowels and kidneys for natural elimination and claims superiority over costly treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Bellamy
Dr. Lyons
Audvt
First Class Passengers Carried by S. S. Huron
The Huron carries first class passengers and accepts freight from nearby North Carolina points at advantageous rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
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Marie Satterfield
Count von Larisch
Lily Hamersley
Lord Ber
Gertrude C. Parker
Sir Gilbert Carter
Julia Bryant
Mackay
Prince Colonna
Lila Garner—Marquis de
Florence Garner
Sir Gordon Cumming
Alice Wetherbee—Count de
Festetics Guel de Beksenne
Clara Huntington
Prince von Hatgfeldt
Livingston—Due de Breing
Helena Zimmerman—Duke of Manchester
Thur Paget
Beatrice Winans
Bearn
Alice Thaw
Yarmouth
Morton—Duc de
Louise Bonaparte
Count Moltke Huitfeldt
LEE County Agricultural Fair
T. C. White
N. C
Winchester
Chattanooga
Tenn
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Society of the Army of the Cumberland’ and
Ohio Mounument Association
Raleigh
Cape Fear Fair
Southern Medical Association
Columbus County Agricultural and Educational Raily
Clinton
Sampson County Fair
Lee County
Winter Sabin
Feck
Tues
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Lainly
F. M
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Ww. J. Craig
Wilmington, N. C
Astern
North Carolina
Sonera’ Railway
Norfolk Southern
New Bern
Wilman
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Georgetown
S. C
S. S. Onondaga
S. S. Huron
Georetown
S. Onondaga
Ss. S. Ononday
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Teamship CO
Becker, Agents
Winter Park
Wrightsville
Wrightsville Beach
Center
Wilemteville Beach
Wilmington Wilmington
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Front and
Princess Streets
Beach
Ash and
Orange Streets
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