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Diverse Notions and Anecdotes from a Busy Era
A miscellany of maxims, humorous quips, and social observations recalls Edison’s World’s Fair vision, a new New York Herald press claim, and regional notes. Mentions of the Duke of Marlborough, a Texas governor, California sleep trials, and a Gen Edwards heirs case outline a sprawling slice of late 19th century life with emphasis on industry, finance, and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
I. A. Sugg
Messers
E. A. Moye
C. D. Rountree
Greenville
A. R. Holton
Pitt County
J. E. Edwards, Jr
J. J. Edwards
J. J. Warren
Greene County
John B. Hill
W. F. Stanley
B. F. Scarboro
W. J. Pope
J. E.F. Harper
Moses Spivey
Elbert Edwards
Rebecca Kornegay
Lenoir County
S. Drew Pope
W. F. Rountree
New Berne
Hotel Tulli
Kinston
New York City
North Carolina
Edward's