Special Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Fabrics and Wear
In a bold promotion the store advertises Turkish towels at 91.00, coats under half price, aprons at 10 cents a yard, and in store items from 50 cents to 1.30. It touts reduced Turkish ratine, dresses up to 2.75 at 1.50, and a large undergarment sale with camisoles. Also announced is 250 pound paper rates, sample boxes, and upcoming insertions in Saturday and next Wednesday papers.
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Musein
New England
We Know of Win of Long Ago by William G Russell
A reflective historical account by William G Russell details long ago properties and residents along a town street. It recalls churches, houses, businesses, and notable figures from the era, naming owners like Deiffenderfer, Massie, Phelps, Orrick, Jenkins, Miller, Beemer, and many others, tracing shifts in ownership and occupancy through decades.
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W William Deiffenderfer
Josiah Massie
Phelps
George Orrick
Ryan
Wiliam Deiffenderfer
Thomas Phillips
Susan Beemer
John
William Jenkins
William Miller
John W. Miller
Jos. Singel
Henry Cram
New Lutheran Church
Adam Haymaker
Charles Hewlett
Daniel Miller
Harmon
George Smith
Tidal
Moses Leonard
George Barnbar
Haynie
W. S. Love
Bell
Reobert Sedwick
William D. Holliday
Vrother
J. McK.holliday
James McCarty
Col. F. W. M. Holliday
F. A. Gratchen
Jacob Baker
Dee’d
H. W. Baker
Henry
Tick Printz
Printz
Cornelius Gibbens
Gibbons
Aulick
John Baker
Thomas’ Baker
John Kerr
George W. Baker
William Blanchard
W. G. Russell
Cameron
Today Dorothy Dalton with Charles Ray Tx
Dorothy Dalton and Charles Ray are listed with a transaction including William Duncan Jr, indicating a social or wedding notice with three named individuals.
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Dorothy Dalton
Charles Ray
Winchester Town Origins and Early Lot Layout Revealed
A historical account traces Winchester’s founding by James Wood and Lord Fairfax, detailing cabin sites near the Run, the 1752 act establishing the town, and the allocation of 178 lots across Cameron Kent and surrounding streets. It notes early governance, the first court in 1743, and the 1785 jail history with a fire in 1843, then moves toward Mt Hebron Cemetery as the story continues.
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Molly Wood
Wherehival
Winchester
General Assembly
James Food
Xcillemun
Court House
County of
Frederick
James Wood
Seine
Thomas Lord Fairfax
Pairfax
Wood
Loudoun Street
Cameron Street
Picadilly
Cork St
Cameron
Kent
Steward
Prederick Road
Wood Cai-Benss
Morgan
David “Vance
Marquis Calmes
Thomas Rutherford
Bascowan Street
Mt. Hebron
Aspironal Elixir Endorsed as Cold Cure by Army Surgeons
Advert says Aspironal is the superior two minute cold and cough remedy. It claims quick relief, easy dosage, and refund option if relief fails within two minutes. Promoted as safe for infants and children, with aggressive drugstore distribution and consumer instructions.
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Ivery
U. 8
Counter Li
Se Wwlisdivil Peope
Cole
Everginly
Simple Oil Filtration Method From Old Text
A fragment describes a crude oil cleaning method using muslin or cotton as a filter, supported by a ring over a vessel and filled with sawdust to trap impurities. It then shifts to a discussion about the first sauce and whether Chinese cooks pioneered it, citing a London Chronicle correspondence on an “oldest sauce” claim and its link to Yorkshire sauce.
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London
Yorkshire
England
London Chronicle
Remarkable Diary of Samuel Pepys Overview
The diary spans 1660s to 1700s England detailing court life and daily society. It was written in shorthand, remained undiscovered for a century, and was deciphered and published by Lord Braybrooke in 1825 in a mutilated form.
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Pepys
Samuel Pepys
England
Lord Braybrooke
How to Keep Rubber Soft In Winter Storage
A tire maker recommends monthly hot water treatment to keep inner tubes pliable. Immerse for a few minutes, then dry, partly inflate, and hang. The process prevents hardening during storage.
Nine cradle board types used by North American tribes
The passage outlines nine different cradle boards among North American Indian peoples. It notes Eskimos did not use such boards, instead wrapping infants in the mother's fur hood. In southern tribes babies were simply bound to the mother's back with a long cloth strip.
Childish Tasks Important in Homes and Family Duty
The text argues that children should have regular tasks at home to teach responsibility. Caring for pets plants flowers and younger children fosters strength of character and conscientiousness, emphasizing household duties as foundational.
Chess Contests Free of Gambling Scandals says Springfield Union
The Springfield Union notes that croquet jokes aside, international chess tournaments have not faced any gambling scandal or suspicion. It stresses that players are not enticed by professional gamblers and that integrity remains intact.
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Springfield Union
Poultry Prescription Promises Higher Egg Yield
Mrs. J. W. Montgomery of Tunnell Hill California reports increasing egg production by using Dr LeGea r s Poultry Prescription a tonic to boost hens strength and vitality. Dr LeGear a renowned poultry breeder veter inarian offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied through local dealers.
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Dr. LeGear
America
Long New York mains would stretch from coast to coast
Historic claim notes the vast network of water and gas mains under New York City streets. If laid end to end these pipelines could span from the Atlantic to the Pacific, highlighting the city's extensive infrastructure.
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New York City
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Baptism in Cyprus Reported In Curious Rite
A Cyprus baptism described with the infant anointed with oil by the godfather and priest before being dipped in the font. The ceremony continues with oiling various parts of the body and ritual gestures observed by attendees.
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Cyprus
Blessed Mercy and Mercy Toward Neighbors
The passage questions whether mercy includes inner judgment as well as outward acts. It argues mercy concerns both spirit toward others and behavior, urging a compassionate view of neighbors alongside actions.
Pape's Diapep sin promises quick relief from indigestion
Handy tablets claim to end dyspepsia and stomach distress after meals. The ad asserts immediate relief from sour stomach, heartburn, and flatulence with Pape's Diapepsin, available cheaply at drug stores.
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Pape
Servant girl declines Blaithers visit next Sunday
A housemaid explains Mr Blaithers and his wife cannot visit next Sunday as she is going out herself, turning away a planned call or social engagement. The exchange captures domestic social boundaries and scheduling constraints.
First Campaign Tour Opened by Horace Greeley
Political history notes Horace Greeley as the first presidential candidate to conduct an extensive nationwide speechmaking tour. His early travels set a pattern for campaign campaigning and public speaking across the country.
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Horace Greeley
Consistency, Thow Art in a Red Inpal Lore
An odd, garbled note recalls a man adjusting his appearance and entering a scene at a social event. The fragment hints at vanity and ceremony, with imagery of a tie, pompadour, and hat in a transitional moment. The source text remains unclear but centers on a character’s self-presentation.
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Wamen
Happiness Not All in Man Finds Higher Blessing
Philosophical reflection notes that humans can endure absence of happiness and seek a deeper blessing beyond personal joy. A Carlyle quotation asserts a higher purpose guiding action beyond mere happiness.
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Carlyle
Femininity's Advantage Under Favorable Conditions
Fragmentary note discusses femininity and perceived fragility under favorable conditions, hinting at social or behavioral dynamics and potential stereotypes. No clear event or named individuals are present in the readable text.
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