Christmas shipping tips urge early sending and clear labeling
The Adams Express Company urges shippers to send packages early, use wooden boxes, write full addresses, prepay charges, keep receipts, include a return address, use sturdy wrapping, and mark perishables clearly to ensure prompt delivery and recipient enjoyment. The notice also notes a local theater depiction featuring a Satanic character with red attire.
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Sanford
Adams Express Company
Express Company
The Devil to Play in City Venue
The only detail available notes that the film The Devil is set to appear in this city at an unspecified venue.
The British Ambassador Praises Southern Progress
Hon James Bryce, Britain's ambassador to the U S, lauds the South's postwar progress at the Southern Commerce Congress in Washington. He notes increased cultivation, resource development in coal iron and soil, and a new spirit aiming at educational advancement. He says a great door opens for the South with prospects ahead.
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James Bryce
Great Britain
United States
South
Southern Commerce Congress
Washinton
Bryce
Mansfield Mill Ad Promotes Best Patent Flour
An old Mansfield's Flour Mills advertisement touts Mansfield's Best Patent flour with guaranteed quality. The label mentions Mills in Winchester Kentucky and uses bold claims about superiority.
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Mansfield
Mr. Lilly
Mansfield’s
FLO Mills
E.o.d
Americans Settling in Canada Raise New Questions
A Toronto Star letter discusses 7,379 Americans naturalized in Canada last year and about 40,000 in six years, arguing the move reflects practical choices more than disloyalty. It notes cross-border understanding and evolving international relations may reduce old fears and widen citizenship concepts.
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Canada
The
New York Times
the Times
Uncle Sam
Ohio
Minnesota
United States
British Empire
United Kingdom
Toronto
Ont
Star
Farmers Win in Burley Battle and Unite for Prosperity
W. M. Beckner reflecting on the Lexington battle with farmers defeating the favored trusts through unity. He urges tobacco growers to pool resources, elect honest leaders, and press for fair prices by collective action, warning against demagogues and night riders. Dated December 7, 1908.
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W. M. Beckner
Something to Admire Suit Finishes by May Yer Bros
The ad touts an exquisite suit finish and exclusive imported fabrics from May Yer Bros. It claims their clothing style is unmatched and encourages readers to have a suit made by them if not already done.
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MAY Yer Bros
The Cincinnati Tailors and French Dry Cleaning
A compact business notice for The Cincinnati Tailors offering French dry cleaning and dying services with a telephone contact 528 located next to the Auditorium.
Birth of Boy in Davis Family Reported
A son was born on Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Asa Davis, expanding the Davis household with a newborn into the local community.
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Asa Davis
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