Glorious Babylon Unearthed Near Hillah by Koldewey
The mounds marking ancient Babylon lie eight hours from Baghdad along the Euphrates near Hillah. Excavations since 1899 uncovered Nebuchadnezzar palaces Ninmakh temple and Ninib temple, plus the Ishtar Gate with enameled bulls and dragons. The Sacred Road linked Bel temple to royal palaces as work revealed more of Babylon’s ceremonial past.
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Babylon
Baghdad
Euphrates
Hillah
Prests
Koldewey
Nebuchadnezzar
Ninmakh
Ninib
Bel
Marduk
Tell Amran
L. W. King
Farm insanity plant: Mexican marihuana seed to Texas
A Texas plan to import marijuana seed from Mexico under state approval alarms with claims of potential medical use while warning of severe narcotic dangers. Ernest Love, from Cuero area, returns with ten pounds of seeds amid historic anecdotes of Carlotta and Mexican laws. The piece notes sensational risks and bids for commercial value.
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Texas
Mexico
State Agricultural Department
Ernest Love
Cuera
Austin
New York Herald
Carlotta
Maximilian
Mexican Congress
Love
India
Strongheart and Montana at Winchester Opera House
The Winchester opera house schedules Strongheart for Thursday March 18 with Henry B. Harris presenting a high class company after New York success. Montana by Harry D. Carey heads to the stage Saturday March 20 with matinee and night show, blending a cattlemen tale, romance and humor. Scenic and electrical effects promise a great treat for Winchester patrons.
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Strongheart
Winchester Opera House
New York
Henry B. Harris
Montana
Golden West
Harry D. Carey
Opera House
Plains
West
Winchester
Valuable Postal Information for Rural Ohio Readers
J S McKinley of Orient Ohio president of the Ohio State League of Postmasters issues practical postal guidance. Advice covers legible handwriting with ink, correct town spellings, avoiding Cincinnati and Columbus abbreviations, leaving stamp space, postmark clarity, proper handling of newspapers and packages, postage rates for letters and postcards, money orders, registered mail, renting post boxes, forwarding mail after moving, and proper return of misdelivered or opened mail. The piece emphasizes accurate addressing, correct postage, and courteous mailroom practices to ensure reliable delivery.
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J. S. McKinley
Orient
Ohio
Ohio State League of Postmasters
Postal Service
Cincinnati
Columbus
Post Office
Post Office Department
Kentucky Fairs 1909 Schedule Listing By County
Kentucky fairs listed with start dates and durations for counties including Clark Scott Blue Grass Lexington Rockcastle Bourbon State Fair Lincoln Spencer Mercer Knox Fwing Shelby Laurel Boone and more. Secretary follow up requested to supply missing dates.
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Clark County
Scott County
Blue Grass
Lexington
Rockcastle County
Bourbon County
State Fair
Louisville
Lincoln County
Spencer County
Mercer County
Knox County
Fwing
Shelby County
Cakes on Sale at Winchester Bakery East Window
Chocolate cocoanut and caramel cakes offered by Winchester Bakery for sale. Advertisement notes sale running Friday the 3rd through the 12th, for one month. Event highlights baked goods and pricing unseen in excerpt.
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Winchester Bakery
Ribson Known as Most Careful Man in Town
A humorous exchange praises Ribson as the most careful man ever met. It notes his wedding night detail that his best man carried the ring and was asked for a receipt. The item ends with an ad for Cinnamon and Parker House rolls at Winchester Bakery. 3-11-6t.
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Parker House
Winchester Bakery
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Tower OF Babel
Harris
Umes
Pension Agency
Kentucky
Winchester News Company
Hagan
Gasolne
Hagan Gas Engine
Suincorporated
Nelson
Office
WINCHESTER _ TAILORING COMPANY
M &C
H. McKinney
N. W. Cor
Main and
Fairfax
N. Main St
Chicago Record-Herald
Capital
Winchester Bank
N. H
Herspoon
DENTY
W. R. Spear
Adam
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