One Song and Silence: A Poem by Henry Augustin Heers
The piece laments a figure who sang one song and died, leaving a stark image of mortality. It contrasts fleeting effort with time’s weight, as bios vs art, and ends with a piercing image of a universal, solitary bugle in an orchestral setting.
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Henry Augustin Heers
On a Branch Road Meets a Long‑lost Friend
Rand, returning to his old branch road after ten years in the city, meets Ruth Hayes in a dim car. Her memory of their childhood blooms confronts his unease as she recalls moonlight walks and promises, while he struggles to fit past affections with present marriage plans.
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Rand
Tie
Helen
Ruth Hayes
Ruth
Eesttoy
Return of the Homeward Stranger Ends in Tragic Train Crash
In a night train crash near the hills Rand rescues Ruth but she dies from injuries. Ruth, sweet and forgiving, forgives him as he cradles her amid flames and wreckage. He stands under starlight with the dead girl in his arms and questions if she knew his heart.
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Ruth
John
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Helen
American and French girl contrasts sparked at White House talk
Julien Tiersot compared American and French girls after lecturing at the White House for Mrs. Roosevelt. He noted American independence and casual dress versus French insistence on flawless appearances and fashionable hair and veils.
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Julien Tiersot
DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed as Original Cure
Advertisement warns against counterfeit Witch Hazel Salve and promotes DeWitt's Chicago origin as the genuine article sold by Joseph Bros. Also recounted is a Sunday school anecdote where a student interrupts with a small voice proclaiming "Thay amen and this down" causing laughter in the Savannah News clipping.
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
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Dr. King’s New Discovery Promises Cure for Lung Ailments
Personal testimonial from J. W. McKinnon of Talledge Springs Alabama. After pneumonia failed to respond to two doctors, he took Dr. King’s New Discovery and found relief from the first dose, with the first bottle curing him. Advertises sore throat bronchitis coughs and colds. Guaranteed at Josephs price 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
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Josephs
The Gentleman Burglar That Met a Bold Lady
A lady awoke to a suspicious noise and confronted a burglar in evening dress and a silk hat. He claimed to be a gentleman burglar, but she dismissed him as ungentlemanly and did not call the police. The next day she told neighbors the house had been robbed.
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Chicago News
Dr King's New Life Pills Touted by Chicago Man
A testimonial from Mr. Flannery of 14 Custom House Place Chicago endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills as a reliable remedy for constipation and biliousness. The ad claims the medicine fights appendicitis and peritonitis and sells for 25 cents at Joseshs.
Origin of the Name Yankee in Early New England
The New England settlers fought many Indian tribes and named the Yankees after subduing one tribe called Yankees meaning invincible. After bloodshed, the defeated nation transferred its name to the conquerors, evolving to Yankee through linguistic corruption as noted by the New York Gazetteer on June 1, 1775.
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New England
New York Gazetteer
De Witt's Little Early Risers Headache Constipation Pills
The best safeguard against headache constipation and liver troubles is De Witt's Little Early Risers. Keep a vile of these famous little pills in the house and take a dose at bed time when you feel that the stomach and bowels need cleansing. They don't gripe. For sale by Joseph's.
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de Witt
Joseph’s
Astronomer Gill Resigns Cape Post Returns to England
Sir David Gill, astronomer-royal at the Cape since 1879, resigns his post and travels to England for the New Year. His leadership at the Cape observatory yielded solutions to key astronomical problems including determining the sun's distance from minor planets Victoria Sappho and Iris.
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Sir David Gill
The
Cape
England
Cape Observatory
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Sappho
Iris
A Safe Cough Medicine for Children
A physician endorsed cough remedy for children Chamberlains Cough Remedy is promoted as safe for kids with colds croup and whooping cough Relief is claimed to follow and it is offered for sale by Joseph Bros.
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Joseph Bros
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
The great success of this preparation in relief and care of bowel complaints has brought it into almost universal use. It never fails, and when diluted with water and sweetened is pleasant to take. It is equally valuable for children and adults. Foresal by Joseph Bros.
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Joseph Bros
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises $100 per Cure
Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co pledges one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The statement is sworn before a notary in Toledo Ohio, with claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces and testimonials are available. Also advertised Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hammar Paint House
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Lucas County
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F. J. Cheney & Co
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Juvenile Depravity in Italy Highlights Poor Environments
Consul Brittain reports from Lino Ferriani that 80 percent of Italian child criminals stem from bad homes and education, with 30 percent of all criminals being minors and 85 percent of these thieves. Ferriani calls for scientific study and suggests reform through agricultural colonies with outdoor work and medical supervision.
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Kehl
Germany
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Lino Ferriani
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