Patriotic Songs and the Roots of American Hymns
The article surveys popular American patriotic tunes and their origins. It covers The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, America by Samuel Francis Smith, Columbia the Gem of the Ocean, Yankee Doodle, Hail Columbia, and Dixie. It notes Maryland My Maryland, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, and the broader cultural impact of these songs in Civil War era America.
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Francis Scott Key
Frederick
Key
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
America
United States
Samuel Francis Smith
Park Street
Boston
United States Senate
Edward Everett Hale
Columbia
Ocean
Britannia
England
Hudson
Albany
Lexington
Philadelphia
Joseph Hopkinson
New York
Hopkinson
France
Lincoln
Daniel D. Emmett
Bryant
Emmett
South
John Wood
New Orleans
Pocahontas
Fanny J. Crosby
John Brown
Julia Ward Howe
Lauriger Horstius
Maryland
James Russell Lowell
Lowell
James Ryder Randall
Randall
Louisiana
Jennie Cary
Miss Cary
Virginia
Bull Run
Fairfax Court House
Washington Light Artillery
Philadelphia Press
Writers in Struggles with Craft and Doubt
George Eliot fears Daniel Deronda will not finish to be worthwhile. Montesquieu and Flaubert reveal harsh labor, self-criticism, and long hours. Turgeneff notes language struggles. Dr C remarks on pair dynamics in a patient tale. Philadelphia Ledger.
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George Eliot
Daniel Deronda
Montesquieu
France
Gustave Flaubert
Turgeneff
Restaurant Tips and Waiter Pay in Early 1900s Debate
A dialog on restaurant wages and tipping contrasts two wage models and how they affect waiter effort and customer service. It discusses tips as a motivator, differences between cheap and fancy venues, and how reputations and financial incentives shape service dynamics.
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Joseph
Robert Sloss
Harper's Weekly
Persist Through Doubt and Carry On Says Success Magazine
The piece urges perseverance when temptation to quit arises, arguing that nerve and stamina are essential during dark moods. It warns against abandoning goals for comfort and notes many regret not pressing on in pursuit of ambition.
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Success Magazine
Keeping Open House Everybody Welcomes Healthy Digestion
An old ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as regulating stomach liver and bowels for a well feeling. The pill price is 25 cents and available at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Republican County Convention Set For March 7 1908 Nevada
Notice for the first Republican County Convention of 1908 at the Nevada Court House at 2 p m on Saturday March 7 electing thirteen delegates for the State Convention in Des Moines March 18 and the Seventh Congressional District Convention March 14. Also outlines National Convention delegates to Chicago June 10 and caucus details with primary caucus date March 6 and voting hours.
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Court House
Nevada Sn
Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago
Lill
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Des Moines Travel
Miss Irma Stevens visited from Des Moines to stay at her home over the weekend. Emory Rigby, son of the Rigby family, died in Des Moines hospital, drawing sympathy from local friends. C A Rosenfeld delivered cattle to Chicago and sold hogs locally. Mr Knox moved into the A H Person farm after purchasing it.
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Irma Stevens
Des Moines
Lewis Roe
Thomas Posegate
C. Stevens
Green County
Fred
Ralph
Mary Carrol
Cc. C. Stevens
Mr. Knox
A. H. Person
Ruth Clayton
Eve Francis
Newton
Elmer Clayton
C. A. Rosenfeld
Chicago
Emory Rigby
Health Coffee created as coffee substitute by Dr Shoop
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin claims Health Coffee is the finest coffee substitute made from toasted cereals with malt and nuts. The product supposedly fools experts and requires no long boiling to prepare.
Teachers and scientists share imagined spaces in memory
Lord Kelvin lies in Westminster Abbey beside scientists corner, a phrase seen as ugly yet powerful. The piece wonders if pilgrims to such a site would be of a different sort from those worshipping poets. It praises Newton Herschel Darwin and Kelvin for revealing vast imagination.
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Lord Kelvin
Westminster Abbey
Newton
Herschel
Darwin
Kelvin
Shakespeare
London Saturday Review
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Workman in New York
E S Lopez of Manilla New York, a carpenter, says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve has saved him suffering and dollars after severe cuts. It heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Price 26 cents at all druggists.
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E. S. Lopez
Manilla N. Y
Signaling Road Delays by Drivers in Early Automobiles
The Washington Post describes how horse drawn vehicle drivers use raised hands or whips as warnings in crowded streets of London and Paris. Automobiles signal the hold up by extending an arm horizontally to the right from the vehicle.
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London
Paris
Washington Post
Johnson Named Panama Railroad Supervisor
Osmund Johnson has been appointed supervisor on the Panama Railroad and plans to depart for Panama soon.
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Johnson
Panama
Osmund Johnson
Move of Mrs Williamson Tied to Ill Family
Mrs Williamson of 1127 Douglass 36th ave and Story Hoggatt corner moves from the Coulter house to Sioux City as illness in her family worsens. The note argues stomach nerves heart and kidneys suffer from weakness and promotes Dr Shoop Restorative as addressing the cause. Joel BE Cagwin signs.
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8. K. Williamson
Story and
Hoggatt Streets
Frank Coulter
Frank Danforth
Sioux City
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Dixie
Ceries
Roman
Lipton
Rau
Dr. C
Mrs. C
Philadelphia Ledger
Republican County Central
C. M Soper L. M
Grippe
Joel. E. Cagwin
A. B. Cummins
Del
Ames
Collins Franklin
Grant
Howard
Indian Creek
LaFayette
Milford
Cock Tetnvesecias
Nevada
New Albany
Palestine
Richland
Sherman
Story City
Union
Warren
Washington
Persevere
Kelley
Monia
F. W. Penfield
Woods
Tone Bros
B. Koéser & Gat
H. L. Munn Lumber Co
George E. Baker
Tyr
Mutual
Douglass
Bange & Alm
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