McGahan and Scobeleff in War Portraits and French Education
McGahan described to Europe the Bulgarian atrocities and depicted Scobeleff as a fearless, dandy commander torn by sorrow for his fallen troops. The piece recalls Scobeleff’s dramatic wartime persona and a night of emotional tears after a failed siege. It then contrasts with Vanderlip’s critique of centralized French schooling and the loss of teacher and pupil originality.
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McGahan
Europe
Scobeleff
Plevna
London
Mrs Isabella Bishop and the Baggage Check Theft Tale
The article recounts Mrs Isabella Bishop a British Royal Geographical Society member recalling a travel mishap in America as a young woman. In a New York bound train she slept briefly and feared theft by the man beside her until she passed him the baggage check saying he had her baggage check. The porter identified the checked item and the theft attempt was averted.
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Isabella Bishop
British
Royal Geographical Society
America
New York
A Well Conducted Riot of 1767 in England
In 1767 amid high provisions the poor seized corn from flour mills and sold it at fair prices then funded rightful owners. The event prompted a law against wheat cornering. A severe winter increased distress and London issued a 5000 pound subscription from city funds to aid hungry citizens.
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England
London Common Council
Electric Bitters credited with curingColonel Fuller
Coro nel John M Fuller of Honey Grove Texas credits Electric Bitters with curing his dyspepsia biliousness and kidney disease after trying his family doctor. He writes the medicine is the best on earth and thanks the maker. Sold and guaranteed to cure by L M Bos worth druggist at 50¢ a bottle.
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John M. Fuller
Honey Grove
Texas
L. M. Bosworth
When a Sister's Divorce Reveals a Brother-in-law
A businesswoman recalls a costly blunder from introducing two men whose ties were closer than expected. She learns they were connected through a sister who divorced the other man's brother-in-law last summer. The anecdote highlights how family history can affect business introductions and perceptions.
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Brooklyn Hagle
France Education System Shows Strong National Control
The French education plan is intensely national and contrasts with the U S system. Officials emphasize centralized oversight from curriculum to exams, shaping school life across regions and years.
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Sys
Proper Treatment of Pneumonia
An article urges calling a physician for pneumonia but claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can ward off pneumonia from grip attacks and is used by physicians with good results. Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama endorses six years of use and prescribing it in practice. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
W. J. Smith
Sanders, Ala
Ocean Gold Prospect Promises Vast Sea Yield
The text discusses ancient ideas that sea water contains gold. It cites copper plating deposits in jetty piles as evidence and estimates a ton of sea water holds about a grain of gold. Using these figures, it computes roughly 200 tons per cubic mile and a total possible yield of 100 billion tons for the world’s oceans, described as an attractive prospect.
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London Lancet
Threat to creditors prompts ultimatum over unpaid account
A speaker warns Mr. Snips that if the debt is not settled within a week he will inform all other creditors that payment has been made, potentially causing pressure on the debtor across multiple accounts.
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Mr. Snips
Witty village chatter over new curate at auctioneer's son
The London Telegraph recalls a quip about a village curate praised in parts. The grocer notes the curate is not as fluent as expected, hinting the curate is the son of an auctioneer.
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London Telegraph
The Unlucky Opal
A playful exchange centers on opals suggesting superstition and luck. The dialogue features a man skeptical of superstition and a woman urging seize chances to acquire an opal, reflecting lighthearted fortune beliefs.
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Philadelphia
Dr King’s New Discovery touted as cure for consumption
J W McKinnon of Talladega Springs Alabama reports severe pneumonia improving after starting Dr King's New Discovery. The ad claims relief after a first dose and says one bottle cured him. Also promotes a sore throat bronchitis coughs and colds remedy with guaranteed satisfaction and trial bottle free.
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L. M. Bosworth
How Wax Matches Are Made In Early Mills
Wax matches are formed by drawing twenty to thirty cotton threads through melted stearin with a touch of paraffin. The threads harden quickly and are smoothed by passing through perforated iron plates. Tapers are cut to length and finally dipped into wax.
The Besetting Sin of Gentlemen and Gluttony
A reflection on excess and the ruin it brings to all, citing Sydney Smith. The speaker recalls personal misery from indigestion and laments that even clergy and gentlemen overindulge in food and drink beyond reasonable bounds.
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Sydney Smith
Wealthy Wife Seeks Trap Brings Cold Rebuff
A man seeking a rich wife pursued a scheme, declaring love in warm tones. He was rebuffed by a woman who confronted his deception, noting she was not as naïve as she appeared and urging him to rely on his figures instead.
Governor Seeks Diversified Trade Family Debate
A judge records a light exchange about career choices. The governor suggested business, but Charles replies no, claiming one tradesman in the family is enough.
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Charles
Doutcher
Mr Eli Butler Praises Stomach and Liver Tablets
Mr Eli Butler of Frankville New York says Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are the finest constipation remedy he never used They act gently without unpleasant effects and leave the bowels in a natural condition Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Eli Butler
Frankville
N. Y
Born Rattlers: Self Reliant From Birth
The article explains that young rattlesnakes are born in litters of seven to eleven between mid July and mid August. Each hatchling is fourteen inches long, independent at birth, and equipped with venomous fangs. The mother remains briefly then leaves, while the young immediately hunt and defend themselves.
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Pearson’s Magazine
The Horse in the Middle Ages and the Rise of Chivalry
The horse played a central role in medieval warfare and tournaments prompting the era’s romance and glamour. Knights’ daring deeds owed much to their mounts, and the horse’s influence lingers in the enduring concept of chivalry.
The Mighty Hunter Confesses Bear Shot in Tropics
The host insists the speaker shows a grizzly bear skin claimed as shot in the tropics. The guest asserts he hunted the bear out of the country and finally killed it, saying he was out of breath upon reaching range.
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Tropics
Colorado
Chicago Tribune
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Ames, Iowa
Caniel Bros. & Herman's
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Scoreleff
France
Paris
la Fontaine
F. A. Vanderlip
Scribner’s
Isabellia Bishop
Coronel’s
Waterloo
Ames Plumbing and Heating Co
O’briens
Mutual Phone
Hamilton
Johnson
C. Hamilton
H. Kelso
D. D
Hamilton's
F. H. Waters
Keedicks Store
M’carthy
Lef
McCord
Bosworth's
W. E. Harriman
McWilliam
the Mighty Hunter
Boone, Iowa
B. G. Dyer, M. D
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