Waste of Energy and The Path to Real Output
Orison Swett Marden argues that 99 percent of power is wasted from coal to light and 99 percent of a young man’s energy is squandered by unhealthy habits. The piece reflects on endurance, discipline, and efficiency, citing a voyage past Nordic islands and noting vast archipelagos off Stockholm in a Jerome Hart report for Argonaut.
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Orison Swett Marden
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Gulf of Bothnyt
Gulf of Finland
Skager Rack
Kattegat
Copenhagen
Gotland
Stockholm
Alands Islands
Jerome Hart
Sailed Through Endless Isles of Granite Piercing Light
A traveler recalls a voyage past numerous granite isles, noting surprise at the abundance of islands beyond the familiar fjords. The narrative emphasizes the sea route driven by sheer rock and quiet waters.
Bishop Polk and the innkeeper’s mistaken titles
The tale recalls how General Polk is challenged by an innkeeper who assumes military rank. Polk corrects him, then is humorously identified as bishop by the innkeeper after a brief exchange about titles and authority.
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Polk
Bishop
The Head of the Family Dialogue
An old man reproves a son for disrespect and pride in a Cincinnati Enquirer excerpt. The exchange centers on a self titled governor and the need to show respect to his mother.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Secret of Admiration in Moors Birthday Silence
Miss Elderly voices strong admiration for Moors noting their women never celebrate birthdays or reveal ages. Her remark triggers a playful exchange with her best friend. The Detroit Free Press quotes the remark in a light cultural snippet.
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Detroit Free Press
A Little Mixed
Bessie comments on Nannie's new hair arrangement saying she looks better when she does not look like herself. The remark reflects admiration and a playful tone in the exchange.
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Bessie
Nannie
Lippincott’s
The Sense of Smell and Its Diminishing Power
A historical exploration argues the olfactory sense in humans is a diminished remnant of a once powerful mechanism. It contrasts human smell with keen canine and animal senses, notes variability among people, and entertains ideas for training or technological enhancement to restore olfactory acuity.
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Spice Islands
Indian Archipelago
Humboldt
North America
Baden-Powell
New York
Society For Psychical Research
London Spectator
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Praised as Supreme Liniment
Post and Bliss of Georgia Vermont extol Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best liniment for cuts bruises rheumatic pains and deep seated chest and back pains. They claim no other liniment heals as quickly and urge a trial from all druggists.
Blackmailing: From rents to extortion in modern usage
The term blackmail traces to early rents in kind and protection payments, later shifting to money extorted by threats of exposure. Elizabeth I banned it, Scotland endured it until 1745, with Rob Roy as a noted historic example. modern usage centers on coercive payments under threat.
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Elizabeth
Highlands
Scotland
Culloden
Archbishop Hamilton
Rob Roy
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Pleases With Maple Like Flavor
W L Roderick of Poolesville Maryland praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy noting it is pleasant to take for children and has no injurious after effects. The advertisement claims fine granulated leaf sugar and root herbs give a maple syrup taste and lists druggists as sellers.
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W. L. Roderick
Poolesville
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Geo. E. Baker
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Mutual Phone
Bower & Perkins
AMES
Lowa
Sorenson & Gamrath
Fish and Game
Ferndell Coffee
Madeleas
Ferndell Fruits and Vegetables
Lord’s Best
Undertaker
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Palace Livery
Sale Stable
Ness
the City
Nelson House
Geo. Nichols
Adams
Mutual ’Phone
Ears Sanitarium
Marshalltown
Pilgrim Hotel
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Wood Eye & Ear Sanitarium
Woodd Rietor
E. F. Posegate
M Grimi Mouantny
Union National Bank
National Bank
Chicago
National City Bank
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Des Moines
H. Kelso
D. D
Hamilton's
F. H. Waters
Ofice Over Keedicks Store
Story County Bank
Ames, Iowa
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Ames,iowa
McCord
Bosworth
W. E. Harriman
Mew
Willi Liang
C. W. Payne, M. D
Boone, Iowa
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Groves
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Mutual Phone 199
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