Military P. M. I. praised for discipline and opportunities
A local column extols the P. M. I. military school, praising Cadets Col. Patrick and Capt. Patrick, the disciplined ranks, and the broad curriculum. It laments irregular mill attendance affecting funding and urges youths to seize school opportunities. It lists geography answers and thanks teachers, pupils, and administrators, including Mrs. L. M. Nance at Anderson Cotton Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Nance
Anderon Cotton Mills
Jon DB. Patrick
John M. Patrick
Donald
Gary
Miller
P. M. Ls
Dreadful Tiger Attack Tale From New York Hunt
An account from New Yorker recounts a brutal tiger attack while hunting in Asia. A hunter and a native gun carrier are stalked by a mother tiger and cubs. the man is killed amid a draining, horrific attack while the narrator hides in a tree and witnesses the grisly scene. Reports of rescue attempts and the cubs’ ferocity accompany the grim testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples & Bubriss
Sean Cat
Theoebe
Jay
Teaver
Ahmed
New York Tribune
Selecting a Wife From Talmage Sermon Advice
A Rev Talmage sermon urges men to seek divine guidance when choosing a wife, citing fate of various historical figures and cautioning against judging by looks. It extols praying morning noon and night for a suitable partner and notes the chance of finding a compatible companion or being sent to one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Ahab
Ateal
John Wesley
Macbeth
Frederick Robinson
James Ferguson
Bulwer
London
John Milton
Rose
Pliny
Groticus
Juriona
Sis
Roland
Louis
Madame Roland
Adam
Wes
DeWitt Talmage
New York Observer
Tract or Biscuit in a Civil War Hospital Ward
A wartime anecdote tells of visitors to a Union and Confederate wounded in a soldiers hospital. A lady offers a biscuit to the Union man and a German patient replies Confederate when asked his side. Subsequent visitors elicit various reactions reflecting lingering tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unio
Paselny
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments
Warning against mercury in catarrh remedies urges caution and prescription use only. Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Chenery Co Toledo contains no mercury and should be bought only as genuine. The piece also includes a sharp aside about gendered clothing opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Chenery & Co
Toledo
Joe
Cowards No More A Civil War Soldier’s Courage Recalled
In a fragile reminiscence from a Civil War era frontline, a soldier recalls the stigma of cowardice faced by men who lost nerve under fire. The narrative contrasts fear with bravery, detailing how officers’ actions and a sergeant’s renewed resolve under bombardment led to a successful charge at Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamaburg
Hera
Méi
Pickett
Virginiane
Gettysburg
M. Quan
Making an Impression on the Pageant of Beauty
The excerpt recalls perceptions of girls in social settings, noting how a woman's hair, eyes, and smile affect impression. Vivid phrases describe changing looks and reactions in theaters, luncheons, and streets, with anecdotes on hairpin habits and expressions, ending with a stray aside about an old New York woman and a brief mention of a patent pill ad.
Oddities and ads mix in a curious late century column
A collage of quirky notes, medical ads, local notices, and humorous quips recounts tall tales from medicine to misadventure. It mentions Wilhite & Wilhite remedies, a 92 year old bride, a 76 year old groom, a giant Miss Ella Ewing shoe, and quirky ruminations on moonlight, teeth, and health, all framed as a breezy, miscellany page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Josh
Buteler
Carruford
Cal
Georgia
D. Wilhite
Jones
Sahoulio
de Witt
Willi
Handa
Jeffersony
George Thistler
Sallie Burton
Biddeford
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Chapman
Anderson
Canton
Delhi
A. Chapman
Masonic Temple
Oas
Goasett 4 CO
E. P, Reedo's
Andemon
Gossett & CO
J. T. Brinkley
Southeen
Peoples & Burriss
W. Brown & Son
Yours Truly
E. W. Brown & Sons
Collins’ Book Store
Blake
SOLAN
Thaghers
C. Wardlaw
Cipeans
Capitol
Greenville County
Kota
Washington
United States
Trévion
New Jersey
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Salem
Oregon
Sacramento
California
Little Rock
Arkansas
Indianspolia
Indiana
Hartford
Connecticut
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Frankfort
Kentucky
Denver
Colorado
Austin
Albany
New York
Aneapolis
Maryland
Springfield
Minis
Richisond
Virginia
Raleigh
North Carolina
New Port
Rhode Island
Lansing
Michigan
Etoile Watson
Addie Biot
Henry Jolly
Walter Pruitt
Jessis Geer
Jease Parker
J. Adger McCrary
Mary Praite
Lizzie South
Bartie Pruitt
Lillie Erakine
Olig
Murdock
Carrie Major
Lucia Parker
Hamlin Stephene
Gertrude Robinson
Feasie Rush
Guy Parker
W.C. Barnett
Cora Murdock
Vardy Johnson
Rosa Lowe
Bulsh Kay
Ida Sitton
Guy Tate
A. M. Reed
Parker Robinson
H. W. Caldwell
Ross Mitchell
Dora Caldwell
Sids Lee
Prue McAdams
Annie Wakefield
Eula McAdams
Jessie Norris
Jimmie J. Cowan
Floy Norris
Annie Ducus
Julia Simpson
Glandin Parker
Jobo E. Wigington
Ralph Pennell
Clara McElroy
Maude Rosamond
Jennie Griffin
Eniron
Plesse
Etl
Cyrus
Tarquin Pall
John
Sare Ee Ese
Geri
Tors
Bill Bros
Peter Patrick
Rutledge
Wexe
Thi
Cozar
Fim
South Carolina
Arkenite
Journal and Review
Aiken
Dr. Pierce
Lis
Usiny the
Negu
de. Pierce
Muartia
Mina
Ward
Nov
0. K. Smith
Fara
Holly Springs
Miny
Lee
Grant
Vandoro
Richelia Shishkoff
Relief Committee of the Red Cross
Nikolaievsk
Auchor
Concise
Red Orosa Society of
Samaras
Skoow
Nikolaievak
Satuart
Red Groan Society of
Samara
Mora Ara
Ian Tina
Cheney & CO
Jacky
Philadelphia Press
Ejlen Osmney
Marly Risers
Barly
Willite
Squire Johnson
Grayson
Nebraska
Missouri
Wilhite
New York State
Philadelphia Mint
rWilhite v&Wilhite
Bis
Ife
Cowles Mercantile Company
Fair Sex
Sam ‘Oldham
Ur Fuyured
Ella Ewing
Pairmount
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