The Power Behind the Word A Lesson From History and Life
A essay-like meditation on how character powers words shaping influence in public speaking. It contrasts judges like Webster and Calhoun with actors such as Kean and Booth, emphasizes inner force, and notes how life itself gives words meaning beyond dictionary definitions. It ends with a anecdote about Carnegie arranging a live organ rendition of God Save the King as the king arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
Garrick
Whitfield
Grattan
Charles James Fox
Willis
Webster
Bumkumville
New Hampshire
New England
United States Senate
Lexington and Concord
Banker Hill
Calhoun
Roscoe Conkling
Sammer
Senate
Kean
Booth
Shakespeare
Macready
Tom Reed
United States
Reed
Coe
Emmerson
Worcester
Sickness and medicine cut savings in hard times
An old worker writes how illness drains earnings as medical costs grow. He credits Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with curing stomach related ailments and related organ disease, enabling him to resume work without further losses. A neighbour mentions Pis pleasant pills as a remedy.
How Carnegie Greeted the King at Skibo Castle
A Philadelphia Press correspondent recalls King Edward's surprise visit to Andrew Carnegie at Skibo Castle. The king telegraphed a few hours ahead and Carnegie, asleep, learned of the royal arrival only when the message was finally handed to him after he awoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Andrew Carnegie
Skibo Castle
Mr. Carnegie
Philadelphia Press
Vinci cod liver oil miracle touted in local shop tale
A store clerk pitches Vinci cod liver oil as a tasty remedy to boost strength and appetite for the weak, claiming iron content and broad trust from customers. The ad asserts high success rates and offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
A Hard Struggle with Kidney Ills and Back Pain
A concise note describes the heavy burden of kidney ills and the constant aching back. It highlights weariness and distressing urinary disorders as part of the daily battle for relief.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Portsmouth Restaurateur
Mr Jacob Schaefer of 108 West Front Street Portsmouth Ohio, proprietor of a popular restaurant, declares Doan's Kidney Pills cured his backache three years ago and remains effective. He urges Portsmouth readers to buy at Fisher & Streich's drug store and complete a course. Pills sold by all druggists at 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co Seiaio b x.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schaefer
West Front Street
Portsmouth
Doan
Dean
Fisher & Streich
The Task of Flax A Celtic Tale of Ghost Aid
A mother plots to kill her stepdaughter by sending her to an old church to work flax. A benevolent ghost helps by weaving the flax into cloth and yields a magical comb that produces gold. The stepmother and her daughter are killed by the ghost. the kind girl marries a prince and finds happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seumas MacManus
Llame
A Vagabond Neighbor Seeks Coals for Morning Fire
A memory recalls a wandering neighbor bringing his wife's footstove to borrow coals after an early breakfast. The man is described as a reckless liar, famed for lying for fun, contrasting with a mother who remarks on a supposed early rise and ironing by his wife.
Hostetter's Almanac 1908 Offered By Pittsburg Firm
An advertisement promotes Hostetter's Almanac for 1908 from Hostetter Company of Pittsburg. It notes multilingual editions, health reading, testimonials for Stomach Bitters, and urges readers to obtain a copy and try the Bitters for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and nervousness. It adds a brief political jab about Senator Tillman's Wisconsin University speaking contract and student wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter Company
Pittsburg
University of Wisconsin
Tillman
Australia’s Old Birds and Beasts Highlight Ancient Separation
The article argues Australia split from Asia long ago, shaping evolution there differently. It notes global leaders and the public praising DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, with H. Williams of San Antonio endorsing them for liver and digestive ailments. Cline’s Pharmacy is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Australian
Asia
DeWitt
H. Williams
San Antonio
Tex
Cline
Africa’s Language Richness Faces Native Literature Challenge
The article argues Africa hosts about 700 languages yet may lack a native, widely published literature. It discusses linguistic diversity, transmission through oral traditions, and pressures from colonial and global publishing. It signals questions about standardization, access, and cultural preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Kodol Aids Digestion Resting Stomach At Cline's Pharmacy
The advertisement claims Kodol digests all food, supplies natural digestive juices, and helps the stomach relax and heal. It states the product enables digestion by transforming eaten meals into rich red blood and credits Cline's Pharmacy as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Utah Legislature Declares Health Day In October
The first Monday in October will be a Health Day under a Utah legislative proposal. The plan aims at yearly action against dirt and disease. The note mentions St Patrick’s Day as a regional house cleaning tradition along the Atlantic seaboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
St. Patrick's Day
Atlantic Seaboard
Unconscious Child Recovers From Croup After Cure
A Chester Michigan postmaster reports a sudden croup attack left his daughter unconscious. A dose of One Minute Cough Cure eased swelling and mucus, allowing rapid recovery. The ad claims the cure treats coughs colds la grippe and throat and lung troubles and notes the lungs supply oxygen to the blood. Cline's Pharmacy. Germany has sent us a large proportion of its middle and lower class population and we have converted them into high class Americans. Now she sends higher officials and nobles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croup
A. L. Spafford
Chester
Mich
Cline
Germany
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed By Customer
H A Tisdale of Summer ton D C values DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve at one hundred dollars a box after twenty years with piles. He says the salve cured him where other doctors failed. The product blends witch hazel antiseptics and emollients to treat piles sores eczema and skin diseases. Cline's Pharmacy carries it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Tisdale
Summerton
D. C
DeWitt
Cline
Lebanon Groom Wears White Broadcloth Suit With Opals
In Lebanon Pennsylvania a wedding featured a groom in a pure white broadcloth suit adorned with large opal buttons. The ensemble aimed to give a dash of lavender and suit the groom’s manly innocence, signaling a fashion trend for men.
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Lebanon
Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Endorsed
Editor O H Downey of Churubusco Indiana proclaims Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption as the most infallible remedy for Coughs Colds and Grip valuable to weak lungs. He asserts relief is instant and cure certain with a guarantee of every 50 cent bottle and trial bottles offered by W H McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
W. H. McKee
Marietta Columbus Toledo Chicago Rail Route Announced
Marietta and Columbus to Toledo and Chicago connections planned by Northwest lines. Gen Supt C Riddell and General Pr iss. Agt E E Pinch oversee route details. Northwest rail service aims to link Marietta, Columbus, Toledo with broader northwest destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariett Columbus
Toledo
Chicago
Points
Northwest
C. Riddell
E. E. Pinch
Proposal to raise presidential salary and extend ex-president terms
A congressional bill proposes increasing the president salary to 100000 dollars. It also questions term length and suggests making ex-presidents life members of the Senate and ineligible for a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Dr King’s New Life Pills End Long Headache Suffering
Mrs N A Webster of Winnie Virginia reports Dr King’s New Life Pills cured two years of sick headaches. The ad promises relief from headache constipation and biliousness. Available for 25 cents at W H McKee’s drug store. Patagonia’s rich resources attract European settlers.
New Century Comfort Buckley’s Arnica Salve Promises Pain Relief
Millions use Buckley’s Arnica Salve daily for pain relief from burns cuts and skin conditions. The ad touts rapid action on bruises ulcers boils and rashes while claiming it cures eruptions and fever sores and removes skin irritations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
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Skibe
Carnegie
Pierce
Lorain
Ohio
Pappy
Fienen
King
Dean's Kidney
Foster-Milbern Oos Seiaio
B. x
Marietta, Colombes & Cleveland B
Iss. Agt
Marietta
Broadwell
Geese Sharpsburn
Beand
Wasie Ly Chareston
Nma
Columbus
Mit
Athens
Sham Palos Ee
Amesville
Ait Shar Power
OTROS
Peeteee
Tta
Pircronotn Caren
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad Co
Wassenger
Lancaster
Eeree
Raw
M. Bennett
Winxra
California
Beaumont
Houston
FE Paso
Texas
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Louisville
Memphis
New Orleans
Cincinnati
P. McCarty
Bank of Athens
J. D. Brown
W.B. Golder
Patagonia
Europe
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