Work as a force in life and local reflections
The essay meditates on work as central to human life, its reach from personal labor to global conquest, and its inexorable pull through history. It ties religious revival mood and local humor to broader themes of effort, progress, and colonial-era events. It then shifts to note evolving public sentiment on the Boer War, tracing American attitudes from indifference to growing sympathy for the guerrilla side as debate widens.
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Hay
Mountais
South Africa
United States
Africa
Peoplle
Doan's Ointment Praised By Boston Music Store Lead
A testimonial touts Doan's Ointment as a universal cure for itchiness and skin complaints. Mr. FL W. Dobbs of the Boston Music Store in Salem Ohio endorses it after relief from rectal irritation, urging others to try the product, priced 50 cents per box. Agents Foster Baldwin Co. Buffalo NY distribute Doan's nationwide.
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Eczemi
Dean
Mere
FL W. Dobbs
Boston
Salem
Doan
Foster-Bulburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U.S
March of sentiment reshapes public opinion on prejudice
The passage argues that sentiment shifts are due to people facing facts rather than inherent prejudice, noting the three month period before forming an opinion and attributing the change to confronting reality rather than bias.
Janice Meredith Joins Elite Club of Best Sellers
The article notes a surge in popular novels driven by cheap magazines with readers expanding nationwide. It highlights David Harum, Richard Carvel, and Janice Meredith as top titles, detailing sales: 400000 for Harum in a year, Carvel near 300000 in seven months, and Meredith at 200000 in three months.
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David Harum
Richard Carvel
Janice Meredith
Itichard Carvel
Trilby
Lord Fauntleroy
Robert Kismere
Echa
Letitia Semple Former First Lady Remembered
The article recalls Letitia Tyler Semple wife of President John Tyler and former mistress of the White House. Once a Virginia belle she lived in Washington in the Louisa Home, aging white-haired and largely forgotten by the public.
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Louisa
Wash
Ington
White House
Letitia Semple
Letitia Tyler
Washington
Capitol City
John Tyler
Virginia
Tyler
Prostdat Tyler
Noted Woman recollects Webster Clay and Calhoun in Washington
An elderly native woman recalls meeting Daniel Webster Henry Clay and John Calhoun and describing Webster as a figure of imposing presence during a lively era of national leaders in Washington.
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Webster
Clay
Cal’ Foun
Washington
Mrs. Semple
Reminiscences of Life at the White House by Mrs Semple
Mrs Semple recalls a long White House tenure during her father's presidency. She describes family duties, social entertainments, and the daily routine of dinners and informal receptions. She notes health issues, travel for her siblings, and the family's open hospitable lifestyle in contrast to formal times.
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Virginia
Robert
White House
Philadelphia
Navy
Congress
Diplomatic Corps
Rope Walking at Niagara Falls Warns Against Daredevil Feats
Authorities restrained a man who sought to walk a rope across Niagara Falls, warning that death comes soon enough for dangerous stunts. The article notes common ailments shorten life and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a trusted remedy with over fifty years of cures.
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Niagara
Niagara Falls
A Strange Friendship Between Cat and Pigeon
A white cat and a pigeon in Wheeling West Virginia live in perfect amity with a feminine owner. They share a plate and accompany each other on walks. The cat refuses food without the pigeon present, illustrating an unusual cross species bond. An unrelated note mentions electric whipping degrees in French penitentiaries.
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Wheeling
W. Va
The Cease for Crystal Tops Elegant Purse Lineup
The article extols ornate purses crafted in sterling gold with handsome mounts, noting also sterling silver and steel variants. It highlights crystal ornamentation as a striking feature across trays, vases, and bottles, praising the crystal's shimmer alongside metallic finishes.
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Sway
Tady
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Atery of the Stars
Athen County
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Hood
Wille
Serises
Toudi
Tobin
M.H. Kren
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Amity
France
James
Deng
S.S.S
S. S
T. W. Lee
Montgomery
Ala
Swift
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
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DR. Bell
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Athens
Ohio
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Uroiah
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Athens, Ohio
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Cincinnati
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Pullman
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