Number One Learns to Look Out for Others
A child nicknamed Number One grows up in a family of many relatives and a twin adoption. He teaches generosity by helping sick relatives, neighbors, and eventually his own children. The tale urges placing others first and ends with a tender birthday moment and a moral about love over self.
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Mamma
Baby
Papa
Mamima
Aunty
Number One
Number Four
Number
Grandpa
Grandma Gray
Grandma Eaton
Darby
Patty
Tom Hanson
Dick Jones
Jack Harvey
Catherine
Tabitha
Kitty
Moses
Pussy Cat
Lilian Payson
S. S. Times
Faithful in Little Life Lesson from Pansy
A mother gently tests her daughter Emma's claim of responsibility by comparing her to a storybook girl who kept house for her father. Emma argues she would work harder on real tasks, while mother cites biblical lines on faithfulness in small duties as the basis for trust and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Nellie
Mamma
Hattie
Emma
Jesus Christ
Admirer in Hoboken Pleads for Guiteau in Letters
A woman calling herself Clara Augusta Davis from Hoboken New Jersey writes thirteen pages to Guiteau offering to pay to secure his release and sends a photo claiming to be a devoted, persecuted friend. Scoville finds she seeks Guiteau replies as souvenirs, and suppresses the letter to avoid fueling his anger when informed by a later missive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Augusta Davis
Hoboken
N. J
Guiteau
Scoville
Detrosree Press
Sojourner Truth Dictates Will On Century Birthday
Sojourner Truth marked a cross to signify her will on turning 106. She cannot read or write, but directs her four thousand dollars of property, largely from proceeds of a book she dictated, to three daughters remaining from numerous children born in slavery. The others may be in the South or the summer land.
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Sojourner Truth
South
Summer Land
Chicago
Herall
I approve of you fortunate cataract Falls of Niagara
The speaker questions Niagara’s grandeur and beauty in a playful critique then declares, in the voice of a St James Gazette column, that he approves of the cataract. The piece contrasts majesty with fatigue, praising the falls while noting monotony and urging a refined appreciation from visitors and critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls of Niagaras Pass
St. James
Snowdrop and the Snowfall Night Rescue
A doctor recalls a snowbound night guiding two blind siblings, Snowdrop the girl and Ralph the boy, through danger to safety. The rescue ends with the children sleeping in the cook’s bed and the narrator’s wife awaiting a simpler, cherished home life with warmth, love, and small treasures.
Snowdrop and the Sunlit Home in Winter Snow
A narrator recalls a mother’s selfless care during hardship, her illness and death, and the arrival of Snowdrop. The tale follows the family’s struggles, the children’s begging, and a late reunion that revives the home as Snowdrop becomes the source of hope and warmth for wife and husband as years pass.
Ridiculous Fears Over Channel Tunnel Proposal
The Washington Post remarks on English journal opposition to a Calais Dover tunnel noting fears of invasion. It criticizes anti tunnel arguments as impractical, stressing the proposed project would bring security and potential military benefits despite public safety claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Channel
Calais
Dover
France
Johnny Bull
Washington Post
Local interest data on colleges and business schools
A fragment suggests inquiry into business colleges in the county and notes limited interest. It mentions names and numbers in a partial context, with no clear events or dates to define actions or outcomes.
Kedney Wort Promises Cure for Kidney and Liver Ailments
An bold claim asserts Kedney Wort as a remedy for liver bowels and kidney diseases. It says rheumatics and piles vanish and the tonic effect comes from blood cleansing. It claims to cure gravelly or milky ropy urine caused by disordered kidneys.
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J. B. Marchisi
Utica
N.Y
DR. Marchisi
Panapares
Ali
Marchier
Carpenter & Hlenderson
R. Lash
Athens
Ohio
Reagh on Rats Marks Likely Pest Remedy Find
A reader notes that a product called Reagh on Rats finally delivers a solution to pests including rats mice roaches bed bugs and even box insects. The message urges bug experts to pursue this remedy.
Imitations warned in ad for Hop Bitters
A broad warning declares that many Hop Bitters imitators counterfeit the popular family medicine. The notice urges avoiding any products using Hop or Hops in their name and to trust only genuine Hop Bitters with a green top label. Drugstores are cautioned against selling imitations.
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H. B
Bee Line Railroad Schedule Broadcast
Rail line timetable notes begin January 1 with new tratee service changes. No further readable details available in the provided fragment.
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Tor
Jack
Sister
Robin
Robin Adair
Pannie E. Robinson
Kitty Cat
Squrék
Niagara
Ralph
Snowdrop
Mother
Fifth Avenue
Birdie
Wife
Frankie
Garret
Goelden
Ay Vt
Yi & Ey Ev ‘A
Ra Rina
Matt
Vell
Richardson
Ees
Rye
Ars
Camarita
Seth
F.arteute
OSEFH
Railroads
Tratee
Adtiroms Lik
B. Thomas
A.J. Smith
Cleveland
Jos
Ag’t
Columbus
Imaily
A. m
Lwlaware
Dalion
Jeveland
P. mm
Dunkirk
Buffalo Sable
L.v
Buffalo
Rocheste
Syracuse
Schenecta
Albany
New York
Boston
Hornelisy Tsb
Elmira
A. Mn
Lehigh V.rkr
Waverly
Bethlehem
Philadelpa Ar
Nee E
Annonces Ly
Dayton
Cinennati
Greenville
Union
Winchester
Muneile
Anderson
Bala
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
St. Louis
Omaha
Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad
Kansas City
Washington, Baltimore
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Loveland
Blanchester
Westboro
Lynchbury
Hillsboro
Lynchburg
Sun Daily
I Phaceneeel
Spm
Asnabacaeseusstae Ae
Bari Ahedeuhel & Hi
Vlan
Greenfield
Mussleman
Arrive i
Chillicothe
Hamden
Icenennnannes Marshfield
Sash Ieasea
Issenhhaahhan
Keouaat Belpre
Patersburg
Marietta
Washington
Baltimore
Teeny Aden
Copia Igeaas
Parkersburg
Marshfield
Chaandaenh
Cna
Lescaibanabens
Tanacendianians
Toocdens
Sinseintanaal
Lexington
Ldasbachbeinns
Eatensennesan
Louisville
Portsmouth
HOS
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