Napoleon's Wisdom and the Art of Discussion
A historical sketch of Napoleons approach to learning through debate. He chose topics like war governance and religion, arranged regular discussions, and used them to sharpen thinking while planning and executing real tasks. He revered law, questioned hell, and admired Mohammedanism over Christianity.
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Cursican
Ifan
Tyes
Napsyan
Doug
Rat
Egypt
Ou &S
Napoleon
Jie
Tven
Hell
Po Qwan
Ife
Earth
Paoli
Plutarch
Asia
Mme
Perwon
Haten
Constantinople
Antholeon
Dear Mrs Porewam Menstrual Pain Advice From Lydia Pinkham
A dated medical testimonial column highlights how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound allegedly relieved painful menstruation. Letters from Mrs Esta Kura and others describe long illness, multiple doctors, and eventual improvement after using the remedy. The piece promotes Mrs Pinkham's advice from Lynn Mass as free and trustworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porewam
Esta Kura
Dean Mes
Poresiu
Ang
Lydia
Pinkham
Euna Kuss
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lighthouses and Woodmen notes amid Pacific coast tales
A fragmentary column recounts Tillamook Rock Lighthouse history with its perilous site and 136 foot lighthouse ramp. It notes the 1903 Modern Woodmen national convention at Toledo and regional lodge growth, including Missouri leading in new camps and plans for a temple in Mingespols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodmen
Woodmen
Toledo
Modern Woodmen Society
Missoury
Michigan
Illnois
Mingespols
Woodunes
Salina
Lesson Distinguishes Visit From Visitation at Washington Pulse School
In a Washington pulse school class a teacher compares meanings of visit and visitation. Anna answers that visit means a cousin visiting, while visitation involves an aunt visiting, illustrating a child's grasp of the terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pulse
Xow
Anna
Jack
Jane
The animal succumbs first to extreme cold in the torse
A brief note describes an animal that dies from exposure as the cold intensifies in the torse region. The event highlights harsh winter conditions impacting wildlife, with authorities noting the scene and potential findings nearby.
Knights of Columbus Reports Growth and New States Added
The Knights of Columbus say total assets increased to 1472 last year and membership now nears 76,000. National Secretary Colwell cites a balance on hand of 501,160 with an increase of 287,701 for 1909, totaling 334,621. During the year states added include West Virginia Iowa Wisconsin Kansas Colorado and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight+s of Columbus
Colwell
West Virginia
Iowa
Wisconsin
Kansas
Colorado
Tennessee
Chinese milk crop consumption in China exceeds sixty percent
The piece notes that China produces about 21 million pounds of milk annually and that over 60 percent of this output is consumed domestically within the producing country.
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China
Bride of the Siege Mary Conger Pierce Weds Officer
Mary Conger Pierce, niece of E H Conger, becomes engaged to and marries Lieutenant Arnold Tam of the Ninth Infantry amid wartime Peking. The betrothal dinner followed Miss Mary Tierce Conger’s revelation, with a small group of officers and wives attending. The ceremony marks a union forged in conflict and relief.
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Mary Conger
Pierce
Liesteaual
Hassmand
Secomd Foye Tatzance
Terre Singe
Peking
Mary Condit Smith
Washington Society
Roberts
Looker
Mary Conger Pierce
Mineister
E. H. Conger
Arnold Tam
Tele Sam
Miss Tiree
Venes
Mineister Conger
Conger Piroce
Hammond
West Point
Rushville
Ins
Pieree
Miss Tieree
Miss Conger
Congers
Red hair and gown gaffe tease 19th century wit
A St Louis commentator mocks women’s fashion missteps as gowns rise and fall during steps. An autograph dealer’s old letter reveals Mme de Stael dyed her red hair, once believed black, challenging the myth of raven locks.
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Mme. de Stael
Amo de Stael
Baron Capelle
Bat trimming competitions spark amused cash draws
Leslie's Weekly reports on a scheme where women stage bat trimming contests to amuse men and extract small cash from onlookers. Gentlemen only entrants race a ten minute window to thread needles and stick thimbles, in a separate room, with a 25 cent spectator fee.
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Leslie’s Weekly
Felix Epaulet Pacehorse Seeks Seasonal Chance
A racing horse named Felix Epaulet by Epaulet with 2 10s times out of Notbar and a 229 percent mark is being considered for a season opportunity at Colonel Robert Steel's Doylestown stack farm.
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Felix Epautiet
Epaulet
Dumpy Notbar
Robert Steel
Doylestown Stack Farm
Knights of Pythias Endowment Plan Expands Prepaid Dues
The Knights of Pythias introduces advance payments for membership dues with receipts sent to the board of control office. Many members left previously to avoid monthly charges, while the new plan allows paying for a year at once. Over 1000 Knights across three lodges in Alabama and Texas have formed under this scheme, with leadership shifts as Charles P. Newt chairs the new headquarters.
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Oman
Woigtts
Knights’ Sword
Leto
Board of Control
Carnahin
Texas
Lacrease Geer L
Charies
Newt
Quatros
Pythias I
Aligana
Shrine Order of Moham medan Bektash Rooted in Mecca
The Acahim of Moham medan Bektash, named the Shrine, traces origins to a Mecca relative of the Prophet. The Mystic Shrine chief is the Alice temple officer, with Mecca or Medina as required residence. Since inception, thousands were created or affiliated. New York reports hundreds dead and many expelled or suspended. current membership stands around twenty thousand.
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Mecca
Arabia
Alice Temple
Medina
New York
G&s
Mikins
Old Soldier's Experience and Patent Medicine Pitch
Civil war veteran M M Austin of Winchester recounts his wife’s illness and her cure by Dr King’s New Life Pills sold for 25 cents at W A McKee’s drugstore. The piece then cites a rise in world national debts from 3.6 billion in 1800 to 30 billion today.
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M.M. Austin
Winchester
Dr. King
W. A. McKee
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell O Recipe
A home kitchen suggestion presents Jell O as a dessert option with a simple two step preparation using hot water and cooling. It lists lemon orange raspberry and strawberry flavors and notes price at 10 cents at grocers. A separate brief states Uruguay bans landing of Jesuits and other clerical emigrants from Europe.
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Europe
United Commercial Travelers Grand Council Springfield Ticket Offer
The Hecking's Valley railway offers round trip half fare tickets to Springfield for May 24 to 26 for United Commercial Travelers Grand Council delegates and the public. Tickets are valid for outbound May 23 and return until May 27.
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United Commercial Travelera of America Grand Council of
Hecking’s Valley Railway
Springfield
Sith
Grand Council
Blood Balm Claim Promises Cure for Wide Range of Ailments
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for blood and skin diseases including eczema scrofula and rheumatism. It offers large bottles at 100 dollars with free trial and testimonials, claiming permanent cures after 30 years of testing and urging readers to request a free sample and medical advice.
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Dr. Pierce
Jose
Mr. Wii, Connolly
Lomin
Ghiarit
Uest
Legal Notice to Non-Residents in Ohio Estate Case
Marcus Vanden Bohm Rosemine Krautwurst and Gertrude Krautwurst residents of Coal Run Somerset County Pennsylvania and Mary Chrisbom of Rock Spring Wyoming are named defendants in a probate petition filed in Athens County Ohio. William B Peters administrator seeks sale of real estate in Jacksonville Village to satisfy a mortgage and estate charges. Defendants must answer by June or risk judgment. Attorney W Peters represents the administrator.
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Marcus Vanden Bohm
Rosemine Krautwurst
Gertrude Krautwurst
Coal Run
Somerset County
Pennsylvania
Mary Chrisbom
Rock Spring
Wyoming
Willam B. Peters
Ayies Hh. van den Bohm
Prostate
Athens County
Oni
Jacksonville
Ohio
Woodeworth
H. K. Jenry
Chester Woodworth
Marcus Vanden Motmn
Mary Chrisbomn
William EB. Petens
Peters
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Deng
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