The Old Man's Dream of a Best Seller in Town
A local historian recalls a father’s boast that a gifted son would pen a best seller. The tale follows a stubborn, quarrelsome legislator who adjoins sessions with a grim motion. The crowd cheers the man as he is sent to Congress, while the son’s book never materializes.
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The Hobble Skirt Save Me From The Chase
A playful verse extols the hobble skirt’s speed and charm as Mare dashing figure escapes rivals. The narrator, Marie, swears the hobble skirt keeps her ahead and calm, while a broomstick scene adds comic flair to the fashionable aid.
Great Work by Baptist Mission Board for Mountain Youths
A historical piece praises the Baptist Home Mission Board for developing a system of mountain schools across seven southern states, serving about 5000 students with 140 teachers. It notes the program’s aim to uplift mountain communities through education and church leadership, alongside Presbyterian efforts.
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Appalachian Mountains
Baptist Home Mission Board
Itlania
Tha Mountain
Mississippi River
Maryland
Home Mission Board
Southern Baptist Convention
John E White
Second Baptist Church
Hot Springs
Ark
Home Board
Sugneas Hea
A E Brown
Asheville
South
Highland
Baptist Home Bourt
North Georgia
Engraved Wedding Invitations Offer From Whitehall Street
Engraved invitations mailed samples and prices offered for superior engraving. Guarantee no charge if not pleased. Includes eight styles of engraved calling cards and plates for 125 dollars at 88 Whitehall Street.
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Cure for Eczema Claims Across Texas and South
Imperial Medicine Co. of Houston promotes Imperial Eczema Remedy as a permanent cure for eczema. The ad asserts immediate itch relief, smooths and refreshes skin, and promises the trouble will never return. It offers to locate a bottle if a local druggist is out of stock and provides pre paid shipping.
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Texas
South
Imperial Medicine Co
Houston
London Strap-Hanging and Urban Rush Across the City
A London observer laments the urgent rush on buses and trams with rising passenger totals and crowded aisles. He recalls Brooklyn and New York speed while noting the clash of conductors, strap hangers, and passengers in a chaotic daily scramble. Walter Rollins adds satirical aside on misread world woes and cultural debates.
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America
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Daily News
Americans Too Refined For This Author in Lindon
A London conversation with G Chesterton on American vulgarity and refinement. He contrasts American wealth worship with English establishment, noting Americans seek the Guildhall while Englishmen seek dignified lineage. The piece critiques American bluntness versus British social pretensions.
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London
America
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