The Joys of Youthful Spirit in Old Age
A reflective portrait extols elderly men who retain youthfulness and good habits. It links longevity and cheer to discipline, health, and a positive outlook, citing serene happiness as wealth beyond riches and the value of a sunny disposition for family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Gladstone
Land
J. W. Loving
Colquitt
Sarah Pike
Broadway
South
Boston
Schedule in Effect June 11 1899 for Western Perevan Drawine Cars
Schedule in effect June 11 1899 lists teams and routes including Macon, N C, Atlanta and parish lines. It references chair cars and sleeper services with halts and connections. The fragmentary text indicates railway timetable notes and service details for that period.
Gospel Stands Firm Beyond Gifts and Theology
A reflection on enduring faith, friendship, and the fear of solitude. The message affirms that the core Gospel remains constant while human beliefs may shift and companionship can shield us from facing inner foes.
Noo-To-Na Cure All Tobacco Habit Claims
An advertisement touts Noo-To-Na as a nerve soothing tobacco substitute that purifies blood restores vitality and promises cures. It cites sales figures and a money back guarantee from Sterling Remedy Co. and urges purchases through local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ngo-To-Bac
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Montreal
New
Press correspondents in Philippines protest Otis censorship
In the Philippines a group of press representatives protests General Otis rigid censorship of dispatches. They argue Otis conceals real facts and sends optimistic reports to deceive the American public. The editors claim reporters cannot cable the true situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Otis
Why He Wished To Stop Passes for rail stops puzzled cattleman
A Texas cattleman sought passes to stop at multiple railroad stations after losing his false teeth during a steer shipment. The Chicago railroad official granted the request, asking the reason, and the cattleman explained he wanted to recover his teeth that fell out the window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Chicago
Dr Ticher's Antiseptic touted as versatile remedy
Greensboro Georgia druggist T B Rice endorses Dr Pitts Carmina tive for eight years, claiming perfect satisfaction and strong customer loyalty. Quotations include a jab about Spain and Ohio politics and a plug for Dr Tichnor's Antiseptic as a universal wound and burn treatment for humans and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Rice
Greensboro
Pitts
Can a Woman Keep a Secret Question Sparks Child’s Insight
In a humorous exchange a child reveals skepticism about secrecy. Little Johnny says his mother cannot keep a secret because she tells everything to his father almost immediately after he arrives home, illustrating the family dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
What Bliss Is and the Morality of Happiness
Excerpt from The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson discusses happiness as a moral question and contrasts historical figures like Pepys Marat Marcus Aurelius and Whitman. The author questions whether happiness is justified and critiques bourgeois attitudes toward death and capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Khartoum
Marat
Marcus Aurelious
Pepys
Via
Whitman
Robert Louis Stevenson
Scribner's
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised in 19th century notice
An advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts, sores, ulcers, skin eruptions, and piles with a money back guarantee. It markets at 25 cents per box and lists W. A. Wright as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wright
Early Massachusetts Bay Ballots Use Corn Kernels in Votes
In 1623 the government of Massachusetts Bay ordered corn kernels for ballots at annual elections for governor's assistant. Each town deposited a kernel to indicate a favorable vote and a dean signified a negative vote. Any free man placing more than one corn or bean forfeits ten pounds per offence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Bay
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Popular Across Communities
The soothing remedy is praised for its healing properties and pleasant taste with claims of prompt cures. Sold by J. H. Blackburn, druggist. The passage notes Ireland has fewer personal crisis reports than other European countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. H. Blackburn
Ireland
First Horseless Carriage and old Dr Tichenor’s Bottle
The fragment notes the first horseless carriage built in France and urges keeping a sample bottle of Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic, praised for cuts burns eye inflammation and internal cures. A dialog hints at price three for a quarter versus two for a nickel as a humorous contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Tichenor
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promote Health and Vitality
Advert published by Dr W A Wriht L H Hates Barnesville Milner promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a tonic that cleanses the blood cures digestive ills and boosts energy. The claim notes relief from melancholy and daily ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Hezel
de Witt
W. A. Wright
Hydoumes
Barnesville
Milner
Young suitor asked about family support in era satire
A terse exchange plays on marriage ambitions with a stern parent asking about financial plans. The young man persists in declaring his sole wish to wed Sarah, highlighting social expectations of match criteria in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Policemen in the City of Mexico Study English
Police officers in the City of Mexico are undertaking English language lessons to improve communication with the public and foreign visitors. The program aims to enhance policing efficiency and safety through basic conversational skills and etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
One Minute Cough Cure Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a broad remedy for coughs. It presents the product as a fast acting solution designed to ease coughing symptoms.
Eruptive Clay Mountain Near Krisnivik Iceland
In the Icelandic volcanic district three miles from Krisnivik lies a mountain formed of eruptive clays and pure white sulphur. A lovely grotto tunnels into the western slope to an unknown depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krisnivik
Iceland
Try Allen's Foot-Ease For Comfort
A patent powder relieves swollen hot feet and tired walking. It cools heat sore feet and eases corns and bunions with rest and comfort. Sold by druggists grocers shoe stores and general stores everywhere price 25c trial package free Allen S Olmsted LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Virginia College for Young Ladies Opens Sept 12 1899
Roanoke Virginia advertises a leading school for young ladies with ten acre campus in the Valley of Virginia claiming healthful mountain scenery. European and American teachers offer a full course with strong art and music programs and students from twenty seven states. Catalog from President Mattie P Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia College
Roanoke
South
Valley of Va
Mattie P. Harris
Virginia
Reduced excursion tickets on Savannah steamship route
Excursion tickets at reduced Saturday noon to Sunday 6 pm sales extend for return until following Monday noon. Travel via Central of Georgia Railway to Savannah, Ocean Steamship Company to New York and Boston, Merchants and Miners to Baltimore. Includes meals, berths, electric lighting, and stewardess service for ladies or travel alone. Contact agents or J C Halle, E H Hinton for rates and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Central of Georgia Railway
Ocean Steamship Company
New York
Boston
Merchants and Miners Line
Baltimore
J. C. Halle
E. H. Hinton
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Eante
Ivor
Weil
Trev
Callon
Addy
DR. Hathaway & CO
Broad Street
Ailunta
Thiraty Times
Rootbeer
Charles E. Hires CO
Philadelphia
Hires
Mptomas
Bocumba
Drogetali
Poliforote
da Swayan ® Son
Iswayne
Mall
Pirnate
Southern Railway
Perevan
N.C
Brunswick Sida
Everett
Hazlehurst
Uup
Lumber City Ava
Helena Speers
Missler
Eastman Shee
Tsal
Hawk
McDonon
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Louisville
Spa
Bt. Louis
Air
Ida
Ode
Taactinal
Hirmingham
Memphis
Ansas City
York
LS Ty
Cincinnati
St. Loi St. Nis
AL Is
Air Liz
Eas
Chattanooge Peene Li
Atlan
Teeees
McDonough
Wen Ovilla
Kenawse Pilz
Hawkinsville
Shaber City
Ley Raerbeare Besess
Ae Ewick
Jack Brunswick
Aun
Fia
Pullan
Cimitt
Casper Dietschler
Pembroke
CertorRa
Dara
Crem
Coar
Hoston
Treo
Brooklyn
Becky Ims
Ballston @na, N. Y
Celebrateon Hammersly
Ludlow Street
Miles
BR. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elkhart
Ind
Spain
Ohio
Micha
Bessie
Dolly
York Journal
Woolley
M.D. Micelm
Pryor St
Bucklen
France
Scott
W. A. Wricht
L. H. Hates
S.S
Swift Specific Co
Gordon Institute
Jere M. Pound
Pres
Barnesville, Ga
Candler
Jerem
Pound
Parxer
Ryca
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