Education and the nurturing of girls and boys
The piece argues education should balance mind and practical skills for girls, stressing self reliance, labor dignity, and moral training. It urges boys to avoid bad company, shun intoxicants, respect elders, and pursue labor as a path to character and hope, citing Gladstone and Mme de Stael.
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Gladstone
Mme. de Stael
Surprising Problem on Wheat and a Checker Board
The Waycross Herald reports a man placing 1 grain on square one and doubling each square to cover all 64 squares, a total that a mathematician calculates as over nine billion bushels, far beyond common guesses.
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Waycross Herald
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement asserts the medicine One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs and related symptoms. The copy markets rapid results and convenience.
Wife Praises Mother's Friend as Grand Remedy
A wife testifies that after three difficult pregnancies lasting 12 to 14 hours she used three bottles of Mother's Friend before her last child. She describes the birth as healthier and quicker, with only mild pains and says the preparation helped her work around the house until two hours before birth.
Mother's Friend promises easier pregnancies and easier labor
A testimonial style advert says Mother's Friend improves pregnancy experience by strengthening the body and calming nerves. It claims reduced morning sickness and quicker recovery, avoiding breast complications and easing the final hour. Sold by druggists for $1 a bottle. Bradfield Regulator Co. of Atlanta offers a free illustrated book.
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Minnesota
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Humble Millionaire James Tyson Built Wealth From Plowman Roots
Australian magnate James Tyson rose from mower to millionaire, never wore gloves or read much, and dedicated his life to irrigation and stock. He died worth about 25 million, owning vast leasehold land and estates across Australia, the world’s greatest stock owner by acreage.
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James Tyson
Australia
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
Kidney trouble preys on the mind and lessens vigor and cheerfulness. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is promoted as the great kidney remedy available at druggists. Sample bottle by mail free with pamphlet from Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
Woman mail carrier and farmer from Guilford Me tied to rural life
A Georgia woman delivers mail on a forty nine mile tri weekly route while also managing a farm. In Guilford Maine, Master Leon Howard trains a rooster to pull a small cart. An active man walks about 297200 miles in eighty four years, more than ten earth circumferences, simply around his home and office.
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Georgia
Guilford
Leon Howard
Graduation Day Reflections on Parents and Graduates
The Watchman offers counsel to graduates about gratitude and humility. It urges young readers to remember their parents sacrifices and to remain true to simple, loyal roots as they begin life after school and college.
Inducing Sleep: Physical and Mental Tricks From The Spectator
The London Spectator offers physical and mental methods to induce sleep. Physical tips include a hot drink or bath, a small meal, and lighting a candle before bed. Mentally, focus on simple, non arousing images and practice quieting the mind for ten minutes to restore circulation and calm the brain for better daytime rest.
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London Spectator
Dr Vich enor's Antiseptic sample note
A short sales pitch urges keeping a sample of Dr Vich enor's Antiseptic for quick action on injuries or colic. It promises rapid effectiveness and emphasizes not wasting the sample.
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Dr.Vichenor
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