Selecting a Vocation and the Christian Call
Dr Parkhurst argues that choosing a career should serve the public weal rather than personal prestige. He cites a lawyer who sought ministry, insisting true service comes from contributing to society, not only changing vocation. He urges embracing any profession that best aids humanity, not clinging to a favored path. An editorial note extols Shaker Digestive Cordial as a cure for indigestion, touting its health benefits and retail price.
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Dr. Parkhurst
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ohio
The Heart O A Man Verse on True Worth
A Detroit Free Press piece reflects on what makes a true man beyond wealth and rank. It contrasts social display with inner character and kindness, noting real measure lies in the heart and deeds for others.
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Kirk
Detroit Free Press
Buffalo Bill Saves Cavalry Squad in 1869 Indian Fight
Sergeant Jim McDonnell recalls a Wyoming territory engagement with Sioux and Cheyennes in 1869. Buffalo Bill Cody and Major Frank North guided scouts as the squad split to engage the attacking Indians and avoid ambush near the Republican River.
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Buffalo Bill
Jim McDonnell
Central Police Station
Jim
Fifth
United States Cavalry
Wyoming Territory
Crittenton
Republican River
Colorado
Cody
Frank North
Bill
North
West Point
Wallman
Major North
Buffalo Bill's warning saves riders from Indian trap
The narrator describes a harrowing chase with a band of braves, a crossing of a ford, and a rapid firing sequence. Buffalo Bill Cody advises retreat after realizing a hidden village had set a trap, sparing the party from certain slaughter as they retreat to a canyon camp where 500 braves were later found.
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Cody
Buffalo Bill
Bill
Crittenton
Buffalo Bill Cody
Detroit News-Tribune
Traveler points to Naples as a culture shock
Dr. W. O. Terry of Sacramento recalls Naples as extreme in dirt and nakedness among children while criticizing high taxes and official corruption in Italy. He cites crowded garlic-scented transport and railroads as costly, with widespread embezzlement alleged by insiders and never disputed.
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W. O. Terry
Sacramento
Naples
Christendom
America
Italy
Washington Post
Japanese Railways Seen As Non Businesslike By Visitor
A National Review critique notes Japanese railways lack a businesslike ethos. Regiments returning from Formosa upset the Tokaido for a week, and general management appears lax. The observer recalls delays, casual hospitality, and a saying ta taima meaning any time between now and the new year.
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Formosa
Tokaido
Japan
Tadaima
National Review
Military drill in schools debated in youth essays
A Youth's Companion excerpt debates introducing military drill in schools. Proponents link drill to self discipline and moral training drawing on Hampton and Carlisle. opponents warn of belligerence and misused fitness. The piece argues drill should not replace general athletics and cautions about muscular development and posture.
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Hampton
Carlisle
Germany
Dr King’s New Life Pills Free Sample Offer
Send your address to H E Buck len Co Chicago for a free sample box of Dr King’s New Life Pills. They claim to ease constipation and sick headache, aid malaria and liver troubles, and boost overall vigor with a purely vegetable, non weakening formula priced at 25 cents per box through S B Burr Jr, druggist.
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H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
S. B. Burr Jr
Incandescent Lights Illuminate Many Urban Uses
The New York Sun describes incandescent electric lights illuminating animal eyes in furriers shops and mounts, refrigerators, ice boxes, and butcher displays, as well as sidewalk show windows, dress windows, electric signs, movable letters, and painted work at night aided by portable lighting.
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Dea!er
New York Sun
Cancer Cure Promoted By S S S In Atlanta Constitution
A promotional piece extols S S S as a cure for hereditary cancer and other blood diseases. It features Mr. J B Arnold from Greenwood, South Carolina, claiming early tiny sores progressed to cancer and were cured after using S S S, with endorsements from Dr J L Miller and newspaper validation.
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Fpps
Civil Service Gazette
Jame*epps & Co., Ltd
Homeopathic Chemists
London
England
J. B. Arnold
Carolina
South Carolina
Greenwood
J. L. Miller
S.S.S
S. S.S
Atlanta Constitution
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Macon GA
Barnesville
Georgia
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