Haste Not Rest Not Inspires Cautious Life
Poem urging balanced action as time chases the living. It counsels thought before deed and warns that haste can ruin a life while prudent effort can yield lasting achievement beyond age.
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
7
Anita's Vow and a Manila Tragedy
In Manila a farewell party for the Fifteenth Kansas ends with Captain Dick Johnston torn by a past love Anita Amarido. Anita's spirit haunts him as he plans marriage in Topeka to Nettie Colburn, but the wedding is halted when Anita's threat and a Manila tragedy surface. The tale blends romance, danger, and a doomed union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Connor
Daily Story Pub. Co
Manila
Sam
Kansas
Capt
Dick Johnston
Anita Amarido
Aguinaldo
Nita
States
St. John’s Church
Topeka
Nettie Colburn
Francis Colburn
Richard Johnston
Kansas Volunteers
Philippines
Jack Dunn
U. S
Jack
Jacl
Murderous wedding tragedy and a loyal vow
In the Colburn mansion a wedding morning ends in horror as Captain Richard Johnston lies dead in his room while Jack Dunn confronts a vow tangled with Nitas oath. A letter reveals past deceit and a hidden crime, leaving Jack to face the truth behind the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nita
Jack
Colburn Mansion
Capt
Jack Dunn
Richard Johnston
U. S Vols
Nettie Colburn
Why Faith Could Not Cure
Dr. Herbert W. Spencer narrates a case of a Christian Scientist who scoffed at medicine claiming faith could move mountains. A week later the same man arrives in agony with a swollen jaw from a toothache and admits faith failed to relieve a cavity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Spencer
Birthday Cash Brings Tears as Son Asks If Money Is Good
A Chicago woman received a $10 bill from a friend with a note recalling bygone days. Tears came as she read the letter, then her young son asked, Is the money good, mamma, while hugging her neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mamma
Cat weighs three pounds as meat goes missing
A man returns to find three pounds of meat eaten by the cat. He weighs the cat to test the riddle and asks where the meat went, concluding the mystery rests on the impossible exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Magazine
She Was No Gordon Bleu
In a club a few evenings ago, several ladies praised their husbands. One says Mr. Bingleton never drinks or swears and has no bad habits. She mentions he smokes a cigar after meals, but only about once a month, which prompts puzzled laughter from the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Bleu
Salad Request From Mrs Youngwife in Philadelphia
A brief exchange shows Mrs Youngwife asking for salad while a dealer confirms quantities, noting she wore plain chicken salad. The quirky dialogue reflects a domestic scene in Philadelphia.
New Health Food Dismissed By Sleepy Morning Table
A husband questions a breakfast dish while the wife explains it as the new health food. He jokes no germ of sense would live on it, underscoring the humorous tone of a domestic scene from the Baltimore American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Portrait of Bill Dobbs and Professor Think Deep in exchange
A customer questions a photo display as the photographer explains a portrait of Bill Dobbs the famous comic opera comedian. He then points to another photo described as Prof Think Deep the celebrated idiologist, clarifying it is not a tramp make up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Dobbs
Prof
Think Deep
Dodd's Kidney Pills Relieve Wisconsin Backache
William Junemann recalls lifting grain with a farmer near Stratford when his back gave way. After using a 50 cent box of Dodd's Kidney Pills, his backache subsided and he recovered quickly, prompting praise for the remedy's effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford, Wis
William Junemann
Junemann
Dodd
Young Man Warned On Quick Destruction Path
In a Baltimore News note a solemn figure warns a young man amid a crowd that he is on a path to quick destruction. The youth, with ten minutes to spare, moves on toward a quick lunch room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fant
Baltimore News
Cole's Carboliszive Promises Cure for Catarrh
Advertised remedy Cole's Carboliszive claims to cure catarrh when applied in each nostril at night. The pitch promises quick relief or a full refund and urges purchase from all druggists with prices 25 and 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catarre
Cole
Ding Pong Champion Punchline Sparks City Gossip
A playful Baltimore note shows Mrs de Steiscl has initials PP PC engraved on visiting cards prompting questions about a move. The quip clarifies PP PC stands for Ding Pong Champion, teasing Algy’s dull remark and city intrigues.
Inventors Invited for Patents From Northwestern Region
Last week the patent office invited Northwestern creators including Frank O Carlson of Valley City ND for a cloth cleaning device Richard W Dickenson of Sioux Falls SD for an index cabinet Patrick Glynn of Adrian MN for clothes pounding Charles Shabley of Wessington Springs SD for a harrow John T Thompson of St Paul MN for a shoe string George A Wadsworth of Montevideo MN for an adjustable stand. The patent attorney firm 018 and B12 Pioneer Prara Bidg St Paul MN is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Frank O. Carlson
Valley City
N. D
Richardson W. Dickenson
Sioux Falls
Patrick Glynn
Adrian
Minn
Charles Shabley
Wessington Springs
S. D
Harrow
John T. Thompson
St. Paul
George A. Wadsworth
Montevideo
Lothrop & Johnson
Prara
Feathery engagement news quoted in Detroit Free Press
Wossie Featherly reveals to Mr. Doolittle that she told her father about their engagement. He reacts with blunt humor saying it shows fools are not all dead yet. The exchange captures a domestic scene reported by the Detroit Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Wossie Featherly
Mr. Doolittle
Detroit Free Press
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
The famous powder used in the Children’s Home in New York cures feverishness teething disorders and moves bowels while destroying worms. Over 30 900 testimonials. Sold at all druggists for 25 cents. Sample free. Address Allen and Olmsted LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Allen & Olmsted
LeRoy, N. L
It Wants Five Minutes of Four O Clock
A brief exchange features a grammatically odd speaker claiming “It wants five minutes of 4 o'clock” and a witty responder asking what “it” wants. The dialogue plays on language and expectation in a terse, quotable dispute.
Largest Known Diamond Question That Baffles Scholars
A Bits column presents a quiz asking for the name of the largest known diamond. The item references Dr J W Rindlaub of Fargo and a mineralogy class taught by Koh i noor named Johnny the ace. A proverb notes the root of all evil as a collar button.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koh-i-noor
Johnny
In Higher Position
A Baltimore Herald snippet jokes about social climbing in a city skyscraper. Nora plans marriage to Casey who works in the basement while Murphy on the top story could also advance, creating a comic contrast of status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
Casey
Murphy
Baltimore Herald
A Variety of Reasons Why She Goes to the Mountains
A judge notes a mix of motives for a woman’s mountain trip. The doctor orders rest in the mountains while her husband insists she remain home, and she expresses weariness of both the shore and the countryside.
Grump complains of doctor fee after no diagnosis
In the Ohio State Journal a reader vents frustration at a physician who charged $5 to say nothing was found wrong. The exchange shows ire over medical fees for reassurance rather than treatment.
Cole's Carbolizalvo Ad Claims Scarless Healing
An old advertisement urges readers to use Cole's Carbolizalvo to prevent burn scars in children. It promises instant pain relief and scarless healing and directs purchases in 25 and 50 cent boxes at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Cole’s
Street closure for telephone wires spurs banter
Laborer tells driver the street is closed to lay in new lines by the tilly phone company. The exchange captures a bustling city scene as workers proceed with wiring. The flag-waving laborer asserts the closure, while the driver questions the reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laborer
Bekase
Tilly
Ter
Philadelphia Press
Audience Reaction Highlights Meeting Speech
The Baltimore Herald notes Ding-Spinks moved the audience at a recent meeting though lacking dramatic flair. Dong-He elicited strong response while Ding-I claimed the crowd was stirred, amid a tense moment when someone shouted Fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ding—Spinks
Dong
Ding
Baltimore Herald
Belgian Railways Tests Softer Twin Tone Locomotive Whistle
Belgian railway authorities test a two tone locomotive whistle that sounds softer than the usual tone. The quieter whistle will be used in stations and when trains pass crowded platforms to reduce noise for passengers and bystanders.
Ladies wear smaller shoes with Allen's Tent-Ease powder
Vintage advertisement claims Allen's Tent-Ease powder allows women to wear one size smaller shoes after use. It promises relief for swollen hot sweating aching feet ingrowing nails corns and bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with mail order trial package available from Allen Olmsted LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Witty quarrel over carpet beating in Pearson's Weekly
A humorous exchange between wife and husband over John beating carpets tomorrow. Wife insists he must scold him for his temper, while the husband says he is satisfied with the fellow. The quip highlights domestic mischief and a sharp, playful tone from Pearson's Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
John
Pearson’s Weekly
No belief in paying high prices for clothes
In a brief exchange, Toplop rejects paying $40 or $50 for a suit while the other defends its value, joking about whether someone would swear to the garment’s price or its quality. The Philadelphia Press records this light debating line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toplop
Philadelphia Press
Lettered Leisure and Voices in Print Reflections
A parade of brief quotes and notices from early papers. A book agent anecdote follows discussion of a singer losing her voice and audience impact. Short ads tout Mrs. Winston's soothing syrup for teething and wind colic. A Minnesotan letter cites money happiness and a remark on national attitudes as nations stop complaining.
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Dramatic School Notices
An OCR snippet advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as taken internally and promotes Dramatic Art Elocution by mail with stage and home entertainments. Mentions Darwins Dramatic School in Chicago and remarks on intelligence and appearance in a satirical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Price
Achoola
Darwins Dramatic School
Chicags
Surgeries and Health Advice Prompt Mrs Pinkham Letter
A traveling patient writes Mrs Pinkham about years of irregular meals and sleep causing health breakdown two years ago and mentions a physician advising complete rest after she had gained some improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Pinkham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schillet
Wyne
Anita
Freedom
A P Woollah Litt
J. W. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. D
Tatters
Indianapolis Sun
Chicago News
J. W. O Laie
Third Ave
Minneeapolis
the Saturday Evening Post
The
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Estes Bolla
Kemedlea
National Mfg. CO
Dept. D
Emporia
Kan
G. ‘Bruce
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mars. G. Bruce
Langing
Mich
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Ard
Langhey
Mit
University OF Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Indiana
St. Edward's Hall
A. Morrissey
ST. Mary's Academy
Conservatory of Muelas
Europe
Gymnasium Uneder
Boston Normal School of Gymnastics
St Mary's Academy, Notre Dame
H. Longwell
Highland Park College
Des Moines
Lowm
St. John’s University
Collegeville
Benedictine Fathers
Elgin
P.pd
Boice Go
Central Park Ava
Turtle & Co
Michigan Avenue
Uaicaca
Lil
Tracidtes
Thompson
N. D. ON
Inneapolis
Woodward &C. Grain CommiSsion
Duluth
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