Human Progress Theme in Educational Talk by L H Brandon
A Greene County educational column presents Lames H. Brandon's speech on human progress, law, and social inequality. He argues education must empower teachers to guide youths toward duty, virtue, and democratic justice while challenging aristocratic privilege and poverty's impact on opportunity.
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Greene County Herd Association
Lames H. Brandon
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The Call for Education and Social Reform in a Nation
A vigorous address urges educators to train youth in honesty and industry, critique wealth disparities, and promote Christian-inspired social progress. It laments poverty and hunger, contrasts ancient civilizations, and calls for universal brotherhood, vigilance, and reform.
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Merita
New Hampshire
Vermont
Keystone
Rockies
Hope
Belehazzir
Croecus
Gelbi
Sublime laws guide the soul to wisdom and power
The text urges obedience to nature’s frame and the sublime laws shaping the soul of man. It promises that following these laws will unlock fullness of power, wisdom, and divine blessing in the illuminated universe.
Love and Weather in a Winter Dawn
Poet C Gahan notes the changing seasons as a lover laments, the tale of heartbreak fading in spring and returning with winter's chill. The speaker pleads for destinies to unite the pair within the cycle of weather and time, set in New York Sun.
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Grant
Linny
Va. C. Gahan
New York Sun
Absence of Real Children in Literature
James W. Riley argues in Forum that conventional literature rejects real children for refined ones. He critiques mentors who fear grammar flaws and honest life as threats to moral ideals and tastes.
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Abraisan Lincoln
James W. Riley
Forum
Two Kinds of Pears in September to October
The Bartlett pear, a European origin from Lugland later named for the grower, and the Seckel, a native chance seedling near the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, are best from late September to October. Older trees yield higher quality fruit, with Seckel fruit improving notably as trees mature.
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Bartlett
Lugland
William
Schuylkill River
Philadelphia
Rich Gems Presented to Democrat Readers by Special Correspondents
County wide collection of items described as rich and rare gems for Democrat readers. Special correspondents from various parts of the county contribute concise notes and observations on local topics and features.
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Democrat
Xmas entertainments boost Linton prosperity
The Christmas programs at the M. E. and Baptist churches drew strong attendance. Jesse Rector campaigned in town on Saturday for post office candidate. Linton Supply Co sales in December reached 1182.55. J. W. Wolford & Sone reported just over 80 dollars. Evansville Route promotes southbound winter service with daily vestibule trains to Nashville and connections to Birmingham Montgomery New Orleans Atlanta Jacksonville. Low round trip fares available with details from agents.
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Linton Supply Co
J. W. Wolford & Sone
Linton
Evansville
Nashville
Birmingham
Montgomery
New Orleans
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Rt. A. Campbell
Glen’s Pass
Ind
Bloomfield Notices Show Holiday Socials and Local Doings
Whos, Sweney returns from Kentucky. A Friday night dance failed while Fields completes a new ware room. Bloomfield residents spent Christmas here. Frank Warsick stayed for Christmas. Odd Fellows supper Thursday night was a success. Mrs. Richard Miller funeral held last Monday. Miss Lillian Skerd hosted a Christmas dinner for friends. A junior dramatic company plans monthly entertainments at Brown's ball starting next month.
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Odd Fellow’s Hall
Richard Miller
Lillian Skerd
Christmas Merriment and Local Notes In 1900s Village
Christmas cheer fills the town as log hauling resumes at the mill yard. Matamoras guest Mies M. Barden visits Julia Lutz while students gift a gold watch chain to their teacher. Lectures by Meeers and Ira Price draw a small but attentive audience.
Obituaries and Local Notices From Pleasantville Area
Uncle Eli Good died last Monday evening. Budd Bedwell's child buried Wednesday at Indian Prairie. Uncle Wo. Johnson ate turkey with Rev. Woods Christmas. Protracted meeting in progress at Bethel with several additions. Pleasantville post office moved to Gillmore hotel. O'daver sought ice in his pond. Dead horse found. Jud Delay and wife from Bicknell and Mrs. D. Edwards from Lyons attended Pleasantville church Sunday. Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of Cheney & Co Toledo promising hundred dollars for each catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnessed. 1886 December 6. Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by druggists 75c.
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Jud Delay
Bicknell
D. Edwards
Lyons
Pleasantville
Omo
City
Tolevo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. D
Bargain 40 Acres Near Cincinnati in Greene County Indiana
40 acres offered near Cincinnati in Greene county Indiana at a bargain. Price 700 with 300 cash balance and 100 per year at six percent interest. Also 160 acres in Center township available at bargain. Houstein Barrett Indianapolis Indiana 40068.
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Cincinnati
Greene County
Indiana
Center Township
Spelling School Fun Amid Sickness Report
The community notes widespread illness across the country. John Saoith plans a spelling contest soon. A show occurred Wednesday night at the Frater school house with a good reception. Young residents attended a spelling school there Tuesday. A Wallace Heaton party and other social visits occurred Thursday with a merry mood. Several locals traveled with Jon Ockerman and Edward Hagler to buy hogs and cattle from last year. Attendees of the Frater spelling included John Smyth Evert Denny John Carmichael Lent Heaton Eliza Heaton Nora Thompson and Sadie Jones. Charley West suffered a facial injury during the protracted meeting week but is improving.
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Fulke
Frater School
John Smyth
Evert Denny
John Carmicheal
Lent Heaton
Eliza Heaton
Nora Thompson
Sadie Jones
A Small Legal Fee Through English History
The piece surveys old legal fees from England noting sixpence as the smallest ever taken by Sir John Uolker and a 1476 St Margaret’s Westminster entry paying Robert Pylpott three shillings eight pence plus fourpence for dinner. It contrasts these with Nares Glossary’s angel ten shillings and the modern 600 guineas at Leeds assizes for under three hours work.
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John Uolker
St. Margaret’s
Westminster
Robert Pylpott
Nare
Charles Russell
Leeds
London
Lyons Notes and Local People Holiday News
Lyons residents share Christmas gatherings as Jno Mees and Frank Kaufusan visit. Dr Aydlett family illness and measles. Danville visitors Benco Guneffin. Wingate returns home. Harvey Laughlin and Sobn Stafford buy Monroe farm for 1400 dollars to divide. Teeple and Baker visit Spencer to contest will. coal shaft at Lyons hits 20 feet producing coal five cents a bushel with 31 inch seam, planning deeper 105 feet for six foot vein.
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Harvey Laughlin
Newberry
Sobn Stafford
Monroe
Buehrod
Wm. McCloud
le Ia
Unanimous Domestic Sentiment Seen in Twin Letters
Two letters dated Aug 20 and Aug 4 show a shared theme of marital harmony as John and Joan express plans to remain away and enjoy a splendid time. The exchange notes affection and a quip about packing to return home to verify the couple’s mood.
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Countity
Jonn
Aalta
Cary
Dean Junia
Joan
Flowers for a Sickroom and Miscellaneous Notes
The Boston Globe notes cut flowers suit sickrooms if fresh to avoid decay and impurities. July is cited as a fatal month for presidents including Jefferson and Grant. Isle Juan Fernandez houses about sixty people tending cattle. Snoring is claimed to express hidden feelings. American football deemed safer than English play. Electric heating devices include hand stamps and branding irons. Southern Islanders reportedly make an alcoholic drink from corn and decayed fish.
King’s New Discovery Advertisement for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement promises Dr. King's New Discovery will relieve consumption coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. It touts La Grippe relief and offers trial bottles at Stalcup's Drug Store with large sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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King
LaGrippes
Stalcup
Christmas social notes and church supper report
A local Christmas gathering featured Rev. Harvey preaching a somber sermon and captains hosting guests. The M E church supper raised 16.25 for the minister, with the Riddle boys praised for music as Hood’s Sarcaparilla ads appear in the column.
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M. E
Harvey
Riddle
Cure-all salve guaranteed for various skin ailments
An 19th century style advertisement touts a universal salve for cut and bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and related eruptions. It promises money back if not satisfied, priced at 25 cents per box and sold by S Staleup.
Town Gossip and Holiday Visits Highlight Saturday
John Buckner and J. H. Haseman Jr. were in town on Saturday for business. Henry Heitman shopped for Christmas gifts while James Wampler sold a load of apples. W. M. Poe visited Wright Township over the weekend. A child of Sherman Summers died Friday. The race for the post office is now in full blast.
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Sherman Summers
Vaughn
J. H. Haseman Jr
Henry Heitman
James Wampler
Dog Island Local Notes Highlight Moves and Weather
Santa Claus visit cheers neighbors as Robert Owen recovers from six weeks illness. Robert Benefiel moves to farm, Walter Baker to Marco for tile and brick work. Late wheat prospects look light due to cold dry weather. Dynamite serenade shocks residents on Christmas Eve. Noah Ashcraft notes Democratic Party openness and third party sympathy. Dog Island lies four and a half miles south of Lyons, near Marco.
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Dog
Lyons
Marco
Liver Regulator Prompts Digestion and Health
A vintage notice advises using Simmon Liver Regulator to stimulate the liver during sluggish periods. It claims an active liver aids digestion and helps prevent malaria, noting it supports digestion and counters indigestion and biliousness.
Little Shiloh Community News Told Christmas Festivity
A group from here attended the M. E. festival and Christmas tree in Newberry Saturday night and all reported a good time. Misses Allie Hilburn and Nora Blinkard of Newberry were guests of Ida and Dick Hawkins Tuesday. Cass Brown and wife of Washington spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Sim Smith. Elias Collins visits his little daughter Affie this week.
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Allie Hilburn
Nora Blinkard
Ida
Dick Hawkins
Cass Brown
Wife
Washington
Mra
Sim Smith
Elias Collins
Father’s Dancer’s Fear and the One Two Step Tale
Mamie Dickens recalls a winter night practice and the anxious build up to a pupil exhibition. The narrator recounts her father’s strict focus on perfecting the one two step and the nervous energy before the performance ends with hearty applause.
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Katie
Mic Beceh
Ug Udh
Earrent
Partners
Maiusi
Nate
Mr. Leech
Mamie Dickens
Ladies’ Tume Journal
Dress Maker Remembers Unpaid Bill Lead to Skimpy Sunday Dinner
A dress maker recalls a wealthy client who sent an old garment, bought trims, and left a $11.80 bill unpaid. With under $1 cash, the maker sent a note. the messenger waited for a reply, but the servant said the mistress had no time for petty bills. The result was a meager family dinner.
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New York Times
Notable shift toward study of child life by educated women
The article notes rising interest among adults in childhood topics with contributors like Howells, Larcom, Everett Zale, De Land, and Burnett. At a college alumni meeting, women graduates highlight systematic study of early development including physiological, psychological, and ethical aspects as promising for both children and society.
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Howells
Mies Larcom
Edward Everett
Zale
de Land
Burnett
Association of College Alumni
Kate Field
Washington
Sea travel advised for resilient seafarers only
Commentary notes seasickness as depressing yet recoverable with constitutional elasticity. It suggests sea trips may benefit some travelers when balanced by air, diet, and appetite, but warns such tours are only for those with strong tolerance. London Lapcet.
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London
Lapcet
Tradesman’s Daughters Weighed in Halfpence tale
A London tradesman reputedly married off eleven daughters and paid for each with halfpence equal to their weight. The lightest daughter supposedly weighed fifty pounds, a fact noted in the tale though details remain unclear.
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London
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