The globe death and birth rates contrasted with local editor woes
The piece cites global death and birth rates in detail and lampoons a Decatur editor in trouble over a humorous quip about “the half hose girl.” It then critiques cyclone relief donations by Chicago mail order houses and admonishes local businessmen for not contributing, framing it as a recurring business expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ala
Montgomery Ward and Company
Sears Roebuck
Chicago
Pensions in the Year 2050 Prediction
A historical projection notes that pension outlays will last long after many wars. It cites surviving pensioners from the Civil, Mexican, War of 1812, Spanish American conflicts and 999,446 Civil War pensioners a year ago, projecting pensions into 2003 and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Spain
Enduring Spanish war pension list to 2050 noted
The piece reports a Spanish war pension program still on hand with final payments possibly extending to 2050. It reflects government figures and long term budgeting for veteran benefits amid historic wartime pensions.
A Fool's Life
An elderly man reflects on a life wasted by gambling liquor and folly, leading to poverty at 72. The piece warns young readers that his example harms his family and many boys who imitate him. It portrays a cautionary tale of wasted opportunity and ruined welfare.
Improve Your Time and Promise: A Call to Diligence
A moral exhortation urges young men to devote themselves to disciplined study and self development. It argues that great success requires laborious culture, persistent effort, and a balance of thought and action, with knowledge sought like treasure.
Read, Reflect, and Rise: A Call to Action for Youth
A Massachusetts congressman urges young men to pursue excellence beyond idle shortcuts. He cites Captain Cook, Lord Eldon, Andrew Carnegie, Cyrus Field, and others who rose from modest beginnings. The message: poverty is not an obstacle if one combines thoughtful reading with disciplined action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Morse
Massachusetts
Dr. Jekly
Mr. Hyde
Captain Cook
Lord Elden
Andrew Carnegie
Cyrus Field
Epitaphs in the Cemetery of Failure
A compact reflection lists traits that doomed a man to failure. It laments worry, sensitivity, indecision, and fear of effort while highlighting missed opportunities and imperfect execution in work and life. The piece critiques overload of baggage and inability to translate knowledge into action.
Through trains from Jackson to Gulfport and beyond
The article describes through rail connections from Jackson to Gulfport and gulf coast points, with routes to Laurel Lumberton Columbia and northern eastern cities via Mobile Hattiesburg and other junctions. It notes 1000 mile tickets for one for 25 dollars and lists THOMAS P HALE as a source or agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfport
Miss
Newport
Jackson
Cobile
Gulf Coast
Mobile
Lauril
Lumberton
Columbia
Hattiesburg
Memphis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
Maxie
Lumberton Andolumbia
Saratoga
Laurel Branch
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The
Brandon News
May
Brandon Postoffice
J.C. Robinson
Alex. Price
A. G. Norrell
J. S. Roberts
J. L. Buchanan
John A. Gayden
Chancery
W. S. Crook
Sol Dobson
Robt.f. Brown
W. G. Steen
D. W. Denson
W. C. Harper
J. J. Covington
S. R. Myers
Globe
Bureau
Atlanta Constitution
Senator Money
Mississppi
Senate
Roosevelt
H. D. Money
Sensitive
AMI
Hoe
Shoe Cos
J.A. Taylor & Son
Hamilton
Grove
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Company
Mississippi
Gulf
Mkes
Alabama & Vicksburg
Vicksburg, Shreveport &Pacificar
Short. Janderson
New Orleans
H. Smith
New Orlean
Hattiesuerg
Ouuule Commercial College
Eeeracticea
Soulé College
Adirese Gro, Soulr & Sons
Soule
Business College
United States
Saas
GEO, Soule & Sons
Illinois
Ainois Central R. R. Co
Minneapolis
Rockford
Freeport
Dubuque
Waterloo
Albert Lea
Reinine
Illinois Central
Iowa
Central
C.R. Cook
LAW
Brandon
Pest
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