Earliest Horse Show Tale And Washington Birthday Observances
A historic note recalls an ancient horse show described in Shebat during Darius II’s reign with a red horse among myrtle trees and a lineup of red sorrel and white horses. Local health anecdote touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with a free trial bottle. Washington’s Birthday is celebrated with flag displays, services led by Rev. T Newton Owen, a Grand Army Hall ball, and a large Bristol Train of Artillery turnout.
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Shebat
Darius
H Haggies
Melbourne
Fla
Dr. King
Dr King
J. H Young & Co
Bristol Train of Artillery
Grand Army Hall
Straight Bros' Orchestra
Col. A . Barrett
Emma W. Peckham
Self mastery and universal obedience through understanding
A philosophical assertion that true self knowledge yields power over all things. The text argues that a perfected understanding of self makes the individual a condensed whole, making every aspect of reality obedient to him. It frames self-knowledge as the source of limitless personal authority and freedom.
Mary Knew Governess Exchange on Love and Law
A brief, dialogic reflection where a pupil answers a governess about the future of the verb to love. The exchange contrasts earnest intent with a witty aphorism on laws like cobwebs, implying that only stronger forces prevail.
Intelligence of the Ant Demonstrated by Penn Student
A University of Pennsylvania biology student staged an experiment with a two path metal roadway split by a partition. An ant chose the red path to a cake. the path was heated, yet the ant secured the cake. Later, after another test, the ant chose the blue route but avoided it when the red path remained hot, showing memory of the prior experience.
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Biological
University of Pennsylvana
Philadelphia
Brutal Surgery and Cruel 16th Century Practices
The text cites Fabricius of Aquapecents (1537 1619) describing harsh methods such as searing with a red hot knife and using aqua fortis to cut and remove tissue. It notes Edinburgh surgeons required literacy and anatomy knowledge for licensure to perform operations.
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F Fabricius
Aquuapecents
Padua
Harvey
Edinburgh
Thirteenth Century Children Described As Modern in Tone
A recovered Bartholomew Anglicus 1260 work highlights children who fear beating less than loss of an apple, crave all they see, tell all they hear, cry and jangle, laugh and weep, and cling to mischief after washing. The quip notes the passage seems strikingly contemporary.
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Bartholomew Anglicus
Spurgeon Sermon Surprise by London Preacher
A country holiday moved Charles Spurgeon to attend a village bethel service where he heard his own sermon. Afterward the Metropolitan Tabernacle pastor entered unrecognized, thanked the speaker, and then, amused, revealed his identity. Spurgeon confessed the visitor’s bold claim left him embarrassed.
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Spurgeon
Bethel
Metropolitan Tabernacle
London
St James Gazette
Curious Word Pairs and Worthy Word Lists
The excerpt notes two words abstemious and facetious contain all vowels in order, while others like authoritative, advantageous, encouraging, efficacious, instantaneous, and more carry vowels in irregular order. It recalls a claim that only seven monosyllabic fettered words exist: scratched, stretched, scrunched, scranched, screeched, squelched, staunched.
Dumas Refuses Generous Tip After Cloak Room Scene
In Spurr's biography of Alexandre Dumas the frugal author, famed for hating avarice, waits for his cloak at a Paris salon. A millionaire tips a servant 50 centimes, and Dumas exits with a 100 franc note. When offered change, he quips that the other gentleman has erred and returns the note, exposing wealth and pride.
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Alexandre Dumas
Harry A. Spurr
Ine
Dumas
Electric Bitters praised by Lancaster pair in testimonial
F J Green from Lancaster NH credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic indigestion and nervous debility after other remedies failed. He says the product greatly benefits his wife as well, calling it splendid for female troubles and a grand tonic for weak, run-down women. He endorses the medicine as irreplaceable in their family. 4 H Young & Co guarantees satisfaction at 50 cents.
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F J Green
Lancaster
4. H. Young & Co
Boston Boy Senses Umbrella Missing in Family Mystery
A ten year old Boston boy, hailed by his mother as a future detective, teases his father over a vanished umbrella. The boy hints the umbrella is hidden in a closet, noting a falling photograph on the bookshelf whenever the closet door opens, and asserts he knows the truth behind the disappearance. In another item from the Christian Register, two girls discuss life and heaven prompting one child to ask what her religion amounts to.
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Boston
Father
Sarah
Troy
Change of Life Healing With Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy
Through a period of intense symptoms many women seek relief. The advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills as safe aides during menopause and related female troubles. Testimonials from Mrs Lizzie Roxheap Mrs Clara Chezem Mrs Wat Dary and Mrs Magnolia Dean praise cures and improved health after using the products. The copy claims testimonials prove the medicine's genuineness.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mas Pryxuam
Mrs. Pinkham
Clara Chezem
Jewett, IH
Dean
Mrs. Wat, Dary
Millbank
S.D
Mrs. Pinkins
Mus. Pinkins
Magnolia Dean
First Avenue
Evansville
Ind
Coming Events and Schedule of Games
A corrected list of upcoming events includes Jolly Eight social in Columbia Hall on March 2. Easter Balls are planned on April 18 at Armory Hasbrouck block and Grand Army Hall, with St Mary’s Fife and Drum Band Fair April 18 to 25. Manager Waldron lists games through Feb 28 with matches involving Boston YMA at Bristol March 12 Newport YMC at Newport March 14 Dean Academy at Franklin Mass.
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Jolly Eight's
Columbia Hall
Armory
Hasbrouck Block
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
Grand Army Hall
St. Mary's
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Lowell
Mass
Washington's
Washington
Memorial Chapel
Congregational Church
Bristol
Sons and Daughters of the
T. Newton Owen
C H Droz
Schools and Industrial Trust Co. Banking
THE
Maine Creamery Company
Westminster St
Providence, R. I
Elizabeth F. Cruickshanks
Daniel Cruickshanks
Usher Place
Benjamin H. Wood
Crosby Pristan
Mill Street
Ivers & Pond
Boylston St
W. H. Bok Fington
City Savings Bank
Weybosset Street
Providence
B. I
Palmer
Russell Brown
Jeff
Y Davis
Joan H. Cady
William E. Brayton
William Armour
Francis M. Smith
Julius Palmer
Edward P. Metcalf
Jos
Eamnoind
Lizzie Roxheap
Smith Nt
Millville, N.J
Waldron
Boston Ymc A
Newport Y. M. C. A
Newport
Newport Y. MC A
Dean Academy
Franklin, Mass
Dorchester Miral Fire Ins. CO
Edward S. Babbitt
Pawtucket Mutual Fire
Main Street
Pawtucket
R. I
George A. Mumford
Edwin A. Peerin
Edmund
Mason James L, Jenet
Benjamin ¥. Smith
Philo KE. Thayer
George W. Newell
J. Milton Payne
Frederick W. Easton
A. A. Mann
Chas, P. Monjes
Isaac Shove
P. Skinner
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