Martie Woodbridge Finds Fortune as a Companion to Mr Raymond
In a late 19th century city, Martie Woodbridge an aspiring governess endures repeated rejections after advertising for work. She meets Mr Raymond, a sympathetic artist, and after a tense moment with a potential employer she learns Raymond seeks a wife, not a pupil. Martie accepts his proposal, and their wedding becomes a turning point in her search for security.
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Nature
Martie
London
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Artie
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Paul Apollos
Fine Arts
Raymond
City
Allen
Mr. Raymond
St. Agnes
Madam
Mrs. Myrick
Miss Woodbridge
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Heaven
Mr. Raynond
James A. Garfield
Orange
Cuyallis County
Ohio
Cleveland
New England
Abraham Garfield
Otsego County
N. Y
Massachusetts
Eliza Ballou
Hosea Ballou
New Hampshire
James
Garfield
Ohio Canal
American Republic
Samuel D. Bates
Bates
Chester Academy
Chester
Academy
Hiram
Electrc Institute
Moral Courage Fuels Youth Strength, Do Right
A concise statement asserts that young people gain resilience from moral courage to choose the right path. It emphasizes character over ease and suggests ethical action builds strength.
A House Needs Food and Fire for Mind and Body
A house is described as not a home unless it provides sustenance for the body and nourishment for the mind, underscoring the role of both meals and intellectual comfort in domestic life.
Hard sayings on heart and conscience in old aphorisms
A collection of succinct maxims on virtue and restraint. The quotes contrast inner guidance with outward action, noting that acts without heart lead to error, patience in generosity tests character, and innocence withers when mishandled. The tone echoes moral reflections from a bygone era.
Yielding to Fate Elevates Our Struggle and Growth
A philosophical reflection on embracing fate and necessity to surpass what might have been possible through force. The text argues that surrender can sharpen character, yielding greater resilience and achievement than stubborn resistance. It presents a measured, disciplined approach to fate.
Insurance man on train is asked to leave car
An agent from an accident insurer entered a smoking Western railroad car and offered a policy to an old man. The old man ordered him out. Moments later a fearful accident shook the train. the man grabbed a side hook to steady himself and cried, Where is that insurance man?
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Western Railroad
Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy Promised Cure Advertised
An old promotional passage describes catarrh symptoms including nasal discharge impaired smell and taste watering eyes hearing issues and eye and head pressure. It claims Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures even severe cases, is pleasant to use and free of caustic drugs. The former proprietor allegedly offered $500 for an uncured case, with sales through druggists at 50 cents.
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Sage
Revolution in Show Advertising Affects Billboards
A new approach reduces wall postings and half page newspaper ads. The change targets theatergoers who prefer papers over billboards, aligning advertising with reader habits and curation of entertainment listings.
Opium for the Baby Recedes Before Dr Bull’s Syrup
Advert says the deadening preparations of opium for the baby are rapidly disappearing due to the use of Dr Bull's Baby Syrup. It is sold by all druggists.
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Dr. Bull
Duty to Earn What One Deserves, Rise to the Level
A moral reflection urges individuals to cease seeking easy gains and to elevate themselves to deserve whatever they aspire to. Personal effort and character determine who truly enjoys life's rewards.
Oleomargarine Tax Law Passed at May Session
The act requires any article resembling butter but not milk or cream based to bear the words Oleomargarine in large letters on all packaging and to be labeled for retail sale. Offenders face a $100 fine. proof of sale is presumptive evidence of knowledge of noncompliance. Effective July 1.
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Disciples
Eclectic Institute
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Hiram
Academy
Gen. Garfield
Portage
Summit
Ohio
Forty-second
Catlettsburg
Buell
Humphrey Marshall
Sandy Valley
Kentucky
Forty-second Ohio
Department
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Colrfield
Paintville
Prestonburg
Col
Abington
General Assembly
Repeal of Statutes on Offences Against Chastity and Nuisances
The act repeals Sections 6 and 7 of Chapter 232 and expands the definition of common nuisances in Chapter 73. It allows premises with notoriously bad character or liquor-related practices to be prima facie nuisances without proving actual sale. It also clarifies that sale or keeping of intoxicating liquors constitutes prima facie illegality. The act takes effect upon passage.
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General Assembly
Town bowling alleys regulation act repeal text
Chapter 831 act repeals section 1 Chapter 81 General Statutes and Chapter 497 Public Laws. Town councils may regulate or prohibit bowling alleys in towns and set penalties as in section 19 Chapter 35 General Statutes. Act takes effect after passage.
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General Assembly
Law amending hare and rabbit protection statute 1880
The act amends Chapter 85 to forbid taking rabbits hares or grey squirrels from February to September with a five dollar forfeit per animal. It becomes effective upon approval and bears the Secretary of State certification by Joshua M. Addeman.
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General Assembly
Joshua
M. Addeman
Secretary of State
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