Centenary reminiscence of a Methodist preacher and garden keeper
A historic English tale recalls the rustic preacher known as the old gardener who, poor yet devout, defended his faith during a burglary by three youths. They are humbled as they pray, while the gardener’s stock of leek seed funds a chapel later named The Leek Seed Chapel amid village humor.
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England
Devon
Cornwall
John Wesley
High Road
Tom
Ryder
Robin Hood
Little John
Clive
St. James Magazine
Bridget Shatters Dinnerware in Weary Moment
In a candid moment Bridget exclaimed that the Chinas must go after she stumbled and broke a large set of china ware, creating a scene of kitchen chaos and minor embarrassment.
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Bridget
Remarkable recovery in Paris Texas with New Discovery
In Paris Texas Mr J E Corley was near death from consumption his condition improved after taking Dr Kings New Discovery starting with a trial bottle. He bought a large bottle and New Life Pills and after two boxes of pills and two bottles of the discovery he regained health and gained thirty six pounds. Trial bottles are free at all druggists.
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Oliver W R. Holmes
San Jose
Cal
C. M. Caraga
A M
Warren
Kan
Germany
Ek. Gates
Philadelphia
Miss
L. B. Phelps
P. M
Griggs
Ohio
Plumpton
Joliet
Gov. W. Brady
Nelson Co
Martin Fox
Little Falls
J. Zimmerman & CO
Wooster
Wayne Co
Texas
Paris
Tex
J. E. Corley
Dr. King
Before Marriage Eye Talk, After Marriage Tongue
A Life magazine aphorism notes the shift in communication in marriage as a woman’s gaze expresses feelings before the wedding while spoken words carry the relationship afterward.
Miscellany Verse Reflections on Providence and Virtue
A compact miscellany note quotes scripture on leisure, virtue, and providence. It contrasts sorrow endured at night with joy promised in the morning, framing moral contemplation in a devotional tone.
None so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them
A compact wry line noting that people who reveal secrets are driven by a desire to circulate information, likening it to a spendthrift chasing money.
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Ball
Preacher Farecard Plea From Sam Jones
Evangelist Sam Jones urges preachers to pay full railroad fares and full prices for all goods to gain independence and fearlessness in preaching. He argues that financial self-reliance will empower pastors to speak truth without fear.
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Sam Jones
The Difference Between Wound and Wound Inference
A reflection on distinguishing harm from healing, noting that outcomes reveal the true nature of acts whether violent or surgical. The text contemplates intent and effect, urging careful judgment about injuries and cures.
Brave Man Defies Obstacles and Fights Inward Temptations
A timeless maxim proclaims true bravery lies in facing outward dangers and actively opposing wrong while also resisting personal desires to uphold a higher law. The saying emphasizes courage, integrity, and self discipline as defining traits of a virtuous character.
Plato On Honors and Heritage
The quote reflects a view that personal vanity is disgraceful, yet hereditary honors are a noble treasure for descendants, praising inherited distinction as a lasting legacy beyond individual fame. It emphasizes reverence for forefathers and enduring social status.
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Plato
Fortune favors the diligent and frugal worker
A saying on Fortune warns that real wealth comes to those who are diligent honest and frugal and refuse to rely on fate. It asserts that wealth is seized by wise workers who place themselves to grasp it when opportunities appear.
The World as Tempter and Monitor
The world acts as a strong stimulant stirring pride with its pomp and prizes, pushing men toward rivalry and covetousness, yet it also serves as a memento of vanity and the emptiness it offers. It is a saddener, a Warner, and a prophet.
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Warner
Amiable and Helpful Womanhood in Everyday Life
A Woman's Magazine piece urges women to cultivate amiability and unselfishness to strengthen marriages. It contrasts beauty with inner grace, notes women as naturally patient and religious, and warns that a lack of helpfulness can drive husbands to drink. The article stresses cheerful, cooperative support at home and in business.
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George Eliot
Woman's Magazine
Hospitals for Animals at Harvard University Described
A Salem Gazette excerpt tours the Harvard School of Veterinary Medicine and its new dog and horse hospital on Village Street. The piece notes the three story brick building with kennels, surgery rooms, and a museum, praising its educational purpose and care for sick animals.
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Boston
Max
Geore
Village Street
Veterinary
Harvard University
School of Veterinary Medicine
Roy
Nelly Bly
Nelly
Kent Ashley
Salem Gazette
Arkansas Divorce Case Ends With Humorous Plea
A rural Arkansas divorce hearing features a black husband and wife trading jests over education, cooking, and the wife's duties. The judge grants the divorce to the husband, noting the Bible's instruction for a wife to follow her husband, and instructs the clerk to write the divorce for the gentleman while withholding one for the lady.
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Arkkansas
Simon Patterson
Arkangas
Simon
Oman
Parlor Parlor Parlance and Health Advice Mix in One Page
A Boston youth shines briefly while learning ministry but flubs a hymn vote, prompting deacon help. Also instructions on breathing to strengthen lungs and a cough syrup ad tout Dr Bull and Salvation Oil with user testimonials.
Sulphur Bitters Endorsement From Railroad Man
George Bassett of the N. C. and H. R. Railroad reports a six month struggle with dyspepsia, then recovery after using Sulphur Bitters. He claims the remedy defeated his doctors and restored appetite, calling it a great foe to doctors.
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George Bassett
H. R. Railroad
An Eorror's TrisuLarions. A Delinquent Tour
A humorous piece recalls a four day misadventure with a mule and buggy. The narrator notes mileage totals and small earnings while detailing misfortunes and odd encounters. The writer jokes about selling a printing office and seeking employment as a night clerk in Arkansas.
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Eorror
Jim Alexander
Fame
Arkansas
Water 18 Fattening
The Medical and Surgical Reporter notes that frequent intake of pure spring water at natural temperature can promote a fuller, rounder body. It speculates on digestive and eliminative improvements from internal cleanliness or flushing, though exact mechanism remains uncertain.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Diphtheria Relief
An 19th century advertising claim extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for diphtheria and lingering aftereffects, stating it purges impurities from the blood, enriches vitality, and renovates the body.
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Hood
Unhappy Bust of Boiler Sculpture Draws Critique
A local observer calls a sculpture, described as a bust of a boiler, highly unsatisfactory, criticizing design and artistic merits. The remark focuses on the piece as a mechanical representational work rather than a traditional sculpture.
My Friend's Snoring Symphony
A humorous portrait of my friend who snores nightly. The narrator compares the snore to a symphony with a suggestive, artistic rhythm and a dramatic crescendo ending as the alarm clock rings. The piece blends affectionate mockery with vivid metaphors about the sleeper and his nasal performance.
Brother’s downfall shadows New York letter on Han cock estate
A New York letter notes Gen. Han cock did not leave a larger estate but was generous. His twin brother, a brilliant Northwest lawyer earning 15000 to 20000 yearly, fell from fortune due to excess and has lived 15 years dependent on the General. A romance of a man who wooed a reforming lady ends in unwed sorrow.
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Wi Gren Hancock Dirp
New York
Gen. Hancock
Northwest
Proof of the Pi Mystery Baffles Journalists
A playful note questions where to find the proof of pi, contrasting the idiom about pudding with the search for mathematical certainty. It hints at puzzlement among reporters and the broader challenge of identifying exact methods behind a famous constant.
The Mistress Should Learn Household Management By Practice
A proverb emphasizes that even with wealth a wife or mistress must gain practical skill in managing the home through experience. It reflects late 19th century gender expectations about domestic competence and financial stewardship.
Brown Reflects On Truth Amid Innate Human Dishonesty
A reflective remark questions truthfulness in life, suggesting humans begin with deception at birth as a cradle insight into morality and truth.
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Brown
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The quote suggests lawyers are brave by rule and duty, with a Latin motto about conscience shaping courage.
Good news from home echoed in local update
Reading aloud a cheerful line, residents share that positive hometown tidings arrived, reinforcing community ties and boosting spirits across neighborhoods.
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Loner
Teleda
Gardner
Gardener
Myself
Ely
Bedry & Pel
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall-st
N. Y
John G. Sparks
Bangells
Asthra Catarre
Chichester
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Square
Philada
Goo, C. Goodwin & GO
Ocié iv
Robate
Bristol
David Waldron
Bristo
Phanix
Herbert F Bennett
Bethimois, &c
EG Munro
America
Moses
David
Judea
Paul
Arabia
Luther
Wartburg
Christian Union
Austin
Hughes
Dolly
Fanny
Mamma
Stepmother
Taylor
Bill
N.Y. Mercury
Cushing
Dr. Bull
Salvation Oil
Marks New
Aisquith St
Baltimore, Md
Ayer
Croup
Emma Gedney
West
Dariffy
Chas. B. Landon
Guilford, Conn
J. Gregg
Lowell
Mass
Ayers
Mary E. Evans
Scranton
Wmn. C Reid
Freehold
N.J
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Gotrom
Ito
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