Sunday Ohio River trip through coal fields and philippine visitors
Narrator travels east on the Chesapeake and Ohio line from Covington along the Ohio river on a Sunday. They meet Philippine Navy recruits in two passenger coaches from San Francisco who entertain with music and express strong patriotism for Uncle Sam. The journey passes towns, coal fields, tunnels, rapids, and industrial scenes with trains, furnaces, and oil fields shaping the view before nightfall.
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Newport News
Chesapeak and Ohio
Covington
Ohio River
Kentucky
Phillipenos
San Francisco
Navy
Uncle Sam
Sam Unles
Cinnati
Norfolk
West Virginia
Ohio
Phillipino
The Home Circle Edit Myth Perceived By Readers
The Home Circle laments editing challenges in a newspaper. Readers complain about advertising room when abundant and dislike lack of ads when scarce. Critics accuse church attendance as performative, and skipping church is deemed untrustworthy. Wedding invitations prompt gossip and judgment.
Glimpses of School Days in the City
A reflective note recalls youth and aging, and the enduring bond formed by school life in the city. The author notes a child grown but memory preserving golden links between generations and past happiness.
True Measure Of A Man Lies By His Fireside
A reflection asserts true character is revealed at home not in public praise. If a husband and father cannot secure loving, smiling children and a joyful wife, he is a fraud despite outward piety. True worth shines where family happiness proves faithfulness.
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Washington
Imp
Angel
Hero
Heaven
Overcoming Detractors A Guide to Perseverance
The passage cites repeated obstacles from critics and envious peers in every town. It argues progress comes only through resilience and self discipline despite constant belittlement and misjudgment.
Ordinary women deserve recognition for steadfast service
The piece argues that many women who care for families under hardship for decades show Spartan courage, saving lives and keeping families together, yet receive little praise or medals though their sacrifices deserve honor and a crown in heaven.
Build a lively enterprising town for collective success
The article urges community spirit and home entertainment to attract residents and investors. It cautions that widespread doubt and complaint repel business and home seekers, while visible hope and active effort inspire growth and personal achievement.
Promise to Save Commission on Granite Memorials
A sales pitch offers to cut agents' commission on granite memorials and cemetery markers. S. W. Summers promotes direct trade, claiming savings on the price per unit and urging customers to visit his place to discuss the deal.
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S. W. Summers
Oil Breaks Into Well Drought Near Residence Cistern
On Tuesday afternoon W. F. Caffee’s family observed oil seep into the cistern at the southwest corner of their city home. The incident disrupted water storage and prompted authorities to inspect the property for contamination or leaking underground sources. No injuries reported.
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W. F. Caffee
Water from Judge Milan well fouled by oil evidence
The Milan area report describes a well whose water grew unfit for drinking after Tuesday. Samples were sent to Columbia and St. Louis for analysis. The cemented well wall shows unsealed center portions and prior nearby wells had cave-ins.
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Columbia
St. Louis
Milan
Modern Woodmen Honor North Salem Graves in June Ceremony
The Modern Woodmen of America camp at North Salem held decoration services on Sunday June 8. Attorneys Burns and Hart of Brookfield spoke to a packed church, one of the largest crowds in town. Graves at Winigan and the home cemetery were decorated, and neighbors praised the program as the best yet.
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Woodmen of America
North Salem
Burns and Hart
Brookfield
Winigan
Ashes as Potash Fertilizer Draws Grower Interest
Gardeners face high potash costs while Missouri growers use wood ashes as a cheaper source. The article notes ashes contain three to eight units of potash per ton and discusses the pricing of potash fertilizers, reflecting on agricultural practices of the era.
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Missouri
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