Frugal Wardrobe Tips and Notable Oratory History
Columns advise economical fashion using white skirts in poplinette and pale blue cashmere for summer wear, plus silk foulard dresses and striped patterns. The piece shifts to a reflection on great orators, noting Webster, Clay, Douglas, Blaine, Horace Greeley, Tilden, and Grant as influential speakers and political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Clay
Douglas
Blaine
Horace Greeley
Wanet
Tilden
Grant
Garfeld
Boston Globe
Browning and Mill Notice Sparks Classic Critique
An early Browning volume drew praise from J S Mill who planned a Westminster Review notice but was preempted by a notice in the same review. The episode features Browning searching the Westminster Review for the offending critique and reveals the sharp wit of bygone critics. Oyster shells as medicine are also discussed, noting historic medical claims about lime and nutrients for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
J. S. Mill
Westminster Review
Mill
Londop
Why He Refused Soup Etiquette Misunderstanding
A guest refuses extra soup, a hostess jokes about etiquette. The guest clarifies the concern is the soup, not manners, ending with a humorous mispronunciation. The exchange highlights a light social moment and domestic hospitality.
Unclear Exchange Sparks Grim Promise in Family Tale
A brief fragment shows a child promising to name a kitten after Uncle Jehosaphat, followed by a mother’s grim instruction to drown the animal. The exchange hints at a troubling domestic moment without full context.
Poetical Work Echoes Theodore Roosevelt in Era of Barham Beach
Julia Ditto Young recent published a verse novel Barham Beach A Poem of Regeneration, with a hero resembling Theodore Roosevelt. The manuscript dates to 13 years ago, conceived before many national roles, and was kept by her mother Margaret Ditto of Caledonia, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ditto Young
Glynne
Theodore
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
Roosevelt
New York
Cuba
Erratic Shaw in Hyde Park Parade and Roosevelt Connection
The piece recalls George Bernard Shaw at a suffragette procession in Hyde Park where he quipped about not being a woman and hoped his wife would drive him in a wheelbarrow. It notes Shaw’s socialistic stance, his vault discovery of a manuscript, and his admiration for Roosevelt while profiling Mrs. Young and her poem Barham Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bernard Shaw
Hyde Park
London
Shaw
DeWitts Remedies and Liniments Featured by Druggists
An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as pleasant easy to take pills sold by All Druggists. It also touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for cuts burns bruises and piles and Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup praised for gentle bowel action and cold relief. A testimonial from Bert Barber Elton Wis endorses DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by All Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Kennedy
Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
de Witt
Kodol Health Claim Endorsed by Georgia Official
A testimonial urges use of Kodol for dyspepsia and stomach disorders. Jake Moore, Georgia State Warden, reports rapid relief after trying Kodol, noting weight gain and improved health. Advertisement repeats that All Druggists sell Kodol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Moore
Georgia
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Ill
Kodol
Kodo
Jake C. Moore
Atlanta
There is a right and a wrong way to do everything
A reflective line contrasts the pull of easy shortcuts with the debate over doing tasks correctly. It suggests the lure of convenience versus the merit of proper method. The mood is cautionary and observant.
James Lee Recovers After Using New Discovery
Mrs. Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville reports her husband James Lee owed his life to Dr. King’s New Discovery. Her husband’s lungs were severely affected by consumption, but after trying the remedy his health fully recovered. The product claims to be the king of throat and lung remedies and offers relief from coughs and colds. Available at Neilley & Co and C. A. Heiner in Byesville, 30c and 1.00 with trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee
Zanesville
Mary Lee
Dr. King
Neilley & Co
C. A. Heiner
Byesville
James Tightman Lloyd Missouri congressman and party leader
James Tightman Lloyd of Missouri, chairman of the Democratic congressional campaign committee, has served about ten years in the U S House after filling a vacancy in the Fiftieth Congress. Born 1857 in Canton, studied law, practiced in Lewis and Shelby counties, and led local fraternal and church groups. He married Molly Graves in 1881 and has several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tightman Lloyd
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Missouri
Canton
Lewis County
Christian
Shelbyville
Shelby County
Molly Graves
Lloyd
Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias
House of Representatives
It Is Marvelous The Good Things A Fellow Is Put Next To
A reflective line notes how favorable connections can backfire and lead to trouble when things go wrong. It underscores the irony of beneficial associations becoming burdens. The remark implies caution about whom one aligns with and what outcomes may follow.
Arnica Salve Endorsed For Sore Feet And Burns
Mr. W. Stone of East Poland Maine endorses Buecklen’s Arnica Salve for sore feet and healing burns sores cuts and abrasions. The product is sold under guarantee at Neilley & Co and C A Heiner of Byesville drug stores for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buecklen
Mr. W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
Neilley & Co
C. A. Heiner
Byesville
Agent Crafts Speech From Endless Practice
An agent can prepare a strong speech on any topic with enough time and consistent effort. The idea emphasizes dedicated practice to master rhetoric and delivery for any subject.
Unable to Determine Day Free of Worries
The fragment hints at wanting to have the entire day clear of concerns and daily duties, seeking simple uninterrupted time or relief from obligations. It appears as a personal sentiment rather than a described event or action.
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promoted for Digestive Ailments
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia and weak stomach listing symptoms from sour risings to biliousness. It claims mucous membrane healing powers for catarrh and notes limited effectiveness for acute coughs and advanced consumption acknowledging no medicine cures that stage.
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Dr. Pierce
Kasal
David and Sauls Pursuit and the Lord's Deliverance
A Sunday lesson reviews David fleeing Saul with Saul’s forces closing in. God delays Saul, a messenger reaches him, and Abiathar escapes to tell David the massacre of priests. David spares Saul again, relying on the Lord, and teaches trusting in divine protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Press Association
David
Saul
Jonathan
Nob
Doeg
Abiathar
Bethlehem
Abishal
Peter
Abishail
God
Abner
Samuel
Abigail
Hidden Struggles in Wealth and Youth Attitudes
A commentary notes that financial embarrassment can hide behind appearances and observes how a baby’s early charm becomes a bold, cheeky stance as they grow into youth. The piece hints at evolving social perceptions and personal growth over time.
Elderly Men Warned of Kidney and Prostate Trouble
An old man testimonial claims men over sixty face kidney and bladder disorders from enlarged prostate. Foley's Kidney Cure is urged at first signs of danger, with Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri noting relief after two bottles at age 91.
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Foley
Rodney Burnett
Rockport
D. M. Hawthorne
You Cannot Avoid Enemies By Your Own Choice
A succinct aphorism notes that you cannot escape all foes but can influence who becomes adversaries by actions and associations, highlighting caution in choosing conflicts and alliances.
Hay Fever Relief Claim for Fo ley's Honey and Tar
Advertisement asserts Fo ley's Honey and Tar eases hay fever and summer colds by stopping difficult breathing and healing inflamed air passages. It promises instant relief and notes the genuine product is in a yellow package.
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Foley
D. M. Hawthorne
Keep Your Opinions Quiet for Wise Living
A compact reflection suggests restraining personal judgments to maintain harmony and prudence in daily life. It urges choosing discretion over outspoken views in social and professional settings.
Kidney Cure Ad Cites Doctor Endorsement
An advertisement warns readers with kidney and bladder trouble not to delay using Foley's Kidney Cure and quotes D. M. Hawthorne praising its full relief of kidney and bladder diseases.
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Foley
D. M. Hawthorne
When Passion Overcomes Caution Leads to Regret
A short aphorism notes that yielding to passion worsens outcomes. It frames self control as key to avoiding ruin and urges prudence in crucial moments.
Ten Years in Bed Kidney Cure Testimony
R. A. Gray of Oakville Ind recalls ten years bedridden with kidney disease. He sought top medical care but found no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended, describing it as a God send. D. M. Hawthorne.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
D. M. Hawthorne
New Jersey Editor Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar
M T Lynch editor of the Philipsburg Daily Post reports using many medicines for coughs and colds but none as good as Foley's Honey and Tar. He adds high praise for its efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
M. T. Lynch
Phillipsburg
N. J
Daily Post
Foley
D. M. Hawthorne
Urino Laxative Syrup Guarantee Claim
A printed notice endorses Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup with a positive guarantee to cure constipation headache stomach trouble or indigestion. If it fails the manufacturers refund your money claims D M Hawthorne as the promoter or seller.
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D. M. Hawthorne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jehosaphat
Barham Beach
Julia
Caledlonia
Jances
Eliza Blakeslee
Young
Buffalo
Robert DD. Young
Barhan
J. T. Lloyd
Democratic Congressional Committee
James T. Lloyd
Jane
Cis Eden
Munn & Co
Dr, Mott
Dehremical
Cleveland
Ohio
Brenan & Wilson, Camoridge
Parker
Bright
Cambridge
City Directory
Fred L. Rosemond
Attorney AT Law
Old National Bank
the Sunday School
D. M. Stearns
Rost
B. Moore
New York Lifensurance Co
Casto Fe
Jno
M. Ogier
Astoria
Kemp
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