Rise of the Awkward Boy
A narrative of a clumsy youth who endures ridicule yet pursues greatness. Despite mocks and missteps, his persistence gains notice as neighbors gradually acknowledge his eventual progress and fame. The piece reflects social judgment and rising reputation.
Jubilation and scandal in camp of Fifth Brigade
Morning euphoria over a move to Manila clashes with a guardhouse arrest of Morton in company K for alleged theft. Canker pressed for a general court martial while Gordon cites Morton’s innocence after a full briefing. An urgent note from a fraternity brother seeks a ten minute interview to prove Morton’s innocence.
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Canker
Sweet Accord
Manila
Teenth Infantry
Morton
Gordon
Himelf
Dilly Gray
George Morton
Delta Sig Fraternity Bonds Fund in Camp Turmoil
In a Civil War era camp, Billy Gray wrestles with Army orders to aid a Delta Sig brother Morton amid disappearance rumors. Canker clamps down as Gray schemes a midnight interview while Miss Amy Lawrence and Mr. Prime loom in tension over a missing son.
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Mr. Gray
Morton
Canker
Delta Sig
Gray
Billy
Ned Craven
Gordon
Palace
Amy Lawrence
Miss Lawrence
Mr. Prime
San Francisco
Mr. Lawrence
Young Prime
Tampa
City
California
Golden Gate
Billy Gray
Miss Amy
Col. Armstrong
Hiis
Brooke
Man keeps hair vow 40 years until Freemont dies
In 1856 a rural resident vowed to wear hair and beard until John C. Fremont was elected president. He kept it for 40 years, then, after Fremont's death, had hair and beard cut. The barber charged half a dollar for the removal and asked if he could keep the hair.
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Middle States
John C. Fremont
United States
Gen. Fremont
Mississippi Woman Demands Mail At Memphis Post Office
A Mississippi woman newly arrived in Memphis for work goes to general delivery asking for letters. Refusing to state her name she argues with the clerk claiming it is none of his business. The clerk leaves muttering, and she does not hear from home that day.
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Kelly
Gordon
Eir
Canker
Gray
George
Mr. Gray
Ard Canker
Morton
Billy
Brooke
Col. Canker
Garrison
Mississippi
Memphis
Memphis Scimitar
Faith-cure business earns a cure for Giles
Miles questions the faith-cure practice and Giles claims a complete cure from trying it once. Giles admits the cure was his faith in the method rather than a physical ailment.
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Miles
Giles
Chicago Daily News
Prayer Rug Dialogue Sparks Mild City Banter
A short World page dialogue shows Mrs Ashley admiring a prayer rug and Mr Speakly commenting on its size. The exchange ends with a quip about the rug being large enough for all prayers.
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Ashley
Walking Dresses Stir Skepticism in Press Debate
The Detroit Free Press notes the current walking dresses among women are deemed impractical and unlikely to endure. Observers doubt the style will last, reflecting concerns about fashion and utility in daily life.
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Ghenn. Brown
Detroit Free Press
Beatitudes Lesson From The Sermon On The Mount
The lesson explains Jesus teaching from Matthew 4 25 to 6 12 highlighting the Beatitudes The poor in spirit mourn the meek those who hunger for righteousness merciful pure in heart peacemakers and the persecuted are blessed The notes compare Luke parallel and discuss the meaning of blessed and the inner and outer life of Christians.
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H. C. Lenington
Galilee
Decapolis
Jerusalem
Judea
Jordan
Kingdom of Heaven
God
Jesus
Christ
Westward Boom Sweeps Canadian Lands with Growth and Prospects
A sweeping portrait of intense activity across Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Prairie West. The piece notes rising school counts bank and land activity and expanding infrastructure as thousands move in from the United States and East. It highlights Winnipeg as a key gateway and the broad policy push across banks churches and governments to support rapid development.
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Canadian West
Winnipeg
Red River Valley
Dauphin d M.’& N. W
Great Central
Rockies
Prince Alberta
Edmonton
Mcleod and
Lethbridge
Great West
Samson
Union
Manitoba
Territories
West
Dominion
Canada Northwest
United States
Seed Thoughts and Maxims on Life Faith and Duty
A compact collection of aphorisms attributed to Emerson and others. It contrasts memory of wrong with generous heart, urges focus on present duties, and notes faith and patience in daily life. The text cites quotes about doing what lies at hand and differences in treatment between heirs and servants.
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Emerson
Carlyle
Indians In Medicine Dance At Yakima Reservation
The Yakima Tribe near Toppenish Washington held a seven day medicine dance with two hundred participants. Chief White Swam is said to be civilized, while old customs fade. Seven candidates endured severe tortures daily, brands and gashes marking their trials, with Rumaing Coy ote nearly dead and others left to recover or die.
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Toppenish
Wash
Toppenich
White Swam
Rumaing
Coyote
Shrewd Photographer
A brief caption notes a photographer complimenting a young woman and offering two dozen photographs instead of one, as reported by the Ohio State Journal.
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fTads
Ohio State Journal
Venture pays Stratton for Independence mine Cripple Creek
The Venture of London completes final payment of 6.5 million dollars to W S Stratton for the Independence mine Cripple Creek. Stratton sold the mine a year earlier for 10 million with 3.5 million down. He staked it on July 4 1891 and says the stock price implies a 15 million valuation. he believes he could have earned more than double from output.
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The
Venture Corporation
London
W. S. Stratton
Independence
Cripple Creek
Stratton
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