Muse and Matrimony in a Poetic Courtship
A playful tale of Gerry Goodsell chasing love and poetry with Nettie Ainsworth, exchanging verses and valentine woes as he seeks the nerve to propose. Their banter blends romance and whimsy, ending with Nettie softly saying yes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Goodsell
Nettie Ainsworth
Gerry
Nettle
Bob Thompson
Bob
Nettie
Miss Ainsworth
Net
St. Valentine's
Eva
Grace
Agnes
Annie
Letty
Mona
Hettie
Invention Meaning Shifts Across Centuries
The term invention once meant creation or finding, later narrowing to discovery. seventeenth century writers used invention to describe methods for truth or solving problems, while eighteenth century figures like Willis were called inventors of the nervous system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flocker
Burton
Willis
Dying of Famine and Consumption Relief Cure Claim
Dying of consumption is described as a long torture, with a Maryland man recalling how Dr King's New Discovery cured his chest illness after other medicines failed. The ad promotes prompt relief for coughs, colds, sore throat, bronchitis and more, claiming it prevents pneumonia. Available at M A MacClain's drug store, 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Myers
Zearfos
Dr. King
M. A. MacClain
Quaker Life in Indiana Yearly Meeting Findings
An April Ameri can friend letter by Rufus M. Jones reviews Quaker communities in western Indiana, focusing on Carthage and Walnut Ridge. It praises rural prosperity, reforming zeal, young ministers, Earlham College influence, and a disciplined, trusted church life while noting past excesses and the enduring plain-spoken faith of Friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Friend
Rufus M. Jones
Indiana Yearly Meeting
Carthage
Caroinas
Walnut Ridge
Ridge
Indiana
Piapiec
Grreenfield
Ths
Indianapots
Friends
Cuban Diarrhea and a Notable Cuban Disease Remedy
A 19th century notice extolls a remedy for Cuban diarrhea among U S Cuban War veterans. It cites a Mrs Minnie Jacobs of Houston Texas claiming Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy cured her husband after several doctors failed. The advertisement notes the remedy is for sale by M A McClain druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Caba
Minnie Jacobs
Houston
Texas
Catben
M. A. McClain
Pound a Cure for Dyspepsia
Mes Lindsay of Fort William Ontario Canada long plagued by dyspepsia and stomach pains followed a linguist's advice to take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets. She reports great relief and no further suffering since starting them. For sale by W A McClain, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linndsay
Fort William
Ontario
Canada
Chamberlain
W. A. McClain
Laxative Stomach and Liver Tablets Offered by Local Drugstore
The Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets provide a gentle natural laxative effect. Sold by M. A. McClaio, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
M. A. McClaio
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Dille & Glemens
Greensburg, Ind
Benj. F Miller
North Nde Public Square
Rushville
Rustville
Ind
R. Ray Johnson & Co
Owen
Hill Notary Public
Inp
P. J. Sattler Fire, Tornado, Life and Accident Insurance Standard Companies
DR. F
Hackleman
Rushville, MD
Orrick
M. F_ LOVETT'S STORE
Lillie Weingart
Reddick
Knightstown
Ina
Oliest
Munn AS Co
Dewsdealers
Tunh & Co
New York
F St
Washington, DL
Ist
Sts. Inquire
F. J
Drake
J. T. Scull
Seaxpay Services
Bible School
Janier
Y. P SC
Gospel Service
Chase Whitely
East. Street
Church OF Christ
Walmo
T Pm
Piachee
Omar Hatford
Pater
Staxpay Services
Dbe. Sa
F. R Eddy
Mount Pleasant
Abram Cottman
Bastor
Americe
Matere
Ules Sath
Louiville
Louisville & Rashville
R. R
Louisville
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Prom Cincinnati and
Louisvillc To
Knoxville
CLL
Stone, Gentrals. Agt
Louisville, Ky
Ciano
Swory
Secomt Hans Corn Planter
W. H. Sharer
H.c.bali
Paper Hancer and Decorator
Bell Phone
Carthage, Ind
Nellie
Goodsell
Baltimore County
Texas Siusters
Little Potatoes
The
Petite Burgiers
Evrem
Japan
Ami
Liars
Camille Fixmmaker
Mars
Earth
Henry M&cullough
Biriham College
Earnham
Earlham
A. G. Rawls
Jake Alliston
J. B. Tribby
Cary Safe CO
Buffalo
United States
Wilbur
Reuben B. Henley
Webster
Wheeler & Wilson
Archevy’s
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