Tolstoi as the Most Beloved Russian Peacemaker and Leader
A portrait of Count Leo Tolstoi at eighty, praised as a friend of the peasantry and a force for world peace. He is depicted as both artist and man, renowned for generosity, humility, and anti aristocratic stance, while his family life contrasts with his teachings. His role in the first Hague Conference and influence on pacifist ideals are highlighted, alongside notes on his wealth and public misperceptions.
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Russia
Leo Tolstoi
Bull Tolstoi
Leo Tolsto
Tolsto
United States
Yasnaya Polyana
America
Tolstoi
Firat
Iife
Mother Earth
Ethare
Guffer
Tolato
Tolato Haa
Nicholas
Csar
Tolstol
Biographical Notes on a Russian Scholar’s Life
Fragmentary OCR lists a 1628 birth to a father, studies in Oriental languages, a Kazan education, a diploma as a lawyer, marriage to Sophie Andreyavna, a defeat of an estate, imprisonment for high teaching, 1863 military service, and later travels.
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Vyasnayya Polyana
Kazan
Sophie Andreyevna
GEVAS
Moscow
Wee Estate
Hig Teach
Danings
Saaz
MK Mogerm
Anyagonism
A Calamity Unforeseen Befalls Mrs Bennett
A humorous relic shows Mrs Silas Bennett noting her large family and worries from smallpox and appendicitis, until she casually reveals she herself broke her leg in two places after slipping on rotten meeting-house steps. The remark reflects rural wit and a stoic, humorous grit.
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Silas Bennett
New York Times
Bennett
Cuticura Remedies Cited In Severe Eczema Case
A Virginia parent recalls a six month old child with extreme eczema leaving no skin, blood oozing, wrapped in silk for ten weeks. After doctors gave up, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment allegedly cured the ailment. the child is now nearly three with no symptoms.
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Eczema
C—— Gave Her Up. Dr. B
James J. Smith
Durmid
Not Interested In Baby Freddie Refuses New Sibling
A nurse tells Freddie a baby sister arrived, but he shows no interest. He quips he would rather sew the stork. The piece contrasts public curiosity about mad dogs with common indifference.
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Freddie
Marlow Rules and a Naughty Playmate
A mother warns her son Marlow to avoid Willie Burr. Marlow defies her, pledging bold mischief and signaling that a spanking may occur. The fragment ends with a cryptic verse about wisdom and fault and a signature C. K. Shetterly.
Did God Make You A Mistake The Child Says
A five year old named Robert challenges his aunt after a stern punishment. He asks if God made her and his father and then declares God made a mistake in creating him. The exchange reveals a child's hurt and longing for understanding.
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Robert
Carnegie recalls tariff views formed in early seventies
In the Christmas Century, Mr. Carnegie states his views on tariffs were formed in the early 1870s by A Smith, described as not the bigoted trader some think, and by John Stuart Mill's celebrated paragraph which sums up the matter.
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Carnegie
Smith
John Stuart Mill
A Scientist's Opinion on Exercise for Women
A scientist cites Doctor Greathead saying no exercise is healthy for women from ordinary housework. Mrs. Bilkins quips skeptical, "Huh! I bet he's married." Source: New York Weekly.
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Birking
Greathead
The Umpire Declines The People Rule Question
An impatient patriot asks if the people should rule and the nervous man replies he is prejudiced against the idea because he is a baseball umpire guarding the game from democratic influence.
Mitchell's Eye Salve Marketed for Eye Strain Relief
An advertisement touts Mitchell's Eye Salve as a remedy for headaches from rapid eye movement and motion, claiming it strengthens the eyes and relieves burning irritation. The ad targets motorists and travelers and promotes wide availability.
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Mitchell
Good Stunt and Dental Advice Quip Cited
The Cleveland Leader quotes a reader praising preserved teeth and jokingly rejects buying toothpaste from a dentist. The brief item frames dental care humor as a local taste of public letters.
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Cleveland
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