Aleckly As iutes and local advertisements collage
An OCR fragment shows names and businesses such as Ayers McLelland and Slake stores, plus scattered notices of offices and local trades. A dramatic diary-like narrative intermixes with a travel note about a drummer Joe Boogs and a vivid, unpretty account of a negro boy’s assault, followed by lengthy scientific curiosities on plant movement and insect behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duyugue
Weiler
Oecsi
Gand
Frouk von
Ivan
Love of Books Drives Time and Growth Across Ages
The essay reverently traces how books shape study and life, citing Samuel Johnson and Henry Patillo, and describing how vines and tendrils of literature cling to supports, spreading knowledge. It reflects on daily reading habits, childhood library access, and the timeless value of books in education and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Johnson
Owerver
Taber
Wikia Hamilton
Alt
Kurke
Sovuuibe
Htenry Patillo
Mr. Chaudes
Virginia Cregper
Witul
Gtlu
Ian Darwin
Yale
Pilgrim’s Progress
Reid
Christian
Mr. Greatheart
Tose
Anasia
Rosin the Bow Legend Spirited in Col. Sparks Tale
In a Columbus Chronicle excerpt, Major Calhoun and Col. W. H. Sparks of New Orleans are linked to the song Rosin the Bow. The article recalls the tune’s origins, notes Sparks as a noted 19th century figure, and recounts anecdotes about the composers Cox and Rossum with reflections on authorship and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lathe Columbus
Atinnis
Auguste
Columbus Stur
Major Calhoud
Col
W. H. Sparks
New Orleans
la Reny Poli
Tony
Hone Parka
Bawthehan
SHG
Anaya
West
Pitty
Mississippi
al Vents
Hig Mane
Janes Rosevan
Rossum
Cox
Cox J
The Plight of Modern Skeptics and Lingering Faith
A fragment reflects on religious doubt and revival amid liberalism and science, urging Christians to repent and return to the gospel. It recalls Jamies W. Lyall and Senator Nye, praising era victories and later decline, portraying political and spiritual shifts through dramatic, solemn prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Org
Heaven
Christ
Golden Medical Discovery Praised By User Letter
A testimonial extols Golden Medical Discovery and Dr Sage’s Cattarrh Remedy for severe skin eruptions goiters and chronic illness. The writer credits four bottles of the Discovery and lodine for relief, asserts dramatic health restoration and thanks the inventor from “the depths of my heart.”
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du Re
Pierce
Buduly
Sage
Bilfe
Tily
Plaven
Media Chir
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Creme
Siauilh
Eastman
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CME
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Hun
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Janeth
Shaye
Cilia Tau
Westrain
Ibster
Lalian
Sur Nuesates
LYNEV
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Rosir
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Rosin
Calhoun
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Gauss
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Balé
de Foe
Charming
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Phlladelphia Press
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Jamies W. Lya
Bincola
Afr. Nye
Nevada
Washeogol
Nye
Longhe
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Bloomingdale
Tangest
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Town Avenue
Gods Rapids
Yow
Jem Prenstnd
Walter Pell
Painter & Graluer
Union Mills
Vata
J. E. Morrison
Cedar Rapids
Luaricom
Coophr
Colton & Wakabeld
Dotolom
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Frrutt
Daviels
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South Commercial Strait
Force
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Coltes
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Tyie
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Minn Shuge
Rossuil
Rossin
Wenzel
DR. Brown
Egermayer & Ovorak
Orsin
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Cedat Rapids
City Property
Fie
Ged Rapids Mil Company
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Mann's
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Balay
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