Beauty in the Heart Poem Emphasizes Moral Grace
A poetic piece contrasts different preferred traits in women and centers on a narrator who admires a girl of innocent mind spotless name and moral grace. The verses praise virtue over appearance and strength, highlighting character as the true measure of beauty.
The Spelthorner Wives A Chorus Girls Ball Night
Mrs Spelthorne and her husband drift into a secret night club scandal as he dons a clown costume for a hidden outing with Algy Smith. A chandelier falls at a Cavendish Square ball igniting dresses, Charlie saves a burning woman, and the mask falls revealing his wife as the instigator of wallpaper intrigue and a threatened divorce turns to farce.
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Sussex
Charlie
Jessie
Charlie Spelthorne
D’hautenbas
Algy
London
Bury Street
Henri IV
Cavendish Square
Algy Smith
D'Hauten
Juliet
la Pompadour
Payne Persuades Maddox to Withdraw Quorum Move
In a tense moment on the floor Rep Payne moves toward the Democratic side to coax Rep Maddox to drop a point of no quorum. Payne’s plea and Maddox’s dignified response lead to Maddox withdrawing the objection. The exchange highlights party maneuvering during legislative proceedings.
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Representative Payne
Serena E. Payne
Maddox
Georgia
House
Mr. Payne
Mr. Maddox
Payne
Speaker
Song of the Office Seeker in Milwaukee Satire
A Milwaukee Sentinel verse mockingly depicts a weary candidate on the campaign trail. The speaker laments long nights, heavy drinking, and exhausted nerves while professing honesty, facing a rival boasting about his own missteps. The sung lament frames political slog as a satirical salve.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Whence Came Humbug In Early English Lore
The passage traces the etymology of humbug to the Universal Jester title page 1735 40 and discusses theories from Dubin hum bug meaning soft copper to hoax sense of hum and bugbear to buzz meaning sound without sense and Homberg the chemist as possible origins.
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Ferdinando Killigrew
London
James II
Dubin
Homberg
Peruna touted as tonic for worn society women
A promotional piece urging society women to use Peruna to combat systemic catarrh and nervous depletion from late hours and social duties. Letters from readers claim Peruna restores vigor and strength to a run down nervous system.
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United States
Peruna Testimonials Highlight Health Restorations in Buffalo and Elkton
A Buffalo woman Mrs J B Finn aged 83 East High Street credits Peruna for restoring her health after a year of rest was advised. Elkton Ohio resident Mrs J W Reynolds says she relies on Peruna exclusively and avoids doctors or other medicines. Both urge others to join the free home treatment list and receive first month directions by mail from Dr Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
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J. B. Finn
East High Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
J. E. Finn
J. W. Reynolds
Elkton
Permna
Peruna
Dodds Kidney Pills Earn Global Praise in Letters
Readers report strong relief from kidney troubles after using Dodds Kidney Pills. A Cairo correspondent complains of delays finding pills locally, asking for six boxes by mail and to know the Egypt branch. A Denmark reader seeks guidance on ordering from Buffalo or London and prefers express or registered mail with no delay.
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Dodds
Sirs
Cairo
Egypt
Mohamed Rached
Buffalo
London
J. P. Simonson
Viborg
V. Mark
Denmark
Man who looks too far ahead may miss present gains
A concise proverb notes that overemphasis on future plans can cause one to overlook valuable opportunities in the current moment. It cautions balance between foresight and seizing today’s benefits.
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Beauty
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Peruena
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Red River
Nichols & Shepard CO
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Western Canada
Ottawa
W. H. Rogers
Watertown
S. D
aavien-Osa
Lead
Saskatchewan
R.R. Price
Homesteading Sons
Sheey