Fashioned Shame: Historic Bankruptcy Dress in Scotland
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes that from 1606 to 1688 Scotland imposed a distinctive two color dress on bankrupts and publicly exhibited them in towns. Edinburgh orders described yellow and brown garments, shown for two hours, then worn until debts were paid or someone paid for them. The rule faded after 1688 as public sentiment deemed it cruel and unfair, and Britain gradually abandoned the practice by 1836.
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England
Scotland
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Edinburgh Court of Sessions
Contagion and Disease Etiology in Clean Bodies
The text argues that susceptibility to contagion varies among people and depends on fuel, water purity, and environmental conditions. It notes that germs exist in nature, requiring oxygen for life, and that contagion can hasten illness only in the susceptible, not in those who are internally and externally clean.
Ex Senator W A Peffer in Washington Pursues History
Ex Senator W A Peffer of Kansas, living in Washington since 1897, pursues historical studies and writes reviews of early Republican history. He maintains scrapbooks of clippings and caricatures, considered valuable to his library. He is writing about John Sherman and the Speakership and the status of the Negro fifty years ago.
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W. A. Peffer
Kansas
Washington
Repub
Mr. Poeffer
Philadelphia Press
John Sherman
President's football motto reply to boy question
A boy asked if the President said don't squeal after a friend complained. The president dodged the word by offering football wisdom: dont foul, dont flinch, strike the line hard, as quoted in American Boy.
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Roosevelt
The Happy Servant Be Faithful in Good Work
A page captioned reflection from the Philadelphia Ledger extols the virtuous servant who tills, weeds, and tends his corn under divine guidance. It notes he completes his day’s toil, returns home, rests soundly, and trusts future fruitage for faithful labor. Jesus calls for adherence to God’s thought and patience in well doing.
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Jesus
Philadelphia Ledger
The Church and Economics
The church shapes daily life by promoting God’s love and salvation while also uplifting society. It weighs expediency to ease suffering and improve surroundings to foster industry thrift and enterprise, revealing many avenues for social uplift.
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Church
A Rail Road Epoch and the Growth of U S Track
The second half of 1902 marks the U S rail network passing 200000 miles, a growth far exceeding 1901. The piece notes America leads world rail expansion, contrasts with Europe totals, and recalls early milestones from Stevens 1822 to post Civil War mileage.
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United States
Germany
Russia
France
Austria
Hungaria
Great Britaan
Ireland
Use of Nitrate of Soda and Clover for Farm Nitrogen
Nitrate of soda provides about 16 percent nitrogen and costs roughly 48 dollars per ton at 15 cents per pound. A large application of 1000 pounds equates to 160 pounds of nitrogen, and a four ton clover hay yield equals 1000 pounds of nitrate of soda in nitrogen. Growing nitrogen on the farm via clover and legume crops can substitute bought fertilizer, while lime neutralizes soil acids from decomposing clover and supports plant nutrition alongside potash and phosphoric acid.
Circle game guessing fairy tale characters
Children sit in a circle and take turns describing a character from Grimm or Lewis Carroll or familiar books. The first to guess sits beside the describer and continues. Correct guessers stay, wrong guesses are eliminated. The game continues until all but those who guessed incorrectly are on the floor, exited from play.
Love as Practical Life Force in Conservator Quotation
A Conservator quotation argues love matters beyond money and logic. It claims love fills life like food and clothing, guards and beautifies, making all practical pursuits seem trivial unless life is given in service to others.
Jellyfish of Naples Bay Move in Dense Migrations
The Naples bay hosts large jellyfish or medusae sometimes two feet across and weighing up to sixty pounds. Some glow green at night and are called noctiluca by locals. They form dense migrations that hinder navigation, with shoals thick enough to trap timber and stop rowboats. The cause of these irregular migrations remains unexplained.
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Bay of Naples
Sargasso Sea
Tropic
Pennsylvania Rail timetable May 1902 Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia
Trains depart Sunbury eastward for Harrisburg Philadelphia New York and Washington with various parlor car and sleeping car services. Westbound runs include Buffalo Erie Canandaigua Rochester and Niagara Falls, with through coaches to Kane Rochester Tyrone and Tyrone connections. Sunday service listed with multiple through routes and speeds.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Pas Senger
Harrisurg
Buffalo
Erie
Canan Galen
Rochester
Niagara Falls
du Bois
Bellefonte
Tyrone
Pittsburg
Lock Haven
Clearfield
Philipsburg
Coac
Renovo
Elmira
William Sport
Williamsport
Hazleton and
Wilkesbarre
North and West Branch Railway
Trains Schedule for Philadelphia Reading and Atlantic City
The notice lists Philadelphia Reading Railway timetables effective May 16 1902 with departures from Bloomsburg to New York Philadelphia Reading Pottsville Williamsport Catawissa Rupert and Atlantic City divisions including Cape May Ocean City and Sea Isle City service. Parlor cars accompany all express trains and schedules cover weekday Saturdays and Sundays with station-by-station times. W A Garret and Edson J Weeks sign as general superintendent and general passenger agent.
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Bloomsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Reading Pottslle
Tamaqua
Williamsport
Danville
Milton
Catawissa
Rupert
Easton
Reading
Pottsville
Atlantic City
Chestnut Street
South Street Wharf
Atlantic City Depot
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
tSouth St
Ssouth St
South St
Work of Seventeen Year Locusts Wreaks on Fruit Trees
A Rural New Yorker excerpt describes severe damage from seventeen year locusts in Pennsylvania. Orchardists report slit growth on last year’s branches, with many young apple trees ruined and peach crops damaged, leaving doubt about recovery and tree replacement.
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Pennsylvania
San Jose
New Yorker
Fresh Butter Quality and Market Demand Analysis
The article argues profitable dairying hinges on good cows and skilled timing of butter production. It notes butter ages best when fresh from the churn and declines daily, highlighting the value of location to markets and consistent customer demand for top quality, age-sensitive butter.
Quality of eggs from hens depends on feed not breed
The article argues that egg flavor and quality are governed solely by the hens’ diet, not by breed or shell color. Well fed, healthy hens produce markedly better eggs, and consumers may pay a premium for such eggs as the market moves toward packed rather than farmed eggs.
Flock of Well-Bred Fowls Signals Farmer’s Trait
A concise parable notes that the sight of a uniform, well cared for flock reflects the thrift and intelligence of the farmer. The illustration uses the color and harmony of the birds to imply disciplined stewardship and prudent management.
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promised Cure for Rheumatism
Advertises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for rheumatism by cleansing the blood of poisonous impurities. Claims the medicine purifies blood to improve organ vitality and recounts a testimonial from R. A. McKnight who suffered twelve years but was aided after taking five bottles. Also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a bowel cleanser and liver stimulant.
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Golden Medical
R. A. McKnight
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Golden
The Boy Who Deceived His Teacher
A boy who boasted of solving tasks deceives his teacher and later cheats employers. His dishonesty from school leads to lost work, poor education, and lack of trust, proving he robbed himself of valuable opportunities and time.
Life in Peril Relief by Electric Bitters Praise
Alfred Bee of Welfare Texas credits Electric Bitters with curing billiousness and lame back that left him unable to eat or sleep. He reports renewed strength and energy, sleeping well and enjoying work after using the remedy. These bitters claim to revitalize weak run-down people. 50c at C A Kleins and J H Mercer’s drug store. Oct 1 4w.
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Tex
C. A. Kleims
J. H. Mercer
Mormons In England Stir Controversy In Salisbury
A Salisbury based London News report claims Mormon proselytizing inflamed Salisbury with raids on Episcopacy. It describes late night rescues in the Avon during December and January and notes sermons attacking Mormon teachings in Fisherton. The piece cites 2000 Salt Lake City elders active in Britain.
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Old City
Episcopacy
Avon
Fisherton
Salisbury Times
Salt Lake City
London News
Arnica Salve Promises Clearer Skin and Relief
Evokes horror at eruptions and claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve clears eczema salt rheum and blotches. Advertises sore lips chapped hands and chilblains relief and piles cure. Sold for 25 cents at C A Klelms and J H Mercer's drug store.
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Bucklen
C. A. Klelms
J. H. Mercer
Too Sincere Patient Quips Provoking Husband's Actions
A Washington Star quotation has a thoughtful stating woman noting her husband’s behavior. She recalls his claim of harsher disposition and his habit of pressing ahead to prove it despite gentler words.
Blood Vitality and Health Promised by Scott's Emulsion
We live by our blood and thrive or starve by its richness. Backing blood health with proper food, Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is advertised to refresh bone, muscle, and brain. Free sample offer accompanies the claim, with price listed at 1.00 and availability through druggists. Scott & Bowne, chemists, New York.
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New York
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