Patriotism and loyalty in Lee’s choices amid Civil War
A historic reflection on Robert E. Lee’s devotion to the Confederacy, duty to Virginia, and moral conflict over secession. The piece cites his stand against Lincoln’s offer to join the Union, stressing steadfast loyalty to state and cause, and notes a famous family letter about guiding conscience. Also includes an advertisement for Botanic Blood Balm with testimonials from patients in Georgia and Massachusetts.
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Robert E. Lee
Wlies
Union
Sident
Lincoln
Blair
South
Lee
Curtin
America
Miser Hidden Hoard Inside a Stuffed Monkey
Paris Telegram to the Pittaburga xotte reports Kerki was found dead in his room clutching a stuffed monkey. Authorities search for relatives as the poor man, who relied on outdoor relief, left a clue inside the monkey revealing his valuables. A technician opened the monkey and found a 1,000 dollar bank note and securities totaling 5,000 dollars.
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Kerki
Wil
Watch for a Call on a Tired Year Alarm Tone
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a therapeutic claim about a product promoting health, purifying blood and restoring vitality. Mentions liver and circulation effects, with garbled branding and dosage references. No clear event, person, or organization present.
Growth of Journalism Education Faces Funding Gaps
New York World correspondent notes Columbia School of Political Science aims to train journalists but laments lack of dedicated journalism colleges in the U.S. He argues journalism deserves systematic professional training, compares to law and medicine, and stresses the need for technical schools to provide proper methods and protection against errors. Personal vignette of H. G. Brooks visiting Columbia adds historical recollections and local color.
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New York World
Columbia School of Political Science
Cnter
United States
Iam
Pilla
Star
Miller
Lorenz
Henry Ward Beecher
The People's Money Debate on Bank Depositories
The New York World notes a consensus among experts on currency legislation favoring placing customs receipts in national banks rather than the Treasury. It remarks that many doubt banks deserve taxpayer funds without interest and questions why remitting surplus taxes to deplete circulation is not pursued, urging money to stay with earners.
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Treasury
New York World
Congress
Wall Street
Sisters seek Sunday rest law and meat worker relief
In this letter from Sister Kate, she urges petitioning Columbia households for a law to give meat and ice men a day of rest on the Lord's Day. She notes wives and children want church attendance and a husband at home. An old physician offers a free cure-all for various ailments by mail, soliciting stamps to Rochester New York.
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Ays
Columbia
Sire Kare
East India
W. A. Noyes
Powers Block
Rochester
N. Y. Jupelfeow
Trotwood builds sprint prospects and races Connie mare
Trotwood plans to recapture the pacing championship with a youth squad at South Side Park and trains Connie a trotting mare from Kansas shipped by express. Connie, six years old, clocked 2 1 4 4 and 2 13 in trials, aiming for Murfreesboro next week as leaves turn brown.
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Trotwood
Maury County
South Side Park
Connie
Sunflower State
Mayor R. ©. Rawlins
Chatoute, Kans
Tennessee
Bia
Axa
Express
Murfreesboro
Editorial critique of trusts and tobacco monopoly influence
The Courier Journal is urged to oppose trusts and private monopoly by urging legislation. The Commoner argues producers must not rely on persuasion or mild threats to please trusts. Real change requires attacking private monopoly principles everywhere rather than compromise.
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Courier-Journal
Courier- Journal
Tobacco Trust
Brother Watterson
Esse
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Botanic
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Paris
SCOTT
Scott & Howne
Ity
First College OF Journalism
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Dallas
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Will T. Chaffin
O. H. P. Burnett
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Isle
J A. Timomb
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