Peace Advocate Foote Fights For Pie Fortitude
In a Maine style domestic tale Carmelius Foote, a fervent universal peace advocate, bans his son in law Will Camp from Amber’s life. When four hungry tramps loot pies, Will springs into action rescuing the pantry and foiling the theft, restoring harmony as Amber and Will share a relieved laugh at tea.
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Amber
Gallant Will Camp
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Ife
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Wisberi
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Foote
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Will Imp
Carmelius [Oote
Portland Transcript
A New Trick With Matches
A public puzzle from the New York Herald explains a game with twenty five matches where players alternately remove up to three. The loser is who takes the last match. The strategy centers on keeping the sum of each pair’s moves equal to four, ensuring B cannot win.
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England
The
New York Herald
Progress in Railroad Building 1890 to 1900
Rail expansion shows 161000 miles in 1890 rising to 190893 miles by 1900. Securities value climbs from 9.5 billion to 11.092 billion dollars. Locomotives grow from 31300 to 37000 with shipped cars rising to 1.3 million. Earnings jump from 525 million to 1.336 billion dollars amid general rate reductions.
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United States
Philadelphia Bulletin quip on crime and piracy leaders
A pithy Philadelphia Bulletin remark compares modern youth crime to past pirates led by Kidd. It notes the persistent challenge of juvenile delinquency, framed in a witty aside about housework versus boarding. The quote reflects era commentary on crime and social norms.
Persistency in Advertising Wins Market Share
A composite view from business leaders across cities emphasizes persistent advertising as key to selling quality goods. The St Louis manager and Chicago merchant argue ads must stay in front lines, season after season, to beat rivals and build demand, with newspapers driving growth for tombstones, books, and more.
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St. Louis
M. W. Kelley
Chicago
Bryag
Boston
Philadelphia Record
The Woman with the Ax Comic Poem Dedication
A brief note from Poeticus to the Chicago Chronicle links his poem The Woman with the Ax as a companion to The Man with the Hoe and notes its dedication to Mrs Nation. The saying on business trouble blames overreach, while the astronomer is playfully called a space reporter.
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Poeticus
Nation
Chicago Chronicle
You Are Bought With a Price Sermon on Redemption
Discourse by Rev. Dr. Talmage traces redemption as a costly moral estate paid in installments. It chronicles Christ’s birth in Bethlehem, Gethsemane agony, temptation, sham trial, and crucifixion, urging readers to value salvation by reflecting on the price paid and the mercy shown.
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Antwerp
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Wir
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