Whitman and 19th century novelists shape a living tradition
Horace Traubel cites Scott and Cooper as enduring forces in world literature. He argues that while new works exist, many so called fresh items repeat old patterns and fail to move life forward. He praises classic writers for sustaining forward momentum across generations.
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Scott
Mandlord
Ivanhoe
Nigel
Kenilworth
Midlothian
Cooper
Natty Bumppo
Horace Traubel
Walt Whitman
Camden
Century
An Annual Honeymoon Improves Work and Life
A husband returns from a vacation with shining eyes and renewed warmth toward his wife. The piece argues couples should vacation together to reconnect, recall life’s joys beyond labor, and remember what work is for. It reflects on the value of time away from routine.
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Wwe
Philadelphia
Time table proofreading wears him down and tests nerve
The proofreader complains about the tedious burden of checking time tables. He notes errors can cause disasters, recounting late nights and hours spent over seventy or eighty reviews while losing weight in a busy season. He mentions Leon handling two hours of work and memorizing train times like a phonograph.
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Leon
World view on animals and size through time
A scientist argues against the idea that modern animals are uniformly small or weak. He notes recent horses and elephants surpass early forms in size, and some current whales exceed ancient mammals. The piece closes with a reflective comment from the Boston Christian Register on viewing the world generously.
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Boston Christian Register
Eye Opener Routine Mentioned by Mr Jones
Fragment mentions an eye opening routine as part of a daily morning habit noted by Mr Jones. Context appears in a playful dialogue from the Wonkers Herald. Preserved names Willie mammas Weeard fin ter suggest local colloquial tone.
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Wilie
Willie
Goethe Quote Sparks Conversation on Character and Marriage
A dialogue snippet notes one man’s tendency to fret and another’s remark about marrying a woman named Sue. The exchange emphasizes how trivial matters can test a man's composure, reflecting on character and social attitudes.
Holiday shopping options at city stores for evenings
W B Coleman on the east side square and J Loeb's Store offer gloves mittens bags and more. Begining with Monday city stores stay open each evening through the holidays to accommodate busy shoppers.
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J. Loeb’s
J.loeb
Local Ads Highlight Oysters Coats Shoes and Gifts
The notice advertises J. Loeb's Store for reliable goods and fresh Baltimore oysters, Merryman Bro's stocking oysters, The Leader offering cheaper ladies and children cloaks, M. Board selling Xmas presents, Goodyear Glove rubbers in all sizes, and Coleman Reeves Coleman selling wool suits.
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Baltimore
Merryman Bro’s
Goodyear
Coleman
Reeves & Coleman
Mexican family of entertainers at the Armory show
At the Armory tonight a high class vaudeville program showcases the Mexican Valdez family and seven performers from Crawfordsville. The troupe tours under W E Kerns management since St Louis World’s Fair with admission 10 and 15 cents. Special for ladies and children and a display of ladies collars at W B Coleman’s east side square.
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Armory
Crawfordsville
Valdez
W. E. Kerns
St. Louis
W. B. Coleman
East Side
Covington and area social visits and town notices
Residents and visitors frequent Covington and nearby towns with dinners visits and shopping noted. Names include J M Hopkins Tina Clark Zack Alkire Mr and Mrs Snodgrass and others. An ad promotes Dr Shoop's Miracle Ointment for piles and a store extending evening hours starting December 18.
Wabash Bargains For Home Seekers Excursion
Wabash offers a West and Southwest excursion with a one fare plus 200 round trip rate, sale dates the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month, 2 day limit. One way colonist rate at half plus 200, sale dates 1st and 38rd Tuesday monthly. Tickets to Mexico City via Wabash, dates Nov 32 to 28, 30 day limit. Agent E W Richeson listed.
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Wabash By
Mexico City
Wabashi
E. W. Richeson
Agt
Wabash Ry
Covington Ordinance Regulating Slaughterhouses and Meat Trades
An old Covington Indiana ordinance regulates slaughterhouses and meat shops within the city. It bars sale of any animal flesh not slaughtered and prepared under specified sanitary rules and authorizes officers to seize noncompliant carcasses with penalties outlined.
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Covington
Fountain County
Indiana
Numan
Regulations on Slaughterhouses for Safe Meats
The rules require healthy animals for slaughter and water tight, well lit, ventilated facilities with whitewashed surfaces. Slaughterhouses must use 12x12 wire screens, provide ample clean water, and keep tools and surfaces sanitary. Offal must be disposed of by burial or burning in a separate room, with rendering rooms connected only after proper safety. Workers must wear clean aprons. Carcasses during transport must be covered to prevent contamination. Sale of healthy carcasses is not restricted.
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Ald Market
Covington Ordinance Orders Market Sanitation Rules
The ordinance requires meat markets and fish markets in Covington Indiana to install 12 by 12 wire screens from May to November, keep facilities clean, prevent dust and flies, condemn dusty meat, and treat with kerosene as directed. Violators face up to 100 dollars fine. ordinance to take effect January 1, 1907 after two weeks of publication.
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United States
Covington
Fountain County
Indiana
Notice of Construction Petition in Fulton Township Indiana
Petitioners led by John M Dotson request construction and improvement of a public highway in Fulton Township Fountain County Indiana. The plan covers a 1.5 mile gravel road 18 feet wide connecting two public routes with drainage paving and possible macadamization subject to legal approval and notice. Audit and hearing set for January 1907 with James Bell Auditor.
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Fulton Township
Founata County
John M. Doteun
Board of Commissioners
Said County
Strate
3Aid County
State of Indiana
Fountain County
Commissioner'’s Court
John M. Dotson
Indiana
Inida County
Baid Township
Towit
Euhteen
Grav Brother
Cates
Board of County Commissioners
James, Bell
Fourth County
Diana
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Pete Shaffer
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Charley Clark
Mrs Snodgrass
Newtown
F. P. Beymer
Jake Oland
Marie Snodgrass
Dot Lathrop
Zack Alkire
Steve Brown
Stonebluff
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Indian Territory
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F. D. Bush
Cincinnati
H.C. Bailey
Chicago
J. E. Davenport
J. H. Milliken
Louisville
C.l.stone
Louisville, Ky
H. E. Longacre
Covington, Ind
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Eae Tire
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Willow Street
New Haven
Conn
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Big Four
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Mailand
Noll
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E. W. Richardson
New York
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Fountain
Righeson
Monon
Crawfordeville
Ind
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Frank d Reed
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Humpton
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Lafayette
CH Wasson
Crawfordaville
VEEDE
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Traina
Toledo
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Peicety Weat
Aou
St. Lome Fair
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Maple City V.s
Soap
Maple City Soap Works
Monmouth, Ilinois
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