Certainties in Uncertain Times and Calm Amid It All
A long meditation on human uncertainty. The writer compares the blind groping for a chair to everyone seeking assurance, arguing that peace of mind does not require certainty. Some remain calm and active under doubt, while others fret. virtue lies in cultivating serenity and trusting enduring truths like integrity, truth, love, and character. A modern philosopher adds a note on early rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Diffrence
Jess
Tocks
Columbue Enguix
Indies
Saratoga
School of Nature
Laughter and firearms in a curious mix from a late issue
A miscellany blends cheerful counsel on the healing power of humor with a brisk survey of military gun power. It notes Napoleon era bullets versus modern rifles, Krupp’s nine inch gun, and Hotchkiss shells, then shifts to social quips about early morning weddings and a boy’s onion pun.
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Krupp
Orest
Patent nostrums and tonics advertised in a late 19th century notice
A stream of testimonial notices toutting Dromgoole's Bogiish Femste Bitters Hop Bitters and Parker's Ginger Tonic as cures for a wide array of afflictions. Letters claim relief for feeble health, indigestion, dyspepsia, lack of appetite, and nervous debility. Endorsers include Mrs. Garitz and Dr A Pratt, with itinerant sellers in Atlanta Savannah and Coshocton.
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Dromgoole
Dav City
Mich
A. Pratt
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Abioks
Jones
John Parham
Atlanta
Bailey
Cosnocton Station
N. Y
Aho
W. K
J Scanlon
Broad Street
Savannah
Dizsons
Parker
Ginger Tunis
Mrs. Garitz
Pitsburg
Parienter
Drony
Inox Berreas
Mis Joos
Brown
Oleh
W. 2B
Thorntoy, Dantisst
Rendalus
Spavin
Ted
Witherington
Kneeland
Torole
Kendall
B. J. Kenpats
Rome
Jum Vi
C. C. Tatenann
Swift
Moskos
Sun
Wind
Simner
Hater Velle
L. Aallonay
M. D. J. Robinson
M.D. Foraate
Poweli Druggkt
Bookceller
David
Landreth&sons
Phil
ALBUS
Na Powel
Carda
J. P. Toombs
T. 8
Powell
Alzee
James G, Parks
Dawson, Oe
Mallison
Cuthbert, Garrioty
Seming Machine Co
Sye
T. W. Estes
A. C. Mealpin
Frank C. Garmasy
ED McDonald
Estes, Mealpin & CO
Savannah, GA
Bay Street
Georgia
My Nation
C. 8. Parsons & Son’s
F. M. Allison
Mayer W. Gillespie
Iean
W.L. Gortatowsky
Nevlou
Southern Industries
Foulof
Bes
Eric Ape
Sage Ue
Ea Ayr
Carolina
Tantabie
Gordon
Coltiams
Coly Verdy Cerca Agricultural Jourus
Ana Tea Rogers
Orange $Udd CO
Broadway
New Yorks
T. S. Powells Drug, Book and Music Store
Representa
Georgia Home Insurance Co
Columbus
British America Fire Assurance Co
Toronto
Canada
Western Assurance Co
Canna
Presbyterian Mutual Life Assurance Fund
Louisville
School Books
Bristol
T. &. Powell, Dragygist
Por
Kinslow
WUCRL
Manorart Dandetzon
ROWN
Warner'n Safe Rhiney
Warner
Powell's, Drmegist and Bookseller
Bowen
Lve
Met
Post Pit
Deno Pontage Stampa
Culverwell Medical C O
Ann St
New York
Sony Post Office
Robertson
Enfoula
Ala
McCormick & Richardeon
Babbitt’s
Drogzist and Bookseller
WM. D. Biddoo
Cuthcert
TR Powell
Dragglat and Bookselier
Ors, Rl
Eagins
Just
Buee Bane Stege Toomes & Bro
Draggoe
Hotel
St. Julien
Eufaula
Bella
T. Long
Foursan
Parker's
Ginger Tonic
Andy A
Myselave
Fey
Skea
Floreston Esenrsie Reer
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