Record-Breaking Pension Payment Despite Few Pensioners
The annual report of the commissioner of pensions shows a record 222,129,292.70 paid to 624,427 persons last year, down from 646,895 pensioners the year before. Total Civil War pensions reach 5,299,858,509.39. all wars total 6,617,520,402.30. Ohio leads with 60,902 pensioners, followed by Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois and Indiana.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Island of
St. Helena
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Ilinois
Indiana
Words of Wise Men and Proverbs Quoted
A collection of proverbs and quotations cites general and legal maxims about truth and deceit. Notable sayings include the third wheel wins after two fall out, a goody apple rotten at heart, and motives behind false charges, attributed to sources like Shakespeare and Raleigh.
Unguarded Gates and the Cry for Liberty
Poem by Thomas Batley Aldrich warns that open gates invite a diverse migrant flood weakening liberty. The speaker pleads Liberty to guard her portals lest Rome’s fate repeat, citing history, fear of foreign influences, and the need to protect rights and the rule of law.
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Liberty
Rome
Thomas Batley Aldrich
Politeness Well Defined by Three Eminent Men
A compact survey presents three concise definitions of politeness from Sidney Smith Macaulay and Chesterfield with Bacon’s remark on universal versus local politeness. Each view links politeness to benevolence good sense or mutual treatment. The excerpt highlights differing angles on polite behavior.
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Sidney Smith
Macaulay
Chesterfield
Bacon
Daily Thought on Heartfelt Influence
A reflective aphorism notes that every lively cheerful heartbeat leaves a hopeful influence on the world and improves mankind's tradition. It emphasizes pervasiveness of kindness and enduring impact of positive conduct.
Gorilla Families Live in Nest Homes High in Tropical Trees
Gorillas live in family groups with a male, female, and one or two babies. The mother carries offspring on her hip while the nest is a platform of bent branches and leaves high in trees. The father guards at night and faces the leopard as the primary threat. mates often fight over a female.
Witty Jokes and Reactions in a Studio Roundup
A collection of quick quips and folksy lines about marriage fashion politics and education. The segment plays on language gags about hats uplift politics and prudent remarks from relatives, capturing a late era voice and humor.
First M D Degree Conferred in Asti 1829
The first degree of doctor of medicine was conferred by the college at Asti Italy in 1829.
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Asti
Italy
City Bakery and Restaurant Menu Items and Prices
The establishment lists Salmons, Oysters, Tomatoes, Pickles, Honey, Canned Fish, Tea, Coffee, Sausage, Mustard, Evaporated Milk, Prunes, Coca-Cola and other goods. Soft drinks are offered at 5 cents per glass.
Public Health Movement Urges Community Support
Public health leaders urge strong local backing for an intensified fight against venereal diseases. The Georgia State Board of Health stresses universal community interest and obedience to laws, while Dr. Thomas Abercrombie reports on tours of state schools for the feeble minded to plan a new state institution and its site requirements.
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State Board OF Health
Thos. Abercrombie
Georgia State Board of Health
Abercrombie
Georgia Institution
How Disease Is Transmitted and Prevented
A public health note explains carriers spread diseases such as diphtheria and syphilis. It cautions against mouth kissing, outlines culturing to identify carriers, and urges more free venereal disease clinics in Georgia with Captain Hart noting current facilities and need for expansion.
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Russia
State Board OF Health
John W. Hart
Washington, D. C
Atlanta
Georgia
Assistant Surgeon General Stiles Visits Georgi Board of Health
The Georgi State Board of Health welcomed Assistant Surgeon General C. W. Stiles on a recent visit. Dr. Stiles is popular with the people of the South.
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Georgi
Hawaiian Islands Territorial Overview
The Hawaiian group comprises twelve main islands within United States territory totaling 6440 square miles. Eight islands are inhabited including Hawaii Maui Kahoolawe Lanai Molokai Oahu and Niihau. Numerous small uninhabited islets exist valuable for canoceposits and shark fishing grounds.
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Hawaiian Islands
United States
Hawaii
Maui
Kahoolawe
Lanai
Molokai
Ostu
Nifna
Notable figures linked by superstition claims
The fragment lists C cat Men Superstitious, Charly Dickens, Lord Macaulay and Max Motley among the great non avowedly superstitious. It mentions Dickens refusing to lie down on a bed aligned north south and carrying a compass to correct any error before sleep.
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Charly Dickens
Lord Macaulay
Max Motley
Herbal Tablets for Digestive and Blood Health
Cure claims describe herbal tablets aiding digestion, kidneys, liver and blood purification. Warns of rapid relief with no weakness, offers three months treatment, a one dollar box mailed to any address, manufactured by Pure Herbal Co in Ashland Ohio with agents in Dahlonega Georgia.
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Pure Herbal
Ashland
Ohio
Agertt
Coffine Mrs T Littleaies Offers In North Atlanta Burial Goods
A small classified note advertises coffins and burial goods in North Atlanta. It claims the cheapest to most expensive lines with copper lined caskets and guaranteed prices. The seller promotes high quality stock and invites customers to visit.
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Atlanta
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Shakespeare
Raleigh
Nelda
Volga
Tartar Steppes
Tower of Babel
Daily Thought
Irisband
Quier
Iife
Old Uncle Heck
Townsend
Firestone
Firestone “Jers
America
Thacher
Thacher Medicine
St Sheth Sheaya
F. M. Jones
Palmer, Okla
Mrs. Jones
Cardus
Cardui
Coffine
Littleaiees
McGuire
Dallonega
Moore & Warlys
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