The Value of Cheerfulness and Wit in Society
A discussion on humor as humane, kind humor that heals social bonds. Wits like Thackeray and Addison are cited, with Lincoln as an example, noting cheerful habits reduce sorrow and foster happiness. The piece urges cultivating good humor through books, exercise, bright surroundings, and purposeful activity.
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Thackeray
Walter Bagehot
Franklin
Oliver Goldsmith
Addison
Abraham Lincoln
Republic
Seasonal Advice on Appetite and Diet
In spring we often feel a drop in vitality and appetite. Emphasize liquid foods and lighter meals with milk eggs cheese beans peas and plenty of bread and butter plus fresh vegetables and fruit. A properly arranged diet can reduce meat costs, especially for manual labor, as Elizabeth O Hiller writes in the May Ladies Companion.
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Elizabeth O. Hiller
Awaiting Neath He Wrote His Epitaph
William H. Drake a descendant of Sir Francis Drake died at the German Aged Men and Women's Home in Baltimore. On the eve of death he wrote a tombstone epitaph stating The old bachelor's dead Here he lies Nobody laughs and nobody cries Nobody knows nor nobody cares.
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Baltimore
William H. Drake
Sir Francis Drake
Payson Streets
Mr. Drake
Long Wan Martinez Pure Paint offered with voluntary support
The ad proclaims liberal support by voluntary contributions for parsonages or institutions and claims twenty seven years of service. It touts tens of millions of gallons sold and nearly two million houses repainted under a guarantee. Linseed oil is added, cost about $1.25 per gallon, samples free, with agents listed in Denton Bethlehem Burrsville and Preston.
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Longwan & Martinez
J. H. Nichols
Denton
R. M. Messick
Bethlehem
T. Harvey
Burrsville
J. Frank Ledoum
Preston
Bishop Hoban Urges Ethics in Elections in Scranton Speech
Bishop Hoban of Scranton told Catholic voters that bribery in public office destroys public trust and warned that vast campaign spending harms the poor and threatens the Republic if corruption is not uniformly enforced. He urged ministers to teach the moral lesson to all.
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Bishop Hoban
Scranton
Hawley Elected Governor Amid Romance and Political Pressure
In a capital city hotel the Big Four of the dominant party push Bob Hawley as compromise candidate for governor with a marriage vow condition. Hawley wins on the third ballot as old flames Helen Seaman, now Mrs Seaman, and Hawley confront a tangled past and a duty to the party.
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Middle West
Bob’ Hawley
Bob
Hoe
Hawley
State Senate
Grass County
Big Four
Helen
Mr. Seaman
Colege
Seaman
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Split
Porto Rico
Milan
Machinaw
Canton
Chamois
Serge
Ceviot
West Denton
OP Walt Denton
Swinney & Co
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Howard and
Lexington Streets
Uclyneu
Madras
Spape
C.H Bullo Ock
Journal Building
Nuttle Hardware Co
New Downes
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Fourth Sts
Mele
Wrights
Rason
Panama
Crossett
Mason's
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