Diary Excerpt Reveals Dre Lane’s 1899 Southern Journey
Dre Lane recounts a long rail trip from Cincinnati to Jacksonville via Kentucky and Georgia. He notes visits to Marion and DeLand, describes Cincinnati electric displays, a captured Spanish ship gun, Kentucky’s hills and High Bridge, and a dawn view of Georgia swamps and rural scenes before continuing to De Land.
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Marion
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fountain Square
Spain
Kentucky
Kentucky River
Chattanooga
Jacksonville
Georgia
Northern Town Welcomes Traveler Witr Rusu
A visitor describes a northern town full of friendly residents who make him feel at home. He notes the populace is predominantly northerners and expresses warm regards to friends and acquaintances as he signs off as Witr Rusu.
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Witr Rusu
New Harmony History Survey by J. E. Dunn
J. E. Dunn recounts the settlement of New Harmony Indiana founded by German reformer Georg Rapp and followers who created a communal, religious and later Owenite community. He notes the fortifications vineyards and architecture, the departure of the group, and the rise of Owen and Maclure led community before a return to Pennsylvania. The piece mentions three local churches, lingering infidelity, and the town’s then outdated business scene with a notable library.
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Geo. Rapp
Germany
Jerusalem
Mr. Rapp
Christ
L. Scheel
Indiana
Robert Owen
Scotland
Pennsylvania
Owen
Wm. Maclure
Messrs. Owen
Maclure
Europe
Earth
England
Mexico
Denver
the Tribune
J. E. Dunn
The Five Dollar A Week Job Doctrine
A speaker argues that young men who accept a five dollar weekly wage while living at home prove their reliability and will soon advance to higher paying roles. The point is that employers favor diligent workers over loafers and will promote those who show steady performance. The passage emphasizes dedication and timely advancement based on work ethic.
Beggs Gherry Gough Syrup Offered Cautionary Note
A cautious mother notes a 70.2 percent on hand supply of Beggs Gherry Gough Syrup and warns that a sudden cold can develop into croup before a drug store reach. Dre- Lays are dangerous and should be avoided. Opera Drug Store keeps them in stock.
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Opera
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Denver Tin Shop
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