Miss Peppard and the Thief Who Became a Helper
In Summertown a stolen pocketbook signals a crisis for Miss Arethusa Peppard. A ragged boy named Dick returns the money and baby photo, asking to reform. she lends guidance and seeds, inviting him to stay and work. Dick plants the garden. a girl baby joins the household, and Dick grows trusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arethusa Peppard
New York
Summertown
Miss Peppard
Peteona
Peppar
Ona
Chile
Miss Peppar
Polly
Michigan
Pusson
Iss Peppard
Harry
House of Refuge
California
Dolly
Orphan Asylum
Dhese
Bobby’s
Robert
Dick Poplar
The Walking Mania by J. W. Forney
A centennial exhibition note condemns circuses of walking in which women tramps outpace men. The author decries the spectacle as dehumanizing, unhealthy and related to gambling and drink, urging authorities and public opinion to oppose women walkers and their supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Forney
Lakeside Publishing CO
East Water
Milwaukee
Danger in Self-Posing Dr Holbrook Warns of Amateur Medicine
The piece derides people who overuse medicines and dose themselves and others, arguing amateur dosing worsens health and fuels reliance on tonics. It contrasts amateur practice with the family physician and questions the value of experimental medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Holbrook
Crvethnali
Messrs
S. N. Smith & Co
John Street
Carter
Centennial Mutual Life Association Compared To Old Line Firms
Insurance distributes and equalizes losses with companies as agents. They collect living contributions and disburse to heirs of the dead, and the function is to collect from the living and pay to the heirs. The Centennial Mutual Life Association of Burlington Iowa claims superiority to old line companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial Mutual Life Association
Burlington, Iowa
Old Line Companies
Vitalized Phosphates advertised and lodging deals noted
A classic ad block touts Vitalized Phosphates for debility memory and nerve power with 150 000 bottles used. Also promotes Durang's Rheumatic Remedy via Helphenstine Bent ley and an advert for Tremont House Chicago lodging at three dollars a day. Ends with Twin BooTHEexs YEasT bread claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Crospy
Sixth Avenue
New York
Sherman
United States Army
Durang
Helphenstine & Bentley
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Extra Session Battles over Senate Bell Admission
The March extra session features Senate friction over New Hampshire Senator Bell's seating, committee allocations, and chairmanships. House actions include election disputes, speaker Randall and oath rulings, with ongoing petitions and adjournments amid volatile political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Bell
New Hampshire
Wadleigh
Unti
Finance
Bayard
Wallace
Kernan
Voorhees
Beck
Irreece
W. Va
Withers
Eaton
Johnston
Morgan
Hill
Pendleton
Commerce
Gordon
Ransom
Randolph
Hereford
Thurman
McDonald
Garland
Lamar
Davis
Illinois
Saulsbury
McPherson
Maxey
Coke
Cockrell
Grover
Strict
Columbia
Harris
Jones
Florida
Bailey
Butler
Whyte
Treasury Department
Mississippi River
Teller
Indian Territory
United States
Kirkwood
Hamlin
Court of Commissioners
Alabama
Burnside
Omaha
Edmunde
Kansas
Ingalls
Committee On Elections
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
House OF Representatives
Congress
Rutherford B. Hayes
West Point
Committee On Printing
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James
N. Y
Hull
Dem
Iowa
Randall
Garfied
Wright
Kelly
Blackburn
Pennsylvania
Frye
Adams
Thompson
Field
Stewart
W. P. Harrison
McMahon
Cincinnati
Butterworth and Young
Ohio
Cobb
Davidson
Buckner
Mills
Bisbee
Garfield
Yeas
Rnnes
Stephens
House
Butterworth
Young
McMillan
Hoar
Maryland
Conkling
Mississippi River Improvement Commission
Windom
Northern Pacific Railroad
Logan
Union
Ellis
Committee On
Reagan
Conger
Ouly
Pennsylvaia
Citzens
Uncle Sam
C. L. Mitchell
Fort Meade
Fla
Tutt
Embree
McIntosh Electric Belt and Battery Co
Jackson St
Ill
Eilert
C. W. Benson
N. Eutaw Street
Baltimore
Sam
S. J. Belt
Colden
Leibig
Brown
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co
Will Bringens,ree
Allan
Ellsworth
Botanic Medicine Co
Buffalo
Mrs. Taylor
Ee Sherar
Powers’ Block
Rochester
Inu Jey Pierce
Drs Baker & Som
Keokuk
Chas. Y. Pierce
M. D
Womankind
Murray
Blaines St
Chicars
J. P. Dromgo
Aker 100
Dermand Tor
Niice
Sam M
Dilsville
JON Goop Farm
Xweed
New England Loan and Trust Co
Des Moines
Lull
Eber & Walters
Quincy, HD
A. Harke
S. Dubuque
Matiiust
Inerica
Mendelssohn Pisgo Co
Ogden Small Fruit Farm
Averth
Lawr
Cornish
Wis
Star “Fg. Co
Friadison
R. H. Shumway
Rockford, Ill
Ir ‘ Ington
D.C
Pensioneire
Pension Office
Emon & CO
Wash
A! Draftists Co
Junns Bare CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago, St
Bauer
Julius Bauer & Go
Shicagd
Drugetata
Hop Bitters Mig, Co
William Newell, Agnes Newell
Barnes
Chambers
Bering & Quinlan
Decatur
EB 1
Reka
LU Anu Rae
Turing CO
Rock Palls
Ilinois
Ford Ae
THE
Avery Planter
Galesbug
PR. Baker
DR. Baker
DR. 8. F. Baker & Son
Lowe
Carters
Carter Medicine Co
Erie, Pa
Nwome Treatment
Nichols, Shepard & CO
Battle Creek, Mich
Vibrator
Forsaith & CO
Yanches
Mall
Charles Street
St. Louis
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