The Value of Medial Path and Mediocrity in Life
A reflective essay extols the middle path over extremes. It argues that nations rise through balanced development, not sole genius, and warns ambition without wisdom can ruin potential. It urges rational cultivation of talents to achieve respectable culture without pedantry.
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Mather
Amicus
Bition
Longion
Suich
Bota
Cately & Go Cor
Broadway
Eighth St. N
Nature’s Lessons. A WWESAY on studying nature’s Workmanship
The piece argues that looking at nature reveals God’s power and wisdom. It urges observers to notice the harmony of land and sea, flowers and shells, and the wind turning trees into wind harps. It concludes that human greatness is small beside creation and that lessons arise from nature’s insignificance and enduring order.
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Sind
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Curtain of Knowledge and a Journey Through the Hills
The essayist compares nature’s curtain to scientific barriers and urges perseverance. A travelogue recounts a route from Sidney to the Black Hills with notes on bridges, stage stations, and camps, describing soldiers, inns, and landscapes. U S Grant reflects on Anglo American ties and a wish for peaceful cooperation.
Inference About Existence of a Creator Spanns Debate
A philosophical query asks whether the argument from reason implies a divine creator. Proponents say rational thought points to intentional design, while critics cite naturalistic explanations and epistemic limits in confirming a creator.
From Sidney to the Hills on the Black Trills Road
Freeport June 28 The Black Trills road from Sidney runs west then into a canyon to a tableland near Water-Hole Ranche 12 miles out. Water lies year round at the round rock marker. Greenwood lies 13 miles ahead with elm shaded buildings and stage stock facilities. Court House Rock near Pumpkin Creek marks a grand landmark as the path continues.
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Platte River
Iills
Sidney
Tere
Sidney and
Black Hills Stage Company
Red Willow
Snake Creek
J. W. Dear
Red Cloud Agency
Point of Rocks
White Clay Creek
White Clay
Black Hills
U. S
Little Cottonwood Creek
Big Cottonwood Creek
Water Hole
Horsehead Creek
Custer
Deadwood
Buffalo Gap
Rapid City
Custer City
French Creek
Second Point of Rocks
Hill City
Golden City
Elizabeth City
Crook City
Charley
Freeport
Greenwood
Pine Hills
Court House Rock
Pumpkin Creek
Grant Letter Describes European Voyage and Welcoming Reception
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant writes to George W. Childs recounting the voyage to Europe, stormy seas, and a London reception with royal flags and a large civic welcome in Liverpool and the mayor’s residence. He notes a hearty demonstration and official entertainments with 150 distinguished citizens attending the Mayor’s residence event.
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Philadelphia
Grant
George W. Childs
London
England
Mr. Childs
Liverpool
Jesse
Liver Pills Promote Health Amid Stomach and Liver Distress
The ad describes a wide range of symptoms including right side rib edge pain spreading to the left, shoulder and back pain, loss of appetite, lax bowels with alternation, headaches, memory loss, fatigue, cold feet, prickling skin, and low spirits. It asserts liver derangement found at autopsy and promotes Dr C M Lane's Liver Pills with quinine as a remedy for ague and fever, cautioning against imitations and urging a fair trial.
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C. M. Lane
C. M.lane
Dr.c. Molane
United States
Fleming Bros
Pittsburg
Wood order sought for subscription account at office
A request seeks twenty cords of hard wood to be charged to a subscription account at the office immediately.
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Yonder
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Paradise
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Lonedon
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Pacific Hotel
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Indianapolis Journal Company
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Horse Thief Detective Association of
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A V Sheetz
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Aspinwall
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Best
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Deaner
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Sheetz
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Hart and
Millerberg
Tesey A. V.sheetz
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