Encounter with Simon Girty on the Marietta road
I meet Simon Girty, a notorious renegade, while escorting him from Shawnee country toward Fort Harmar. tension rises as locals, including Kentuckian Brady, recognize him and threaten, but I defend him to ensure his message reaches General Harmar.
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Hayward
Chillico
Fort Gatea
Simon Girly
Iman
Les
Kenton
Detroit
Simon Girty
Fort Harmar
Girty
Harmar
Marietta
Strance
Brady
Church and State and the Constitution, a 19th Century View
A fragment discusses the First Amendment shielding religious liberty and free press, noting Congress shall not establish religion or abridge rights. It mentions Tao Ul e Sam’s stance on religion and partnership, and includes a joke about Alpha the letter as a race metaphor.
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United States
Congress
Messenger from Hamilton Tests Harmar Amid Indian Tensions
In a tense scene at Fort Harmar, Simon Girty arrives with a message from Hamilton carried by a northwest tribesman. Debate over war prospects and policy strains US readiness as General Harmar orders a weapons search and awaits the messenger’s purpose. Local scouts clash over how to handle the situation.
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Kenton
Sandusky
Northwest
Ohio
Brady
Sam
Kentucky
St. Clair
Harmar
Girty
Paulkner
Allfy
Brads
General Harmar
Simon Girty
Hamilton
Farmer Rest Turns Sour in a Midwestern Tale
A humorous Farm and Fireside piece recounts two farmers with hard luck and hard choices. One man, retired after amassing land and cash, ends up sick and hungry on milk toast as his body rebels against a life of spare diet and toil. The other item notes Philadelphia pastors warned by police and fire departments to curb overcrowding, with the World cited as the source.
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Pest
Frank Telford
Philadelphia
New York
Proportions and Postage Mention at City Desk
The fragment portrays Brother Stookey railing at his wife as clumsy and causing mischief with a dog and baby, hinting at a divorce. A brief note explains that new arrivals often use foreign stamps, causing letters to be held at sub offi ces until postage is settled.
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Brother Stookey
Booker T
President Wilson Aims to Craft Record on Trust Legislation
The piece argues Wilson seeks a public record via amended anti trust bills that weaken restraint of trade. It criticizes the trades commission and holding companies bills as ineffectual, claiming the Sherman act remains adequate and warns of a policy of watchful waiting amid the country’s depression.
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Trades Commission
Holding Companies
Washington
Bureau of Corporations
Bureau
Congress
Wilson
Policy on post office adds revenue but hurts rail carriers
A 600 million parcel post revenue forecast prompts critique from Long Island Railroad president who warns Congress provided no compensation to railways for added weight and costs. Critics label the move a government monopoly attempt, not fair competition. Taft Supreme Court appointment discussed if vacancy arises. Roosevelt camp aims in Maine Illinois Pennsylvania. Tariff talks mocked by a town lady joke.
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Post Office Department
Ralph Peters
Long Island Railroad
Congress
Post Office
Supreme Bend
Taft
United States Supreme Court
Mohammedans in London to build grand mosque
The article notes nearly 2000 Mohammedans in London, mainly Indian natives, merchants or law students, with some Britons. Plans call for a large mosque modeled on Delhi, estimated at not less than $500,000.
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London
India
Delhi
Easter Message Emphasizes Christ Presence on the Road
A sermon reflects on the Easter story of Jesus joining two disciples on the Emmaus road, noting how constraining his tarrying leads to revelation. It stresses the gospel's power to awaken faith, offers guidance for daily life, and encourages personal conviction through Christ's companionship and resurrection.
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Jesus Christ
Mannister
Paullay
Jesus
Mary
Peter
Emmaus
Israc
Emmaus Road
Latan
Jerusalem
Abraham
Joshua
Jacob
Moses
Christ
God
Hester
Discipleship Cost and Courage From Luke Lessons
A long religious sermon outlines Jesus teaching on following him. It stresses counting the cost of discipleship, forsaking all for Christ, and the salt of true believers, with references to Luke 14 and supporting scripture. The lesson urges absolute loyalty, cross bearing, and active participation in both protection and mission of the church. The aim is rest in Christ after steadfast commitment.
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St. Luke
Jesus
Jesus Christ Gils
Women testify to Pinkham's Life Change remedy
Westbrook Maine and Manst on Wisconsin women describe relief from menopausal symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They report diminished pains night sweats hot flashes and improved health within a year. The advertisement invites letters for confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Westbrook
King St
Maine
Manston
Wis
E. Pinkham
M. J. Expwnent
Manaton
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Much Too Generous and a Proper, Place
A string of humorous exchanges from a bygone era. Senator Lawrence Y Sherman remarks on generosity as Pat Delgeleine tells of bequeathing a fortune and confusing a lawyer with a last wish. Another joke contrasts indigestion with an empty purse, sparking cynical humor from Judge Indigestion.
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Lawrence Y. Sherman
Mllnois
Pat
Pat Delgeleine
Philadelphia Telegraph
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Hamiton
St Clair
Manttal Harmar
Hamiltam
Tam
Joseph Hayward
Potter
Evans
Darrel
el Olves
Mike
Roddy
Nybody
Alpha
Farmer
Mexico
Roosevelt
Courier- Journal
Riste
The
Evangel of
Alide
Tarry
George Washington Doane
Andrerolee
Saunders Brothers
Jess
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