Life’s battles shape strong minds and bodies, says Kag
An essay argues that those who win life’s battles are usually endowed with great physical strength and mental capacity. It cites Napoleon, Gindstons, Alemarck, Cromwell, Burns, and Senator Camden as examples of robust, capable individuals. It notes Camden’s farm visits with practical farmers and a farmer experimenting with new harvesting gear.
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Kag Deen
Alen
Loddon
Napoleon
Gindstons
Cromwell
Robert Burns
Camden
Kentucky
Qme
Western Canada Offers America's Opportunity for Farm Land
The article argues Western Canada provides a major chance for American settlers to acquire farm land in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. It highlights 160 acres free in the Dominion offer, easy settlement terms, land suitable for wheat oats barley and flax, and the park country benefits including fuel shelter and water. It notes voluntary military service in Canada and cites American business interest and migration into farming there.
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Europe
American
Western
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Columba
Dominion
Iulmg
Ahom
United States
Foresteht
Great Britain
Fragmented snippets echo New York Weekly humor and headlines
A jumbled OCR fragment shows sketches and quips about hypochondria, fashion, dating, cholera, ragged characters, and various social notes. It mentions Red Crows, wearers of white clothes, a court aid tale, and a playful line about Alaska and piracy. The tone resembles a late 19th century miscellany column with scattered jokes and observations.
Confessions of a Mail Order Man Showed a Boy's Labor Trap
A young applicant hires into a disorganized storefront run by a devious boss, who trains him to cheat customers and steal from farmers. The boy endures brutal treatment, contemplates revolt, discovers the boss’s pocketbook, and quietly steals the boss’s $230 stash while plotting escape. The piece also offers stray tips on keeping apples and notes on land holdings in Mexico.
Real Winner C 2 Hughes Examines Social Codes
G W Firkins writes in the Atlantic Monthly on how social codes shape conduct and opinion. He argues that while the social code has failings, its overall prescriptions have often been higher for society than unfettered individual impulses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Firkins
Atlantic Monthly
Extravagance of the Past Fueled by Democratic Errors
The piece argues the long Democratic session overspent, cites misread Republican waste, and warns against pork barrel additions in future supply bills. It states the Baltimore platform is ignored, praises Burton for trimming pork, and urges prudent but ample funding while criticizing economic plans and labor relief measures. It also notes Republican sentiment rising as voters seek capitalist reform and moral leadership.
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Baltimore
Burton
Federal Reserve Law
Federal Trade Commission
Taft
Isbor
Bryan
Brian
Europe
South Still In Control After Election
Analysis argues that despite some losses, southern Democrats gain power in the next Congress. Northern and New England members lose influence, leaving Dixie lawmakers to dominate committees and chairships as the party organization shifts. The piece predicts the South will keep the reins, keeping the party in the saddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
North
West
Dixie
Beir
Fiscal clash over August revenue and 1915 prospects
President Wilson asked Congress for a special tax citing an August revenue drop of 10 to 11 million dollars. Critics argue the decline reflects tariff effects and wartime demand shifts, outlining January and February shortfalls and questioning partisan interpretations of the data. The piece also covers Republican prospects, trade revival factors, and opinions from figures like Nicholas Longworth on Democratic policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
Philip Campbell
Kanass
Europe
Collier's Weekly
Indiana Man Recovers After Mayrs Stomach Remedy Claim
Hartford City resident Charles Inman reports seven years of illness and a previous Fort Wayne operation cost, credited to Mayrs Wonderful Stomach Remedy. He says in three weeks he returned to work with minimal absence and praises the Red Cross Girls for support. A letter notes Irish soldiers praising the Red Cross girls.
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Charles Inman
East Chestnut Street
Hartford City
Ind
Fort Wayne
Mayrs
Grateful testimonial column includes health remedies and anecdotes
A cluttered letter page presents endorsements for Dodds Kidney Pills and Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy, plus miscellaneous notes on walnut staining for boys, a courtroom quip, European population figures, and an advertisement tone for household products and recipes. The piece blends health claims, local color, and stray editorial snatches.
Intoxicating Mushrooms Reported by Yale Scientist
A Yale scientist describes a case where a middle aged man and his niece ate edible Psilocybe mushrooms and experienced six hours of sensations and hallucinations. The effects resembled hashish and opium experiences, with vivid colors and objects while no further lasting illness or digestive disturbance occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Verrill
Yale University
Cuttcura Soap and Ointment Ad and Miscellany
An advertisement touts Cuttcura Soap followed by Cuttcura Ointment for immediate relief of infant skin complaints including ecxemes rashes itchings and crustings and promises speedy healing. A free sample offer asks readers to mail a card to Ca Ucura Dept X Boston. Also included are a pair of brief, unrelated snippets including a marriage quarrel line and a critique of advice from “sane men.”
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Ca- Ucura
Dept. X
Boston
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Rankin
Sol Sodbuster
Western Canada
America
Fogg
Chadmuntz Enquirer
Youngetown Telegram
Bryin- Gesnler
Louleville Courier-Journal
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Leren
Telide
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Tierce
eQuest
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Minh Kapaingy
Evarrehine
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Great Journal
Robert
Mike
New York Weekly
Wildling
Alaska
Atlane
Japan
Mr. M. O
Thad
Uwen
Rascal
Mexico
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State of
Morelos
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Yucatan
Bili
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Panama Canal
Treasury
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Colonel Roosevelt
Houston Post
Ike
Raphael
Antiine T
Alesina
House of Representatives
Philadelphia
Maine
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Representative Bowdle
Indiana Man
Maya
Tay
Red Cross
Mr. FC
Welcome Lake
Lizzy
Mr. F
Case Shirety
Uberty
Dodds
Dodds Medicine Co
Adv
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Mayr
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Pope
Whitechapel
Claer
Abe
Doven
Macon
Europa
IRS
Sisga
Bae
New York
Oman
Nersind
Dr. Pierce
Herce
Lako Nakao
Chance
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
Charile
Yvonse
Journal of the American Medical Society
John
Ann
Lydia
Pinkbem Medicine Co
Aruggists
Soc
Unil
Paxton Tallet Co
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WN. U
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Powitry
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