When Old Age Is a Curse by Orison Swett Marden
An essay on aging describes loss of self respect and community standing as key harms. It lists consequences such as moral decline, vulgarity, bitterness, and aimlessness, warning that early dissipation erodes energy and hope.
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Orison Swett Marden
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Controversy Over Mrs Title Use Settled by Lexicographer
A Galesburg Register note reports debate in literary circles on using titles with women such as Mrs Dr Brown or Rev Mrs Jones. E B Westerberg cites dictionaries rejecting such forms as improper, while Quackenboss Rhetoric condemns them as snobbish.
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Singing is prescribed for consumption cure and prevention
In an era promoting public education against tuberculosis, Mme Jeanne Jomelli of Chicago's Metropolitan and Manhattan opera houses advocates singing as a supportive cure. She argues singing strengthens breath, posture, mood, and chest development, while urging fresh air and good food, backed by physicians’ breath work and opera performances.
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Jeanne Jomelli
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City Parks Music Funds Prompt Village Band Idea
The Boston Advertiser notes May or Gaynor proposing residents form their own bands since New York City lacks funds for free summer music in parks. It contrasts city pleasures with country joys, arguing city life lacks certain rustic charm and that city bands may be better but not as joyful as village band practice.
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New York
Gaynor
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Debts and Moral Warnings Echo in Youthful Talk
In a discussion about Brown, with his charming manners and alleged lack of financial responsibility, friends debate whether he will ever repay debts. One notes he aims to be honest but never gets around to paying. References to Kathleen Mavourneen loans surface as a cheeky measure of lending.
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Kathleen Mavourneen
Shepherd Dog Identifies Sheep Thief by Tracking Trail
The Neosho Missouri dog Shep owned by Dan Pierce demonstrated counting and tracking skills. When a visitor tried to capture a missing sheep, Shep sprang into action guarding the gate and led his owner to the thief by tracing the animal’s trail into the woods and back to the flock.
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Dan Pierce
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Shep
Well done requires personal fit and effort
A concise maxim emphasizing the value of self-discipline and tailoring work to one’s abilities. It suggests personal responsibility and care in completing tasks to a high standard.
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