Dooley and Hennessy as Chicago Times Icons of News
A fragmentary reminiscence traces the influence of Mr. Dooley and Mr. Hennessy on late 19th century readers. It notes Finley Peter Dunne as the voice behind Dooley, recounts Hickok’s Civil War/ frontier notoriety, and mentions Rev. Josiah Henson whose life inspired Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
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Jinney
Peter Hunte
Oditmey Mcfiarey
Denghorn Street
Chicagg
Tls
Mr. Dooley
Hennessy
Pat
James McGurry
Finley Peter Dunne
Mes “Itinnisay
Jehk McRendi
Titnais
Tan
Venesy
Bernesky
Dresden
Ontario
Canada
Josiah Egnson
Uncle Lom
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Chatham
Alaye Lua
Josiah Henson
Tom
Hoston
Good Is Silence When Facing Disrespectful Opinion
A terse reflection argues silence is best when others press or disrespect, noting endless disputes do not honor one’s cause. It questions whether restraint can ever be maintained and laments the difficulty of keeping quiet, concluding it is wiser to stay silent.
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Diaputa
Jesus Comforts Disciples With Promise Of Home In Heaven
A Sunday lesson on John 14 outlines Jesus as the way to the Father’s house, the truth, and the life. He reassures disciples that he will return, prepares a heavenly dwelling, and promises the Holy Spirit as another Comforter to guide and empower believers.
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Primany Torre—Jeava
Heaven
Jesus
Holyon
Jewus
Ile
Christ Jesus
God
Christ
Jess Christ
Jesus Christ
Thomas
Jeane
Gratitude and Faithfulness Echo in God’s Work
Hydeon Taylor writes that trust in the Lord grants learning of God’s faithfulness and comfort in the belief that the work belongs to him. The piece emphasizes preaching with confidence that God will carry it forward and bring about its purpose beyond human effort.
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Hydeon Taylor
Marcy
Holy Thorn draws devout visitors at Glastonbury
An 19th century account recalls the Holy Thorn at Glastonbury and the legend of its origin with Joseph of Arimathea, a staff, and the Holy Grail. It notes the tale of a fanatic severing a leg, the surviving thorn shoots, and the red spring at Chalice Well revered by Saxon and Celtic believers alongside legends of St Patrick, St Brigid, and King Arthur.
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Glastonbury
Yuletide
Joseph of
Arimathea
Weargall
Jenning
St. Joseph
Patrick
St. Brighid
St. Aldhelm
St. Dunstan
California Fig Syrup credited for child's quick recovery
A San Antonio mother praises California Fig Syrup after her three year old daughter suffered a severe intestinal flu. The parent notes the remedy’s gentle laxative effect, stomach regulation, and long history of physician recommendations, urging buyers to seek the genuine product with the California name on the carton.
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Conmie
H.W. Turnage
Cadwalder St
San An Atonio
Texas
California
Childres
Aerial raffle light man directs planes at city airport
At Detroit municipal airport a man in the control tower uses a barrel shaped object with pistol grips as a signal weapon to guide planes by colored lights. The device directs pilots to circle or land as red and green signals change. In a separate anecdote a neighbor asks about hobbies, Mrs Toggle explains her husband has rheumatic trouble and hives but no hobbies.
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Detroit Municipal
Evening Thought on Motherhood and Initiative
A brief Banner era item notes that many mothers know it’s never too late to mend and comments on men lacking initiative to avoid fools. The tone reflects a columnist or adage page across early 20th century newspaper. The brief item highlights social norms and humorous observation with dated phrasing.
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Biantton News-Banner
The History of Ring Wearing From East to Rome
The article traces rings from ancient anklets and nose rings in Eastern lands to Greek and Roman adoption. It notes rich and poor uses, enamel and porcelain examples, and the Roman practice of seasonally varied rings with assumed gem virtues.
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Frank. H. Wise Telly
New Standard Dictionary
British Museum
London
Egypt
East
Greece
Silk Shorts Uproar in Russian Villages Inspires Farm Fashion
A humorous Nation excerpt notes a fashion shift after the war as Russian village women adopt silk shorts paired with tractors on collective farms. The piece mocks the lack of guidance on undergarments and the surplus of silk shorts from co operatives. It highlights a satirical view of cultural change and fashion influence abroad.
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Boris Plinyak
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