Parochial schools advocated by Rev Dr Boardman
The Rev Dr Boardman of Philadelphia argues that the Constitution protects conscience and opposes forcing religious material on non Christians. He calls for church run schools, warning that state education will erode Bible presence and religious liberty. A couple of reader letters discuss Rhuma tism treatment and a French inventor’s deep sea telephone.
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Boardman
Philadelphia
United States
Pierre Volcour
Lockport
N. Y
Kidney-Wort Promises Health Through Kidney Liver Bowels
The advertisement urges using Kidney-Wort to support the secretory system. It claims the remedy acts on the kidneys liver and bowels and discourages vile bitters or drastic pills.
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Kivney-Wort
Mull Pregst
Juror fined for seeking payoff to thwart verdict
Howard 8 May of Detroit faced a $100 fine after trying to broker a payoff to secure a hung jury in a case against tobacco dealers who defrauded revenue. He refused to cooperate with fellow jurors and his private visit was revealed, exposing his alleged dishonesty.
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Howard
Detroit
Health and Happiness from Blood Purifying Remedies
Advertises Guysett Yellow Rock and Sarsaparius as blood purifiers curing scrofula syphilis kidney weakness nervous disorders and indigestion. Claims youth restoration and overall vitality with large quart bottle priced at 2120. Also promotes Shilohs Consumption Cure and Vitalizer with guarantees and store sales by C Cook Webnave and others.
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Guysett
Shiloh
COOK
Shilow
C. Cook
Dickens Widow's Death Reignites Old Domestic Scandals
The Kansas City Times notes renewed interest in Charles Dickens and his wife amid revelations about their family tensions and sister Georgiana Hogarth. It argues public judgment should wait for more evidence and praises Dickens's moral writings while condemning sensationalism about private life.
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Charles Dickens
Dickens
London
Charles
Miss Georgiana
Forster
Milton
Sterne
Byron
Bulwer
Ealeh
The Plain Man Rides A City Car In Wisecrack Style
A northbound Woodward Avenue car yesterday forenoon carries a curious pedestrian who, amid sharp remarks about fares and a bell, mocks modern transport while commenting on its cost and comforts. He finally attempts to dodge payment, but the driver confronts him about the fare.
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Woodward Avenue
Sabbath in Vienna Lacks Sunday Reminders
An American traveler notes Vienna shows no Sabbath atmosphere with trade and amusements continuing on Sundays. Theaters and dance halls prosper, Catholic services draw small crowds, but outside noise drowns prayer as Continental Europe largely ignores the French Sabbath commandment.
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Vienna
Continental
Europe
Poem Excerpt on Heaven Pleasures by Tom Moore
An 18th or 19th century lyric reflects on heavenly bliss. The passage imagines transcendent joy as endless travel through luminous worlds and larger spans of time, concluding a poet would not return for earthly wealth or humor if he experiences Heaven.
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Wistar
Hope
N. B
Sanford & Park
Lyra
Tom Moore
Arth
Henry's peace bid and emigration prophecy in early America
The passage recalls Patrick Henry renouncing personal grievances to promote national unity and immigration as a path to America’s growth. It cites his call to invite settlers and predicts a future of arts, arms, and vast harvests. It also includes a separate note on sleep positions affecting health and a reflection on death and memory.
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United States
Patrick Henry
Congress
Judge Tyler
Assembly
G. A. Mariner
Chicago
Sculpture taste fades in America and gravestone costs rise
An old clipping notes a decline in taste for sculpture in the U S and laments rising tombstone prices. It suggests gravestone work has become highly specialized and costly, with large price jumps making it impractical to commission custom figures.
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America
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