Magnanimity and progress mark a new era in world affairs
A impassioned essay argues this age surpasses past glory, tracing how nations move from war to cooperation. It highlights ocean steam, railroads, and telegraphs driving unity, education spread, labor reform, and rising American leadership led by a Washington figure, envisioning a global era of peace and mutual prosperity.
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Greaty
Bdickerman
Demosthenes
Cicero
Neil
Michael Angelo
Phidias
Alexander
Caesar
Napoleon
Capulet
Montague
Shylock
Portia
Apoilo
Bam
Vale
Carthage
Rome
Athena
Beo
Periahon
Atlantic
Dauphin
Europe
America
Netiong
Hindustan
Australia
United States
Washington
Eliza Cook
Alice
Louis XIII
Maryland
Lord Baltimore
Barriora
Phonicians
Mediterranean
Hercules
Britain
Baltic
Palmyra
Baalbec
Greece
Venice
Spain
England
Italy
Alps
Education the Protector of the Peeps
Grace Tarpe argues education shapes intellect and happiness, urging disciplined learning as the path to human supremacy. He contrasts Athens and Sparta, praising intellect over wealth and birth as the source of enduring greatness.
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Grace Tarpe
Banda
Legion
Atlantic
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Grecian
Attica
Inga
Athens
Antiquity
Sparta
The Role of Education in a Free Republic
The discourse contrasts Sparta and Athens, argues education guides liberty and property, and emphasizes government protection, universal schooling, and the citizenry's duty. It asserts that an educated electorate sustains republican government and national prosperity through public schools and constitutional rights.
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Sparta
Athens
Marathon
Greece
Republic
Socrates
Plato
Demosthenes
Phidias
Earth
Tewure
United States of America
Fathers of the Republic
Excelsior Spirit Elevates American Labor Ideals
A reflective piece from 1891 celebrates the rise of the workingman free from servitude, now poised as a peer in society with access to honor and wealth. It urges national adoption of the Empire State motto Excelsior to guide education, moral improvement, and the transformation of labor into enlightened citizenry.
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Louge
Strivin
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promises Quick Cough Relief
An old advertisement extols Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a universal remedy for whooping cough, coughs, colds, bronchitis, and asthma. It claims rapid relief, no opium, and claims to cool and soothe, building up lungs with pure ingredients for weak lungs and a tickling throat.
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Ballard
Republicans finalize apportionment bill with 22 districts
The Republican majority in the general assembly completes a 22 district apportionment plan. Marshall, Bureau, Henry, Putnam, Whiteside and Woodford are among the counties affected. No apportionment bill is expected to pass the legislature.
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Gener Assembly
Marshall County
Bureau
Henry
Putnam
le Whiteside
Woodford
Illno
Joseph Hilb
Junor
Carree
J A
Dad
Raymond
Assos
Nervine Elixir Promises Cure for Stomach Nerve Ailments
Rebecca Wilkinson of Brownsville Indiana credits South American Nervine with curing three years of disty condition including Nervo ness Weakness of the Stomach and Indigestion after doctoring failed. She says few bottles healed her completely and calls it the grandest medicine in the world. Sold by J A Powell Druggists Henry Illinois.
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Rebecca Wilkinson
Brownsville
Ind
J.& A. Powell Druggliats
Henry
Died at Peoria Charles Spicknell
Charles Spicknell 41 years 11 months died at Peoria on June 65th from Bright's disease. The obituary notes his residence and age, providing a concise death record.
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Peoria
Bright
Charles Spicknell
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Allont
Bhall
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Sepkring
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Othorn
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Alex. Brown
David McDonotger
H. D. Watercott
Deeriny
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