It Was the Privilege of a Friend
A high ranking army officer describes his servant James not as a valet but as a friend. He says a trusted friend may speak frankly about one’s faults, a candor earned by years of service, explaining why such familiarity is tolerated.
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Serritor
James
Success Magazine
Satil
Burlington ‘Ouse
Burlington House
Billy
Carroll
Rupert Carroll
Aley Dossinger
Shank
Dessinger
Aspha
Tie
London
Mina Pan
Paon
Beiland Nerhans
Canada
Agatha
Chester Square
Wong
Jack
Elin
Rupert
Gimmay
Ghem
Brokeniz
Rod
Miss Carroll
United States
Irving Fisher
Henrik Ibsen
Norway
Ibaen
Wilfred Stevens
Shakopee
Minn
United Statoa
New York Ress
British Post Office Savings Bank
William Honeyman
Sunday School Exchange Clarifies Amen Meaning
A brief exchange between Clarence and a Sunday School teacher clarifies the meaning of amen. Clarence responds yes ma am and the teacher explains the word signifies agreement or affirmation.
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Vasuely
Dts
Clarence
Prof Munyons Philanthropy and His Penny Remedies
A feature on Prof. Munyon highlighting his philanthropic approach to medicine. He funded top specialists, offered free services, and marketed inexpensive remedies with a money-back guarantee. The piece notes his nationwide offices and commitment to accessible health care through Munyon's medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Prof
Menron
Munren
Jefferson Streets
Philadelphia
Simple cough remedy from Pine compound and whisky
A reader note touts a home remedy to loosen mucus and cure coughs using equal measures glycerine and pine compound, plus whisky. It claims endorsement by the Janch Chemical Co of Cincinnati and says the mix is available in drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janch Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Catienra Ointment Effect Spreads in 1908 Testimony
A 65 year old patient from Wilson, April 4 1908, reports severe eye trouble for two years improved after using Catienra Ointment. He credits relief to the remedy with no relapse to date and praises Dr. G. P. Yiaiser. Fetter Drug & Chem. Co. prepares sale of Coticora remedies Resten.
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Eyve-latts
Gils
Catteara
Carp
Coticora Remedies
Resten
A Tragic Blunder Involving Ruby Carroll And Lost Love
Rupert Carroll faces emotional ruin after a breakup with Irene Garland and a disastrous misunderstanding leads to Irene’s death. Amid jealousy and deceit, Dessinger confronts his own guilt as Miss Carroll confronts tragedy and a costly chain of choices unfolds.
Dry farming as root of growth in the Middle West
The article explains dry farming, redefined as conserving natural moisture to revive desert agriculture. It describes deep plowing, subsoil moisture retention, fall covering, and spring sowing for drought resilience. It notes sun protection, dust mulch, and multi-crop development including sugar beets, alfalfa, corn, and cattle ranching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Colorado
Diver Attacks Cruden Fisherman in Dire Bird Battle
An Aberdeenshire fisherman faced a violent encounter with a great northern diver while fishing near Cruden Gar. The bird darted from the sea, injuring him with head strikes and a bite, before the man used a heat stretcher to kill the attacker. The diver, three feet long with a hooked beak, was found dead after the struggle and later opened to reveal the hook that seized the fish.
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Aberdeenshire
Almmost
Birth of Christ and Wise Men Visit Bethlehem
Sunday School lesson outlines the birth of Jesus from Matthew 2 1 12 and the wise men from the East who follow the star to worship the newborn king The author notes Bethlehem as the City of David near Jerusalem and explains Herod s unbelief the role of nature and scripture in guiding seekers and the gifts brought to Jesus for his family.
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Bethlehem
Judea
David
City of
Jerusalem
Herod
Jesus
Arabia
Persia
Chaldea
Jed
Nature
Jess
Abbott Aays
Christ
Matt
Bill
God
Joseph
Mary
Egypt
Church Reform Sparks After Cairo Lynchings
A fifty member business committee is formed to improve enforcement after Cairo lynchings. Mayor Parsons closes all gambling houses. Rev F M Wharton says Rockefeller tainted money can fund missions, but objections remain. A plan to pension Presbyterian ministers ages 70 to 74 with annuities is discussed, backed by Grover Cleveland Bryan and Roosevelt.
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Cairo
Til
Parsons
Rockefeller
Rockefellers
F M. Wharton
South
Atlanta
Chienfo
Grover Cleveland
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Oddities and notes from a distant archive
A collage of curiosities and facts spanning economics, science, and culture. Mentions include costs in Britain and Germany, ostrich farming in Australia, the French casino tax, a Washington courthouse lightning strike, and Irving Fisher on preventable disease costs.
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Dodds
Prof. Munyon
Worti
Johnny
Tommy
Victory Station
Alay Densinger
Hong Piccadilly
Hineelf
Ufe
Irene Eo
Beflere
Joseph Taunton
Sway
St George's
Anover Square
Tertle Morris
Anybdy
Teddy Aley
Yong
Dessenser
Alice
Treland
Dassinger
Carpaine
Desainger
Carrol
Tina
Miss Garland
Toston Telegraph
Glevsi
Finth
Prinste
Serkbes
Ign
Itatbis
Migah
Privilr
Welhiehem
Merad
Church and Reform
France
Britain
Germany
Kai-Feng
China
Robert Burny
Queensland
Victoria
Australia
Harriet Beecher
Allahshed
India
Wirk
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