Critique of Novel Reading Classes and Critics
A historical mock critique argues thousands of educated readers write novels for readers and critics. It claims most works are forgotten quickly, with only a few authors surviving, while readers discuss only a narrow, fashionable set. The piece laments imitative, melodramatic styles and praises a handful of genuine writers.
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Evedal
Ierion
Mr. Dawkins
Dawkins
Churchill
Dixon
Tolstoin
Thomas Hardy
Dukes
Scountesses
Jimmy
Topsy
Points on People from Punxsutawney to Indiana visits
Brief society notices list individuals visiting or visiting from towns including Punxsutawney Homer City Vandergrift Trade City Horatio Indiana State Normal School. Names include Daniel Kinn Nancy Griffith Madge Lydia Lottie Chapman Henry Zoulth Lettie Evans, T. S Neal Adrene Buchanan John Stokes Peter Rumciu Mary Lowman and others visiting relatives or planning moves and studies.
Farmstead lease renewed with full house refurnishing
The property offers a renewed lease for a farm of years and promises an upgraded house repainting and improvements. Rates remain at two dollars per day, inviting potential tenants to visit. J. B. Boyer, proprietor, oversees the property.
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J. B. Boyer
Bishop leads Pittsburgh diocese convention in Warren
The annual Episcopal diocese convention opened at Trinity Memorial Church Warren Pa with about 200 clergy and laity from the western third of Pennsylvania. Bishop Corelandt Whitehead delivered the noon address as standing committees were appointed. the district reports show 61 churches consecrated and 42 open for service with ongoing building.
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Episcopal Dioscenn
Warren
Biscopalian Diosexe of
Pittsburg
Trinity Memorial Church
Pennsylvania
Corelandt Whitehead
All Hands Exonerated In Harrisburg Train Disaster
In Harrisburg May, jurors exonerated the inquiry into the wreck of a Moresdas train carriages. Evidence showed lack of air brakes and brakes absent in cars without airbrakes led to the crash. The panel indicated compliance with law and that the disaster would not have happened with proper braking.
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Hmiarrisbirg
Long Service Rewarded Odd Fellows Session Tribute
In Scranton Pennsylvania on May 18 the grand lodge of the Odd Fellows paused to honor Past Grand Master Anus Hall and M. Richard Muckie of Philadelphia for 50 years as treasurer. The order extended thanks for long faithful service. per capita tax remained at 12 cents. Reading was chosen to host the western session.
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Scranton
Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows
Anus Hall
M. Richard Muckie
Philadelphia
Reading
Phoas
The Evening Gazette Ad Mirrored in Town Life
A chaotic set of lines from The Minority Report notes the Evening Gazette’s reach into Indiana homes, hints at editorial and social commentary, and mentions local sports, theater, and a strike in Chicago. It references Willie, a savings bank, a peniten tiary, and a family reunion motif amid varied civic scenes.
For Sale and Let Classified Items From Indiana Pa
Various old classified lines listing for sale properties including five room house with lot on East Church Street and a table, three town lots at George B. Wilson's music store, cabbage tomato and cauliflower plants from B B Tiffany, a cow pasture for lease via R B Tiffany, meat market and two dwarfings in Creekside by Ruof and Kline, a helper wanted for domestic work near Pittsburgh, and a nonstandard item Ube-tome GCanklin Wagul with heavy harnesses inquiry to H W Wimer.
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East Church Street
Wettling & Crosaman's
George B. Wilson
Indiana
Creekside
Ruof
Roosevelt Accepts Responsibility for Panama Material Policy
Washington May 18 President Roosevelt says he personally directed the cheapest market policy in purchasing Panama canal material with no preference for American goods or ships. He asserts Congress must act, while criticism rises within the Republican party and from Representative John Dalzell of Pennsylvania who denounces the policy as free trade and a fight for gods and men. American shipbuilders and Senators Scott and Burrows also protest, voicing disapproval of Taft's administration stance.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Republican Party
Dalzell
John Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Scott and
Burrows
Taft
Union Policy Keepers Voted Against Change At Convention
Detroit May 15 After three hours of debate Amal gamated Association delegates voted to maintain the policy barring members from working in non union mills. A minority urged change led by delegates from Youngstown Girard Lebanon Indiana Harbor Greenville and Warren where strikes are in progress. President Shaffer spoke at length and refused to commit on running for president, saying he would decide on the floor.
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Detroit
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Weibers
Youngstown
Girard
Lebanon
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Greenville
Warren
Shaffer
Tohd
River Tour Ends With Plans for Waterways Convention
A waterways convention discussion follows a May 18 Ohio River tour ending at Citra. Representatives from waterway improvement associations will gather in Cincinnati to present plans for river improvements before Congress reconvenes. A banquet marked the tour’s close as members head home by rail.
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Ohio
Citra
Ohio River
Cob Blesstie
Washington
New York
Congress
Wits
Cincinnati
Baptist Convention Delegate Dies During Address
In St Louis on May 18, Dr Cushing president of the Baptist university Rangoon died while seated at the rostrum as the convention prepared to adjourn. Prayer was offered while awaiting an ambulance before his death.
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St. Louis
Baptist Convention
Cushing
Baptist University
Rangoon
India
How to Avoid Germ Diseases by Strengthening the Stomach
An advertisement claims germ diseases prey on weak stomachs and promises recovery by taking Mi ona tablets before meals. It asserts relief from pains after eating, belching, sour taste, dizziness, and despondency, and offers a guarantee that the product costs nothing unless it cures.
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Dacier
Fai's
Mart
Synege
Furia
Ange
Tom E. Hildebrand
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Secona
Indlana Pa
Andrew Lang
Sentisad
Daniel Kinn
Punxsutawneys
Misa
Nancy J. Griffith
Homer City
Mias
Elizabeth Mabon
Vanderwritt
Misa Madge Lydia
South Beventh Street
Lottie Chspman
Henry Z3oulth
Trade Cuty
Toomas J. Evans
Horatio
Lettie
Indiana State Normal
Harry Neal
Salina
Adrene Buchanan
Dubois
Mra
T. 8
Neal
Trade City
John Stokes
Hlairaville
Stokes
Pansy News
Peter H. Rumuciu
Headban
Indiana County
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Sige
Mr. Rawmel
Weat Taylor Township
Rawmells
Johnstown
Triogne
Mary Lowman
Johuatown Tribune
Boyer
Harrisburg
Odd Fellows
Muckie
the Minority Report
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Peaty Savings Bank
Evening Gazette
Jaoveoile Opera Company
Jobnatown
Chicago
Teamsters
Love
Washaug
James Love
Aesroe
Archie Rivers
Atlas House
Monongahela
Penitentiaes
Gazette Office
Philadelphia St
Tenth St
B. B. Tiffany
R B. Tiffany
Urs
Preweice
Glen Osnorne
Ube
Singhe
H. W Wimer
South Seventh Strees
Indiars
Denn
Gedy Tare
Ela Aay
Theva
North
Columbus
Dean's Sure
Safe & Speedy Cura Co
Goolumbus
Daugherty Bros
Fear Party
Mr. Roosevelt
Portieres
W.r.loughry & Company
Navarre
Price
H. Sutton
Henry H. Steving
North Sixth Street
Henry H. Stevina
Brace Bros., Sanitary Dyora and Cleanors
Pittsburgh
Mr. and
Mrs. Mahaffey
Optios Ans
Pittsoure
Claween
J. B. Younkins
J. F. Buterbaugh
S. Seventh St
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