Aunt Sarah defies townsfolk with circus posters
Aunt Sarah Betee, widow of Belee's Corners, agrees to display circus pictures after a lively debate with Deacon Danforth and others. Local clergy and Mrs. Gaynor rally neighbors to oppose, but Aunt Sarah persists, plans to attend, and even the deacons confess curiosity and ticket sharing. The tale ends with a comic chorus of village reactions and a vow to avoid judgment.
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Saruh Betee
Belee
Hess
Levin
Yue
Mii
Bari
Sarah
Fedle
Satan
Deacon Danforth
Red Mill
Hades
Lot
Judas Iscariot
Bea
Deacon Bidwell
Jose
Therlood
Perean Burton
Dyove
Rebee
Widder
Chicago
Jieacon Burton
Mrs. Gaynor
Medina
Gaynor
Dukes of the Dawn
Danforth
Amit Sutwadi
Goencon Bidwell
Heacon Burton
Tiny
Higher Education and the shift from Latin to modern tongues
The Worcester Gazette argues that early colleges began with Latin and Greek training for priestly use, shaping traditional college culture. It notes the rise of modern languages rich in literature and learning, filling gaps left by classics and expanding access to science and global knowledge.
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Europe
Worcester Gazette
Indiana Reader Champions Kidney Pills Credibility
A Philadelphia carpenter Mr. W. C. Johnston reports back pain relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The testimonial praises quick improvement and urges readers to remember the brand. The piece also notes American fondness for the term Britisher and a phonetic joke about spelling.
Pittsburgh Trust Company Deposits Offer 4 Percent
The Capitol Surplus and Profits assures depositors at Pittsburgh Trust Company 323 Fourth Avenue Pittsburgh PA of 4 percent on savings and 2 percent on checking. They accept deposits by mail. Also an ad seeks a single man to travel the southern states with a crew under P Barrett at Mrs Orr’s care on West Philadelphia Street. Burdock Blood Bitters touted for strong bowels stomach liver and kidneys.
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Pitteburg Trust Company
Fourth Avenue
Pittaburg, PI
P. Barrett
Pittsburg Trust Company
Pittsburg
Diogenes and Doctors on a Tiny Island Tale
A Galapagos style island tale recalls a Scots physician paid in advance to sail to a tiny Atlantic isle with no doctor. After treating a patient he cannot secure a return boat without another full advance, revealing a clever exchange where the medic is outwitted by locals.
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Atlantic
Nenegal
Dublin
Iceman Samuel Lucia Expands With New Ice Wagons
Samuel Lucia known as the iceman now delivers Litater spring water ice to patrons in town. He has two brand new wagons hauled by two horses each, showcasing high quality ice from Litster spring water. Trade extends across town as contracts are sought, with Lucias’ offerings promoted to readers.
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Samuel Lucia
Lucas
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