Pair of Twins and a Cavalier Tale at Law Office
In a humorous reminiscence Mr Bird recalls meeting twin sisters Maggie Van Scriver and Maggie’s sister Laura, both strikingly alike. A mix up over papers triggers mistaken identity, glove notes, and a chase to sort who is Maggie’s guest, ending with the twins and Bird laughing at the confusion. The tale closes with Bird revealing Laura is their aunt and the sisters’ prankishly identical look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bird
Middlesex
Jack Frost
New Jersey
Laura van Scriver
Mr. Adair
Butterly
Maggie
Adais Pease
Tere
Bird
van Scriver
Lary
Maggie van Scriver
Tray
Laura
Weil
Azkei
Earrings Spread Tuberculosis Among British Girl Siblings
A 14 year old girl contracted pulmonary tuberculosis after wearing earrings previously worn by a deceased girl with consumption. An initial ear ulcer contained tubercle bacilli and a neck gland ulcerated, leading to a sinking condition. The case notes sea themed jewelry motifs in the era.
Tanning with the wool on and census notes in farm guide
Instructions for tanning sheep skins with wool on using alum and dye, bleaching, and drying, followed by census guidance urging accurate farm data for 1889 90. Also discusses manure management, soil preparation for potatoes, cropping, and general farm practices with references to American Agriculturist and Puget Sound timber region.
Temperance News Across the Nation on Drinking Perils
A collage of temperance notes condemns alcohol’s wreckage from wrecked ships to ruined cadets at Annapolis and ballplayers succumbing to wine. It cites saloon costs in cities, naval education woes, and calls for prohibitions in contracts as a cure for intemperance and social decay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Indiana
New Orleans Picayune
King’s
the Land Association
Sissi Spa Non
National Temperance Advocate
Temperance News
KOTER
California
Eagient
Wee Ae
Huss
Sweden
Europe
Timely Prayer for Guidance and Strength
A devotional poem seeking divine guidance to stay on the right path. The speaker asks God to hedge the way, separate the wheat from the chaff, and compel repentance. It pleads for closer vision of God’s throne and submission to the King’s will.
Love’s Question and a Cadet’s Faithful Quest
A child asks, Father, what can I do for you, proving love in service. A West Point cadet, after conversion at a religious awakening, prays for help on a difficult geometry proof, demonstrates a brilliant solution, and chooses ministry over an army career. The piece also discusses Christian consciousness, prudent ethics, and Beecher’s counsel on balancing moral aims with amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
John Street
West Point Military Academy
West Point
Ministry of
Christ
John Boyd
N. S. Witness
Anderson
Washington Gladden
Philosphy
Douglas Jerrold
Dort
Henry Ward Beecher
Bushnell
Quick action advised for suspected stroke and consumption remedy
The article urges swift measures for stroke. directs cooling methods and immediate transport to water sources. It notes General Neal Dow’s invalid daughter in Nashua mastering multiple languages and cites Florida and California climates for lung disease. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Discovery with a money back guarantee and claims superior curative properties.
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Neal Dow
Nashua
N. H
Florida
California
Drogaista
Pierce
Alt
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P. Mc Acthuc
Detruit Free Press
Coly
le Woud
Beshere
Miss Maggie
United States
New Hampshire
Cook
Massachusetts
A. T
T. H. Doskins
Puget Sound
North Pacific Ocean
Tuers
Pacific Coast
Washington Territory
Vermont
Connecticut
South America
Australia
Central America
Pacific Ocean Islands
Osicago Herald
Temperance
Iit
Enone
Tara
M.a.kidder
Temperance Advocate
Minton Tile
Sitet Pte
New York
Indianapolis
Baer
BM. A. Gault
Missouri
Football Association
Merchant Traveler
Contary
St Louis Magazine
Bage
Simon Cameron
Dobbins
Carson City
Nev
Nsass Thompson
Draggista
Hood
Apy
W. BD. Beeeem
New York City
All Druggista
C. L Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowsll
Mann
Peru
Helen
Dr. Hartman
Peruna Medicing Co
Eheskein
Moray Saaich- 4
Boresd
Af Deaggists
Ferma Med
Columbus
Lobb
Sais
Taomenta
Townshed
BOR & CO
Rel&gmm
Sturt
Rosai
Rogal Weise
Wegoter
A.M
Broadway
Bypsye
Mets
Asia
Moles A
Satinere, GO
Pve
Atles
ENOWR
Cees
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