Advice for Women From the Pierce Prescription Testimony
Mrs Fred Hewks of Capitol Street endorses Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine that supported strength during pregnancy and life transitions. She notes its benefits for her daughters and invites others to request free medical advice from the physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Dr. Vierce
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Fred Hewks
Capitol St
Sendie
Buffalo
Weite
Thrift of Time Quoted by Cladetone Prime Minister
A quotation attributed to Cladetone the then prime minister of England warns that thrift of time yields profit in after life while wasting time dulls intellect and moral nature beyond reckoning. The archaic phrasing emphasizes the value of prudent time use.
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Cladetone
England
Origin of Americana term and demonym quirks
The piece notes that the habit of calling residents Americana likely stems from awkward alternatives, as Canada yields Canadians and Mexico yields Mexicans. It suggests United States inhabitants can be conveniently termed Americæ.
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Americana
Canada
Mexico
United States of America
Impossibility Fails When Vision Feeds Action
A voice urges belief in creative thought to transform limits. It argues that doubting potential blocks achievement while clear intention and mental imagery unlock progress, encouraging persistence until others complete what first seemed unattainable.
The Work Habit Three Habits to Gain All You Seek
Elbert Hubbard states that three habits, the work habit the health habit and the study habit, unlock everything valuable in life. He argues these foundations enable limitless achievement beyond imagination.
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Elbert Hubbard
Emerson on comfort over confinement in life and nature
A quotation from Emerson arguing that life should be made happier and more comfortable rather than dwelt in continually dug and caverned dungeons of discontent. the ideal is airborne castles over ground prisons.
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Emerson
Like Spoiled Children We Hu am I
Fragmentary text argues that indulging weak personalities leads to constant distraction while asserting self mastery and sovereign rights. The passage mentions Charlonet and Newcombh in a stylistic, archaic tone.
Retreat of Napoleon from Moscow to Paris
Napoleon retreated from Moscow traveling from Vilna to Paris in about 012 hours covering roughly 1400 miles at an average speed near five miles per hour despite poor roads and weather conditions.
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Moscow
Napoleon
Vilna
Paris
Hatred Like a Gun Ends with a Plugged Barrel
A reflection compares hatred to a gun whose barrel is plugged, noting it inflicts more harm through restraint and recoil than a direct shot. The piece uses stark imagery to warn of the damage hatred causes to individuals and communities.
To Save Paint Brushes
Advice from Popular Sel exes Monthly urges never storing a brush wet with paint. Clean thoroughly after use to prevent chisel edge damage and preserve brush life.
Stray Verse Fragments From Windom Archive
The fragmentary text presents a romantic couplet in archaic diction, referencing sweet love and a fatal wind that ends pain. It appears as a historical quotation attributed to a poet resembling Tennyson in style. The piece illustrates a paradox of love and death.
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Windom
Tennyseon
The Practical Joker Poses as Suitor to Judge Allen's Daughter
Ned Dayton travels to Hopeton to woo Leila Allen while Cyrus Moore schemes. A mock initiation into a secret society backfires when Ned visits Judge Allen's office, provoking a violent outburst and a dramatic tumble down the stairs. Cyrus then flees town, leaving Ned to face the fallout and Leila's disappointment.
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Ned
Cyrus Moore
Ned Dayton
Cyrus
Lela
Hinden
Lelia Allen
Ife
Hopeton
bin Cham
Ster
Judge Allen
Moore
Leila
Burrah
Momus
Leaguepedalian
Allen
Ned’s Night Stakeout in the Allen Home Heist
Ned shadows the Allen house and spots a burglar fleeing with a loot bag. The judge’s valuables, documents, and overcoat are recovered, and Ned asks for Leila’s hand with a vow to honor her above all.
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Papa
Momus
Ned
Leila
Allen
Allen Place
Buurglar
Allens
Experiments Claim Anthracite Origin From Vegetation
Professor H. G. Turner of Lehigh University reports proof that anthracite coal is formed from ancient plants. By pollinating a heated coal surface and examining under a microscope, structural details and fossilized plant fragments including fern spores are revealed, suggesting a vegetable origin for hard coal.
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H. G. Turner
Lehigh University
Turner
Dathfinder
Authorship's Penalties in Editorial Exchange
An editor meets an unsolicited manuscript author who seeks money over fame. The editor offers to publish under a pen name to boost earnings, but the author refuses, stating that if published under his name his wife would receive the money.
It Was Patrick Henry
An officer in a tense moment cried that no man in the division would be given liberty today. A voice from the rear retorted with Patrick Henry’s famous line give me liberty or give me death.
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Iit
Patrick Henry
Wall Street Journal
Burglar Breaks Into Kansas Grocery by Front Door Lock
A burglar easily opened the back door of a Kansas grocery store after noting the front door had a strong burglar proof lock. The Progressive Grocer warns that homes often have big front locks and small weak back locks, easy for a clever child to bypass.
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Kansas
Oregon State Briefs Echo Diverse Local Events
Pendiaton hosts a reunion as Mrs New Orne Duff meets brothers C F Daniel and W F Daniel after 40 years. Coos Power Company holds third annual banquet in Albany with 75 attendees. Albany reports half of county schools reviewed as generally good. Garibaldi plans water development at Struby creek costing 20000 dollars. Klamath Falls levies 15191 57 on district property to cover bonds and projects. Dallas home of A S Loughary destroyed by fire. residents absent. Reserve county ships 22000 pounds turkey for New York sale. St Helens census shows 6881 school age children in Columbia county. district 1617 in St Helens. Klamath Irrigation District to discuss relief measures after Coolidge deficiency approval. Reed reports 10000 wool fleeces contracted for 1935 at 42 cents. Oregon wool price record. Salem tax commission confirms 1624 state income tax collection proceeds unless repealed. Scotts Mills hosts rail development discussion with Salem Silverton Mount Angel Wilholt Scotts Mills. Oregon records three industrial fatalities in last week. per capita prison costs drop. Oregon, Delaware, Georgia, West Virginia show lowest inactive account interest. state earns 4 percent.
Local verse yields rumor and cautious talk of crime
A fragmented speech excerpt shows Uncle Eben warning about a dangerous man who spreads information for gain. The dialogue hints at a sense of danger and possible retaliation over gossip or charge, with the speaker labeled as needy and manipulative.
Calvary name origin and a thought on burial peace
The text explains Calvary from Calvaria meaning Golgotha a bare skull and notes a rock shaped like a skull. It adds a reflective line about burial in the potter's field and a domestic musing on money’s limits.
Centenarian Philosophy Faces Hearing Hurdles
Essay on aging and enduring vitality suggests that reaching a century does not guarantee easy audience for aging thinkers. The piece muses on how society treats long-lived individuals and their ideas about life.
Exiled Author Raspe Wrote Baron Munchausen in England
Rudolph Eric Raspe, the German exile who penned the Baron Munchausen tales, fled to England to escape prosecution over alleged torts at the Cassel museum. He framed the famous stories while living abroad, noting opportunities that pass by as people linger in the streets discussing missed chances.
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Rudolph Eric Raspe
England
Tie
Germany
Cassel Museum
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Fred Dewits
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Behnke- Walker
Pp. N. U
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Pendiaton
Tillamook
Coaal Power Company
Lla
Ihe
Episcopal Church
Albany
Mra. Kina Geer
Mra. Gerr
Garibaldi
Alate
Struby Creek
Klamath Falla
Klamath Drainage District
Dallas
Loughary
Itmite
Resovare
New York
Bayera
St. Helens
Columbia County
Coolidge
Klamath Irrigation District
Klamath
Portland
Oregon
State Tax Commission
Scotts Milla
Silverton
Mount Angel
Wilholt
Scotts Mille
Scotts Mills
State Industrial Accident Commission
Clarence Ingalls
Mirkenfield
James Hobobow
Oregon City
Morris Lofton
Glenwood
Oregon State Penitentiary
State Board of Centrol
A. M. Dalrymple
Delaware
Georgia
Wat Wirelala
Jefferon Myers
West Virginia
Missouri
California
Ohio
Mallory
16Th and
Yarnhill
Hartline
Page & Son
Prines
Information Department
Mons
Rite Fou
Groton
Jurnelde
Piret
Bates
Alza
Alon
Marie Wern
Puvlician
Lafayette
Ayoira
Keene
Warn
el Dened
Keerty Caullare
Gengun
Nortonia
Encellent Cafe
Traine
Ith
Starke
Conke
He Koow
Manverripta
Ty Hannebat Co
Hreadeas
Portland, Drs
Dr. Lake
Divine Healing
Fourth Street
Washington
State
Velbted
Aberkn
Eben
Potters Field
New York Tribune
Bestery
Orien
I C. Gee
Paton
Ore
Guy Ishuratory
Private
American Wealth Institute Specialiete Om Chine
Nae Tees & Lateot Price
Lisa
Hide & Woot Co
Hrarch
Necwelio
Idaho
Amis Lamethee
Lane-Davis Drug Co
St. Portland, Ove
Safe and Central
Charpes
CAM Sereer Therumen
Anderson Garage & Machine Shop
Portland, Ore
Exile
Tov Ee
Lena
Aga
Tims
Steadaner
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