Edward Stone’s ascent from clerk to stationer owner
Edward Stone visits his uncle Dan Stone to seek a loan and learn industry discipline. The uncle rebukes him yet offers advice to save 34 dollars weekly for four years, building capital with self reliance. Edward works, saves, and after three years gains success with Polly and the uncle’s support, culminating in a $5,000 Christmas gift to start a larger store and marry Polly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stone
Dan
Locke
Edward
Tien
Mr. Stone
Nephew
Polly
Tero
Ian
Mary
Gondt
Gay
Stationsry Axe
Booxstone
Cycle
Indoney
Ivery
Errors in Marriage and Moral Guidance for Youth
The passage stresses marriage as foundational and difficult to repair once harmed. It argues that many so called marriage mistakes stem from partner behavior, not just circumstances, urging self-control, gentleness, and mutual effort to restore harmony. It closes with a parable about Johnny and a plea to value education over fleeting thrills.
Divorce Demands From a Plucky Wife in Odd Feller Tale
A well dressed woman from Patten's block seeks a private interview with Major Huse to obtain a divorce. She condemns her husband as a constant fining fanatic who joins every lodge and society, wearing costumes and spouting political and religious satire. The Major notes the social circle offers no obvious grounds, while she insists she will not endure further abuse or deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse
Patten
Everbody
Poe
George Washington
Squire
Sam
Father
Masons
Hope
Odd Fellows
Sword Swallover
The
Finnegans
Ceétua
Grange
Bons
Union League
Knights of Horror
Socielica
Sim Smith
Man seeks independent lawyer after office confrontation
A man, described as a Sabbath-school and Republican superintendent, demands a lawyer not affiliated with any group as he leaves the office in a heated exchange about an alleged matter involving hens and certudi ex Neut. He bolts to find Captain Patten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicans
Pisen
Capt. Patten
A Ragged Beggar Soldier’s Downward Drift
A Washington ragged beggar, once a cavalry lieutenant promoted for bravery, is found beggared and drunk. Thieves strip his shirt to reveal a canvas bag with a brevet major naval commission, letters from Grant and Lincoln, a photo, and a curl of hair. He pleads for not publishing his degradation, fearing harm to friends, saying he wandered after the war and fell to intemperance and gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kaldon
Naval
Grant
Lincoln
South America
What Girls Should Study and Hurricanes in Harrison
A Philadelphia Press piece laments girls lacking practical home medical knowledge and cites a New York girl seeking study in medicine for home care. It recounts a Harrison Ohio hurricane incident and notes Dr. Rob ertson on sanitation, plus a claim for Syrup of Hypophosphites as a cure for consumption and urging cautious use.
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New York
Philadelphia Press
A. D. Arewson
Gme
Gts
James I
St. John
N. I
Uyit
Co. Eorror
Couaxtan Panuen
Choosing an occupation for life for the youth
The piece advises letting a boy select his calling based on instinct and honest living. It warns against forcing him into farming, urges tender guidance with realistic views on vocations, and stresses integrity, industry, and rising above rivals in work. It ends with an ad for Lang Syrup showing a cough remedy and druggist sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sina
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Kaiss
Eden
Johnny
United States
Ares
Mr. Huse
Aaid
Pere Wareer
Duawwace
Robertsou
State Board of Health
Des Moines
Pa Ct
Dr. Marshall
Lang
Wangler Broy
Joweley
Maxserety
Alare N.enetomer
R. E. Olney
Ing. Dos
Goll
Scovis Scoviel's
Stillingia
Mott's
Snaa
USA
Denton
Ali
Ioan F
Henry
Curran & Ca
W. W. Forry
Tok
Auhirac
Daniel
Beatsy
Waters
Cate
Goosmt
Ruments
Asmargains
Horace Wate
Bridway
N.Y. Ar
Traal
Addrons
Voltaio Beetco
Marshall
Dr.lascelle
Senglish
St Ln
Europe
Miyett Wini
Lascelles
Agenta
Canada
Mears
Slocum
Cedar St
N.Y
Dliters
Coldie
Lennar & Ih
Cheést
Iuaie
Birdsall & Baker
Michigan St
Chicago
P. S
England
Prance
Germany
Exrape
Loweat Mites
Philadelphia
Mavson & Hay
MIN Orcas Co
Tremont W St
Cunite Square
New Ye
Ciengs. Gliwa
McCurdy
J.C. Munger
Coumereing Street
Waterloo
Uxkroin
A.D
Blackdowk Couns
Lowi
Count Honan
Nid
Andee
Vane
Dreten
Anders Mandl
Potter
Ry EB. T. Cowen
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