Social Purity and Moral Duty in American Homes
A local essay argues social purity as foundational to society, urging parents ministers and citizens to confront impurity by teaching enforcing and demanding virtue. It condemns debauched thought and calls for universal standards of conduct from home to public life, stressing the harm of impurity to families and cities.
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Feorrntour
Pre Triola
Thysrisis
Theolowian
America
Linch
Mississippi
Amin Whossus
Yaga
Americas
San P. Johns
When Thackeray Was Angry on Genoa Quay Trick
In Genoa harbor the five travelers racing to board their ship face a local scam by boatmen who feign help and demand extra francs. A father-figure erupts, cursing in English, and the party escapes, later learning the Genoese crew commonly use this ploy on travelers. {Stated source: St Louis Globe-Democrat}
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Genoa Harbor
Louis Globe- Democrat
Bicycle romance spoiled by cook’s identity in London suburb
A gentleman in a pleasant London suburb encounters a stylish female cyclist whose outfit he admires until a crash reveals she is the cook’s bicycle apprentice. The cook’s services and costume were borrowed by a replacement lover, ending in the husband’s quick return home and the loss of the rider’s place. Inquiries reveal the cook’s relationship and the borrowed gear. The tale ends with the villa seeking a new cook after the affair.
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Phat
London
Yalters
Ji Service
Telegraph
Bear Attack Tale From City Hunter Yarn
A spoken recollection recalls a year-old incident where a hunter named Amon shot at a bear near the Lead. The bear reacted instantly, turning and fleeing, and the crowd remained baffled by the strange turn of events.
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Amon
Fragmented note on mixed up quotes and names
A garbled OCR style note discusses misquoted phrases and attributions. It mentions Life, Sewant Appropriste, Wuting tt, and a Day oli Pa Palladelphia, Moby ude. The text is unclear but hints at misattribution and mixed references across names and places.
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Moby. Ude
Economigal Drainage A Home Made Farm Drainage System
A detailed note on simple surface and deep drainage methods to reclaim waterlogged land. It describes a home made ditch with a flat bottom, cedar logs or durable wood, and hay covering to keep the soil porous. Emphasizes cost savings for poor landowners and practical work steps. Webb Donnell, in N. Y. Tribune.
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Tani
Ture
Terriy Miny
Price
Webb Donnell
N. Ys Tribune
Tanning Green Hides From Farm and Home Era Guide
Step by step method describes tanning green hides using warm water and multiple chemical mixtures including rain water soap lime ashes and manure. Instructions cover hair removal washing salting and stretching before drying, with tests for proper soaking and final rack hanging.
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Brock
Poultry From Medoc Vines Proves Helpful
An English authority notes French poultry emulating in Medoc vineyards where vines stay low. The free roaming birds aid insect control and soil, until July and August when grapes ripen. This arrangement aligns with poultry needs by early decay, offering cost and supply benefits.
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Pooltey
France
Medoc
Ancient Troy Swords and Modern Factory Health Plan
Fragments describe ancient Trojan weaponry with axes that resemble hats and delicate sculptures circa 2000 M C. A new scheme by W D Douglas Shoe Co plans medical attendance for workers, arguing employee health improves loyalty and reduces conflicts, with detailed procedures and a pictured cord of employes.
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Hom Aneto
Troy
Nine Eveh
Arbitration Move Sparks Town Labor Debate in Brockton
A Brockton Daily Enters piece discusses a plan tied to factory disputes and arbitration, noting the Douglas Shoe Co and laborers seeking a state board decision. It cites that the plan requires workers to sign an agreement to submit issues for arbitration and outlines the potential impact on employment and health care access.
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Jrheretaletan
Ube
Ackor
Avid
Volun
Kodt
BP Park
Upton
Sithone Nok
Douglas’ Dow
Vinsir
Klimply
Gruyer Bus Boo
Appalingottio
Douglas Shoe Ca
Dowglas Tsi Tiem Huliever
State Board of
Mblinanon
L. PT
Brockton
Aku
Tee
Somerville Journal
Doctor Meren's Fav orite Prescription Promised Cure
An old period text touts a uterine tonic for female complaints and nervous disorders. It praises Dr. Pierce’s remedy, claiming quick relief from congestion, irritation, and nervous prostration without using weaker celery compounds.
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Meren
Pierce
Female Weakness Cure Prompts Reader Letter
A Richland County woman writes that she suffered female weakness and tried several doctors and a "favorite prescription" without help. She claims a physician finally advised a remedy, leading to improved health, though she fears for her family’s welfare and laments earlier failed treatments.
Muddled ad copy and quotes in a late print fragment
A garbled OCR segment mixes quotes and medical claims about tonics and tonics brands. It mentions Barkoe Teaciness Middleton and a Washington Tr piece. The fragment references stomach bitters claimed to restore digestion and vigor, and a scattered note about a ship and courage.
Syrup of Figs Offers Gentle Laxative Remedy
A testimonial style notice promotes Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative benefiting the kidneys liver and bowels. It claims to cleanse the system dispel colds fevers and constipation with slight discomfort and is widely approved by the medical profession. Sold by druggists in 60 cent and 1 dollar bottles and manufactured only by California Fig Syrup Co with the product name printed on the package.
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Drogeiste
California Pig Syrup Co
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Wiley
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Douglas Shoe Co
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Montell Diving
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Thule
Mtr Douelus
Aequalsi
W. Ls Dolighis Bhoe
Douulay Shor Co
She & Houytor
William Huovek
Richland Co
Chia
Mae
U.S
Royal
Absoluti
Quan Lee
Ulock Exehange & Monty Mgs
Terrie Britate
Teaciness
Ula
IK Hostatiate
Lota
Washington
Maite Catareh
Sam
Broweneris
Bi Dons
Piso
Douglas Shoe Wesckrni
Kandardl
FSO Police
Nz Borsa
Walter Baker & GO
Europe
Walter Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
Needles
Soto
N.k.fairbank Company
Ty Twathem
Cial
Ir Tare
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