Is the church an up to date force
The Tribune argues the church is not decaying though it fails at times to meet all duties. It notes church influence drives benevolence, education, and social service beyond worship, shaping gifts from magnates and inspiring modern groups like Y M C A and Salvation Army while facing criticism for not doing enough.
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Church
Stannard Baker
Baker
Morris K. Jessup
Jessup
Dr. Pearson
Hinsdale
Ill
Pearson
Mr. Rockefeller
Christian Endeavor Society
Epworth League
Brotherhood Movement
Salvation Army
Winona Baseball Rowdiness Over Forfeit Attempt
Local criticism mounts as Winona players allegedly rigged a game by prompting an early forfeit and manipulating umpire calls. Pitcher Baillies threatened to start trouble and interfered with calls. Roy Klein was benched without cause. La Crosse seeks fair rematch while President Elliott upholds no-forfeit ruling.
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Winona
Baillies
Winona Aggregation
Grimes
Roy Klein
la Crosse
Joe” Killian
Stremmel
Duluth
Elliott
Rough House
Dean's Kidney Pills End Rheumatic Attacks by Curing Kidneys
A testimonial from La Crosse Wisconsin claims rheumatic pains stem from uric acid and cystic kidneys. The ad argues kidneys must be cured to end uric acid danger and touts Dean's Kidney Pills as the remedy sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
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Dean
la Crosse
Jason T. Phillips
Union Hotel
S. Third St
Wis
Erhart
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
Simpson's Vegetable Compound Promoted as Blood Purifier
An advertisement extols good blood as the key to health and markets Dr. A B Simpson's Vegetable Compound as a potent blood purifier. It claims 40 years of use, notes effectiveness against severe blood diseases, and offers a money back guarantee with a $1 bottle price via Moeschler Bros. 123 S Fourth St.
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A. B. Simpson
Richmond
Simpson
Moeschler Bros
S. Fourth St
Harriman Nearing End Amid Wall Street Gossip
The article notes E. H. Harriman is in extremis and possibly near death, while criticizing Wall Street operators for profiting from rumors in his sick room. It treats the situation as a condemnation of sensational speculation surrounding a dying financier.
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E. H. Harriman
Wall Street
Daring sky pilots face skeptics over pole reach claims
Wright brothers and Curtiss doubt their own feat as Walter Wellman faces ridicule for an aerial dash toward the pole. The public may require confirmation of Cook and Peary claims before belief.
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Wright Brothers
Curtiss
Walter Wellman
Sky
Cook
Peary
West Salem Fair Ties to La Crosse County Emphasized
The article stresses that the West Salem fair is a La Crosse county fair and that La Crosse is closely tied to West Salem. It urges local business leaders to attend, asserting the fair belongs to both communities.
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West Salem
la Crosse
la Crosse County
Dr Cook’s Pole Discovery Questioned Amid Heat Claim
The remark suggests that critics question Dr Cook’s pole discovery during a period of mental strain rather than attributing it to heat induced madness. The debate centers on the accuracy of his claim and the surrounding conditions at the time.
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Cook
Say can you tell me how to make a slow horse fast
A rural joke spreads as a city chap asks for help making a slow horse fast. The farmer responds simply by advising not feeding the horse. The humor unfolds over six hours before the punchline lands in the Kansas City Journal.
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Kansas City Journal
Rural lawmaker Pushes Third Deputy Recorder Bill
A rural legislator proposes creating a third deputy recorder in his county to handle duties, arguing the current staff cannot perform due to family ties and health issues. The exchange highlights political maneuvering over local offices and appointments.
Heiress Sits Up At Every Noise Like A Title
An heiress is described as responsive to any noise resembling a title, prompting her to sit up and take notice. The line suggests a metaphorical or playful observation about sensitivity to authority or status signals.
September Musings on Leaves and Laughter in Verse
The fragment hints at September reflections on fading roses birds and bees and old friends. A lingering whispered refrain asks about oyster stew while the speaker shifts from sorrow to reluctant laughter in a nostalgic voice.
Saloon Spelling Lesson Turns on Humorous Misread
An English schoolmaster in a new country quizzes pupils on spelling from a humorous Cockney lesson. A pupil stretches the word saloon by spacing letters, joking that it would burn up. The Venice question prompts the price of eggs remark, closing the tale.
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Isle
Venice
Two Muffs in One
A tale from Judge's Library recounts a carriage ride where George drives Edward sits by the rail while a woman between them uses a muff to engage both men. The night is dark, the horse steady, and after a whispered request the two men alight, their thoughts left unsaid.
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George
Edward
Judge's Library
Rival Editors Jab at Joel Chandler Harris Headlines
An Atlanta observer recalls Uncle Remus and his rival Joel Chandler Harris who mocked rivals in comic editorials. Simon Simpson of Mobile responded in anger, accusing Harris of cheap wit at their expense, prompting Harris to retort with a quick quip for the next issue.
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Joel Chandler Harris
Simon Simpson
Mobile
Joel Harris
Joel
Simon
Pitsburg Chronicle-Telegraph
Who's Afraid of Pants Little Robert and Jim
A humorous anecdote from Everybody's Magazine about Robert the grocer's delivery man Jim and Roberts promotion to knicker bockers. Robert waits in front of the house for Jim, who busy with his wagon ignores the momentous fashion change and his friend’s question. The tale follows their gentle misunderstanding and the era's style sensitivities.
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Robert
Jim
Everybody’s Magazine
Wind Up The Car Or Face The Rail Crossing Risk
A farmer cautions a motorist who admits sometimes forgetting to wind the car. The farmer warns of a dangerous rail crossing scenario if the engine runs down. The exchange ends with a wary smile from the motorist.
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Denver Republicas
Little Daughters of an Artist Inspire Visitor Remark
In a St. Louis Republic snippet a visitor notes, “You don’t look so very much alike.” Edith and Ethel answer with wit, Ethel claiming to be mamma’s later manner, reflecting playful sibling banter about resemblance.
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Edith
Ethel
Mamma
St. Louis Republic
Psalm Singing Maid Remarks on Upstairs Visitor
The New York Herald records Miss Y asking about a downstairs visitor and Martha replying she was simply singing a psalm. The maid’s quick wit leads Miss Y to acknowledge the scene with a wry remark about “hims.”
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Miss Y
Martha
New York Herald
Private Opinion on Tariff Fairness
Editorial tone notes the tariff may be oppressive yet emphasizes that people collectively spend much money unwisely. The remark suggests a broader critique of economic policies and personal budgeting.
The Circular Staircase Mystery Deepens in Disappearance
In a tense scene detective Jamieson links Halsey’s suspected abduction to a web of secrets. Louise plans to wed Doctor Walker while Mr Innes’ nephew vanishes. A partial lead comes from a damaged car crash site as whispers of a Chinese puzzle and a missing Bailey linger.
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Mr. Jamieson
Doctor Walker
Gertrude
John Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Louise
Halsey
Summit Ville
Burns
Greenwood Club
The Cream Flour Patent Grade Described Like Cream
The article explains that the patent grade of Cream Flour resembles cream and varies with how much of the poorer grade is skimmed off. The richer the cream, the higher the patent grade implied by the skimming process.
Marvel Flour Seizes Rich Flour Portion for Superior Breads
Marvel Flour offers a higher proportion of the rich flour in wheat, removing more lower grades than ordinary patent to produce bread biscuits cake and pastry. Order a sack today from all good grocers.
Disappearance of Louise Armstrong mystery deepens
Miss Innes follows clues in Halsey case as Louise Armstrong lies ill. Doctor Stewart escorts Innes home after learning her nephew may be abducted or harmed. The scene ends with Innes racing toward answers, as the narrative teases further developments.
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Miss Innes
Warner
Thomas
Louise Armstrong
Halsey
Miss Armstrong
Mrs. Armstrong
Miss Louise
Doctor Stewart
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