Local Briefs Mention Trips and Remedies
John Lee went to Kansas City Saturday for a few days. John Hix returned Saturday from a business trip to New York. J W Loomis Frank George and John Bowers went to Kansas City Saturday to spend the day. Pinesalve carbolized soothes pain and is sold by all druggists. Pincules aid kidney trouble and bladder issues.
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John Lee
Kansas City
John Hix
Anl
New York
Frank
George
John Bowers
The Crime of Idleness and Local Health Notes
A collage of ads warn idleness brings ailments and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills from Crenshaw and Young. An Illinois or Missouri livewire notes malaria fears and Electric Bitters sold by Crenshaw and Young. Local mentions include G P Hammer in Kansas City business, Mrs G Westermeyer visiting, bees cough syrup for children, and travelers Miss Marie Hale and Miss Carrie Weis returning from Kansas City and Atchison.
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Potomac
R M
James
Lovilen
Crenshaw & Young
Burglar in Town and Health Cure Ads
A small town item warns of a burglar figure who steals health, urging Ballard's Horehound Syrup to prevent consumption. It promotes Dr. Shoop's Restorative as a nerve tonic, promising rapid gains in strength and a return of vitality within days. Local notices mention travels of Father G. B. Curry and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Grats.
Reflection on Grandmother and Jimmie’s Idle Dilemma
Jimmie sits in thought weighing fishing or ball while his grandmother calls from an open window. She quotes Batam about idle hands finding mischief and he replies with a twinkle that it is no mischief, as reported by Lippincott's.
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Jimmie
Batam
Lippincott's
A Papered House
A fragment from Irustrated Sunday Magazine notes a dramatic critic sparring with a fellow worker during the second act of a promoted play. The remark mocks a stage star who only courts the gallery while the gods are the only ones who paid to attend.
Oyster Request at Odd House Ends in Aurist Warning
A weary party enters a house with a sign and requests oysters. A courteous man greets them and clarifies the sign. He says, "This is not a restaurant," and explains he is an aurist. One traveler asks about an oyster hanging outside, and the man answers, "No, gentlemen, it is near."
Not Easily Squelched Dellantor Quip About Visits
A four year old boy pleads to visit neighbor Joe despite repeated refusals. The mother finally says not to ask again, and the child asks how long he could stay, delivering a humorous domestic moment from the Dellantor.
Strangest New York Sign Advertises Exhumation Service
In a Manhattan undertaking establishment on Eighth Avenue a discreet but startling sign proclaims a specialty in exhuming bodies upon request. The oddly ominous message reads We make a specialty of exhuming bodies where desired, inviting curiosity about the grisly service.
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New York City
Eighth Avenue
Christopher Columbus in Death and Fame
A Kansas City Star reflection on Christopher Columbus as a victim of shifting fame. The piece notes how a man who built enviable renown can fade from praise, becoming a target for later critics and sensational treatment. It conveys a somber view of legacy and public memory.
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Christopher Columbus
Kansas City Star
Ain't No Joy Here Says Boarding House Philosopher
A boarding house philosopher declares every woman a pessimist, arguing that women always seek the worst when calamity strikes and are not content until they hear it. The remark reflects social attitudes of the era.
Boil Treatment From Historical Guidance
A historical remedy suggests a neck boil treatment using pure grain alcohol poultice. Soak a marble sized wad of surgeon's cotton in alcohol and keep it wet with a bandage overnight for efficacy.
Work Means Growth in a Nation of Earnest Labor
A reflection on work as the vital path to personal and societal growth. The author stresses that labor shapes character more than the results itself, arguing that effort develops hands, hearts, and truth through persistent endeavor.
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Turner
The Hunters of Topeka Capital Fight Quest
A concise observation notes that many seek quarrels while a smaller number actively pursue battles. The piece frames Topeka as a focal point and comments on the human impulse toward confrontation and conflict.
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Topeka
Conceited Man Never Popular Quote Lost in Translation
A remark attributed to La Rochefoucauld notes that a man content with himself is rarely pleased by others and that others respond in kind with coolness and dislike. The aphorism reflects on vanity and social friction.
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la Rochefoucaulid
Be Superior to Small Worries
A compact meditation on rising above minor irritations. It urges cultivating a lofty mindset to reduce friction and avoid groveling, noting that humility can be painful on the knees.
Worth Pondering Over Quote by Adeline Knapp
A compact reflective line by Adeline Knapp on weather and wisdom. It warns that knowing enough to stay in may shield from rain yet miss the world outside.
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Adeline Knapp
Politeness Always Pays In Daily Life
A compact reflection on the value of good manners and courteous conduct. It emphasizes that politeness yields personal satisfaction and social impact even when not openly acknowledged by others.
Johnny Fletcher Disciple Chides Lapsling Over Eating
In a sharp rebuke, Johnny Fletcher’s follower tells Mrs Lapsling not to bolt her food and to learn to plagiarize her victuals. The remark targets manners at the dining table with a hint of satire.
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Fletcher
Johnny
Mre. Lapsling
Hard Lines for the Woman
A fragment from the St Louis Globe Democrat notes a quip comparing outcomes for women and men, suggesting that even a bad woman faces harsher limits than a bad man, reflecting social double standards in harsh language.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Conscience Money by the Philosopher of Folly
The Phil osopher of Folly jokes that conscience money is sixty cents left in a pocket after a wife cleans out the rest, a wry quip on honesty and household economy.
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Philosopher of Folly
Butterflies Artificially Bred in England and France
Butterflies are being bred in England and France at several establishments. The new breeding programs aim to study butterfly development and expand cultivation for research and display purposes. Established facilities report growing populations and interest from collectors and educators.
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England
France
Easier to Go Down Proverb Turned Into Thoughtful Quote
A compact notice presents the Italian proverb Easier to go down the world fakes a staircase. It notes that some rise while others descend, framing a timeless reflection on ascent and descent.
Old and True Saying Proverb on Self Help
A Latin proverb notes that you should assist yourself and heaven will assist you. It reflects self-reliance as a guiding ethic. The saying connects personal effort with divine aid, highlighting moral virtue and practical grit across eras.
Judge Lindsey The Man Behind Denver Juvenile Court
The article portrays Judge Lindsey as a world renowned figure for Denver Juvenile Court work, facing a relentless political and social battle. It details threats, bribes, false accusations, and powerful foes from business leaders to churches, with ongoing attacks despite his reforms. It notes journalists and readers’ divided sympathy and the persistent strain on his life and work. It ends with a swift aside on England’s fly situation and cleanliness, contrasting social reform efforts.
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Lindsey
Juvenile Court
Denver
Littl
Telephone Company
Gas and Erecting Company
Water Company
State Capitol
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Hin
Court
Harvey J. O'Higgins
National Monthly September issue features Clark review
Missourians will find Hon. Champ Clark’s review of the Republican tariff revision in the September National Monthly edited by Norman E. Mack. Also in this issue are Alton B. Parker’s critique of the new corporate tax and Frank B. Lord’s analysis of Senator McEnery, plus Kate Burr on “The Difference in Women.” Get it at news stands or for $1.00 a year.
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Champ Clark
National Monthly
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Clark
Alton B. Parker
Court of Appeals
New York State
Aldrich Ottener
Kate Burr
Subscription to the National Monthly in Buffalo
A short note indicates a subscription to the National Monthly is available through Times Building in Buffalo New York. The item references ongoing periodical access and local availability.
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The
National Monthly
Times Bld
Buffalo
N.Y
Wentworth Military Academy Promotes Individualized Study Approach
Wentworth Military Academy advertises a Complete Anafaris Course aiding boys fall enrollment with subject level placement, strong math and English balance, and growth in manual training and military drill. The school touts Class A War Department rating, a college trained male faculty, broad athletic participation, 220 cadets from 17 states and 2 foreign countries, and a fall term opening September 17.
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Ith
Military Department
Middle West
War Department
Wentworth
United States
Infantry, Artillery and Calvalty Drill, Ltd
Insurance rates cut for dwellings and barns announced
Misrepresentations in insurance pricing prompted a public notice that rates were reduced around July 14 for all dwellings and private barns. Jobo Taubman & Son advertise they can write insurance of all kinds at the lowest rates with top companies. Rooms 3 and 6 Traders Bank Bidy July 2.
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Jobo Taubman & Son
Traders Bank Bidy
Land and Money for Sale in Lafayette County
Land and money items available from Grate Bros and WV Curtis. Various city residences and vacant lots offered to suit buyers. Contact E B Vaughn at 272 or 32, or WV Curtis at 272, to view available properties and arms for sale at reasonable prices.
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Lafayette County
Grate Bros
E. B. Vaughn
WV Curtis
Publication Notice in Grayette County Court Case
Publication notice in the Grayette County Court names Edwin Drake as plaintiff and nonresidents as defendants in a property dispute. The order directs defendants to answer by the next term, with hearings set at the Court of this county, Lexington, and Ada. A copy will be published in LexiNSTELLIGENCHR for four weeks.
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Edwin Ou
Iida
Ada
Tadnt
Xington
Wal Specia
Pitt
Hearin Ntiff
Cuddy
T. Grimes
Wigerneville
Said
Peat Pont
Les East
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