Cancer and Civilization Clash in Historic Essay
Burton J. Hendrick argues in McClure's that cancer attacks the most civilized nations most, listing Europe and North America as heavily afflicted while noting wealthier, saner areas suffer more. He cites Hampstead, Chelsea, and Marylebone as mortalities in London and cites New York areas with dense tenements versus saner quarters. The piece also recounts the tale of Mother Mandelbaum and her ill-gotten wealth among thieves in Chatham Square.
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Asia
Africa
Europe
Mexico
Honduras
Panama
United States
Canada
Russia
Hungary
Italy
Spain
Germany
France
Sweden
Norway
England
London
East End
Hampstead
Marylebone
Chelsea
New York
Mother Mandelbaum
Sammy
Koehler
Chatham Square
Everybody's
Children of Crooks
Charles Somerville argues that children of criminals rarely become criminals themselves. He notes this contradicts heredity ideas, suggesting deterrence from witnessing the punishment and ruin of a criminal career. He cites rogues galleries and notes criminals’ efforts to shield their offspring from crime.
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Scotland Yard
New York
Chicago
Origin of Nigger Hill name tied to slave owner Jabez Smith
The Odessa Democrat notes Nigger Hill located seven miles northeast of Lexington on the old Lexington road. It cites early settler Jabez Smith from Virginia bringing 450 slaves, whose quarters occupied the hill, giving the landmark its name. The piece recalls Smith’s reputed kindness and reflects on historical attitudes toward slavery and race.
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Lexington
Atherton
Independence
Jackson County
Jabez Smith
Virginia
Tom Smith
Odessa
Fair Board Meet Indicates Strong Lafayette County Fair Interest
The Lafayette County Fair board of directors convened at the Secretary's office Monday evening with nearly all members present. Directors showed strong interest for a vigorous fair this year as the secretary received daily inquiries about exhibits races and other events.
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Lafayette County Fair Board of Directors
Bands Chosen for Fair Music. Concordia and Lexington Featured
Committees reported strong work across departments and received bids from Concordia and Lexington bands. Lexington won as the lowest bid and will provide music throughout the fair. Both bands have a history of excellent service, with Concordia supplying music for several years and Lexington praised for prior performances. The catalogue is in press and will be circulated soon.
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Concordia
Lexington
Government prosecutions fail to curb trusts
Careful inquiry shows limited impact of government and state action on trusts. Despite past Supreme Court rulings against the Beef, Paper, and Tobacco trusts, these combines in restraint of trade persist under the same corporate names, eroding public faith in government power to regulate prices.
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Beef
Supreme Court of the United States
Paper Trust
Tobacco Trust
Glasgow Missourian
Marriage of Miss Anna Campbell to Mr Walter Schelle
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Anna Marie Campbell to Mr Walter George Schelle in Kansas City on Thursday June 24. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs James E Campbell of this place, has many friends here who extend congratulations. The couple will reside in Anderson, Missouri after August 1.
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Anna Marie Campbell
Walter George Schelle
Kansas City
James E. Campbell
Schnelle
Anderson, Mo
Higginsville
Jeffersonian
Union Services Set for July and August in Town
The Baptist Christian Methodist and Presbyterian churches will unite for summer Sunday evening services in July and August. July 1 at Christian church with Dr. E. Gordon. July 18 at Methodist church with Rev R. T. Mansfield. July 25 at Presbyterian church with Rev O. M. Rickman. August 1 at Baptist church with Dr. E. Gordon. August 8 at Carleton church with Rev O. M. Rickman. August 15 at Methodist church with Rev R. B. Briney. August 22 at Presbyterian church with Rev R. T. Mansfield. August 20 services to be provided for.
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Christian Church
E. ©. Gordon
Methodist Church
R. T. Mansfild
Presbyterian Church
O. M. Rickman
Baptist Church
FE. C. Gordon
Carletian
Briney
R. T. Mansfield
Gem City Business College Quirey Tilinola Illustrated Catalogue
An elegant catalogue from D. L. Musselman listing 1400 student attendees, room views, student portraits, testimonials, penmanship specimens, graduating class, and tuition and book costs. It promotes training for stenographer or bookkeeper roles at Quincey, Tiineis.
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D. L. Musselman
Pres
Quincey
Tiineis
His Night of Vivid Dreams and a Snoring Dispute
A weary boarder claims no sleep while his neighbor insists the man snores loudly through the night. A doctor explains that vivid dreams caused the snoring as the two men quarrel over misperceived sleep and cigars, ending with a light verdict on the stakes.
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Mr. Jones
Daniel
Smith
Handwriting gender test surprises experts in study
A prominent handwriting expert argues that temperament and sex do not consistently reveal authorship. Bold, black, firm penmanship can indicate a woman, while delicate writing may belong to a man. He suggests testing by rating 20 envelopes and predicts about one third correct guesses.
Could Stand the Whalings
A playful scene in which a visitor jokes about Tommy’s frequent spankings in the woodshed. Tommy shrugs off the episode, noting his parents’ gentle complicity with candy and a ball game outing after each spanking. The dialogue underscores family affection amid mischief.
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Tommy
Moon debate sparks odd origin claim
In a brisk exchange, Tjarke argues the moon is dead and originated from the Pacific Ocean, while Bjenke counters with the Dead Sea as a contrasting origin. The banter reflects a playful, speculative dialogue about celestial beginnings.
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Tjarke
Bjenke
Pacific Ocean
H'm
Dead Sea
Unclear line prompts historical excerpt debate
Fragmentary line shows dialogue about a wasp and condemnation. No clear event or人物 context to identify date place or organization. Summary notes limited readable phrases and lacks concrete actions or outcomes.
Sudden Stops and Airship Era Autos Go on
Sparker notes that despite airships, autos remain popular in Coggwood. Some cars stall or fail to start, others run poorly amid a tremor affecting the town. Local drivers report ongoing vehicle troubles and bumpy commutes as engineers investigate.
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Sparker
Coggwood
Indigestion Remedy Free Offer From Doctor Caldwell
A promotion describes a free offer of a remedy for indigestion. It cites stomach and digestive health, claims gentle action without gripes, and promises direct home delivery from Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello. Readers are invited to write for medical advice with no charge.
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Betkee Pie Ee
Ivan
Grand Junction
Tually
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell
Monticello, Ll
One Dollar Bargain for Three Year Sub to Republic
The Twice-a-Week Republic of St Louis offers a three year subscription for 1.00 to celebrate its 101st birthday. Price good until July 15 2000, no prepayment or cash commission allowed, promotion touts oldest and largest metropolitan semi weekly in the Southwest.
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Ihs
Republic
St. Louie
Si. Republic
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Mother
Willie
Main Street
F.R. Howe
Dr. King
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S. A. Vermillion
Higginsville, Mo
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Marquis & Marquis
Mattie Marquis E. D. Marquis
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