American girls urged to study music in New York
Prof Richard Arnold argues there is no need for American girls to study music abroad as American teachers, atmosphere, and opportunities exist in New York. He cites distractions at home, family duties, and social obligations that hinder progress, contrasting with the single‑minded focus of a country boarding house student. The piece also notes memorial verses for Isabel Lawhorn Bowen and obituary notices for Lofton E White.
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Europe
America
Paris
Berlin
Rome
New York
Fifth Avenue
Twentythird Street
New York City a Center for Musical Study and Employment
The author extols New York as the best place for a girl with a voice or piano talent to study music. It highlights top musicians, excellent instruments, supportive societies, and strong patronage, noting Germans' love of music and abundant work opportunities, including girls earning living and tuition as house servants.
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New York City
New York
Paris
Rome
The Music Student Must Make It His One Aim
The passage urges a student of music to dedicate completely to music, live rightly with a pure heart and healthy body, and cultivate soul and spirituality. It argues health and talent, plus upright character, are essential for greatness and that dedication can yield success anywhere, even in America.
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Paris
Rome
America
New York State Inspector on Business Education Standards
A New York State official argues for flexible business education, stressing individual ability and broader preparation beyond bookkeeping. He contends public schools should adapt, cautioning against training boys solely to be bookkeepers or clerks and urging education that prepares them to become successful businesspeople. He notes the impact of education on future earnings.
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Aducatt
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises to Cure and Keep
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a unique blood purifier tonic, claiming it cures all humors and eruptions, rebuilds the system, and offers lasting health at low cost. A testimonial from A Hains town asserts four months of poor vision improved after two bottles and fully restored after eight.
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Hood
Hainstow
Death of Widower Mr White Stuns Local County
Four weeks ago and about a week later he was confined to his bed. Since then he has steadily grown worse. Mr White never married and lived in the apartments where he died for the last twelve years. He was well known in this county and his death will be universally regretted.
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Lofton EB. White
Lofton E. White
Kansas City
FE. P. White
Central High School
Grand Avenue
Idiabetes
F. P. White
Carrollton
L. B. White Commission Company
Curtis
Fourteenth Street
Forest Avenue
Armory
Swelfth
Troost
Raygod
Dade County
White
Lafayette County
Missouri River
W. K. van. Anglen
Hodge
VanAnglen
Texas Wonder Great Discovery Promises Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder Great Discovery as a universal cure for kidney and bladder troubles with claims of curing diabetes and other ailments for men and women and even children. A testimonial from W A Davis of Missouri supports its efficacy while Crenshaw and Young’s and a St Louis address are cited for purchase.
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Hall
B. W. Hail
P. O. Box
St. Louie
Crenshaw & Young’s
Neosho
Texas
Earth
W. A. Davis
The Hygiene of Old Age and Gentle Stimulation
The article argues aged people should be shielded from harm yet kept active by gentle challenge. It touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a beneficial tonic aiding digestion and bowel health, noting endorsements from older readers and promoting it as prolonging life. It mentions Leroy Farmer's drug store selling the product.
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Tfe
Caldwell
Leroy Farmer's Drug Store
Old Men’s Club Tribute to Fatherly Pioneers and Youth
A fragmentary tribute praising old men as pioneers and heroes, honoring fathers and grandfathers. Poetic language laments aging while celebrating youth and timeless ideals. References to Mount Moriah and Paradien-esque imagery appear amid faded lines and jumbled wording.
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Moses Ke
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Richard Arnold
Prii
Mere
Isabel Lawhorn Bowen
Greenton
Joveab
Heaven
Jesus
Isabel
Christ
New York State
Tolay
Walray
Huulred
Pillsbury
Kalmon
Cullen
Ambuaix
Ae Layton's
Realty Quitk
Star Plug Tobacco
Lipton
Fairbank
Tic Manke
Loowe
Artnckiv
Mason
Aull & Schuliz
Crenshaw & Young's
M. DL. Wilson
George W. Bates
the Equitable Life Insurance Co
of New York
Lexington, Mo
Touden
Louis Gillen
Lexington
Missouri
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