Blockades to Indian Civilization
Martyr Hiernrta argues against paternalistic assimilation of Indigenous peoples. He condemns gradual civilization as destructive, denounces the reservation system, opposes forced schooling, and urges education that integrates Indians into broader American society while preserving dignity. He targets missionaries showmen and anthropologists, urging mutual understanding and true citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
United States
Anchorage
Buffalo Bill
The Harm of Cheap Labor by James A Hemenway
United States Congressman James A Hemenway argues against Chinese labor as a threat to American wage earners. He cites coastal and western impacts, lists affected trades, and urges protection of American workers and standards. He stresses unity of workingmen in opposing cheap labor and its social harms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Hemenway
United States
Inilasia
Pacific Coast
Far West
San Francisco
Pacific
Mountain
Alaska
Pacific States
Self Reliance and Initiative for Youth Success
A short moral note argues that true success comes from self effort rather than constant requests for help. It emphasizes prompt action, personal push, energy, and pride to accomplish what one is capable of, without waiting for others. The piece discourages seeking assistance unless absolutely necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jie
Children Fertilizer Ad Claims Growth for Children
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a fertilizer for children, asserting it helps kids thrive on ordinary food and grows flesh strength blood and mind. The copy invites chemists to obtain a free sample, though the text contains garbled trailing words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
LOOKING BACKWARD. Mail service change urged in Lexington
Our postmaster reports the department favors improved mail delivery via a line of hacks over the river. Citizens are urged to sign a circulating petition to secure morning mails and better outgoing service. The piece also lists mad dog remedies, notes on Blind Tom performances, new ward boundaries, and local baseball chatter amid a column of community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Tom
That Tired Feeling Warns of Spring Health Risk
A vintage health note links persistent tiredness to blood weakness and eruptions to impurity. It warns readers that only the heedless ignore such signs as spring arrives.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Health Benefits
An ad text touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills promising vigor, blood cleansing, and improved complexion. A customer claims fatigue eased and better sleep after use, with noted cure of cervical fever. The fragmented source lists several names and places in a distorted endorsement.
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Hiernrta
BY Max Own
Children’s Fertilizer
Lexington
Ely Bane
Battle of
Manastas
Dixie
Bull Run
Firet
Stram‘ke's
Pine Street
Third Street
J.bair's
Second Ward
Main Cross
Summer's Corner
Poplar
T. Davis
Third Ward
Mulberry Street
Fourth Ward
Lexingtonians
W. ©. Hall
X. Ryland
Robert Waddell
W. H. Rosell
Eph. B. Cooper
Robi. H. Early
Lafayette County
Jonb Early
Jubal E. Early
Col. Early
Franklin County
Virginia
Samuel Harraton
Kanawa
West Virginia
Jubal Early
Missouri
Iman Vial
Robert
Saue
Lowa
C.H. Mitchell & Son
Lexington Milling & Feed Company
Shgu
Witutast H
Sravaxson
Hood
Doe
Phg
Arm & Hammer Soda Fur
Taoragona
Tote
Mound City Co
Crenshaw & Young
William D. Rankin
W. B. Tevis VicePres
Walter B. Waddell Candler
Lexington Savings Bank
EF Nicholson Worbankin
John Eryland
E Hoffman
A @ YOUNG
Walter B
Waddelll
Tevia
Fankin
Barton H
G Duke
Jackson Bradley
M Chapman
E Hofman
Rufus Young
Alice W Wingate
AG Young
Henry
Wallace
Jno
Ryland
Renick
W Smith Rapallace
Waddell
Teviis
WG McCausland
JQ Chambers
A Krehn
Henry Hainka
BF Nicholson Lochapman
George W. Bates
the Equitable Life Insurance Co
New York
Lexington, Mo
McUausland
Pres
Ireland
Les J
Slushre
the Traders’ Bank
Dhs
Aopaltorn
Richard Pield
Andrew
Gro. M. Catron
Morrison-Wentworth Bank
Will
General Banking
Hyamen
Richard Pinch
J.J. Andrew
Wiltlaus
Morriem Row
Markey OW A
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