Brother Sinner and the Just Man in a Swampyard Lesson
FOHN HARDING confronts Shiftless Joe in a remote swamp community. after accusing theft of his shout Harding punishes him with a whip, but Joe schemes murder using a stolen gun. warned by Biblical verses found in a Bible, Joe falters and Harding discovers the plot. Harding then forgives, guiding Joe toward repentance.
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Fohn Harding
Joe
John Harding
Harding
House of Prayer
Moses
Mr. Harding
Brother Sinner
The New Year Presents and Ancient Roman Tradition
The piece traces January gifts back to the Sabine rape myth and Romulus presenting sacred branches, which evolved into strenae including branches figs dates honey and a small coin. It notes emperors and the church could not suppress the custom and later Christianized the practice.
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Etrennes
Romulus
Strenua
Tatius
A Gladsome New Year Verse Preview
A festive verse expresses wishes for a bright New Year with happiness friendship love and peace. It invokes blooming flowers of friendship and lasting joy for all, hoping every link in friendship grows stronger and goodwill flows across the earth.
Christmas Cheer Asks and Answers Please
Dialogue notes holiday satisfaction with gifts. Madge asks if Marjorie was pleased with Christmas presents and Marjorie responds positively, stating she received several items.
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Madge
Marjorie
All They Could Hope
A cheerful Chicago man and his serious wife reflect on neighbors and Mrs. Eaton the baker. The wife worries about social appearances while the husband remains hopeful the family will keep entertaining guests.
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Chicago
Henry
Late Market Quotations for Livestock and Produce
Market quotations show beef steers and cows by feeding type with prices, plus heifers, bulls, and calves. Feeder stock, hogs, sheep, and breeding stock are listed with ranges. vegetables and hay prices are given for Colorado, Nebraska, and other regions.
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Accrevscsess
Colorado News Sketches January Events And Incidents
Colorado reports list several January events including the Midwinter Colorado Editorial Association meeting in Denver and a Pioneer Printers Society banquet. Other items note a public New Year reception with governors present, county and city actions, prison worker guests, and a public office project in Denver. Colorado cattle, mining, and infrastructure topics appear, alongside local deaths, burglar arrests, and a poultry theft spike.
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Colorado Editorial Association
Denver
Pioneer Printers’ Society
Colorado Good Roads Association
New Country Home Offers 320 Acres in Colorado혀
The advertisement from The Great Divide of Denver Colorado invites earnest buyers to obtain a 320 acre home in Colorado. It promises support by avoiding speculators and investors and asks readers to request a sample copy by mail.
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Colorado
Post Building
Denver
Coming Time of Ease in Northern Georgia Farmhouse
A lumber buyer stays overnight in a backwoods Georgia farmhouse. The old residents joke about their steady routines. The man describes his seven years on the job while the farmer boasts six years watching children. The dialogue ends with plans to retire later.
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Kersey
Georgia
Lum
Castoria safety reminder and board of education anecdote
A New York Evening Post excerpt notes mothers should inspect Castoria for the signature of the firm with a 30 year history. It also recounts a board of education chairman’s frustration over a teacher assignment, joking that the superintendent board takes themselves too seriously and forgets God made them for fun.
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Board of Education
Board of Superintendents
New York Evening Post
Cuticura Ad Promises Hair Growth in Brief
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura as a remedy for early hair loss and itchy scalp. It recommends applying Cuticura Ointment to touch spots, followed by a hot Cuticura Soap shampoo, claiming it stops falling hair and promotes growth. Free samples offered via Skin Book, Cuticura Dept. X, Boston.
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Dept. X
Boston
Soldiers' wives pleased by weekly army pay
A Glasgow wife asks if the money from her husband’s pay goes to her. The pay sergeant confirms all is for her. She jokes she will keep her husband as long as the money lasts, noting she has never had so much cash before. The item includes a line about the Red Cross bag and a laundress ad.
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Glasgow
London Chronicle
Industrious South American Spiders Halt Telegraph Lines
In Argentina, spiders reportedly spin dense webs across telegraph wires, and when dew and rain cause the threads to wet they conduct tiny leaks of electricity. The result disrupts telegraph service, especially affecting Buenos Aires and the government line network.
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South America
Argentine Republic
Buenos Aires
Market Prices for Lead and Spelter in New York and London
Lead in New York quoted at 8 7/8 to 35 3/4 dollars with London at 19 5s. Spelter in New York at 5 5/8 dollars to 5 1/2? and London at 27 pounds. St. Louis lists Lead at 2.65 and Spelter at 5.55 with 2 left unclear.
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New York
London
St. Louis
Butter Eggs and Poultry and Chicago Grain Prices
Summary of commodity prices from Chicago markets including Butter Eggs and Poultry items with firsts and prices. Chicago Grain and Provision Prices list wheat corn oats rye barley and bundles with quotes. London bar silver and Omaha live stock quotations follow with hogs cattle sheep and calves prices. Cotton futures in New York show December March May and July quotes.
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Idaho
Nebraska
Commission
Turkeys
Avis Springs
Denver
Cole Pears
Cale
TG Law
Chicago
New York
Wealth and Wedded Wishes Clash Over Limousine
A witty exchange compares a spouse’s earlier promises to present demands, revealing a clash between marital affection and extravagant gifts. The dialogue hints at humor and social expectations surrounding marriage and status symbols.
Mining Promoter Nat Pierce Across Cards in New York
Edgar Lewis tells a tale at the Waldorf about a confidence man Nat Pierce using a glittering opportunity. Westerners spot famed names like Elihu Root and M. Jusserand on calling cards and pursue the promoter, from Governor-elect Whitman to President Poincare, in a satirical small tale.
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Edgar Lewis
Moving Picture
Nat Pierce
Lewis
Waldorf
Elihu Root
Senator Root
M. Jusserand
Whitman
Poincare
Republic of France
New York Sun
Great Divide ad promises famed detective story sample
An advertisement for THE GREAT DIVIDE magazine in Denver Colorado claims NOT NAMED HERE made its author famous and earned a fortune. William A Pinkerton calls it the greatest detective story he ever read and urges readers to send a stamp for a sample copy or to write today noting where read.
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William A. Pinkerton
Pinkerton National Detective Agency
Great Divide
Denver
Colorado
Adv
It Costs More to Live Now than It Did
A quoted exchange contrasts rising living costs with broader life options. The older generation notes higher expenses, while the newer view highlights greater variety of goods and experiences as a tradeoff. The discussion reflects evolving economic and social conditions.
Marine Eye Remedy Co. Ad Promises Comfort for Hed Eyes
An advertising snippet from Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago touts a druggist sponsored product described as a solution for irritated eyes and granulated eyelids. The odd phrasing suggests a marketing call aimed at consumers seeking relief.
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Marine
Marine Eye Kemedy Co
Chicago
Palmistry theme in quirky ad line prompts
A playful fragment shows a club on hand now linked to palmistry with light ads. It mentions ten smiles for a nickel and a Red Cross Bag Blue clothing pitch, hinting at an odd, era styled promotional snippet.
Not Flattering Noted in Evening Transcript Reading
The Boston Evening Transcript records a playful exchange where a dog howls whenever a singer directs a note. The remark underscores the amusing bond between performer and pet.
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Boston Evening Transcript
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Evans Commercial Club
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Colorado Springs
R. Paul Lorenz
University of Colorado
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Welton Street
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Nesses
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Reorganized Valley Investment Company
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Rice
Frances Riddell
Harvey Riddell
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Los Angeles
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Colorado Metal Mining Association
James C. Bulger
Lloyd F. Nicodemus
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Greeley
Georgia Farmer
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Cutter Laboratory
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Paris
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