The Woman Who Looked Ahead in Life Choices
A tale of a woman who values domestic science and home nursing over social pursuits. She counsels preparedness for marriage, insisting on training for motherhood and a country home, while her husband resents country life and they remain childless. Her story ends with a cautionary note that prevention can worsen outcomes.
The Woman With Broad Views and a Narrow Path
A narrative about a woman with broad views who argues for tolerance in marriage while a man counters that society demands a foundation. He proposes a more traditional approach and soon becomes engaged to a convent graduate, illustrating the clash between idealized openness and conventional expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoself
Determination Wins Farce as Lever for Progress
A compact reflection on willpower and initiative, urging men to create their own path rather than wait for fate. The piece asserts that foreordained greatness comes from action and resilience, with determination capable of overcoming adversity.
World quotes on mountains and fair deals in old papers
A fragmentary note from a New York Weekly piece cites lines about mountains and a baby’s disposition. It juxtaposes a proverb like claim with a maternal link, reflecting the era's curious moral tone and speculative social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Weekly
Corn can be grown on Canadian prairies
Manitoba begins producing substantial corn chiefly for feed and potential profits from silage. A Farm and Ranch Review correspondent found eight to nine foot tall dough stage corn in southern Manitoba on September 28, promising over 20 tons per acre. Western agronomists and American farmers note northward belt extension, urging prairies to diversify with corn for winter cattle feed, dairy stock, and land improvement, with Alberta and Saskatchewan already showing scattered fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Farm and Ranch Review
Prandon
Minnesota
Canada
Prairie
Ontario
United States
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Not Revengeful Man Seeks Fair Show for Dog in Mineola Tale
A Brooklyn real estate dealer insists he is not revengeful as he recounts driving to Mineola with a dog that was mauled by farm dogs. After buying a mastiff to even the score, the dog defended him along Prospect Park to Mineola, with farmers offering bounties for his scalp. A second piece, Fable of Misunderstood Pianist, relates a young abusive pianist who triggers a critic’s arrival and a moral about music’s value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Mineola
Prospect Park
Jack
Strickland
W Gillian
Laly
Bingaling
Castoria Endorsed as Safe Remedy for Infants and Children
Every bottle of Castoria bears the scar t ho Ueedete In Use For Over 30 Years phrase. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria, a trusted remedy for infants and kids, emphasizing its long history and safety in soothing upset stomachs and discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Birthdays of Prominent Men Mentioned
Andrew Jackson born March 15 1761 in Union county North Carolina. Grover Cleveland born March 18 1837 in Essex county New Jersey. William Jennings Bryan born March 19 1860 in Salem Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
United States
Union County
N. C
Grover Cleveland
Essex County
N. J
Wiliam J. Bryan
Salem
Turkeys Are Innocent Birds in Feast Season Commentary
A cheeky regional note argues that turkeys, despite the spotlight on Thanksgiving, are harmless and that many women can effectively stuff them, reflecting playful cultural humor of the era.
Uric Acid Poisoning Warns Of Kidneys And Pain
Uric acid poisoning advances unseen and can prove fatal, with Bright’s disease as a late stage. Early kidney weakness may go undetected until symptoms such as headaches dizziness and urine changes appear, followed by severe pains from neuritis rheumatism gout and kidney stones. The ad touts Douo’s Kidney Pile medicine as a remedy widely used with many reported cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Iiright
Douo
Confined to Bed Story of Kidney Disease Suffering
A fragmented account from Mre Pea Kirk of Peacer Indiana describes severe kidney disease and intense pain. The narrative mentions doctors, attempted remedies, and a long struggle with illness, including references to kidney-related symptoms and a hope for cure over several years.
Critics’s Confession Sparks Debate Over Potts Novel
Theodore Dreiser recounts a Century Club episode where a preacher asks a critic why he praised Potts last novel for its purity and urged readers to buy it if the critic actually disliked Potts. The critic admits he spoke to boost sales, revealing promotional motives behind reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Dreiser
Century Club
New York
Potts
Potta
Indulgent mother forces child to wear mittens in heat
A neighbor recalls June Marie crying on a hot July day as her mother, despite the sun, drags her along the road. The mother explains June Marie is crying because she would not let her wear mittens, revealing a strict parenting moment from Youth's Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Marie
Cure for a Child’s Scalp Disease by Cuticura
Mrs Walter Rogers of St Louis describes a severe scalp condition on her daughter with white and brown scales, hair loss, and itching. After three months of no relief, she used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, reporting full recovery in three weeks. The ad claims worldwide sales and free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Walter Rogers
Udloura
Dept. L
Boston
Ady
Noted Rome school historical lesson sparks atheist remark
An Osservatore Romano report recalls a pontifical teacher of history asking female pupils during crusades studies if they believed in Jesus Christ. All replied in the negative, prompting the teacher to say none of the girls were sufficiently unforthcoming to be atheists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osservatore Romane
Rgan
Holy See
Rome
Chicago
Candy Talk Sparks Toothache Tale
A playful exchange features Tom and Candy in slang filled banter about candy and a toothache, highlighting informal conversation and misheard words. No clear news event or identifiable people beyond the speakers is provided.
When fool has nothing to say he’s never satisfied
A compact reflection notes that a fool who has no words remains unfulfilled and quiet, implying frustration and unresolved intent. The line suggests a paradox of speech and contentment. The phrase hints at a larger moral about speech and satisfaction.
Nether or Nayther in Scots Pronunciation Debate
A group of Scottish lawyers gather over toddy and debate the pronunciation of pelther. One claims nether, another nayther, and a third asks Sandy for his take. Sandy groggily replies he says whunky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nayther
Neether
Pelther
Sandy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cys
Rook
Atchison Globe
Canadian
Pea
Main St
Ind
Megan Taelem
Aidit
Lede
Budde
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
M. Y
Proprietoss
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
INO. U. S
Absorbine Ee
Absorbine, JR
Young
P.C.F
Tempie S
Sprinofield
Mmse
Tutt’s
Dr. Pierce
Tom
Sinan
Paim
Sean
Dreu
Sloan
Carnot
Mele
Sansone
Hoek
Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Inc
Om Heroes
Carta Bags
Bosten, Masa
Auc Paul