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Newspaper
Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1910
Page
2
The obituary notes the death of Mark Twain an inveterate smoker who craved a cigar in his final hours The piece mentions tributes from Roosevelt and Taft and reflects on Twain as a witty American whose humor reached millions and endured beyond his countrymen.
Renowned American humorist Mark Twain died at his Stormfield home near Redding at 6 30 pm after hours of illness Angina pectoris was cited by doctors as the cause He was surrounded by family including daughter and husband Ossip Gabrielle niece Jarvis Langdon and secretary Albert Bigelow Paine In his last hours he fought to remain alert joking with relatives and attempting to read before lapsing into unconsciousness
New York City reports say Mark Twain held a net worth near one million dollars or more after sacrificing one fortune to cover the debts of a bankrupt publishing firm in which he had financial interest, according to Harper & Bros.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens known as Mark Twain, born Hannibal Missouri November 30 1835, rose from printer’s devil to steamboat pilot and author. He wrote The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and Innocents Abroad, marrying Olivia Langdon in 1870. four children and a life rooted along the Mississippi shaped his humor and fame.
Biographical sketch traces Samuel Clemens from literary triumphs like Roughing It and The Gilded Age to financial collapse of C L Webster Co. His wife and daughter Olivia die early, his health wanes, and he endures library bans, lawsuits, and personal losses. Final years see Stormfield estate, Rogers friendship, and the death of youngest daughter Jean.
A quotation contrasts two natures, winged and walking, labeling the winged as instinctive and poetic and the walking as logicians. Attributed to Harriet Beecher Stowe.
A reflective note on truth and hypocrisy distinguishing solemn certainty from colorful appearances. The saying warns that truth can seem joyous while hypocrisy wears mournful hues.
Education should attract the best and most gifted men and women into teaching. Teaching is one of the most highly honored positions in the land and essential for children’s futures.
fragmentary note mentions Elhu Yale buried in Engiseh churchyard near Chester with a claim about the college in New Haven. The text is garbled but centers on Yale’s burial site and a link to the university naming.
A fragmentary passage shows Frances speaking to her brother about a visitor in the next room while noting overheard chatter of adults. The text includes jagged quotes, stray phrases, and a colored baboon reference mixed with nonstandard names and garbled punctuation.
A 70 year old man from Effingham New Hampshire describes years of cracked bleeding and painful hands that prevented work and sleep. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment, given by his daughter, with healing in one week and lasting relief. He notes a neighbor’s child also improved.
The National Association for the Study of Tuberculosis reports most cities ignore anti spitting ordinances though laws exist. In 80 large cities during 190% 3 421 arrests for spitting violations occurred with over 2 900 convictions and 24 100 87 in fines collected. A separate anecdote features Senator Depew recalling March winds and eggnog at a Washington dinner.
A Spartan mother sends her son to battle with the command to return with the moving picture or in it. He rushes into the fray to fulfill the call.
A Brooklyn mother touts Grape Nuts as key to a starving infant who revived after two servings in milk and sugar. The letter claims the cereal sustains both baby and adult, calling it a scientific grain-based food that supports body and brain growth.
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