Rules for Writing From Dr Hale Highlight Simple Style
Marshall Michigan May 31 1901 summary notes Dr Edward Eurerett Hale outlines six rules for writing. Know what you want to say say it use your own language leave out fine passages a short word is better than a long one and cut it to pieces. The piece praises plain language and notes Daniel Webster used simple words to reach common people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Eurerett Hale
Review of Reviews
Daniel Webster
Lannguage
Postal Progress: Letters May Cost One Cent Nationwide
The post office expects a surplus by June 30 1901 reversing a decade of deficits. Past years showed large losses totaling over 100 million, but this year the postmaster general cites a net profit of 633 546 for the second quarter and an anticipated 2 400 000 excess for the year. The report argues that a surplus strengthens the case for parcel postage.
The Road to Hell and Other Views on Vice
A fragmentary essay mix of religious musings and social commentary cites Theodosia Garrison and references to Pilgrim's Progress and Shakespeare. It argues the journey to hell is not the issue, but the arrival, while touching on stock market panic, railroads, price rises, and Esterhazy. It ends with a testimonial praising Electric Bitters as a cure for kidney and stomach trouble.
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Smart Sdt
Thedosia Garrison
Dayotes
Hell
Hades
Paradise
Mahomés
Heavenly Gate
Heaven
Not Ache AP Mixed Paint Offer Promises Quality
A regional ad warns against cheap mixed paint and adulterated oil sold for 31.40 or 1.50 per gallon. It promotes Hammar Paint Co. oil from their own barrels, with gallon analysis and a five year guarantee. The complete package costs 1.35 per gallon, sold at Boster's Hardware.
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Hammar
Hammar Paint Co
Boster
Rural Free Delivery routes eyed for Marshall area
Washington reports two Marshall petitions likely approved for July 1 as part of 500 new rural routes nationwide. Post Office officials discuss costs, existing 3,000 routes, and staff like Supt. A W Machen and Chief Agent H Conquest Clarke, noting future expansion could rival the railway system in detail.
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Washington
Marshall
Siri
Post Office
A.W. Machen
H.conquest Clarke
Gardner
Women as Railway Clerks and Civil War Vet Heal Story
Fragments report a Winchester Indiana veteran praising Dr King s New Life Pills 25c at Hyde s drug store and Bucklin s Arnica Salve cures a Laurange Georgia man s six month leg sore while a Prussian minister calls for expanded women railway clerks and Greenville Texas editor mob assault after a law and order lecture.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
H. J Hyde
P. A. Danforth
Laurange
Bucklin
H.jyde
Pure Linseed Oil for Sale at 60c a Gallon
An advertisement notes pure linseed oil priced at 60 cents per gallon and invites customers to compare with competitors. The snippet contrasts regional living costs with food and fuel economy in Chinese cities, mentioning restaurant meals, street water stands, and daily sustenance. It also contains scattered quick notices about fruit sales, eggs, and odd phrases.
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Helpful in Marshall
A Marshall resident William McHale testifies after years of back and kidney pain that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his distress. He notes sleepless nights and low energy from kidney complaints and praises the product as acting up to its representation. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Burnett Mann
Levanna
H. J. Hyde
Dean
Marshall
William McHale
West Green Street
Page
Mie. Co
Doan
Rheumatic Cure Praised In Century-Old Letter
A letter from Marl-Junel p C Morrirr praises Brown's Rheumatic Care sent to Mr Thompson. The writer describes years of rheumatism in the right arm, severe leg cramps, nightly wakeups, and cold feet. After using the cure, symptoms subside, blood circulation improves, and coldness diminishes.
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Mr. Thompson, Marshall
Mick
Marl-Junel
C. Morrirr
Detroit Live Stock Market Prices May 2 19XX
The Detroit Central Livestock Yards report active demand for live cattle with moderate receipts. Prices include prime steers and heifers at 24.85 to 59.0, handy butcher cattle 4.26 to 4.80, common 3.04 to 2.00, and cows 1.60 to 2.50. Sheep and lambs rise to 4.76 to 5.25, with mixed classes around 1.75 to 4.75. calves active at 15 per cwt. Cripples and hogs show varied values, with young stock and feeder types trading briskly.
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Peru
Glover
Michigan Centra
Detroit
Michigan
Central Livestock Yards
Elaga
Cripptes
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Marshall, Mich
Vaulide
Vee
Pola
Morgan
Buffalo
Esterhazy
Dreyfus
Chicago
Louisville Medical College
Wittie Mitabitehed
Matshall Pontiaetderating
Greenville, Tex
Banner
Farmersville
Law and Order
M24tf Hosier
Cunningham’s
Hope Popeday
Oxford
Childres
Cian
Ceresco
City Markets
Deelah
Ae Senna
City Steam
Osmer & Schannfelt
Prop's
State St
Beara
The
Bosleys Hardware
Ues
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