Self-Reliance Sermon By J F Waller
A reflective proverb style piece urges individuals to rely on themselves rather than depend on others. The author contrasts prayer and effort, praising self help and the duty to aid oneself first before aiding others. It ends with a moral comparing a group task master to the oak that sustains itself through steady effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.F Waller
Messrs
Morgan & Allen
John St
New York City
M. A. Staten
Capitol Greenhouse Harboring Romantic Congressmen
A vivid assault on the Capitol grounds mocks the lavish gardens and Bartholdi fountain, noting how expensive plantings and greenhouses serve Congressmen. The piece critiques appropriations for horticultural fads and contrasts grand public spaces with orderly public virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Bartholdi
Ennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Ospital
Admiral Porter
Botanic Gardens
Afric
Congressiona
Leasea
Garlen
Olivia
Philadelphia Times
Deportment Notes From An Old Prompt Life
A fragmentary etiquette admonition advises maintain paired nails, avoid overtalk, keep clean shaved, dress neatly, and secure collar buttons. It warns employers to avoid casual breaches, discourages gnawing knives or napping napkins, and cautions against frowning on street manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Polickeman
Butter Color Promise Shields Dairymen Edge
Dairymen seek high butter prices by using Wells Richardson Co’s Perfected Butter Color. The product is marketed as easy to use, harmless, and effective, with claims of improving appearance to command better prices. Sold widely through retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson A Co
Carter
Erie
Church & Co
Hansheipers
Afal
Simmons
H. Zeilin & CO
Philadelphia
The Boy Who Loved His Teacher
A ten year old boy on Second Street explains he now loves his teacher after she disciplined a violent classmate named Jack Cain. The boy recalls how the teacher stopped a fight by removing him from the room and punishing him, making the student feel protected and inspired to behave.
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Second Street
Jack Cain
Dack
Ens
Detroit
Perry Street
New No. Davenport
Iowa
Orrice Hawes
Davenport
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Washington Botanic Gardens
England
Wien
Providence
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Washington City
Fine Bureau of Printing and Engraving
National Museum
Stataca
Lincoln Greene
Scott
Rawlins
Thomas
Washingtond Jackson
National Statuary Gallery
All Souls
Stewart Palace
Ben
Perley Poore
Port Byron
W. H. Devore
Banker
Illinois
Tranaactara General Banking Business
L.anea Meney
Boya Ind
Mitchell & Lynde
Bankers
Rock Island
Firat Nation?! Bank
John Hoyt
Steinway, Steck and
Emerson
Morrie’ Drug Store
Brady Street
Constitution Water
Bright
N.Y
Tutt’s
Tutt
Murray Street
New York
Dr. Marshall
Dental
Moline
Moline Wagon Company
Moline, Illinois
Wagon Mole
Mark
Victor Standard
Moline Scale Company
D J A. Sherman
A. Mariner
Chicago
Ryo
Lawrence & Martin
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Madison Street
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Bereniman Avenue
J. M. Christy
Steam Bakery
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