Dickens Pen Children Voices in Charles Dickens Great Work
A reflective piece praises Dickens as England’s prose poet and highlights his pen children such as Little Nell and Tom and Florence Dombey. It notes how these imagined children bring life to his stories, contrasting their presence with the author’s own passing and celebrating their lasting impact on English literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
England
Copperfielda
Charles Dickena
Nell
Todyger
Paul Dombey
Florence Domtbey
Tattycoram
Neth
Dickens
eDeatey
Deat
Paris
Goa
Dicken
S'éppy
Betty Higden
Florence Dombey
Baud
Emily
Jerry Cruncher, Jr
Barnaby Rudge
Dolly Varden
Joe Willett
Simon Tappertit
Nelle
Joes
Jims
Joe Gargery
Oliver
David Copperfield
Betsy Trotwood
Charles I Dickens
George W Gambie
Hulda A Gambie
Moline
Hock Island
Dimals
Recorder's Office
Imols
John M Gould
Said
William HL Edwanis
Catty
Rock Island
George W. Grimbie
Charles P. Rider
First National Bank of
Court House
Ilinois
Island
Charlies P. Rider
William H. Edwards
Mitnois
Dubois
Leh . Gould
B. Moon
Decoration day notes from Watertown and county
A Watertown letter recalls Decoration Day observances by local teachers and pupils and cautions against politicizing the graveside tributes. It also notes a North End county tour with updates on residents including N G Franklin and his improving wife, and mentions Joslyn and Wesley Hanna among Dispatch friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tt- Review-Dispatch
Monticello
Daniel Webster
St. Louis
Barstow
Local notices and community events recap
The text lists depot charges and promotions, mentions Mr Gilbert Erwin and Geo Merrill, and notes Mr Budwin Dawson of Denver visiting. It covers Joslyn Literary Society debates on Conkling, encouragement for education, Miss Rose Irwin teaching music, and a Hampton festival June 2 with Hannah Moore essay by Mrs Harper, Port Byron Band performance, and local church youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Jona
Gilbert Erwin
Geo. Merrill
Barstow
George
Watertowh
Budwin Dawson
Denver
Conkling
Rose Irwin
Joslyn
Hampton
Hannah Moore
Dr Hall’s Balsam Promises Cure for Consumption
A patient recounts severe lung disease in Mississippi, credits Dr Williams Hall’s Balsam for the lungs with curing and restoring appetite after hospital care and costly treatments. The testimonial claims two bottles relieved symptoms, restored strength, and enabled plans to return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkois
WM. Hall
Faughet Ag
Wal Halls
The Grocer, Credibility, and the Gatekeeper
An old street tale from Si of Atlanta contrasts religious virtue with financial honesty. It warns that without clear title to one’s debts and a solid creed, a man cannot enter the heavenly gate or gain a decent reputation among creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breddren
Golden Gate
Atlanta Constitution
Envious Beauty Promoted by Electric Bitters
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters improve complexion and health by curing stomach liver kidney and urinary issues and nervous ailments. Sold by druggists for fifty cents a bottle. Also notes three hundred cattle landed in Glasgow from Boston with foot and mouth disease ordered slaughtered to prevent meat sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Scotland
Boston
Dr. King's New Discovery Promises Cough and Lung Cure
The ad touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a universal throat and lung remedy for coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever and consumption. It claims over a million bottles used in the last year with perfect satisfaction and offers a free trial and a regular bottle for $1 through Richards and Sohrbeck's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Richards XII
Ex President Hayes quips on lunacy and self view
The exchange notes that over fifty presidents are said to be in insane asylums with one claiming some call themselves Napoleons. It adds that no lunatic would imagine himself Rutherford B. Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes
BRUSH
Ornen Sretzm
Liberal Offer Advertisement for Electric Foot Devices
An early 20th century notice from Wacner & Co on Michigan Avenue promotes electric foot pads and related devices claimed to treat debility and medical diseases. The ad offers free trials and fortiori promotions, with claims tied to the University of Michigan and unnamed endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wacner &Co
Michigan Avenue
University of Michigan
Monument unveiled at Olive Cemetery for Goaté soldiers
At Frederick Maryland a fire monument was unveiled in Olive Cemetery over graves of Goaté soldiers who fell at Antietam and other nearby battles. Jas A. Buchanan delivered the oration from Baltimore. Several thousand people attended. Wisconsin's state treasury held a balance of $1 041113.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Olive Cemetery
Antietam
Jas A. Buchanan
Baltimore
Wisconsin
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Dickens’ Pen
Gertrude M. Waters
High School Alumni Association
Watertown
Hegven
A. Liberal
Lydia E. Pirkram
Lynn
Mass
Hull Bros
John Hoyt
Steinay, Steck and
Emerson
Morris & Co
Brady St
Davenport
Iowa
Stinson & CO
Fort and
Maine
Forust
Ehlme
Lydia E. Pinkhan
Lydia EB. Pinkiamw
Western Avenue
Mim Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
All Druggista
Bey
United States
Cobh
New York
Nenteo
Trenten & Co
Weber
Bissell Man’f
Barclay Street
New York City
Pisase
W. R. Moore
Johnson & CO
Bangor
Washington Strat 6
Opticians
Spencer Optioval CO
Fendi
Boraeaak
AL Rogers
Breecker Street
Ali Drugcists
Holinois
Aiatheo
B &Q
Barnard & Leas
Johnson
Greenwich
J. M. Christy
Steam Bakery
Rock Island, Ill
Moline Iron Works
Williams, White & Company
DuFour & Co
J. S. Keator & Son
Moline, Illinois
Wipts Mob Dmenscons
Ordiro
Prae Mill
Ward Toot
Atrkingcon SF
Cliendionin
Blank Brooks
Orb
PTE
Kennedy
Main St
Margaret Osborn
Osborn
Bocktay Tern
Europe
America
Olgate &Co
M.C. Bull
Croe
Ook
E. Voorte
Market I
Chicago, Ill
Ill
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