Measles disrupt term ends in Brown district school
In the Brown district a measles outbreak interrupted the fall term forcing a two week vacation. Teacher Herbert Allen, loved by students, faces non renewal as the school board disfavors his methods. Helen Hathaway shows keen interest in algebra and history while John Warren grows jealous.
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Brown
Hathaway
Herbert Allen
Sloane
Helen Hathaway
Herbert
Middle Western States
Johny Warren
John
John Warren
Mr. Allen
Squire Warren
Young Teacher Vindicated By Board After Pay Rise Reconsideration
Herbert Allen, once ousted as a schoolmaster at Oakville Corners, is recalled after a board meeting concedes error and offers a raise to 30 dollars a month. A letter from attorney J W Penniman reveals a hidden fortune restoring his prospects, while the district’s young director and the teacher’s bond with pupils endure.
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Hathaway
Stevens
Simmons
Helen
Teacher
New York
J. W. Penniman
H. W. Allen
Oakville Corners
Mich
Dolphin
East Indies
John W. Penniman
Herbert
Brown
Detroit Free Press
Rounder-Smoking Is Killing You Old Man
In a pithy exchange from the era a querulous elder is urged to renounce smoking on New Year’s Day while the other character nods to a long habit. The dialogue captures everyday cautionary wit from a period newspaper page.
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Rounder
Wn. Y
Guernsey New Year Custom Suits Parade Burial
In Guernsey children on the last day of the year dressed a figure shaped like a man, paraded it through the parish, and buried it on the seashore or another quiet spot as a New Year custom.
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Island of
Guernsey
Hobbs Resolutions Make Debut Each New Year
The Detroit Free Press notes Hobbs crafts an entirely new set of resolutions on New Year’s Day. He says last year’s broken pledges were of little consequence, implying a fresh start with different aims.
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Wragile
Hobbs
Detroit Free Presa
Death of Dr Hamilton in Elgin Ill
Dr John B Hamilton died at 6:40 PM after surgery for peritonitis. A Jersey County native born December 1 1847 he held multiple medical positions including Rush Medical College professor and editor. He helped reorganize military medical corps and served as superintendent of the northern Illinois hospital for the insane.
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Elgin
Ill
John B. Hampton
Hamilton
Jersey County
Hamilton School
Rush Medical College
John Grant
Edinburgh
Harry Larroque
Sorbonne
United States
Chicago
Illinois State Medical Society
United States Marine Hospital
Medical Corps
Army and Navy
University of Georgetown
Providence Hospital
Northern Illinois Hospital For
Tanner
Frye Addresses Spain United States Peace Talks
Senator Frye spoke with a Star reporter on December 27 about post treaty relations. He said a rapid restoration of friendly ties is unlikely to include immediate new commercial treaties or prisoner releases, but new treaties better suited to current conditions are possible. He argued the islands’ status remains for Congress to decide and ratification should not curb U S privileges.
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Washington
Frye
Star
Spain
United States
Congress
Disinterment of Camp Wikoff Soldiers Planned
Arrangements are set to move about 200 bodies from Camp Wikoff Montauk to Cypress Hill cemetery East New York. Lieut William F Chase Sixth artillery will supervise as forty coffins were shipped Monday. Each grave head at Montauk Point carries a bottle with a slip detailing name rank company and regiment for identification. Removal may take until mid January.
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New York
Camp Wikoff
Long Island
William F. Chase
Sixth Artillery
Montauk
National Cemetery
Washington
Cypress Hill Cemetery
Fatal Quarrel Ends in Two Deaths Near Fouke Ark
Two men named McKnight and Firquin quarrel over a wagon trade near Fouke Arkansas. McKnight fires wounding Firquin and Fatally injuring White Easley who dies after a few minutes. Easley fires into McKnight's home killing McKnight's 18 year old daughter and wounding a younger daughter. McKnight under arrest.
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Kansas City
the Times
Texarkana
Tex
Fouke
Ark
Texarkana & Shreveport
McKnight
Firquin
White Easley
Easley
Words of Wisdom from Sages and Poets
A compact collection of famous maxims from Schopenhauer Hare Eliot Passal and others. The quotes cover hope ambition motivation envy generosity and the tension between opinion and force. They reflect moral insight on learning greatness and the value of self awareness.
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Schopenhauer
Hare
George Eliot
Passal
la Rochefoucard
Seneca
Steele
Longfellow
la Bruyre
Bryant
Surprise party and medical notes from old papers
A fragment from Detroit Free Press and other papers recounts Brown facing social backlash over over tipping at a city restaurant, with anecdotal chatter about waiters and a former head waiter owning his rented house. Included is a family testimonial from Laura Pederson about Allen's Ulcerine Salve curing a boy’s hip disease after doctors failed, dated February 24, 1898, and several product blurbs from periodicals such as St Jacobs Oil and ideas on self love and aches.
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Klondike
Brown
Smith
Detroit Free Press
St. Paul
Minn
Key
Allen
Uherine
Laura Pederson
Relief From Pain Letters Praise Pinkham Remedy
Letters from Gibson Georgia and Lancaster Ohio report relief from menstrual pain womb inflammation and leucorrhoea after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Liver Pills and Sanative Wash. One writer notes marked health improvement after first bottle.
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T. A. Walden
Gibson, Ga
W. R. Bates
Mmensfield, la
Lydia E. Pinkham
Enormous Gold Product of 1808 Reported Worldwide
The article notes huge gold output from South Africa the Klondike and Australia may double prior twelve month totals. It also highlights rising sales of Hosetter's Stomach Bitters curing dyspepsia indigestion constipation nervousness and weakness, with more people expected to be helped this year.
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South Africa
Klondike
Australia
Beardless since his baby’s birth rumors stir
A Chicago Post item quotes a woman declaring Daby is the meanest man she knows and alleges that immediately after his wife’s baby was born he shaved his long beard and has not worn one since.
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Daby
Chicago Post
Harmless rolling pin mishap cited in playful quarrel
In a humorous exchange from the Cleveland Leader, Mrs Henpeck challenges Mr Henpeck to face her words while he vows to dodge remarks. A rolling pin strikes the mantel corner and lands safely on the floor.
Grain-O as a coffee substitute beverage
Grain-O is advertised as a non stimulating coffee substitute that nourishes and cheers without spoiling sleep. It claims to taste like coffee, suitable for nervous persons, young people and children, made from pure graina, with packages available at grocers for 15 or 25 cents.
Impresario’s Dilemma Reflected in Stage Notes
Odd fragment hints at an impresario and audience reactions. Mentions Wagner, songs, and a performance with informal or comic interludes. Context appears to skim theatre life and public response.
Lane's Family Meditaine Suggests Daily Bowel Health
This old remedy promotes regular bowel movements to maintain health. It claims to ease liver and kidney strain and soothe headaches with a daily use. Price listed as 26 and 0c.
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Lane
Price
Demand for Paper Collars Bridges Barbarism and Civilized Dress
A Boston Transcript remark notes a yearly US demand for about 25 million paper collars, framing them as the link between collarless barbarism and decent civilization. The wry comment underscores fashion accessories as social markers in urban life.
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United States
Boaton Transcript
The Cornfed Philosopher Reflects on a Statesman
A quote from The Cornfed Philosopher in the Indianapolis Journal questions whether a successful statesman can endure much while running and also manage the art of lying.
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Seston
Indianapolis Journal
Cough Remedies Ad Across Late 19th Century Papers
Cough tonics and patent medicines advertise quick cures for consumption and colds including Pino’s Cure for Consumption and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Ads claim asthma relief, honey of horehound, toothache drops and St. Jacobs Oil for rheumatism and sciatica.
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Hale
Pike
St. Jacobs'Oil
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