The Folly of Bad Company and Its Dangers
Rev. T. De Witt Talmage warns Washington readers about the perils of evil associations. He cites examples of young men drawn into wrongdoing by bad companions, warns against idlers and gamblers, and urges steadfast faith, vigilance, and civility to resist moral corruption. He appeals to personal responsibility and religious tradition to steer youth away from ruin.
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T. de Witt Talmage
Washington
Heaven
Alisa
Death
Min Sys
Proper Way to Cut Seed Potatoes for Best Germination
Instructions describe cutting seed potatoes crosswise to preserve eyes from surface to center, avoiding splitting through eyes. The piece covers planting depth, mulching with straw, and cultivation practices to maximize yield, plus notes on seed-end removal and regional temperate growing methods. It also mentions summer home regions in Wisconsin and Minnesota accessible by railways, and a brief humorous exchange about Easter eggs.
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Illinois
Facts for Farmers on Efficient Team Work and Cropping
This item conveys practical farmer guidance from the Farmers' Review. It emphasizes avoiding overload of young teams, proper feed to build bone and fat, maintaining sharp plows, and thorough soil preparation as the path to higher profits and a good reputation for quality produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers' Review
Vegetables Raised by Electricity Reach New Jersey Farms
Farmers in New Jersey report electric powered farms using underground wires and aerial lights to boost vegetable yields by 40 to 60 percent. Electricity supplies lighting and motive power, with $25,000 invested on one farm. First such produce expected in the New York market this year.
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New York
New Jersey
Texas
Peele
Detroit
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
An 19th‑century style medical ad offers one hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Toledo druggists F J Cheney Co and others claim reliability and financial backing. The notice promotes internal remedy use and states price per bottle and free testimonials.
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Hall
F. J. Carney & Co
Toledo
O. Wo
F. J. Cheney
Weer, & Truax
Toedo
O. Waupina
Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Hull
Cripple Creek Route Promotes Direct Through Service
The Santa Fe Route offers the direct through broad gauge line from Chicago and Kansas City to Cripple Creek with luxurious Pullmans and low rates. A free illustrated Descriptive of Cripple Creek is mailed by GT Nicholson, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, or via Atchison Topeka Santa Fe agents.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakota
Lst
Chicago
Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Gro
Cripple Creek
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Cripple Creeks
Nicholson
Atchison, Topola & Santa Jo Railway
Piano and Organ Agents Seek Reliable Men in All Counties
Wanted: reliable men to rotate the Estey and Caan agency for pianos and organs in unrepresented counties. Good money offered. Applicants must be of good habits and provide first class references. Address No 283 State St Chicago IL.
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Estey & Caan
State St
Chicago
Great Diamond Robbery limited engagement opens May at McVickers
Chicago theater notes announce McVickers Theatre presents The Great Diamond Robbery with a limited engagement starting Monday May in Chicago. The piece mentions a broader era of safety in flight and promotes Dr Kline's nerve restorer with a free trial bottle offer and treatment details.
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McVicker's Theater
Chicago
New York
Fragmentary 19th Century Dialogue Quips and Quarrels
A garbled, fragmentary OCR passage shows clipped lines about cashing a deal, lending five dollars, a boast about cures and nostrums, and disjointed quotes attributed to Simerson and Seneva. The text reads like stray newspaper chatter or misread ad copy with no clear narrative.
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Talmage
Ashbel Green
Philadelphia
Hell
Son of God
Northumberland
Jingland
Porter
St. Giles
San Francisco
Mammy
Detroit Free Press
Cincinnati Enquirer
South Dakota
H. 1
Huyren
Earborn Street
Cleye
Euler
Ranou
Judy
Boston Courier
Henry of Navarre
Ayer
Buon- Mueller
Lexington
Hale
Suirer
Tepestad
Seneva
Stanpen
Johnson
Jacobs Oil
North Pole
Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Arkansas
North Arkansad
Hamentond
Chiareater
Lunda
M. Powell
Harrison, Ark
Bank of Harrison and
Boone County Bank
Harrison, Arie
Union Pacifec Ry, CO
OCO Acres
Henco Acres
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
A. Mallaston
Omaeta
Colo
Alusp
Denver
Ey. Ouldor Arings
C&s
Chicago & Alton R. R
R. Somerville
Adams Street
Maroquette Building
A. d. Books
Body
Somerville, Fayette Co. Tenn
McRatiuch
Masonic Temple
Woolley
Atlanta
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