What Sterne Said About Books and Acquaintance
A compact remark cites Sterne on using books as documents to learn titles and boast of acquaintance. It notes a playful view of literary culture and memory.
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Sterne
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
7
Love That Endures
A Manchester Union line laments a love that lingers in a man's heart, noting a fine affection that never leaves and quietly waits.
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Manchester Union
Free Advice for Sick Women From Lydia E Pinkham Co
Suffering women are invited to write to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co confidential correspondence in Lynn Massachusetts. Women readers receive personal advice from female staff and letters are kept private. The firm offers a free 80 page text book by mail and urges women to seek help without cost or obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Lynn, Mass
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Leap Year Tea Sparks Surprises at Sewing Society
In Little River a sewing society gathering features playful plans for a memorable mischief. Susan Wortly reveals a secret surprise event while Doxie Post and Jabez Foote consider quick marriages and an orphaned farm mayhem. The night ends with unexpected engagements and gossip fading into laughter.
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Little River
Mrs. Simmons
Sewing Society
Hannah
Sam Brown
Susan Wortly
Hannah Simmons
Mrs Simmons
Susan
Miss Wortl
Wommen
Suefn
Doxie
Miss Post
Drabez Foote
Doxie Post
Jabez Foote
Socieyy
Jabez
Peter Simmons
Ebenezer Fitch
Mr. Simmons
Peter
Mr. Hazel
Cexile
Simmons
Hazel
Mr Hazel
Biider
Slow Traveling on a Trainside Stop
A passenger aboard a slow train questions the stop as the conductor explains a hot box causes the halt. The passenger misreads the situation, while the conductor clarifies the reason for the stop and the heat aboard.
Farmer Quips About Free Seeds From Congress
A short wit’s quip from Lippincott's notes a reader asking a congressman for seeds and joking about seeking two or three good summer borders amid political humor.
Explorer risks life at tomb of Aaron in Petra
Rev Dr William B Palmore of St Louis recounted a nocturnal expedition to the Mount Hor tomb in Arabia Petrea. He entered a bare mosque chamber and descended to a natural vault with two chains guarding the entrance before reverently inspecting Aaron's tomb and returning unseen with his guide and guards.
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William B. Palmore
St. Louis
Europe
Orient
Mount Hor
Arabia
Petrea
Aaron
Moses
Palmore
Safeguarding Letters by a French Inventor
A Frenchman named Phion claims a simple method to seal letters securely. The envelope contains a looped tongue fitted to the upper right corner, fixed by the stamp, making it nearly impossible to access the letter inside without tearing or ripping the seal.
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Phion
Woman Throws Hymn Books in Church Dispute
In an English country town a woman rushed the chancel during an anthem and threw hymn books at the minister crying Take him from the church. The minister, astonished, believed a roof stone had struck him. She later expressed regret in court.
Not a Strong Argument in California Suffrage Campaign
An advocate argues against claims women oppose suffrage noting cruelty to women. The speaker recalls a dialogue about a boy and his mother in which the boy fears his sister will catch cold if he stops helping her, illustrating a point about burden and perception.
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California
Johnnie
Johnnnie
Philadelphia Doctor Uses Eggshell Lining In Skin Grafts
A Philadelphia physician reports using eggshell lining instead of human skin in several skin graft surgeries. He cites a patient, a woman with burned skin on her back, as successfully treated and argues that using human skin donors causes unnecessary suffering. Only fresh eggs may be used.
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Philadelphia
Spoiling Children Quote from C H Spurgeon
Excerpt warns that indulgent parenting spoils children who later cause heartache. It likens unweeded gardens to poor crops and notes excessive motherly love may harm a child in the long run. The moral stresses balanced affection and discipline.
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C. H. Spurgeon
Diver Seized by Giant Octopus in Toulon Harbor
A naval diver in Toulon was attacked underwater by an octopus with 25 foot tentacles. He signaled for surface rescue and was hauled up unconscious along with the creature. The octopus weighed 135 pounds and was stabbed to death after gripping the diver.
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Toulon
London Mail
Good Voice Valued More Than Beauty in Market
A measured voice is a prized asset in life and marriage, valued for gentleness of tone and manner. The piece notes voices can be developed, and mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a teething remedy for children.
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Mrs. Winslow
Dingonose
Ihea
Avo Iy
China
Red Cross Ball Blue Laundering Slogan Parody
A humorous fragment features a seller touting Red Cross Ball Blue as the best bluing value and a pair of lines about clothes changing a person’s mood. The exchange includes a quip about baths leaving the mind blank.
Young Doctor Encounters Mild Accident Scene
A young physician arrives at a small crash where all victims walk away. Disappointed, he learns casualties are slight and his chauffeur cheerfully predicts time saved by running errands on the way home.
Love and Mischief in the Auto Ride
A humorous exchange from the Houston Post notes an admirer: every time the suitor spoke, the automobile behaved oddly, as if eager to escape. The dialogue hints at affectionate feelings and a playful scene during a late evening outing.
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Houston Post
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and Pills Endorsement Note
A medical pamphlet asserts that a medicine like Ayer's Cherry Pectoral works best when the bowels are regular and promotes Ayer's Pills as a remedy for constipation. The maker is J C Ayer Co., Lowell, Mass.
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Ayer
J.C. Ater CO
Lewell, Mam
Before or After Eye Drop Question Stumps Doctor
A doctor recalls a patient with an unfamed eye asking whether to drop medicine in before or after meals. The physician notes the unusual query in his long medical practice and reflects on handling such odd questions from patients.
Had Johnson Stumped by a Language Challenge
A literary quarrel between Doctor Johnson and Macklin turns when Johnson cites Greek and Macklin admits not understanding it. Macklin counters by reciting Gaelic, leaving Johnson speechless as he cannot respond to the foreign linguistic challenge.
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Johnson
Macklin
Gold Hoarded in Rural Turkey Jewelry Form
Gold hoarding widespread across the Turkish empire especially in rural districts appears in the form of jewelry as people store wealth locally. The practice reflects a preference for tangible assets amid uncertainty and economic strain.
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Turkey
Turkish Empire
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