Strong Verse From Leslie's Monthly Magazine
Poem fragment laments fading guidance yet proclaims resolve to endure and pursue right. A speaker asks for divine strength to continue the fight against wrong despite losing the guiding light. The verse reflects moral perseverance.
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Leslie
Two Girls, One Rich, One Poor, Hearts Entwined
In gloom under trees two lovers reveal a plot from a book twist. Mamie Vining turns out rich and plans to marry Dick while Helen learns he proposed to Mamie for money. The trio confronts deception as fiction mirrors reality in a sharp social sting.
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Miss Vining
Mamie Vining
England
Helen
Mr. Vance
Feeding stock requires early rising for many workers
The article notes the need to rise early to feed horses cows and cattle including milk dealers bakers and others who start their routes before serving customers. It highlights the strain of pre-dawn feeding as a constant task for those in dairy and delivery trades.
Feeders Set To Automate Stock Feeding On Sundays
An illustration shows a simple automatic feeder for stock, designed to release feed at a preset moment by an alarm clock. The device includes a trough and a hinged door connected to an arm on the inner wall.
Food-dispensing chute device patented by Ray and Sankey
A wall mounted chute mechanism uses a spring loaded bolt and a clock with alarm to release a weighted door at a set time, dropping food into a manger. The system powers from a cord and is intended for use in large establishments. inventors are John R. Ray and William E. Sankey of Salem, Missouri.
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John R. Ray
William E. Sankey
Salem
Follies in Men's Dress Reform Amid Health Concerns
A medical critique argues for dress reform for men focusing on hygiene and safety. It condemns vest and coat design that exposes the chest and neck, high collars restricting movement, and uneven warmth due to padding. Physicians would educate men on healthier, more protective clothing to prevent illness.
New Envelope Sealing Machine Hailed From Topeka
An improved device for sealing envelopes was invented in Topeka Kansas. The machine reportedly seals between 8000 and 15000 envelopes per hour.
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Topeka
Kan
Endorsements Proclaim Peruna's Cough and Cold Cure
Prominent figures including Rear Admiral Hichborn and Congressman Davis praise Peruna as an effective cure and preventive for catarrh and colds. The letter from Washington urges use of Peruna with testimonials from high and low stations, inviting readers to seek Dr. Hartman’s guidance if results are lacking.
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Philip Hichborn
United States Navy
Washington, D. C
J. A. Howell
U. S. Navy
J.’A. Howell
Atlantic
H. Fitch
Robert W. Davis
Congress
Florida
House of Representatives
Peruna
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Thoughtful husbands and misleading soap mischief
A witty exchange from a Philadelphia Ledger vignette contrasts Tess and Jess over thoughtfulness in marriage. An Ayrshire grocer scene imitates genuine soap jokes as a Scottish housewife complains of a self washing soap, only to learn it’s cheese, not soap, changing supper taste and revealing a humorous mix up.
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Ren
Tess
Jess
Jesse
Philadelphia Ledger
Ayrshire
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised in Toledo Notice
Frank J. Cey swears as senior partner of F J Cuegy & Co in Toledo that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public attests oath on March 6. Cheney Co Toledo promotes Hall's Family Pills as best.
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Bratsey Ono
Crry
Toledo
Lucas Courty
Frank J. Cuegy
F. J. Cuexgy & Co
Frank J.cey
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Noted Authors Echo Fame and Critique
A dialogue contrasts McFadd and the speaker about writing fame. Criticus suggests both would be unknown if they swapped styles, highlighting how perception shapes recognition.
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McFadd
Unnecessary Salts and Fresh Eggs at the Boarding House
In a boarding house scene the landlady remarks that Jane pays Mr Newman the salt for his egg. The newcomer dismisses the salt and says the egg is already too fresh, choosing to move on from the exchange.
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Jane
Newman
Those Loving Girls Dress Advice Fragment
A brief fragment shows Amy and May discussing fashion, noting one dresses nicely with little spending and questioning taste forces. The exchange suggests a trimming of costs could improve clothes without losing style.
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Amy
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