Week in History Highlights From 25 to 31
A dated summary lists events by day: Louisiana seceded in 1861 on the 25th, Michigan statehood in 1859 on the 26th, the German Emperor born in 1859 on the 27th, Sir Francis Drake’s death in 1596 on the 28th, William McKinley born in 1843 on the 29th, Ericsson’s Monitor launched in 1862 on the 30th, and Charles IV of France died in 1328 on the 31st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Union
Emperor of Germany
Sir Francis Drake
William McKinley
Ericson
Monitor
Charles IV
France
Keep On Keepin On Through Puzzling Times
A reflective line urges perseverance when days feel gloomy and chances slim. It advises gritty effort to endure perplexities and push forward despite nearly failing prospects. The verse emphasizes steadfast action over doubt.
Learn to Tell a Star and Smile Through Ills
A social advice piece urges turning troubles inward and masking pains with a cheerful exterior. It counsels laughter over medicine, keeping woes private, and greeting friends with a pleasant smile to avoid being a nuisance.
Notices to Trespassers in Salem Sunbeam Style
A fragment from the Salem New Jersey Sunbeam quotes a printer’s notice to trespassers that mocks overblown warnings. It describes two mean mongrel dogs and a barred shotgun as threats, ending with the printer’s complaint about harassment on his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sslem
N. J. Sunbeam
Narrowness Versus Goodness in Public Outcry
Reverend Frank Crane critiques narrow minded outbursts that claim moral superiority. He warns against mob rush and urges measured conscience in religious or public discourse amid upheaval.
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Frank Crane
Fragmented Morality and True Goodness Across Lives
The text argues that mere acts or fragments of morality do not define goodness. True goodness comes from the whole life and character, not selective virtues. It contrasts small moral theater with a complete, integrated personality as the measure of worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbart
Grafters Target Westbound Expositions Warn Citizens
National reports warn of grafters raiding small towns on the way to California expositions. They pose as collectors for religious temperance or educational causes sometimes faking suffrage work. A Nebraska town faced many frauds. a Salvation Army agent struggled to collect.
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Salvation Army
Keep a Working Rule Noted From Mrs. Henrietta Oldenburg
A 105 year old Chicago woman, Henrietta Oldenburg, attributed longevity to constant work. She stated “Keep a working” as her life rule and continued helping in caring for her great grandchildren a week before death. The piece reflects on labor’s value across occupations.
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Henrietta Oldenburg
Chicago
For Sale and Classified Ads in The Journal
Numerous items advertise hay seed and stock medicine from local sellers. Real estate listings by Odon Realty Co describe 85 and 204.8 acre tracts near El Campo and Odon with terms and locations.
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Texas
el Campo
Chas. A. Stock
Odell, I
Epworth League and Church Services in Odon
Sunday school at 9 30 morning service 10 30 evening service 7 00. Choir practice Friday 7 00. Day services begin Monday Feb 1. Preaching alternate Sundays at 3. A juvenile choir of about fifty voices organized to bring joy to all who come within our gates.
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Epworth League
Kid Wedge Returns to Prize Ring with Challenge
A Plymouth Nebraska prize fighter known as Kid Wedge, now an evangelist akin to Billy Sunday, has jumped back into boxing and issued a challenge. The item also notes Salem West Virginia bootlegging activity suspected but not located, and other brief items from Topeka Davenport Wichita and Great Neck.
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Plymouth
Kid” Wedge
Christian Church Schedule and Burns City preaching
Reverend Allen C. Trusty leads weekly Christian Endeavor Thursday at 7 00 choir practice Friday at 7 00 Bible School Sunday at 9 30 Junior meeting at 2 00 Morning and evening preaching by the minister He will preach at Burns City each Tuesday night
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Allen C. Trusty
Christian Endeavor
Burns City
Plea Ant Hill
The Silo as a Farm Adjunct and Industry Principle
The silo is a necessary adjunct to the farm and reflects a fundamental principle of successful manufacturing in the industry.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Co-operative Telephone
Flint Kyle
Residencs
Indiana
DE AY
Louisiana Seceded
W. J. Danner
J. M. Winkelpleck
M. B. Ulrich & Co
Keck & Caughey
The
Journal
Elnora
Aliso
Pleasant Hill
the Journal Office
Spring Street
Best Street
Odon
Odon Realty Co
Pike Road
M E. Church
W. R. Thom
Queer Quirks OF
Salem
W. Va
Topeka
Kan
Davenport
Daisy Ogden
Wichita
Beatrice V. Kirkman
Kansas State Normal School
God
Christ
Great Neck
S. P.R. Dugmore
America
Cross of the Legion of Honor
Illinois
Centralia
Islands
World
Equator
U. B
D. P. M'Coy
J. T. Hobson
the Farmers Bank
Emerson Shoes
A. Pickett
Elnora Street
Abraham
Ada Pershing
Wm. Kinneman
Auc
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