TIME AND PERSEVERANCE FOR THE YOUNG MEN
An editorial urges youth to value time and practice perseverance. It cites Napoleonic strategy, Fulton and McCormick as examples, and argues tenacity of purpose powers success, while procrastination and lethargy lead to failure. The piece extols resolving, steady effort, and seizing golden hours to win in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Sir Stirling Maxwell
England
Napoleon
Coufiet
Rivoli
Jlone
Fulton
Hudson
McCormick
Promised Land
Caleb
Joshua
Fashion Notes Highlight Dark Orange Gowns and New Textiles
The column describes fashionable dress details including very dark mandarin orange shades with blue and green brocade foliage fronts, strawberry satin and velvet yokes, long apron fronts with corn lace, and items like pale cornflower blue, coral pink, and dull red velvet trimmed dresses. Lace borders, antique lace, and corsage adaptations are noted along with short lace trimmed mantles and decorative bureau covers in momie cloth with embroidered edges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nang
Courtroom farce ends with fines and apologies
In Avalanche Recorder's Court Judge Hadden presided as a colorful scene unfolded. Thos A Ryan and Ned Aduams clashed in a contempt bout over character testimony in a rape case. After threats and a pistol-like gavel strike, both were fined ten dollars, later remitted upon public apologies, before the court adjourned amid high excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Court
Hadder
Thos. A. Ryan
Ned Aduams
Ryan
Hadden
Rob. Miller
Miller
Earnest exhortation to young men on honesty in trade
Rev. A. C. Balwyn urges young men to be honest in all dealings. He warns against deception, concealing defects, overpricing, and misrepresentation. He stresses candor about virtues and defects, insisting honor, truthfulness, and integrity should guide every action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
A. C. Balwyn
Blue Horse Seeks Glass Eye From Great Father
A Sioux letter received at the Indian Office describes Binpenengeen Aaireh 26 asking for a glass eye after an accident from a woodcutting mishap. He says he has lived in white man’s ways, wants a brown eye to match his existing, and hopes the Great Father will provide it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Ofige
Biave Horse
Frogs and Tales and a Court Action
A humorous reminiscence about frogs as pets and their antics before noting A M Carr of Louisville is barred from practicing before the Interior Department for charging illegal fees in pension cases.
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A. M. Carr
Louisville
Interior Department
Burglar Seeks Protection of the Law in Lawyer Exchange
A burglar declares to a lawyer that he demands legal protection while recounting a separate incident in which a man named Jones on Seventeeth street reportedly shot at someone attempting to steal silver. The lawyer responds that Jones may defend his silver against burglars but cannot defend his reenbacks against the law.
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Justice Miller
Jones
Seventeeth Street
Safe Deposit Company
Chicago Ledger
University Commencem Plans and Resignation Noted
The Mississippi university program lists speakers and sermons scheduled for June 24 to June 7 with Rev. Rhodes, Stockdale, and Prof. Shall presenting addresses and sermons. Richard Crowley of New York resigns as special assistant counsel in the South Carolina election fraud prosecutions.
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Tlanta
Stockdale
Geo. Hardeman
Prof
Shall
Vicksburg
M. Rhodes
P. D
Clarion, Louis
Subjec
Mission
W. Gwin
Sday
Thos. K Ummit
Teun
Auil Ay
Dabney Mar- On
Richard Crowley
New York
United States
South Caroli
Little Child Saved From Window Fall by Loyal Dog
A Newberg mother hurried home to find her 18 month old infant dangling from an open window sill while a terrier clung to the dress to keep the child from falling. The dog’s quick grip saved the child as the mother returned in minutes. The scene ended with the dog prancing around in relieved celebration.
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Warwick Advertiser
Newberg
Two Enterprises Wall Street News
A dialog shows a hopeful lover pressed by his father about wealth and plans. The father challenges the suitor on money and future plans including Florida land and orange farming. The exchange ends with the young man leaving, uncertain but determined to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Batk -Reil
Florida
Hihel
Raffalo
Cash
Sinai
Mat
Puebla Cathedral Largest on the Continent
The Puebla Cathedral in Mexico is described as the continent's largest house of worship with three grand entrances and ornate statues. Its two towers exceed 200 feet, built for about 200000, and a gigantic gilt clock sits between them with three virtues. The main building began in 1574 and took ninety years to complete, costing around 1700000, with dimensions 430 by 295 feet and a central cupola matching tower height.
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Puebla
Mexico
Alabama Coal Boom Drives Gulf Shipments Expansion
Matt Hunt of the Mobile and Montgomery railroad says coal shipments from Warrior Pratt Newcastle and other South and North road mines to gulf ports are stupendous. Alabama coal is planned to reach New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola for Europe. Milner pushes Newcastle output while Goalburg mine opens.
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Alabama Coal
Montgomery Advertiser
Matt Hunt
Mobile & Montgomery Railroad
Warrior
Pratt
Newcastle
South & North Road
Gulf Ports
Alabama
New Orellns
Mobile
Pensacola
Europe
Nunt
John P. Milner
Goalburg
Southern Schemes on Railroads Reach for Georgia to Cuba
A Southern rail plan discussed by General Gath outlines a Georgia to Alabama coalfield line and a Florida Southern railroad to Havana. The Atlanta to Pacific project aims to lower fuel costs for Atlanta while the Florida line seeks a direct Jacksonville to Havana route. Florida’s growth and immigration boost support for southern rail expansion.
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Atlantic
mMe
Brunswick
Savennah
Folkng Seaboard
Virginia, Tennessee & Georgia Railroad
St Memphis
Gould
Mempha
Little Rock Railroad
Tron Mountain
Missouri Pacific
Virginia, Tennessee & Georgia Line
George Seney
New South
Leavin
Acheme
Rouen
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Atlanta
Alabama
Atlanta, & Pacific Railroad
Providence
Florida Southern Railroad
Jacksonville
Havana
New York City
Baltiymore
Cuba
Senate
Atlantic & Pacific
Florida
New York
Europe
South
Union
Court of Appeals Rules Corporations Taxable for State Local Use
The Court of Appeals of New York holds corporations liable for taxation for state and local purposes. A railroad is planned to connect Sparta with the Cincinnati Southern. Howard, a well connected Atlanta post office clerk, was convicted of robbing the mails.
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Court of Appeals of
New York
Sparta
Cincinnati Southern
Howard
Atlanta
Selected Miscellany Echoes of Vanity and Virtue
A collage of maxims and quotes on character, truth, and self discipline from thinkers like Hugo, Emerson, Coleridge, and Buddha. The passages reflect on conduct over intention, the limits of credulity, resilience, and the ideal of virtuous living.
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Vik Hugo
Easter Thoughts On Charity And Community Practice
An Athens Post reflection urges generosity to the needy at home over grand church displays. It warns against neglecting fellow humans during the week and emphasizes lasting impact through a well educated family and considerate conduct.
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Athens Post
Words on judging a man and a clipped news note
A dispatch quotes moral maxims about judging by appearance wealth speech or family ties. It then reports the Jersey Philadelphia & Reading railroad lease denial, notes Schaefer winning a Chicago billiards title, and a Deasonville Miss dispatch alleging John Morarity killed James W. Ricketts. It ends with an Eagle office advert for letterheads.
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Oxford
Eagle
Blue Horse
Judkins
Boy On
Tom
University of Mississippi
Two Enterprises
Wall Street News
John Reed
Gould and Gordod
South Atlantic States
Furness
Junius
Joubert
Thomas A. Kempis
Emerson
Coleridge
Eee
Sam
Myself
Lotte Bronte
Edmunda
Buddha
Lord John Russell
Cain
New Central Railroad
Jersey Philadelphia & Reading
Schaefer
Chicago
Deasonville, Miss
John Morarity
James W. Ricketts
Eagle Office
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