The American Hall of Fame drops Poe entry amid votes
A noisy note on the American Hall of Fame selection process reports Edgar Allan Poe was blocked by insufficient votes while Poe’s works linger in readers’ minds. The item critiques the voting and notes Poe’s continued cultural resonance despite the setback.
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Edgar Allen Port
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Fragmented verse fragment from old text
The reader is presented with a corrupted poem fragment largely incomprehensible, containing scattered archaic wording and misspellings. It references biting lines about loss and speech, a poisoned pear, and a tortured imagery, all attributed to a likely historic author or source name that is garbled.
Public officials under scrutiny lure corruption fears
A vociferous editorial argues public office invites graft and urges awakening of public conscience. It attacks alleged misconduct by Portland figures like Ladd and Scott, warns against small bribes as precursors to larger schemes, and calls for citizens to expose and bridle scheming men who abuse office.
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Portland Oregonian
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H.W. Scott
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The Greatest Banking System Debate Refuted
The passage questions why the so called greatest banking system causes widespread bank failures. It asks how a national bank can provide security while millions suffer defaults and criticizes claims that the system is the greatest in the world.
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Thousinibe
Vndiviiteiel
Depostore Howe
Togo's Pin Money and Manila Cholera Note
A satirical piece on a Japanese marriage custom and a plea for monetary restraint. The Monthly note from Ev erybody's Magazine November references Admiral Tase'n and a wife controlling funds, then reports Manila's cholera free period with 14 cases and 1% mortality in the provinces.
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Tase'n Bagome
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Eight Doctors Fail to Cure My Sore Hands
I suffered three years with painful hands where water caused unbearable pain and peeling skin. After eight doctors and many remedies, no relief came. I endured daily work with wrapped fingers and gloves, until I found relief with uthura.
Cured for 50c Segoe doctoring three years
Thomas A. Clancy of Trenton New Jersey claims Cuticura Ointment cured his sore hands after three years of treatment costing 50 cents. He says he used it for two years since and never missed a day's work, praising its effectiveness and vowing continued use.
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Sunflower Harvest and Valley Tales From Bartieleni
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Parlor Proverbs and Patent Pills Advertise Health
An odd combination of social commentary and medical ads discusses women, beauty standards, and the use of patent pills. The piece mentions Dr Piened’s Pavol, Parole Msentption, and “Your Pirksant Pellets” with testimonials from readers. It advertises a medical periodical and a paper-bours book, offering stamps and plates for mail orders.
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Pauls
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People's Columin Bern Nedical
Wallina
Meorca Huifala
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