Blaine as Speaker and Political Prodigy
Clinton North recalls James G Blaine as the living statesman and unrivaled presiding officer. The essay details his rapid intellect mastery of the House, ruthless yet witty attacks on Conkling and Butler, and his moral power during the Civil Rights bill clash, including memorable anecdotes with Lincoln and Eldridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Todsg
James G. Blaine
Henry Clay
Congress
House of Representatives
Colfax
Senate
Blaine
House
Butler
Randall
Blamne
Eldridge
Clinton North
The Blind See
A St Louis Globe-Democrat piece notes that a mature blind man can perceive much beyond ordinary limits. He cannot see light but uses voice cues to infer appearance and shapes. He develops brain sensitivity to sense walls, materials, and changes in light, such as a cloud passing over the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Hospital
Battlefield
Asclepiades
Shinley Darke
Dress
Develo
Dr. Byers
Thad
Procrastination in Advertising Delays Hasty Classifieds
A historical critique cites a recurring type of advertiser who delays placing ads until the last moment. The piece describes his insistence on rushing insertions, sacrificing display and placement quality for speed, with a tone warning of damaged results and questionable ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Bem
Sear
Tacna
Menced
Thia
Lased Chamberlain's Remedy On Two Occasions
A note describes using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy on two occasions for stomach issues and reports near instant relief. The account mentions Rhody Grove and Franklin County in the context of a recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sya 1
Rhody Grove
Frankl Franklin Coum
Wsu
Sermons of Micah and the Preacher's Call to Prevention
The piece argues Micah's fiery condemnations shaped by Hezekiah era urge ministers to prevent sin rather than punish it. It contrasts Jeremiah's courage with Micah's plain wisdom, notes priests aiding wealth while ignoring the needy, and extols a shift toward guiding people to healthier living and social justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micah
Philistine
Moresheth
Aigner
Gian Sebeatian
Uniontown
Pittsburg
Micah the street preacher and the sermon’s arc
The piece describes Micah’s outsider entering Jerusalem and becoming a popular street preacher. It notes the radical messages at Hyde Park in Jerusalem, the crowd’s mixed response, and the sermons’ limited reform effect. It also discusses how the book of Micah is structured into prologue, punishments, and epilogue, with emphasis on the but conjunction and prophetic purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micah
Hezekiah
Jerusalem
Temple Hill
Jeremiah
Bethlehem
Syria
Mediterranean Sea
Moresheth
Hyde Park
Meredeth
Bethlehem Ephratah
Judah
Israel
Bri
Mma
A. Ruppert
Mme
Mme. Ruppert
Mme. A. Ruppert
Troy Hill Patients Shift to Electrical and Medical Institute
Numerous Troy Hill patients frustrated with previous care have begun treatment at the Electrical and Medical Institute on 442 Penn Avenue. They report high satisfaction with the methods used and strong results achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Hill
Electrical and Medical Institute
Penn Avenue
Fine men suits put on sale at Seclenus brand discount
Monday sale advertises men s light and dark suits at 790 each claiming far lower prices than rivals. Seacluns brand and Sealy cone suits touted with all wool cassimere and Hawthorne cheviot options. Also mentions furniture quotes and local awning ads by Brown Co Mamaux Gons and Hanovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Corner Grant
Diamond
Having Blind Faith in Medicine and Doctors
Shirley Dare defends patient self knowledge and warns against blind trust in doctors and sanitariums. She recalls drain work and stresses understanding physiology, symptoms, and early treatment to prevent serious disease, while criticizing lavish medical spending and egotistical, fashion-driven practitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Rev John Hertzler Recovers From Summer Illness
Bethel Pa. pastor Rev John Hertzler relays a summer illness with severe diarrhea. After tries of various remedies, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured both him and his wife's sister quickly, validating its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hertzler
Bethel
Berks County
Chamberlain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lloyd
Roscoe Conkling
Washington County
Maine
Conkling
Raymond
Gail Hamilton
Pennsylvania
Lia
Lincoln
Senator Foot
Vermont
Foot
Xod
Louis
Lauer
Mississippi
Brecon
Reed
Albright
Franklin County
Jehoikim
Temple
Bin
God
Christ
Jonah
Ninevah
Dante
Gate of Hell
Hell
Havah & Keenas
Water Street
Brown & Co
Coener Grant and
Water Streets
Hanover
Mamaux & Gon’s
Mamaux & Son’s
Penn Avenus
Shirley Dare
Dedham
London
New York
Sol
Taunton
Ward Richardson
Weir Mitchell
Felix Oswald
Hammond
Smithfield Street
Paramount
United Kingdom
Prince Alberty
Misfit Clothing
Mellon’s Bank
Aia
Madame A
Hamilton Bldg
Fifth Ave
Pittsburg, PA
West End
Asbury Park
N. J
Agarn J
Ripley
Jell
Peter Byers
Turtle Creek, Pa
Catarre
Byers
Penn Ave
A. Wu
D. L. Down
Argets
Invai
Nikines
Bastori
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!