Virginia as a Namesake in St. Louis Society
The piece traces the popularity of the name Virginia among St. Louis families, noting French heritage, literary influence from Bernardine de Saint Pierre’s 1797 novel Paul and Virginia, and the quick mingling of populations. It cites that among Mindgime Chouteau’s descendants many bore French names and that the era’s social evolution favored diverse lineages without business stigma.
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Virginia
Paul
Bernardine de Saint Pierre
St. Louis
St. Louisan
St Louis
Walter J. Stevens
Maintenance Is Big Secret To Good Roads
Maintenance is the secret of a good road system and essential after building roads. Proper upkeep saves economic value, reduces depreciation, and requires intelligent local care and pride to maintain both improved and unimproved roads at minimum cost.
Paying for good highways
A discussion argues good roads are essential and ultimately cost nothing. It claims roads are financed by wear on vehicles and hauling costs even if not built, making ongoing maintenance cheaper than neglect. The piece asserts better highways ease growers’ burdens and reduce inconvenience.
Stored Seed Corn and Farm Care Notes
Stored seed corn proves seed yields up to 18 bushels more per acre than ordinary storage. There is something lacking in a man who misuses horses. Late farrow sows require warm pens and attentive care for days. Ensure horses and colts are worm free to prevent waste. Alfalfa fed and pastured carefully is excellent roughage for sheep. Plowing helps kill wireworms by reducing their food and hindering winter prep.
Obsolete slang and moral chat in a Boston humor column
A string of comic exchanges and vignettes from a Boston Transcript humor page. Jokes touch on education, fashion, romance, drinking, and propriety with era language and satirical quips. Added lines poke at manners, progress, and social pretensions through brief dialogues and brief anecdotes.
Speaking Plainly. A Playful Exchange on Life and Diamonds
A whimsical dialogue features a young map declaring life is what we make it, and a coy maid replying that they should make it diamonds. The exchange playfully twists the phrase into a riddle about value and imagination.
Scouts Aid War Bond Drive With Thrift Stamp Push
National Council of Boy Scouts of America receives praise from Treasury publicity chief Oxcur A Price for aiding the plan to raise 2 billion dollars through War Savings stamps. Scouting units are urged to boost advertising and publicity as a prime service, with prizes offered by Congressman J. W. Austin for top bond sales in Knox County and surrounding districts. Scout J Pat Roddy of Knoxville and Scout John Carriger Jr of Morristown post notable sales achievements in the drive.
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Treasury Department
Bite
Boy Scouts of America
Treasury
Liberty Joan No
Treary
J. W. Austin
West Pol
Knox County
Tennessee
Annapolis
J. Pat Roddy
Knoxville
West Point
John Carriger, Jr
Morristown
Tenn
Navy
General Byng a Scout and Prompt Action
A survey of scouts in the United States and England highlights General Byng as a leading scoutmaster who taught James A Wilder. Reports describe scouts aiding in a Cleveland fire scene, collecting old leather for soldier vests, delivering election returns in Schenectady, and extinguishing a Beaver Pond fire in Meriden. An Ab Myrtle Southern State fair incident is noted. The article emphasizes doing tasks promptly to avoid worry and improve well being.
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General Fyng
England
General Byng
James A. Wilder
Boy Scouts of America
Euclid Avenue
Cleveland
Amoke
Des Moines
Schenectady
Spendy
Cty
Meriden
The Sabbath Day as Lord of the Sabbath and Lord of All
A lesson text from February 3 discusses Mark 2 and Jesus' stance on Sabbath mercy. It argues that the Sabbath serves as a means to service not an end, stressing Christ as Lord of the Sabbath and urging Christians to observe the Lord's Day for rest, worship, and compassionate action.
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America
Jesus
David ii
Abein
Demanis
Lond
Saviene
Tom
Jet
Fests
Dodson's Liver Tone Guarantee Ad Claims Harmless Remedy
An advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless, entirely vegetable alternative to calomel. It promises to restore liver function, clear bile, and cleanse bowels with a spoonful nightly. The copy asserts no salivation and urges readers to return for a refund if not improved.
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Dodson
Enzamel
Fragmentary MMU NATE passage on sentiment and fate
A garbled historical OCR excerpt references a young woman and a man with expert eyes. It mentions a claim of about 820 on a sure thing and the realization of being wrong, with vague imagery of waiting and naked honesty. The text is indecipherable in places.
August Flower Remedy Promises Fast Relief Worthless Claims
An old newspaper item touts GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER as a universal household remedy for constipation indigestion nervous dyspepsia and related ailments claiming quick relief after a few doses. It mentions liver trouble headaches palpitations and general low spirits and links the product to sale in civilized countries. The fragment ends with unrelated military banter about Pershing and private jokes.
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Green
Tetterine Promises Velvet Skin for Women
An advertisement urges women to seek a soft velvety skin and claims Tetterine, sold by druggists or mailed for 0e, quickly clears pimples and blotches for a bright appearance. The Savannah-based Sy Shupteine Co. is cited, with praise from the Hartford Express and ample social proof.
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Savannah
Gray hair remedy and health ads from old newspaper
An ad promotes a gray hair darkening mix using Bay Rum glycerine and Barbo Compound, claim is non staining and safe. It also touts Dr Pierce Anuric as a kidney remedy with warnings about rheumatism and urinary issues, urging quick purchase and trial packs.
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Dr. Piervy
Pierce Ue
The Sort of Man in the Advertised Rambles
An odd advertorial note from New York City touts a manufacturer as a “sort of rain bow” and urges readers to take Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to regulate liver bowels and stomach. The snippet mentions a weekly amount of 10,000 pounds off.
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Ols
Dr Pierce
New York City
Cate
Clarksburg
W. Va
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