Wealth and souls clash in banker David Pergan address
David R. Pergan of the First National Bank of Chicago warns that the pursuit of wealth shrivels the soul. He argues millionaires lose higher human qualities and cannot develop or enjoy a true soul, claiming the accumulation of money destroys pity and sacrifice.
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Millliona
David R. Pergan
First National Bank of Chicago
Heaven
Pergan
Theireus
Aeven
Fergan
Better Than Spring Tonics Promote Morning Optimism
A friendly welfare piece urges readers to rise with the sun and greet spring with a smile. It touts upbeat mood as a tonic for digestion and liver health and suggests cheer improves relations at home.
Valentine verse and theater notes span old columns
A mash of verse from Josh Wise dated February 14 1726 and 1642 town notices, mixed with theater praise for Addrene LaPorte and a Jasper Missouri note. Mentions a Boston bean event and a Wall Street denunciation, plus an ad for Robert Lurie jeweler at 13304 Second Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lurie
Second Avenue
Noted Nevada Publisher Harry Turner Calls Again
Harry Turner a pioneer newspaper man and popular political figure in Nevada was another caller during the week. The Caliente Express notes the delight in exchanging light banter with the esteemed Lincoln County gentleman.
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Harry Turner
Nevada
Lincoln County
Caliente
Nev
Rast Lynne Inspires with Celebrated Performance
A vivid account highlights Rast Lynne's inspiring and celebrated play drawing broad admiration from audiences and critics alike. The performance showcases strong acting, dynamic direction, and emotional impact across a wide viewership.
Buffalo elects J N Adam mayor with department store goals
J N Adam Buffalo mayor starts term with businesslike reforms. He targets an $8,000 police pension shortfall, forces resignations, inspects city boards, and seeks to wipe out bad debts to cut taxes. He advertises for a police chief and stresses fitness and efficiency over politics. He plans a new charter and strict office hours.
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Buffalo
J. N. Adama
Adam
Grover Cleveland
Victor Speer
Calliber
W. &. Hull
Hichae
J. N. Adam
United States Army Or Navy
The Desperate Escape of Joey Wilson in Confederate Camp
A Confederate minor named Joe Wilson faced execution for desertion in 1864. His sister Nellie Wilson secretly swapped clothes with him, allowing Joe to flee to Union lines. An officer halted further action, and Grant intervened, ending the case.
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Jon Wilton
Jefferson Davis
Virginia
Wilson
Joey Wilson
Bie
Joe
Joey
Richmond
Tring Fm
Nei
Joseph Wilken
Joseph
Nellie Wilson
Weill
Gaines
Bartin
Dom
Grant
Mayor Adam Pushes Reform Plan for Buffalo
Mayor Adam advocates single headed city departments to curb corruption and improve efficiency. He seeks tax scrutiny of franchises valued at 14 million dollars and plans a union station talk with railroad representatives. He appoints a nonpartisan charter commission including a postmaster and a union labor member to draft the bill.
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Adam
Buffalo
Assembly
Bull
Chas. L. Feldman
New York Supreme Court
Hats marked down at Seattle Mat Factory
Going fast hats previously priced from 1.56 to 2.00 are now reduced to 1.00 at the Seattle Mat Factory located at 1310 Second Ave. Limited stock remains as the sale continues this week. No man should miss this opportunity.
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Seattle
Second Ave
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Josh Wise
Boston
Wall St
United States
Kansas
Chester
Tribune
Ite
Hfe
Addrene LaPorte
Jasper
Alexandria
Beat
Browning
D. B. Hill
Pehaw
Ahe
Board of
Horn
Scotland
Peebles
Edinburg
THE
School OF Quality
Bingle Department
Rome
Hull
Union Bakery and Cafe
Eastern Outfitting Co
Pike St. and
Fifth Ave
Union Street
Penn
Hoff
Hoffa
Quaker
Swift
Raine
Quaker Drug CO
First Avenue
Storvea
Sherman, Clay & Co
Lloyd Transfer CO. Inc
Baggage Express
Diller Hotel
Albert Hansen
H. Lewis & Co
Cor
Cherry St
Rown's
MacDougall & Southwick's
GEO. H. Woodhouse CO
Alcen 4& Gilbert-Ramar ER CO
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