Red Cloud the Sioux War Chief Mastered His Peace
The article recalls Red Cloud Makpiya Luta, Ogallala leader who led resistance to Forts along the Bozeman Trail. He defeated U S forces at Fetterman and fixed Sioux borders by treaty, then chose peace. He died December 10 1909 at ninety one, blind and recalling his youth.
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America
United States
Red Cloud
Makpiya Luta
Ogallaia
H. B. Carrington
Wyoming
Ogallala
Fetterman
Fort Phil Kearney
Montana
Old Man Afraid of His Horses Chief of Ogallalas
The Ogallala head chief during the Sioux war of 1866 67 was known as Ta shunka Kokipapi meaning He Whose Horse They Fear His son Young Man Afraid of His Horses later led the band and played a role in Ghost Dance era troubles of 1890 91 A Washington reporter once tipped the chief with silver dollars and was repaid with four wives in a blunt cultural exchange.
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Uring
Ogallalas
Ogallala
Young-Man-Afraid
Washington
Young-Man- Afraid
Young-Man
Aspire to Excellence Requires Immediate Effort and Courage
A motivational essay urges sincere pursuit of knowledge and hard work to earn high confidence and a place above the ordinary. It cites leaders who paged through books and sought wise counsel, noting envy stems from ignorance. It emphasizes perseverance, front-line effort, and a resolute heart as keys to a glorious name.
Time, Money, and the Value of Early Living
The piece argues time cannot be hoarded like money and must be spent wisely. It compares time to frozen labor and warns against idleness, urging readers to convert every hour into productive work or profitable recreation. It cites Shakespeare and notes that many improve later in life, but emphasizes beginning today to value every hour and lay a foundation for happiness and fortune.
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Shakespeare
Fiveryone
June Song of Roses and Singing Lullaby
A nostalgic verse celebrates June as the most cheerful month. It portrays roses, violets, and sunlit meadows, with scenes of lounging at home and singing as clouds drift by. The poem paints a melodic, lazy summer mood centered on June.
Mother's Cook Book Olive Oil Dressing for Dandelions
A proverb on metaphor and growth leads to a simple recipe: whip olive oil into a creamy dressing and serve it over cooked dandelions as an introductory lesson in cooking. The text presents a domestic tip rather than a full article.
Horsemen Sound Off Across Lands In Street Greetings
A traveling observer notes how horsemen from Britain, Norway, Arabia, and Naples urge their mounts with distinct vocal cues. The British click their tongues while Norwegians kiss sounds, Arabs roll a long r, and Neapolitan coachmen bark like a dog.
Dandelion Greens and Early Spring Edibles Guide
OW provides guidance on harvesting and preparing early spring greens including watercress dandelion dock poke milkweed marsh marigold and cowslips. It describes best salad methods with bleached dandelion leaves tomato slices green onions and French or mayonnaise dressings and notes greens may be cooked if large or tough.
The Law of Compensation and The Honest Path
A meditation on accountability and conscience as universal debt collectors. The piece warns that teens and parents face a future shaped by choices on the square with reality, urging honesty over greed and cautioning that law and conscience enforce repayment.
Repentance Redefined Beyond Simple Sorrow
The idea of repentance extends past mere regret for sin into turning away from wrongdoing and embracing a transformed life, involving contrition, reconciliation, and deliberate changes in behavior and mindset.
Dead Shot advertisement promises worms cure
An old ad proclaims Dr Peerys Dead Shot as a single dose worm remedy. It claims a 50 cent bottle saves time money and inconvenience. The offer lists 372 East Street New York City with a note about a barking dog scaring the game.
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Dr. Peery
Ears St
New York City
No bite offered as old lady warns with dog in Pearson tale
In Pearson's Weekly a dirty tramp asks for food. The old lady of the house replies she does not bite but will call the dog to deter him. The vignette shows a tense domestic encounter with caution over a bite and danger.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Cuti cura Talcum Powder Ad Claims scented economical use
An advertisement extols Cuti cura Talcum Powder as part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio, touting its antiseptic, economical and multi purpose uses for face skin baby and dusting with a refined scent. The copy also notes perfumes as superfluous and adds a humorous line about a prize fighter fearing his wife urging to go slow when in a hurry.
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