A Moonlit Night Courtship in Old Time Verse
In a rustic scene, Huldy sits by a warm hearth while Zekle hides a secret gaze through the window. The tale blends affectionate courtship with dialogue on fate and propriety as a shy suitor weighs his moves and a poet narrator frames the moment.
Monument to St. Clair Proposed by Daughters of the Revolution
The Daughters of the American Revolution discuss placing a monument over General Arthur St. Clair's grave, citing his long historical connection as a typical American. The Philadelphia Inquirer cites the move as proper, noting his wealth and influence in the West and his close friendship with Washington.
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Daughters of the Revolution
Arthur St. Clair
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
St. Clair
National Museum to Get 3.5 Million Structure in Washington
Plans approved by the Smithsonian regents call for a new 1 86 by 345 foot four story building in Washington to house the governments scientific collections. The old museum will exhibit industrial arts while the Smithsonian and National Museum Library and art collections move to the three buildings. The new museum aims to rival the Victoria and Albert with departments for land transport war implements electrical apparatus and more. A grand library and art gallery will rise alongside, expanding the institution's scientific library into a major unit.
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National Museum
Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian
Great British Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
Great Britain
Brooklin Eagle
Passing of Osage Hedge Linked to Farm Fences Decline
The Osage hedge once common along Illinois farms is disappearing as wire fencing replaces it. Introduced about 50 years ago by Professor J. B. Turner of Jacksonville, the hedge served farmers, towns, and railroads as an economical fence. Railroads and farmers shifted to wire due to higher efficiency and lower upkeep. Wind breaks remain in use but hedge vegetation concerns may finish its use.
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Illinois
J. B. Turner
Jacksonville
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Future of the Mississippi Valley Population Thought
A dated comment imagines the Mississippi Valley as densely populated as Massachusetts claiming 350 million inhabitants. It remarks the old and young face a great trial with the young bearing the worst of it.
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Mississippi Valley
Mississippi “Valley
Massachusetts
Grould
Fourth of July Relief from Mr Norris
A sick neighbor, Mr Norris, becomes the unexpected focal point of a family of children and their friends. Robbie, Nellie, Gladys, and Tom plan a noisy Fourth of July but choose to quiet their celebration on his behalf, delivering flowers and a pair of firecrackers. Robbie later gifts Mr Norris a basket of treats and an invitation to fireworks, and the day ends with a festive feast on the island.
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Ack
Nellie Toster
Blakes
Jack Foster
Jack
Nellie
Gladys Blake
Tom
Mr. Norris
Gladys
Nelle
Robbie
Hiram
Detroit
Kansas Prohibits Eating Snakes and Other Reptiles by Statute
Kansas now bans consuming snakes lizards scorpions centipedes tarantulas and other reptiles by statute. The measure seeks to regulate diet and wildlife interaction under state law.
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Kansas
Woman's Back Pain Cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills
In Dublin Michigan June report Mrs Fred Chalker suffered severe backache and fatigue. After trying many remedies she read about Dodd's Kidney Pills and after two boxes began to improve, ending in a full cure. She credits the pills for relief and would recommend them.
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Dublin
Mich
Fred Chalker
Dodd
Teavill
Hair Grays Five Years Sooner in Men than Women
A study notes men experience graying hair about five years earlier than women. Researchers suggest genetics and hormone differences contribute to the timing of hair color changes across genders.
Change of Life Advice for Women and a Testimonial
A period life advice piece promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for the change of life symptoms. It cites a customer letter from Bria Foss of Roslindale Massachusetts praising the remedy after six bottles and notes a $6000 forfeit to prove genuineness.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Bria Foss
Montclair Ave
Roslindale
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