Journalism On The Upward In Public Debate
A reflective piece argues for reform in journalism and modest advertising. It contrasts boastful sensationalism with conservative business announcements and calls for responsible press conduct while noting improvements in fairness and integrity in reporting and public discourse.
Mystery of the Marie Celeste Explained as Alcohol Gas
A writer in the New York Evening Post offers a plausible tale for the Marie Celeste mystery. The ship abandoned between the Azores and Lisbon carried alcohol in red oak barrels and may have released fumes that forced the crew to flee in the lifeboat, leaving the vessel to drift and sink.
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New York Evening Post
Genoa
Azores
Lisbon
Gibraltar
The Laborer and the Capitalist
A Northwestern University professor argues strikes stem from employers not bargaining with workers. He criticizes violent episodes yet predicts fewer demonstrations as unions evolve. He ethically defends sympathetic strike and boycott and envisions a future union of labor and capital against consumers.
War's Benefits Are Of Doubtful Value
John D. Long, President McKinley's First Secretary of the Navy, argues that wartime gains are doubtful and peace is preferable. He warns against overextending the Monroe doctrine and suggests dangers if policy grows too aggressive.
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John D. Long
McKinley
Secretary of the Navy
Lfe
Florine's Amulet Sparks a Love Plots in Veranda Tale
A narrator courter and Florine banter about an amulet as a superstition and symbol of affection. He finds a ruby heart locket with his monogram under a fir tree linking their fates, prompting a playful tale of romance and pursuit.
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Florine
Sie
Aus Evis
Silal
Adonis
Thad
Victure
Assile
Anecdote of Lord Strathcona and the Highland Laddie
In early days as Donald Smith with the Hudson Bay Company he built riches to become a peer. A Scotch colleague played bagpipes for Eskimos and Indians, who reacted with delight as the piper declared their chiefs had true Highland blood.
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Lord Strathcona
Beckles Willson
Donald Smith
Hudson Bay Company
Smith
Irish Proverbs and the Wit of a Nation
A selection of Irish proverbs expresses spiritual charity beauty and optimism. Notable lines include Our eyes should be blind in the abode of another God never shuts one door but he opens two and autumn days come softly like a hound on a moor. Also a sharp satire about poems needing good initial craft.
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Fiorine
Florine
Flo
Sarkeloth
Plorine
Lealie’s Monthly
Hardware and plumbing supplies from H Schmidt Co
A broad hardware and plumbing advertisement for H Schmidt Co offering stoves ranges water systems tinware and faucets. It highlights warm air furnaces, sewer tile, slate roofing and guaranteed workmanship with rapid estimates and lower pricing. Focused on local home improvement needs and a full service approach.
Terrific Race With Death
Ralph F Fernandez of Tapa Florida describes a dramatic battle with liver trouble and heart disease. After trying many doctors and medicines he began using Electric Bitters and, in three days, felt improved and claims to be cured. Sold by K Smock's drug store for 50 cents.
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Ralph F Fernandez
Tapa
Fla
Toe K
Smock
Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea Advertisement
An old ad promotes Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea to cleanse impurities. It touts summer availability and a price of 35 cents for tea or tablets, with branding attributed to Joe K. Smock.
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Joe K. Smock
Local Paints Advertise Quality From Billings-Chapin
The Billings-Chapin Co’s pure prepared paints are praised for Alpslike quality. J. B. Mullane Co. serves as agents in Sullivan Indiana, promoting the product to dealers and painters.
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Alps
Billings-Chapin Co’s
J. B. Mullane Co
Sullivan Ind
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