Williams the Picturesque Politician in Congress
Edward B. Clark profiles John Sharp Williams of Mississippi as a vivid, influential presence in the Roosevelt era Congress. The piece recalls Williams as a witty adviser to Republicans, master of parliamentary games, and a force in statehood debates, while detailing clashes with Hepburn, Cooper, and Cannon.
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Heroes in a Lighthouse in Hellene Island Lighthouse Tragedy
The Paris Figaro prints a letter from a cor respondent about a lighthouse keeper at Kerdania Hellene who fell ill after a lamp incident. His wife and four children faced hardship as they prepared his body and kept the lamp working all night, with the two oldest children tending the machinery by turns. The correspondent notes unpaid wages and appeals for a government grant to support the courageous family.
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Paris Figaro
Hellene
Britanny
Kerdania
Mosher
Invention of Chance How Argand Invented Hie Lamp and Galileo
In Harper's Weekly account, the lamp by Argand is traced to a boy's experimentation with a wick and a glass, leading to a chimneyed lamp. Galileo’s telescope results from Dutch glassmakers and the sight of a weathercock inspiring his instrument. Senefelder’s accident spawns lithography via printing ink on stone.
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Married Happily but Not Well In Thieves by Atx
The excerpt portrays a social scene where characters discuss a cousin who has married a college professor. Rumors swirl about happiness and propriety, with remarks on class and expectations. The tone reflects satirical dialogue about marriage, status, and personal choices within a literary work.
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Odd Instance of Vensola Paradoxical Tag
A cryptic fragment notes Vensola as a paradoxical tag and references “How 401.” The item hints at coordinated action and a claim that water will be cut to enforce a fast knot or settlement, though details are unclear.
Indictment Questioned by Judge and Attorney
A judge questions the indictment as defective while the attorney protests, noting the apparent logic and asking why it might be flawed. The exchange highlights courtroom doubt and the defense seeking clarity on the case's charges.
Ottumwa Woman Cured By Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Ottumwa Iowa tale of a woman cured after suffering from female trouble and spinal weakness. The account credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief and urges others to seek the product's help. Mrs Tanner EB of 248 Ransom Street Ottumwa testifies to the remedy's effectiveness.
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Iowa
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Personal, Garrulous Barber at the Top
A humorous exchange between a chatty barber and a sensitive customer about baldness. The barber quips there’s always room at the top while the customer protests the remark.
Too Dangerous In Tuskeyes Washington’s Henhouse Rescue
In struggling Tuskeyes days Treoker T Washington seeks a chicken house for a schoolroom. He asks an old colored helper to come at nine the next morning to help clean the henhouse. The anecdote reflects early 20th century rural schooling efforts.
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Aunt Dinah and the Great Temptation at Thanksgiving
A rustic tale features Aunt Dinah and Uncle Ephraim admiring a fine turkey stash just before Thanksgiving. Dinah fears being labeled a backslider for enjoying the holiday treats.
Postum Coffee Substitute Booster Letter Ad
A Florida reader praises Postum as a coffee replacement curing biliousness headaches and nervousness. She claims quitting coffee restored health, improved skin, and steady heart function, advising readers to try Postum and read The Road to Wellville.
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