Angel of the Stamp and Other Kind Deeds
A reader recalls three acts of kindness by a generous woman nicknamed the angel of the stamp, from aiding a child with a dime to comforting a stressed stranger at a restaurant and boosting a shy girl at a reception. The essay links such deeds to Christliness and inner goodness, noting lasting gratitude. It ends with praise for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, used by the family and endorsed by Mrs. S. Dory of Des Moines with local pharmacist H. D. Blatchley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Chamberlain
8S. Dory
Des Moines
H. D. Blatchley
Lincoln kindness amid war earns lasting praise
A magazine recounts Abraham Lincoln’s tender nature shown when he pardoned soldiers and befriended three kittens during a visit to Grant at Corinth Mississippi. The piece argues his kindness defined true greatness, contrasting it with cruelty by stronger figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Grant
Corinth
Miss
Lincoln
South
Tos
The Brave and Tender Hearted Sailors Heroic Quote
A fragment discusses bravery and cruelty, citing Captain Philip and a moral ideal that the bravest are tenderest. It quotes Dr. W. S. Danley on pity, then includes an anecdote praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a testimonial from G. H. Watson about relief from stomach pain and availability from H. D. Blatchley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tures
Philip
W. S. Danley
New Century Quarterly
The Earliest Strike in Ancient Egypt
A Collier's Weekly excerpt argues that strikes date to about 1450 B C as Egyptian masons protest months of meager provisions. They threaten to withhold labor until justice is served, appeal to Pharaoh and the governor, and finally obtain corn from the public granary to end the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Boycott
Pharaoh
Thebes
Collier's Weekly
Electric Bitters touted as cure by Washita doctor
Dr D. 8 Cargile of Washita claims Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of chronic scalp sores and years of suffering. The ad praises it as the best blood purifier and rememphasizes benefits for eczema tetter ulcers and other skin issues. Sold by H D Blatching druggist with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cargile
Washita
H. D. Biatching
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Burgettstown
Washington Co
Clarions News
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Castoria
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Marta
LAW
Business Atkarey Drompe and
Caret Standons
Oake
Idaho
H. A. Griffiths
Ute
Boustaspeiow
Caldwell
John O. Rice
Frank J. Smith
Ation Bhita
W. E. Borah
Boise City, Idaho
Gs. L. Tipton
Lay Pioneet Bulalag
Boise City
E. J. Frawley
Torney
Genera Law Practice
Boise, Idaho
Pinney
Caldwell, Idaho
E. Maxey
M. D
T. C. Egleston & Co’s
W. €. Stalker
Gam
Dr. E E Dutton
Masonie Bik
W. GC
Kenzie
Salooe
1.C.C.F. Hall
Prank Hardy
Little & Gipson
Canyon County
Wew Furniture Store
H. H. Jones
W. J. Gebrer
Com
B. F. White
First National Bank
Main Street
Caupweth
B. Christianson
Bes
Armory
City Express
Cement
the Commercial Bank
Sonna Rick
Breas
8Temn Ml
al Banking
Nenberg
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