How to be Agreeable in Conversation
A dated reflection on winning favor by being a good listener. The speaker advises eye contact and showing genuine interest, noting the value of not interrupting and making others feel heard. The piece suggests repeating others stories convincingly even if familiar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presse
Etomologist
United States
C. V. Riley
Washington
Department OF Agriculture
Division OF Enomology
A. W. Barber
Yankton
Dakota
London
How Economy Should be Taught
An essay argues that early money lessons curb wasteful spending. Dr. Baar advocates paying children for certain duties, not all trifles, to teach value. Proposed tasks include library upkeep, errands, aiding study, copying, housekeeping, handling weekly accounts, and caring for play areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Baar
Cuban Sale Plan and Island Sovereignty Proposal
Col while Linderman sails to Madrid via London and Amsterdam to negotiate the 60 million dollar purchase of Cuba from Spain. English and Continental capitalists back a new government for Cuba to end Spanish rule, abolish slavery, cut taxes, boost production, and restore Cuba to a strong commercial position under an American-aligned framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
A. B. Linderman
Florida
Madrid
London
Amsterdam
Cuba
Col. Linderman
Philadelphia Press
Dust pan made to order with tilted handle design
Readable text describes a dust pan custom feature with the handle turned down to rest on the floor and a tilted edge for efficient dust collection.
A Cold Season in Central New York 1815 16
Mrs. Sarah B. Wadsworth recalls the harsh winters of 1815 16 in Central New York. She describes deep frosts, failed crops, maple sugar scarcity, scarce fruit, salted meat shortages, and community coping while noting sunspots and heavy rainfall the following year.
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Sarah B. Wadsworth
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
New York
Massacusetts
Jamesville
Onondaga County
Buly
Mother
Jand
Fastest Afternoon Express on Canada Atlantic to Ottawa
The afternoon express on the Canada Atlantic railway runs from Coteau at 5 35 PM and arrives in Ottawa at 7 09 PM. The 784 mile trip includes a three minute stop at Alexandria.
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America
Canada Atlantic Railway
Coteau Station
Ottawa
Alexandria
The Best Bed and Its Healthful Renovation
A discussion on replacing moldy night items with clean sleep surfaces. The author argues straw beds with washable ticks, weekly washing of coverings, and airing by day improve health and spirits, urging adoption of better sleeping practices nationwide.
Indiana Governor and James Whitcomb's rise to Congress
A 19th century Indiana governor opposed Asbury University efforts claiming educated ministry was unnecessary. The narrative recalls Bishop Ames and the rise of James Whitcomb from farm boy to U.S. Senator, aided by classroom curiosity and stubborn family advice. Included is a tale of a fiddle episode and a geologist’s remark on Whitcomb’s career, emphasizing cautious, principle grounded ambition.
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Indiana
Asbury University
Methodist Church
James Whitcomb
Ames
James
Jimmy
United States
Lesiure
Senate
Collin
Whitcomb
The Horse that Pays and the Downsides of Racing
The piece warns how discovery of owning a fast horse can ruin promising youths. It contrasts honorable trainers with widespread fraud on race courses and exposes the temptations and deceptive practices that lure men toward ruin through racing.
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Syeda
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al Fottery
Sully County
Turner County
South Dakota
Territory
Mitchell University
Chamberlain
Congress
Harley Cornet Band
The
Kid
Black Hills
Department of Dakota
Tuffis
Grafton
Mandan
Brule
Hampton
Virgie Kimball
Scld
Canton
Supt. Underwood
Milwaukee Road
Sioux City
State Line
Grant Power
Rock Island Road
Watertown
Milbank Review
Sioux Falls
Chas. A. Fisher
Aberdeen
Hannaman
Mr. Fisher
Drake
Groton Township
Groton
Columbia
Doersch
Big Stone Lake
M. & St. Paul
Poces
Migorvoaty
Pierre
Territorial Penitentiary
L. O. Howard
Parker New Era
Grant
Ellsworth Avengers
Albany
Epa
Rieter
Tirasiepear
Hancock Stright
Fifa
G. T. Grove
Dingee
Prope weTorst
West Side
Dakota Ave
Huron, Dakota
HURON
Topserial Palace
Enward
Holbrook
Clar
Fhuron
pkKora
Sweeney
iGavour and
Troquéis, ‘Dak
Dultid Abstracts
Phygago
Northwestern
Oming Dakots
AR 9d
J.B. Weeks & Co
Hopkins Bros
Sign & House
Jit River
Bear Parker Brothers
Dak
Buford
Bowe & Stiver
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Geo C. Kelchner
A W. Richardson
West Side Dakota Ave
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Barlow
Harness, EL HK
Pioneer Jewelry Store
Huron, D.T
As & Watchmaker
Elgin
Haring
J. B. Baker
Prop
Dakota Hide and Fur Company
Depot
Waller
Beadle County
T. M. Jeffris & CO
S. C. White
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Winona
Minnesota
C.C, Dunlap & CO
Third Street
Chas. Reed
John D. Rubidur
Reed & Rubidge
Uts Econ
M.D. Hathaway
Rochelle Natl Bank
Helle, AL
Wm. Stocking
Hay _ AL
Jas. A. Hawley
Dixon Nat'l Bank
Dixon
Beadle County Bank
F. J. Fisher
Haren
Fisher & Foster
East Huron
Pettigrew
Runkel
Bag Penny
Illinois Street
Buss
Choice Family Groceries
Hing
Ching
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