Adversity Easier Than Prosperity for the Average Man
The remark notes that enduring hardship is simpler for the typical person than thriving in success, a stance presented as more common and relatable. It reflects a general observation rather than a specific case or event.
Paying Him a Compliment
A dialogue excerpt shows a woman recounting a remark about marriage for money. It reflects social humor and marital expectations in a domestic setting through terse quips between interlocutors.
Cure for Scalp Itch Using Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs Alice Kirlin of Circleville Ohio reports scalp itching burning sores on her daughter lasting months. After trying various remedies with no relief the second application of Cuticura Soap and Ointment provided relief and full cure. Sample free with 32 page Skin Book by Cuticura Dept L Boston.
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South Scioto St
Circleville
Ohio
Alice
Kirlin
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Smooth Faced Wisdom in Public Figures
The piece notes a trend toward smooth faces among leaders and professionals, highlighting President Wilson as the first bare faced president since McKinley. It observes cabinet members and the speaker of the house also whiskerless, reflecting a shift from aging appearances to a younger look across professions, including doctors.
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Wilson
White House
McKinley
Rather Personal. Farm laborers debate wisdom of generations
Two laborers discuss generational wisdom. The first claims that each generation is wiser than the last. The second jokes that the grandfather must have been a remarkable rule model for his era.
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Garge
Decorate an Old House Facing a Cynical Old Face
A brief quip contrasts decorating a house with paint to a cynical old face, noting the wrinkle of opinion in a social scene. The remark frames attitudes toward appearances and aging with light humor.
Her Mother in Law Proved a Wise Good Friend
A reader from Iowa writes how stopping coffee and using Postum improved her health and complexion. She credits her mother in law for sharing the recipe and notes continued benefits for her grandmother, who also switched to Postum and traveled more. The ad from Postum Co. promotes Postum as a coffee substitute available from grocers.
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Postum
Iowa
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Volcano Goes On Rampage in Colorado Coal Fields
Western Newspaper Union News Service reports ongoing conflict as government troops guard mining properties in Colorado where a strike since September 23, 1913 has killed 66 and wounded 48. One thousand seven hundred seven troops are deployed with little progress toward settlement amid clashes between miners and mine operators.
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Western Newspaper
Union News Service
Denver
Colorado
First Lassen eruption in seventy years reports
Reading. Cal it seems the southern terminus of the Cascade range is quiet after eighteen hours of smoke steam rocks and volcanic ash. An expedition from Mineral eighteen miles away will confirm if a new eruption occurred or a geyser outbreak. Snow on the north slope has melted to expose hot rock ash and lava. The Lassen district lies at the edge of a lava field extending to Montana with many craters.
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Reading
Cal
Itoant Olaseen
Sor
Cascade Range
Lassen
Montana
Balkans Remain in Turmoil After War Ends
The Balkans stay unsettled as Thrace Macedonia and Albania suffer ongoing racial and religious strife. London reports fighting persecution and massacres despite formal Balkan war conclusion. Boundary changes and Albania’s autonomy fuel new era of struggle across the region.
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London
Mexico
Ulster
Near East
Thrace
Macedonia
Albania
Europe
Lincoln Nebraska National Guard encampment underway
More than a hundred officers of the Nebraska national guard gather for a ten days encampment and instruction camp. Seven regular army officers led by Lieutenant Colonel Muir of Illinois preside and provide administrative war pointers. Examinations both oral and written will test the guardsmen as all aspects of army life are considered.
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Lincoln
Nebraska National Guard
Muir
Illinois
He Got the Flags from the State Department
Secretary of State Bryan faced a patriotism accusation over a bare residence so he called the state department chief clerk. The storeroom was locked with the watchman away, and the clerk broke in to retrieve two large flags and sent them by messenger.
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Washington
Bryan
State Department
Arlington
Red Cross Accepts Empress of Ireland Relief Gifts
The American National Red Cross will forward to the proper authorities any contributions sent by Americans for survivors and dependents of victims of the Empress of Ireland disaster.
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Washington
American National Red Cross Society
Lincoln Accepts Team Captains for Platte Baseball
Acceptances from Adam Breede of Hastings and James Elliott of West Point as captains of the North and South Platte baseball teams of the Nebraska Press association have been received by the capital city entertainment committee.
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Lincoln, Neb
Adam Breede
Hastings
James Elliott
West Point
South Platte
Nebraska Press Association
Capital City Entertainment Committee
Steamers Colon Honors Panama Canal Freight First Through
New York reports the steamer Colon arrived from Cristobal with the first Panama Canal freight. The 21 000 sacks of sugar cargo was towed on barges through the canal marking a historic transit.
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New York
Colon
Cristobal
Panama Canal
Strike Called for Coal Miners Along Kanawha Rivers
An official call for a strike of coal miners along the Kanawha river painting creek and cabin creek and the Coal river has been signed. The strike is to begin Monday and involves about 12 000 men.
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Call Ls
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha River
Paint and
Cabin Creeks
Coal River
SUCCEEDS IN CANADA FARMER LEW PALMER'S TEN YEAR rise
An American farmer Lew Palmer of Staveley Alberta visited the city. From Duluth Minnesota ten years ago he arrived with four cows and three horses and built a 480 acre farm worth about 30000 dollars with 3000 dollars in implements. He last year cleared about 1000 dollars from bogs and produced 7000 bushels of wheat and 6000 bushels of oats plus 18 tons of onions and 12 acres of potatoes.
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Lew Palmer
Staveley
Alta
Palmer
Duluth
Minn
Exchange
What is a hazazzar in old speech
A hazazzar is described as a man who has an impediment of his intellect. The dialogue uses a playful, pseudo archaic tone to define the term through a father and son exchange.
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Sonny
Belgian King Organizes Major Pipesmoking Tournament
King Albert of Belgium, a noted tobacco enthusiast and honorary member of several pipe clubs, plans a nationwide pipesmoking contest to open in Brussels Antwerp Ghent and Liege. Prizes include a fine meerschaum pipe and only Belgian grown tobacco may be used.
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Albert
Belgium
Brussels
Antwerp
Ghent
Liege
Belgian Congo
Fletcher's Casterla Safe Remedy for Infants
A historical notice promotes Castorla as a safe and sure remedy for infants and children. The piece highlights its long use of over 30 years and urges parents to rely on this trusted product for young patients.
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Ecords
Fletcher
Casteria
Long engagements joke prompts playful remark on marriage
A witty exchange about engagements and marriage. The longer a man is engaged the less time he has to be married, illustrating humor on courtship and timing.
Postponement Granted In Court Fashion Delay
The judge grants another week due to the client’s dress maker falling ill and delaying the court gown. Next case is Stray Stories.
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