Believe in Poverty and the Path to Work
A first person reflection argues poverty can be a powerful teacher, recounting a boyhood in Brooklyn of hunger, hard work, and early jobs to illustrate the value of effort and persistence. The author ties these experiences to a broader belief that overcoming poverty requires purpose, labor, and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
Coney Island
Neans 1
Thais
Alwas
Ladies Home
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Druggist Refund Guarantee
A promotional claim promises cure of piles in six to fourteen days with the first application offering relief and an optional money refund by the druggist. The copy includes several healthing phrases and inconsistent product references noted as the PAZO CINTMENT advertisement.
War Will Jump Human Evolution by 100 Years Says Dr Smith
Dr C Alphonso Smith of the University of Virginia and Roosevelt professor at Berlin predicts the European war will skip the human race forward a full century in evolution. He argues the war will force a rapid readjustment of Europe by races and languages, with Germany and Austria as examples of the dangers and benefits of unified language and aims. He lauds President Wilson for neutrality, claiming it preserves the United States to act for justice in a changed world after the conflict.
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Smith
Baltimore Sun
C. Alphonso Smith
University of Virginia
Roosevelt
University of Berlin
Europe
Germany
Virginia
United States
Harrisville Booms As Town Initiates Southern Railroad
Harrisville West Virginia residents prepare for the towns first railroad line the Harrisville Southern linking Harrisville to Cornwallis six miles away. The town sits amid oil and gas areas with a municipal gas plant once funded by a gas well.
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Tatess
Harrisville
W. Va
Dispatch
United States
Local Garden Notes From Pageland Journal
Mr J W Graves reports beans from his garden Sunday and Mr A F P Funderburk says he had a mess Tuesday and expects fresh corn from his garden by next Saturday. This brief garden roundup shows everyday harvests and neighborly updates.
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Pageland Journal
J. W. Graves
A. FP
Funderburk
Revered Edward Payson’s Influence Across American Names
The Raleigh News and Observer notes how Edward Payson became a popular Christian name in the 19th century. It traces the preacher’s lasting impact through descendants like Elizabeth Payson Prentiss and discusses publishers and works such as Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Shadyside, and The Wide Wide World, highlighting wide sales and translations amid literary culture of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Edwards
Raleigh
United States
Edward Payton
Philadelphia
Edward Payson
Chrisian
Weston
Portland
Elizabeth Payson
Elizabeth Payson Prentiss
Tom
Priny
Uncle Pou
United
Wis
World crisis echoes 1407 as Belgium rebuilds home
The New York Times notes parallels to 1407 in a global tension frame while Belgium’s ruin poses a moral challenge beyond rebuilding structures. The piece praises national resolve, asks who will fill the homes, and emphasizes safeguarding spirit and solidarity across Europe. It also mentions submarine attacks easing and Scottish Society of America endowing Flora MacDonald College with a half million dollars, led by Governor Craig, plus a New York fleet celebration tribute.
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Washington Herald
New York Times
Belgium
St. Louis
Tisk
Europe
National Spirit
New York Herald
Charlotte New
Scottish Society of America
Red Springs
Flora McDonald College
Southern Presbyterian College and Conservatory of Music
Red Spring
Craig
Health Diagnosis and Care Advice
The message urges checking health status and seeking diagnosis. It implies guidance on finding care and addressing health concerns promptly. It emphasizes accessible medical evaluation and understanding potential symptoms.
Chinese Class Distinctions Rise in Modern View
Remarkable shifts in Chinese social hierarchy show merchants and soldiers rising in esteem. The old ranking placed savants first, then farmers and laborers, with merchants and soldiers last. Now trades and business leaders gain public honors and decorations as essential to national strength and governance.
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Govent
Yuan Shikai
Doan's Kidney Pills Improve Back Pain Says Grocer
A Monroe grocer states Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his backache and regulated kidney action after weak kidneys. Ex Mayor Fowler of Wilmington commits suicide after indictment. Virginia drought relief and tobacco crop prospects noted alongside strong Lusitania crisis support sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
J. J. Raltings
Grocer
Monroe
English Drug Co
Dean
Mr. Rallings
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Retiring Greek scholar Basil Gildersteeve ends 39 years at Johns Hopkins
Dr Basil L Gildersteeve aged eighty three resigns from Johns Hopkins University faculty after a 39 year career born October 23 1831 in Charleston NC. Question about a woman’s fear of a mouse contrasts with a rat in her hair.
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Basil L. Gildersteeve
John Hopkins University
Baltimore
Gildersleeve
Charleston
N. C
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Edward W. Bok
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Becaus
Huseband
Mother
Les
London
Standard Oil Company
Washington, D.C
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Charlotte
Norfolk, Va
Richmond
Stateville Landmars
Ors
Texas
Riges Bank of
Washton
McCoy
Washington
Hatley
Joe Coy
Mr. Bisley
Justics
Tutley
Ture
Lewi
Bailey
Deepers Company
All
Josephus Dantoix
Lade
Krauss Auto Company
Mone
John J. Fowler
Wilmington
Fowler
Sumpter
D. C
Lynchburg
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