Modest Young Hero of the Stage Mellor Newman
The article profiles Mellor Newman a fourteen year old boy soprano from St. Louis famed as the west’s greatest boy singer. He funds his blind father and mother from his weekly salary supports his family, plays baseball, and studies for the ministry while performing at Grace church and in W B Gray's pastoral drama. His future ambitions include buying a home for his parents. He performs at the Auditorium on Thursday night October 20.
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Thackeray
United States
Mellor Newman
Nature
Mellor
St. Louis
Grace Church
Newman
Master Newman
K. W. W. Newcomer
W. B. Gray
County Fair entertainment for church benefit this Tuesday
A benefit performance titled County Fair will be held at the Audit orium tomorrow night to aid the fund for a new church. The show features about fifty cast members with a variety of characters headed by Mas. Piper and Miss Hazel James. Tickets are on sale at Hartman's.
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Evera
Mas. Piper
Hazel James Bally Piper
Fanny Hughes
Handy Andy
Raymond Akin
Sal
Lola Haven
Jake Spraceby
S. J. Burns
Mary Spraceby
R. M. Swain
Sophonia Perkins
Shoenborn Susannas Perkins
Josephine Young Boss Jones
Ministers to Attend Grey Auditorium Event in Vinita
On Thursday October 29 at the Vinita Auditorium, Mr William B Gray author of The Volunteer Organist invites city clergy to attend as his guests. The third act features Master Willie Gould and Louis Drew singing The Palme with Lietz aegan and the organist's playing drawing the audience into the world of The Mat Fialy.
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Wm. B. Gray
Willie Gould Ami Louis Drew
When Democracy Dies and Taft Leads Congress
The poem imagines a sequence of fantastical reversals and social changes to signal a turning point. It forecasts a scenario where democracy fails, Taft becomes president, Creager leads Congress, and Bryan wanes, asserting a bleak political shift as the Third party rises.
Arrested Night Rider Confesses in Jail
Associated Press reports Ted Burton, jailed in Tiptonville, Tenn., confessed to involvement with the Night Riders in connection with the High Ridge outage, a statement described as damaging to the group.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Ted Burton
Tiptonville
DePues Return From Mt. Grove Visit After Caregiving
Chas. C. DePue and wife return home from Mt. Grove Missouri after two weeks tending M. S. DePue during illness and death. M. S. DePue was father to W. B. and C. C. DePue. W. B. DePue and sister Mrs. W. F. Nesen of St Louis, Mich, took the remains to St Louis Michigan for burial.
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Chas. C. DePue
Mt. Grove
M. S. DePue
W. B
C. C. DePue
W. B. DePue
W. F. Nesen
St Louis
Mich
St. Louis
Adair Man Disclaims Wife’s Debts in 1908 Notice
Notice states L W Thomas of Adair Oklahoma Territory no longer responsible for any contract or debt made by wife Marthie J Thomas. The filing dates to October 26 1908 and is signed by LW Thomas.
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Adair, Mayes Ou
Okin
L W. Thomas
Adair
Marthie J. Thomas
Stevens Re-elected W C T U President At Denver Convention
Mrs. Lillian M N Stevens of Portland Maine was unanimously re elected president of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union at its Denver convention. A stray note from the Louisville Courier Journal appears amid the clipping remarks.
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Denver
Col
Lillian MN. Stevens
Portland
Maine
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
The Long Climb and a Four Cylinder Present
A humorous note on gift choices and regret compares a four cylinder car to a six cylinder ideal. It suggests men start with a downhill view at age 40 and that the uphill climb begins then for many people.
Quiet Wisdom On Peace Amid Disagreeable Things
Fenelon notes that true peace comes from accepting life as it is not from escaping hardship. The reflection urges calm acceptance rather than avoidance when faced with disagreeable events.
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Fenelon
Distum and Washington Quote on War and Peace
An old say is attributed to George Washington as an improvement on Horace, stating that in peace a wise man should prepare for war to preserve peace. Publina Byrne is noted for a similar reminder about providing in peace what is needed in war.
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George Washington
Publina Byrne
Nomination Dilemma Recalls Coppee Banville Exchange
When Francois Coppee was elected to the academy he told Theodore de Banville he wished to be in too. Banville declined to canvass saying he would keep the salver if his nomination arrived one morning on a silver salver.
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Francois Coppee
Academy
Theodore de Banville
Banville
Not Literally Proclaiming Absence in Western Town
A local preacher, planning to be away for a fortnight, warned after a sermon that the next Sunday’s preacher would be Mr Blank and that the following week another message would be hung behind the vestry door. The remark, reported by Youth's Companion, sparked careful note.
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Blank
Boy jailed for standing on his head in Bavaria
In Bavaria a village boy ten years old stood on his head on the sidewalk when the mayor passed. The boy failed to lift his cap and salute and was sent to jail for a week to put his heels down in their proper place.
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Bavaria
Luminous Fish and Bacterial Glow After Death
The flesh of many sea fish and marine animals glows within a day or two after death due to bacteria on the surface. These luminous bacteria are common in sea water and emit the light rather than the flesh itself.
Cold in the Head Relief Tip From Home Remedy
A note advises repeating a nasal sugar-free technique to ease nasal blockage during a cold in the head. Use several times daily or as difficulty breathing through the nostrils occurs.
Nature Versus Science and Flight Winds
A Paris Helatr opinion argues that humans see wind as an enemy in aviation while birds, such as hirds, ride air currents without flapping. The piece contrasts artificial craft with nature’s wind leverage in flight.
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Paris
Province Proposal Extends Female Political Rights
In Holland the committee on revision of the constitution reports in favor of granting women proportional representation and eligibility to parliament, following long municipal suffrage by qualified women.
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Holland
Committee On Revision
The Hope of it
A quotation notes Jordan as a hard road but offers consolation that burdens can be laid down on the green banks of the river and a swim awaits after gliding there.
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Jordan
Brother Williame
Atlanta Constitution
Remembering Honest Ways At The Old Inn
A father counsels his son in a rustic warning about honesty. He urges prudent steps to avoid deception, stressing that truthfulness is paramount. The proverb-like guidance includes practical tips about managing supplies and resisting inquisitive questions.
Beauties of Gorse and its flowering appeal
A reflection on gorse in full bloom highlighting its striking beauty. It notes that observers like Linnaeus and Dillentua reportedly reacted with delight upon seeing the plant in person after knowing it only from coarse material.
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Linnaeus
Dillentua
Such & Pight
Character Shapes Our Lives Quote
Henry Van Dyke’s reflection on identity and conduct links personal growth to actions and future paths. It contrasts choosing different courses with ships steering north and south to symbolize character formed by deeds.
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Henry van Dyke
An Ideal of Patriotism Quote by Daniel Webster
The passage declares patriotism as the sole object of citizens and envisions the nation becoming a monumental beacon of wisdom peace and liberty for the world through divine blessing and steadfast public virtue.
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Daniel Webster
Western dress trend in India may spread to masses
The Allahabad Hindu Samaj Review notes educated Indians lean toward western dress and predicts the style could become common for the general public in the future. It adds oriental tastes for bright colors could lead to flashy neckties and gold lace collars.
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India
Allahabad
Hindustan Review
Luck and Pluck and the Fight Against Social Evil
The piece argues that the root of social evil lies in luck and lick, and promotes pluck as a remedy. It defines pluck as warm hearted manly energy that knows no defeat and continues fighting until victory.
Boston Woman Claims Husband Drinks 40 Gallons Whisky Monthly
A Rochester Herald note suggests a Boston wife seeking divorce claims her husband consumes 40 gallons of whisky each month. The figure is likely exaggerated, yet implies why per capita liquor intake appears high among this sober people.
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Boston
Rochester Herald
The Sympathy of Friendship Quote by Emerson
The excerpt reflects Emerson on friendship and inner certainty saying one can feel and rely on another without meeting or communicating and trust is proven by the other's actions. It emphasizes inward virtue and mutual memory without tokens.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Stage Fright as Sudden Seizure of Interest
The term stage fright is described as a sudden seizure that starts when the actor feels they are not interesting to the audience and ends when the actor decides to captivate them. The piece frames this as a psychological shift driven by perceived audience interest.
Metaphysics Here Told In Scots Blacksmith Style
A Scottish blacksmith defines metaphysics as a dialogue where the listener cannot understand the speaker and the speaker cannot understand himself, capturing the essence of unclear philosophical discourse in plain speech.
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Belmg
Where Line Ts Drawn In A Poetic Fashion
A witty barbed line about the limits of romantic affection when a man wears a purple shirt and a red neck scarf, suggesting style clashes can end love. The playful remark highlights dramatic fashion conflicts impacting relationships.
Parle Women Embrace Artificial Flowers Widely
In Parle, smart women have adopted artificial flowers almost universally and use them constantly over real blooms. The flowers are pinned to lapels of tailored gowns, signaling a fashionable preference and steady use in dress adornment.
Quote on Love by F. D. Woodford
A reflection on love praising its divine source and its duty to honor parents cherish a spouse protect others and uplift humanity as expressed by F. D. Woodford.
French Colonies Attract Population Yet Growling French
French colonies are rapidly absorbing overflow populations from other nations yet increasingly exhibit stronger French cultural presence as they expand.
An Important Advantage in Stepfamily Claims
A reflective line notes a stepfather gains a key edge when disputes arise about inherited traits. The wife cannot assert that children inherited all their disagreeable traits from him, framing the stepfather as having a defense in custody or family disputes.
Diplomatic Qualifications Quoted On Marital Conduct
A fragment hints at a remark about diplomatic service and marital conduct. The line praises a man who can dish out compliments to his wife after fourteen years of marriage as deserving a place in an imperial service.
Woman’s awkward sharpening of a dead pencil becomes the limit
A humorous scene centers on a graceful woman failing to sharpen a dead pencil, illustrating the humorous limit of awkwardness. The moment is described with light irony and local newspaper tone.
Thought and Life Quotation by Fr. Joseph Roux
A brief quotation centers on contemplation as consolation and delight. It playfully tweaks the famous phrase I think, therefore I am by linking thought to the name Sam through Fr. Joseph Roux.
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Sam
Joseph Roux
Following His Thoughts
An elderly man, Bove, speaks of how looking at a face awakens memory and thoughts. Sbhe answers with a wary question about how long to follow them, in a Punch magazine vignette style exchange.
The Whip Quoted to Stir Debate on Horse Treatment
A line from Ayshur Goodrich in Gream of Dawn argues against the whip. The speaker says the whip makes the horse’s leg obey but the heart refuse, challenging harsh riding methods.
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Ayshur Goodrich
One Guess About Street Car Exit Etiquette
A humorous remark attributes women exiting a street car to a perceived miscue by men, suggesting the reverse reason that influences how people alight. The line plays on gendered behavior and street etiquette in a light, observational tone.
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Mr. Peavish
The Average Woman Compliment Compared to Actress Look
A brief note from Atchison Globe notes that the average woman views being told she resembles an actress as a compliment reflecting social attitudes and beauty norms of the time.
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Atchison Globe
Woman Fashions Critique Yet Outshines Neighbors
A woman rebukes another for fondness of dress while she herself spares no effort to set a finer table than her neighbors, showing contrasting priorities in household display.
Human Nature and Shared Judgments in Time
A reflective quote on judgment and time from Pope notes that people judge differently yet believe their view is correct, likening judgments to watches that vary in accuracy and perspective. The line underscores subjectivity in human perception and belief.
Keep It in Your Mind Wolves and Sheep Adage
A quoted proverb warns that if you make yourself a sheep the wolves will eat you. The saying attributed to Ttallan emphasizes caution and personal vigilance.
Windom That Comes with Age
Cartoonish remark by Josh Billings notes a puppy greets all pups while an old dog shows less enthusiasm for play. Witty observation on aging and social energy across generations.
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Windom
Clates
Josh Billings
Patron of Public Man
Fragmentary note reads Patron of Public Man with a garbled phrase about a patron named Weky moment Bulwer. Context unclear but suggests a public figure or literary reference without firm details.
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Bulwer
Danger Ever Present in Dark Times
An anonymous line from Publine Syras cautions that danger is a constant, suggesting vigilance in precarious periods and the need to heed risks that define the era.
No Use Trying Engagment Ting Diamonds
A terse note mocks a claim that a woman will be swayed by flashy jewelry, suggesting disbelief in a large diamond as a persuasive tactic. The line points to vanity and social pressure rather than genuine sentiment in romantic pursuits.
Night Workforces Grow in New York City
Estimation indicates 251000 workers engage in night shifts across New York City, with broader implications for urban labor patterns and city services.
No clear event found in fragmented text
Fragmentary lines mention natural things and a center to a circle with unclear context and names. The readable parts provide no identifiable people or organizations or a concrete event to summarize.
The Unreliable Beware of Those Who Are Homeless by Choice
A provocative column argues about homelessness and personal responsibility, warning readers about individuals who choose life on the streets and challenge charitable norms. The piece critiques attitudes toward poverty and social policies.
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