Valentine Day Through Two Thousand Years Of Custom
The article traces Saint Valentine’s Day origins from Roman Lupercalia to Christian reverence, noting the shift from random valentine slips to gifts and the modern kiss of cards. It describes historical practices in England of early suitors, the evolution of the art and decor of valentines, and the broad adoption worldwide with benefits to post offices.
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Valentine
Saint Valentine
Rome
Claudius II
England
Valenciennes
Old Age Pensions Debate Grows Nationwide
The government pension topic gains attention across the country and is likely to feature prominently in the next Congress session. The piece notes the appeal of providing support to those aged beyond their working years who lack sufficient savings.
Addressing pension flaws and urban disaster recovery in 19th century prose
The speaker condemns an ineffective service pension and poor house conditions in Madison county urging radical reforms. He recalls Civil War veterans and calls Washington legislators to eradicate wrongs, while Baltimore leaders promise a future blessing from calamity and Troy must improve fire protection and equipment.
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Madison County
Washington
War News From the Far East Dominates 1904 Ledger
The article chronicles early 1904 hostilities between Japan and Russia with bold claims of Japanese initial gains. It notes sensational reports from the Far East, lists wrecks, fires, cyclones, floods, and a harsh winter including the Baltimore fire, creating a remarkable record for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Baltimore
Advertising for Profit and Space Utilization
A quotation from Charles Austin Bates emphasizes that sufficient advertising is essential to wake customers and sustain business. It notes that spending above a baseline turns a campaign profitable, while some advertisers fail by not using enough space. Some readers could expand their ad space and gain profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Austin Bates
Taft as War Secretary plans Philippines policy
Washington letter reports Governor Taft's view of governing the Philippines. He advocates “The Philippines for the Filipinos,” predicts self government remains unlikely, and criticizes civilian opprobrium by merchants. He supports Secretary Wright and urges tariff reduction to boost trade with Manila and American development.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Grover Cleveland
William
Bill
Boutwell
Carl Schurz
Philippines
Congress
Commission
Manila
Philippine Islands
Archipelago
South America
Luke Wright
United States
England
Germany
Local Resident Claims Ballardine Snow Liniment Cured Itch
E. T. Lucas of Wingo Kentucky writes from April 25 1902 that after 10 to 12 years of an unbearable itch he found relief with one application of Ballardine Snow Liniment. He adds that the liniment also cured ringworm after two separate uses. Available in 2c 50c and 1.00 bottles at S Kingstons store.
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E. T. Lucas
Wingo
S. Kingston’s
Twenty Five Years Ago This Week in Troy Report
A retrospective issue recalls Troy happenings from twenty five years ago including the Royal Purple Association anniversary with Col R A Lowry as speaker. Ida Hassinger married J W Kissel at the Hassinger home officiated by Rev Peter Hassinger. Local talent entertained at the Presbyterian basement. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs William Brimee. Jack the sailor noted visiting. W A Barnsback's wife called to Storm Lake for Lulu's illness. W Freudenau opened a new general store in Brookside. A coal mine sinking plan meeting was postponed due to illness of a key agitator. Local livestock dealer S W Cowles shipped January 508 head hogs 211 sheep 16 cattle to St Louis.
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Royal Purple Association
R. A. Lowry
St. Louis
Ida Hassinger
J. W. Kissel
G. W. Hassinger
Peter Hassinger
Aviston
Clinton County
Presbyterian Church
William Brimee
Happy Jack
W. S. Jarvis
Johnstown
J.A. Barnsback
Storm Lake
Iowa
Lulu
Wm. Freudenau
Brookside
S. W. Cowles
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Troy
Minois
Wrexey
Cath
Alinote
Kinloah
ST. Valientinis
McLane
Tve
Newsy
The
Good Advertiser
Chris. Busse
Main ‘St
A. Heddergott
Turkey
Moore
W. W. Jarvis
D. G. Jarvis
Troy Exchange Bank
Kingston
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