Reverence for law in Western Canada drew editor's praise
Readers learn of Canadian order and strict liquor licensing, with praise for Western Canada’s law, churches, schools, and thriving wheat fields. The Laurel Evocate notes high yields, cheap land, and favorable rail rates, while a brief tale recalls a classroom moment and local names.
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Canada
Azétte
Paitan
Nev
England
Western Canada
Wests
Charles
Drit- Empire
Solomon Chooses Wisdom Sunday School Lesson for Dec 6 1998
Solomon selects wisdom as the key for a Sunday School lesson based on 1 Kings 3 4 15. The study notes Solomon’s request for an understanding heart to govern Israel, emphasizing unselfish motives, God’s gifts, and the broader impact on the nation and world through wisdom and righteous leadership. The piece highlights Solomon’s youth, duties, and the abundance of blessings that followed. The queen of Sheba’s visit underscores the extent of his wisdom.
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Solomon
Wisdom
Gibeon
Jerusalem
Joel
City of God
God
Absalom
Adonijah
Nord
Hell
Heaven
Sheba
Marathon hero John J Hayes toasts in New York tale
Minneapolis Journal cites a dinner toast by John J Hayes recounting a cousin who hired a tramp at a Chicago iron mill. Hayes notes the need to work and avoid resting on laurels, with a humorous anecdote about a shovel and ham, touching on themes of resilience.
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John J. Hayes
New York
Chicago
Gas jets served as faucets in prohibition era tale
Eben W Sears of Lynn recalls a Lewiston shop where gas jets dispensed beer and whisky to customers in a furniture free room. The proprietor allegedly controls the gas flow with a wink as deputies burst in, leaving the mystery of the liquor source unsolved and Sears puzzled by the setup.
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Eben W. Sears
Lynn
Lewiston
Nquor
Boston Herald
Sears
Out of Sight Band Leads March to Gettysburg Mixup
A Civil War march saw regiments ordered to keep sight but the band ran ahead. A mounted officer rushed to the band sergeant accusing them of losing the lead, while the sergeant claimed they were in sight. A comic aside follows with Mary of the Lamb quip about being called Mamye.
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Gettysburg
One Kidney Gone From Sylvanus Seeks Help
Milford Me resident Sylvanus Verril recalls a paralyzing injury five years ago that damaged a kidney and left him unable to walk. After using Dean's Kidney Pills he reports rapid pain relief, increased strength, removal of crutches, and kidneys acting better, with the remedy sold 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Sylvanus
Verril
Milford
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Mix for Rheumatism and Local Notes in Atlantic City
A home remedy claims to cure rheumatism with whiskey Toris Compound and Syrup Sarsaparna. Atlantic City notes Miss Emma Nutter’s ordination into the ministry at a Methodist Protestant conference after six years as a licentiate preacher. Short blurbs promote Pettit's Eye Salve, Howard Bros. mail order, a quip about married life, Lewis' Single Binder cigars, and a line about time and money.
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Atlantic City
Emma Nutter
Methodist Protestant Conference
Autocrat style ad and quip collection highlighted
A pasted collage of vintage ad copy and satirical dialogue features a nervous man claiming bias as a baseball umpire, brands like Lewis' Single Hinder cigar and Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and miscellaneous testimonials and medical scent notes. The piece satirizes public taste and consumer culture with quick hits and regional names.
Pessimist’s Value Inspires Hopeful Reactions Worldwide
A terse remark suggests even pessimists serve a purpose by prompting others to feel fortunate about their own circumstances. The comment hints at social mood shifts and collective optimism in response to negative outlooks.
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Missouri Way
Nada
Bacher
Young Hopefus
Sam Harris
Harry
Jonnie
J. Cheney & Co
Poledo
Frank J. Cheney
Ber
A. D
A. W. Gleabon
Notary Puerta
Chockey # CO
Toledo
Minneapolis Journal
Maine
Goldier
Mary of the Lamb
Mamye
Pettit
Howard Bros
N.Y
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Lewis
Olmsted
le Roy
Winkegreen
Braver
The
Centaur Company
Bears
Castoria
Dodds
Portland
Straight Way
Union Pacific
Pullman
Northwest
Seattle, Wash
Yellowstone Park
Bookloea E. L. Lomax
Omaha
Nebraska
Pino
Beneft
Taos
Parker
ALN. K—B
Putnam
RTS May Gare
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