American Missionaries Threatened in Mexico
Everett Morgan and wife former Plainfield residents now serving as missionaries at Cotovci Mexico report that locals warn they will be killed if they do not leave by September 17. They were sent out by the Western Yearly Meeting of Friends four years ago with Miss Sarah Lindley, the only other Americans in Cotoni. Appeals for protection have been sent to government authorities.
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Dublin
Ind
Everett Morgan
Plainfield
Cotovci
Mexico
Morgan
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Western Yearly Meeting of Friends
Sarah Lindley
Cotonel
Theatrical Season Opens at the Opera House
The opening of the theatrical season next Tuesday features Uncle Seth Has Kin s. The rural American comedy joins a renovated Opera House with a sloped parquet floor and fresh woodwork. Management promises first class attractions and upcoming announcements. Opening night prices are 50c to $1.00. Wedding rings in town at Capo's.
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Seth Haskins
Fe Issal
Jed Prouty
Opera House
Change of Life Promised by Favorite Prescription
Anticipate the season of change for women with Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The ad claims it cures physical ills relieves anxiety and mood issues during menopause, tranquilizes nerves boosts appetite and aids sleep. A testimonial from J S Carlisle of Manchester New Hampshire endorses the medicine and refunds if unsatisfied.
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Pierce
J. $. Carlisle
Hsg
Manchester, Coffee Co
Sit and Set in Grammar Lessons and a Racial Joke
A columnist contrasts sit and set through playful examples with objects and animals. The piece shifts to a personal crisis debate, ending with a racial joke about a colored man explaining why his people do not worry but sleep when discouraged, attributed to the New York Times.
Quips and Humorous Snippets From Historic Columns
A collage of jokes and light anecdotes from old newspapers. Tales include a sickroom prank with a thermometer in London Chronicle style, a cyclone and earthquake quip from Chicago News, foot care tips, palmistry quips from a Chicago Tribune parody, and a note on All Souls College Oxford expenses and student life from the London Chronicle.
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Chicago News
All Souls’ College
Oxford
All Souls
London Chronicle
Class Distinctions and Quiet Manners Across Social Strata
The Spectator argues that class differences reach to nearly everyone not just the rich, with behavior and propriety shaping status. Money alone does not determine position, as character and restraint influence respect across all levels.
Did Jonah's Whale Just Mean a Sea Monster
The piece argues that biblical terms for the creature that swallowed Jonah could refer to a sea monster rather than a whale. It notes Greek and Hebrew usage and cites a sea dog shark as a possible match, suggesting the monster could have been any large deep sea creature.
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Jonah
Joppa
St. Louis Republic
Silver Fork Mystery Tears Through New York Household
A maid fears brass poisoning after pricking her finger with a fork. The mistress insists the tableware is pure silver and vows safety. The next day the entire set and the forks vanish, leaving the mystery unsolved.
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New York
Mary
Experience the Only Teacher and Local Notions Ad
A satirical note on married quarrels drops into Brooklyn Life. An editor riffs on charity at home and reform abroad amid weather talk. An ad from F Ronstadt at Corner Broadway and Sixth Ave promotes a quick closeout of summer laprobes and urges immediate purchase.
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Brooklyn
Parson Praises Electric Bitters Cure for Jaundice
Rev C J Budlong of Ashway R1 praises Electric Bitters as a thorough cure for jaundice liver troubles and warns of their effectiveness in liver kidney and stomach issues. C A Stevens returns to service at the People Store. St Josephs Academy opens Tuesday September 2 with attendance required for honors and prizes.
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C. J. Budlong
Ashway, R. 1
St. Joseph’s Academy
I Will Not Be Responsible for Debts In My Name
A signer states that they will not be liable for debts contracted in their name unless made by themselves or with written authority. Signed by J. Bonn.
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J. Bonn
Tucson Amends Street Railway Ordinance 1902
The Mayor and Common Council of Tucson Arizona adopt amendments to Article 1 and section 6 of Ordinance No 106 to redefine the right of the Tucson Street Railway from Pennington street and Stone avenue through Congress street Fifth avenue Toole avenue and Pennington Street, repealing conflicting laws. The ordinance takes effect after passage approval and publication. Signed by Mayor F Schumacher and Recorder N E Hawke dated September 2 1902 with first publication September 6.
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City of
Tucson
Tucson Street Railway
Pennington Street
Stone Avenue
Congress Street
Fifth Avenue
Toole Avenue
le Avenue
Ucson
Arizona
N. E. Hawke
Co. F. Schumacher
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Years of Piles Claim
W. A. Greer of Mc Connellsville Ohio says three years of medical treatment for piles and fistula failed until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him in two weeks. The ad promises cures for burns bruises cuts corns sores eruptions salt rheum piles or no pay. Also mentions fine wand carved leather goods at low prices at OD GO Capo'er.
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W. A. Greer
McConnellsville
Bucklen
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Stapleton Arcadian Pharmacy
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Tommy
Nature
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Raynor
Shyne
Chicago Tribune
Smith
F.ronstadt
Broadway
Sixth Ave
Gold Dust Twins
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
East Congress
Goldbaum’s Trucaressen
Grand Band
Oberon Gardens
Tucson City
Julius Goldbaum, Inc
Reliabe
People
Absolute Safety Pioneer Transfer Co
Stone Ave
Emma Busch
West McCormick Street
San Francisco
South Fourth Avenue
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines
W. Pennington St
Military Plaza
N. Church St
W. McCormick
Citizen Office
Miltenburg Street
Cor
Grossetta Avenue
Ladies’ Society
L. F
Dean
F. J. Villaescusa
S. Meyer Street
Wright
City Park
Carnegie
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