American restraint praised over dramatic stage kissing
A speaker argues Americans favor self control over demonstrative affection and praise the quiet acting style over the gunpowder approach. He claims stage kissing should be restrained and suitable for American audiences, noting courage and dependability come from composure rather than loud display.
Neglect of Religious Education Sparks Calls for Unity
A discussion argues that declining religious education has weakened moral culture. It urges churches to educate beyond Bible facts, to foster reverence for God, and to unite sects in promoting family and home life as the core social pillar. It also condemns rising divorce in higher circles as a threat to American values.
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Church of Jesus Christ
America
Good Roads and Equal Burden for Taxpayers Leader Calls for National Road Plan
A speaker argues that highway taxes are burdensome and useless unless funds are used to build better roads. As a practical farmer, he supports fair cost distribution across farmers and regions, urging federal, state, and local cooperation to speed a nationwide good roads program.
Battles of the Future and American Commerce Policy
The piece argues future battles will occur in commerce and asks how to gain a just share of South American trade. It urges enforcing the Monroe Doctrine against European coaling stations and improving U S consular service as scouts of foreign trade through keen, diplomatic business skills and language proficiency.
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Earth
Heaven
Irene Pomeroy Shields
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Mis Potter and a Quiet Housekeeper
A portrait of Mis Potter a meticulous homemaker whose quest for pristine order strains family harmony. Her husband is unhappy despite spotless surroundings as neighbors note her disciplined routines and high standards.
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Mis
When Betsy Hoskins Married and The Best You Have
A collection of verse excerpts on love, happiness, and moral giving. Poems by Henry Van Dyke and others reflect fading passion, enduring faith, and the reward of generosity. Includes lines from Century and New York Sun pieces and prose exhortations on giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Dyke
Betsy Hoskins
William J. Lampton
N . Y. Sun
Poem Blessing for a Young Prince in Brooklyn Eagle
A tribute poem by Mrs. Alice C. Whitman in Brooklyn Eagle asks for a bright future for a young prince. The verse hopes the coming year brings relief from sorrow and a stronger ally to bring cheer in the land.
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Alice C. Whitman
Brooklyn Eagle
Native Texas Trip Prompts Surprise Barroom Conversation
Representative Bartlett of Georgia recalls a tale from fall in his district about a man moving to Dallas County Texas. The native asks a Texas bound friend to tell Bartlett’s brother to send money, then drinks, repeats plea, and later again asks the Texas bound man to relay a loan request.
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Bartlett
Georgia
New York Orld
Dallas County
Tex
Texas
Lowp
Remarkable Kidney Cure for 77-Year-Old Lakefield Man
Lakefield Minnesota January 4 William E Gentry a long known resident of Jackson County at 77 reports complete cure after 45 years of kidney trouble He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring health saying the back pain disappeared and he feels better than in four decades The testimonial emphasizes long standing kidney disease and a cure through the pills.
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Lakefield, Minn
William E. Gentry
Jackson County
Gentry
Mr. Gentry
Dodd
Strictly Business and the Rich Widow Courtship
A brisk debate centers on whether a man neglects his enterprise to pursue a wealthy widow. Proponents argue his goal is profit while the widow’s fortune fuels social intrigue and business strategy across Stray Stories.
Marvel Seed Company Offer Delivers Large Seed Sample
Advertisement from John A. Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin touts an oversized seed boasting stiff straw and 80 stocks from one kernel. It claims high yields in 1903 across 40 states and invites readers to mail 100 stamps for a sample with the big catalog.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
K. L
A German chemist finds healing oil for pains sold as Dr Ayers Penetrating Oil
The discoverer presents a coal oil based remedy claimed to cure muscular rheumatism neuralgia headaches tooth ear backache lameness sprains and chilblains. Sold in 25c and 50c bottles with a money back warranty. The Times Star notes a fire claim about Slickan with an insured value comment.
Salter Seed Co catalogs bold farm seeds offered nationwide
The ad promotes two great cereals and many rare seeds including Teosinte and Salzer’s Earliest Cane plus 60 Day Oats. It invites readers to cut out the notice and mail 10 cents for the big seed catalog and samples from John A. Salter Seed Co. La Crosse Wisconsin.
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Dak. Mont
Ida
Colo
Salzer
Teosinte
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
K. L
Daily Market Averages Across Several U S Cities
Markets report January 5 1904 prices in New York Cleveland Toledo East Buffalo Pittsburgh and other hubs. Prices listed cover flour wheat corn oats butter cheese eggs potatoes cattle sheep hogs and lambs with ranges for best grades and common varieties.
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New York
Minnesota
Cleveland
York State
Voledo
East Buffalo
Peruna praised as universal catarrh remedy across states
Letters of congratulation to Dr. Hartman pour in from every state praising Peruna as the catarrh remedy of the age. Governors and various professionals endorse its use, claiming it cures and prevents catarrh and winter ailments, with a note to obtain Dr. Hartman’s free book Winter Catarrh.
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Peruna
Atlantic
Pacific
Hartman
Statesman
Oregon
State OF Oregon
The
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
W. M. Lord
United States
Perrina
Boston
R. Paxton Co
Dept. 4
Mass
Quote on friendship in need from Cincinnati Enquirer
A wry exchange on friendship cites the adage about a friend in need being a friend indeed. The quip notes some friends are more reliable when others require help. An older Cincinnati Enquirer perspective echoes humor about loyalty and reciprocity.
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Crowell
Howell
Cincinnati Enquirer
Salter Seed Co Offer for Cabbage and Garden Seeds
The John A. Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wis offers a big plant and seed catalog with 1 000 cabbages 2 000 carrots 2 000 celery 2 000 lettuce 1 000 onions 1 000 radishes and 1 000 flowers for 160 postage plus 20 cents for a Berliner Cauliflower pack. The deal promises warranted seeds and future seedings if reply with postage.
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K. L
Winter Tourist Tickets On Sale Via Queen & Crescent Route
Winter tourist fares are on sale through Queen and Crescent Route Southern Railway and connecting lines to the South Southeast and Southwest with return allowed until May 31 1904. Tickets to Florida via Lookout Mountain and Atlanta and return via Asheville and the Land of the Sky offer a variable route. For information address W C Rinearson G P A Cincinnati Ohio.
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Queen & Crescent
Southern Railway
Florida
Lookout Mountain
Atlanta
Asheville
Land of the Sky
W. C. Rinearson
G. P
Cincinnati
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