The Bad Boy
A poem from the Washington Star describing a boy who misbehaves, teases others, damages property, tortures animals, and disobeys authority, contrasted with the better child who earns praise and credit.
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Newspaper
Warsaw Union
Location
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
7
A poem from the Washington Star describing a boy who misbehaves, teases others, damages property, tortures animals, and disobeys authority, contrasted with the better child who earns praise and credit.
Alva questions Davids prior engagement and discovers his deep hurt from betrayal. She breaks their engagement and writes a farewell letter while signaling she cannot endure the ache. He responds by confessing renewed faith and a lasting, resilient love despite past wounds.
A fragmented 19th century letter expresses plea and reconciliation between lovers. A young woman Alva bursts into tears upon reunion with David after a tense week. Ina Brevoort notes the emotional relief and realization of not living without the beloved.
A Pittsburgh man recalls Andrew Carnegie refusing a high position, explaining the Carnegie Steel Co's strict rule that promotions come only from merit. The owner notes even a letter of recommendation could hinder entry or betray the merit rule, hinting at broader questions about future leadership under consolidation.
The National Magazine notes that American youths favor action over stagnation and gravitate toward commerce and industry. It argues that ambition drives them to industrial fields, fueling national growth and power.
The London Mail notes the tonic sol fa movement marks a diamond jubilee and reports that about four and a half million children in elementary schools are being taught this system. The article mentions the human voice production aided by eight pairs of? and refers to related vocal pedagogy.
A collection of quirky anecdotes and notices includes a misplaced phonetic exchange about a dish and “de foyndish,” a Racine man’s kidney pills success tale, a clergyman’s blunt remark about saving souls, a Pan-American Exposition travel offer, and a brief social quip about a restaurant sighting.
A vintage ad notes air cushion rubber stamps and various stamp types with printing duties. It invites readers to specify needs and promises prompt service. The fragment mentions Norweigian/Birk references and a curious dialogue about domestic life and light at night. An obscure line cites N. W. Samuel of Ocean Grove New Jersey dated February 17, 1900.
Fragmentary text notes a discussion of a fatal wound and questions whether it stemmed from tobacco or hot irons, with a Philadelphia Record citation and references to a travel sale with Nickel Plate Road and Fort Wayne agents.
Pan American Exposition rates to Buffalo via Nickel Plate Road tickets on sale at all stations. One third fare for round trip, good returning within 18 days. Descriptive notice mentions railway routes and contact options for purchasers.
Washington Star recounts a Chinese funeral custom to evade the devil. Bearers carry the body in a brisk trot while fireworks create smoke and noise to mislead pursuit. The procession turns corners and uses diversions to reach the grave safely, unlike rural deaths where detours are harder.
Publicity notes offer Nickel Plate Road excursion rates to Denver and Salt Lake, with agents in Fort Wayne Indiana. Humorous quips and ads follow about fashion, greetings, stamps, and children’s remedies, all reflecting a cluttered 19th century newspaper page brimming with short items.
A letter from Mrs Judge McAlliater of Minneapolis describes long back pain and social disruption before using Peruna. She credits seven weeks of faithful use with full recovery and gratitude. The piece warns against imitation catarrh remedies and urges insistence on genuine Peruna with advice from Dr Gartman and Dr Hadman of Hartaign Sanitarium.
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