Odd Household Scenes In A Tale Of Crime And Decay
The passage blends a satirical portrait of a thrifty, quarrel free household with a discussion of the Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards murder case. It quotes editorials from The Times Despatch and the Richmond News Leader criticizing the public sympathy for the Allen clan and the ease of punishing murderers in the United States, noting a contrast between domestic quiet and nationwide shock.
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Allen Jeaga
Richmond News
Mach
Sidon Alen
Wesley Edwards
Pete
Times
Sidna Allen
Wesley Mlwards
Jed
Jall
United States
South
Charlotte Observer
Artificiality and refined manners critique in high society
A fragment discussing artificiality in urban social life. It argues that strict conformity suppresses individuality, favoring forced politeness and performative emotion. The speaker lamented surging insincerity in receptions and teas, noting a shift from plain homespun speech to excessive praise.
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Epcech
W. L. Poteat
Marvel of the South new progress in postwar growth
A Leslie's summary notes the South’s rapid industrial and economic rise over 30 years. It cites per capita production exceeding $200, bank deposits surpassing $1 billion, manufacturing investments above $2.2 billion, and total regional output around $6 billion in agriculture, manufacturing, and minerals, claiming postwar recovery outpaced all prior eras and even the antebellum slave economy in value.
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New South
South
Lincoln
Leslie
The Secret Terror Of The Working Man Health Capital
The piece warns of the secret terror of sickness and helplessness threatening workers. It emphasizes health as capital and kidney disease as lowering earning capacity. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as restoring health and vitality and claims they alleviate related troubles.
Bishop Wilson Denounces Modern Society In Sermon
Bishop Wilson of the Methodist Episcopal Church South contends that Rome in its worst days pales beside today’s top social circles. He laments rising theories and philosophies, condemns science and philosophy as failing to reveal the universe’s creator, and warns that progress threatens religious welfare. Savannah dispatch.
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Rome
Bishop Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Savuuboh
California Woman Seriously Armed Chronicle Mix
A fragment describes a California woman seriously armed and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Miss Mary Gerber of Sawtelle, California, reports a severe cold settled on the lungs with coughing spells and soreness. After using the remedy, she notes relief the first night and full recovery within a week. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Mary Gerber
Sawtelle
Cal
Health and Kidney Health Advice in Early Reader Note
An earnest health-piece urges Boone readers to protect kidneys, detailing how kidneys purify blood and how illness can disrupt this work. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills, endorsements from a Sparta resident, and mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as remedies, with general tips and aphorisms interspersed.
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Boone
Dean
R. M. Nichols
Sparta
N.C
Cts
Foster Millburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United, States
Deans
Campaign to cut egg prices spreads nationwide after Philadelphia success
The Housekeepers League claims a wave of price reductions after winning a series of campaigns in Philadelphia and New York where dealers capitulated quickly. Losers are major egg dealers who buy low and sell high. The Elgin butter trust may face similar pressure as butter prices are affected.
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United States
Philadelphia
York
Housekeeper’s League
Elgin
Housekeepers League
Charlotte Chronicle
Thusy Woman Kidney Pills Claim Great Cure
An ad touts Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles, fatigue, backache, and poor sleep. It claims the medicine strengthens the body and is the best treatment for kidney and bladder issues, sold by all dealers.
Famous Stage Beauties Endure Skin Aches Warned to Use Bicken's Armea Silve
An archaic cure advertises Bicken's Armea Silve for skin eruptions sores and pimples. It claims relief for sore lips chapped hands chilblains burns cuts and bruises. The promotion targets actors and theater audiences with a 25 cent price at druggists.
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Bicken
The Holy Passion of Friendship Quote Display
Mark Twain extols the holy passion of friendship as sweet, steady, loyal, and enduring, noting its nature will last through a whole lifetime. This reflective line commemorates enduring bonds and steadfast companionship.
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Mark Twain
Fit His Case Exactly
When father was sick about six years ago he read an advertisement of Chamberlain's Tablets the paper that fit his case writes Miss Margaret Campbell of Fort Smith Ark He purchased a box of them and he has not been sick since My sister had stomach trouble and was also benefited by them Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Margaret Campell
Fort Smith, Ark
Trout Lee
Surprise Proposal After Six Months of Planning
A joyful moment unfolds as a girl reacts with wide eyes when the question is popped, following six months of careful preparation and anticipation.
Executors Notice for Watauga County Estate
Executors of the estate of W L Hendrix notify creditors to present claims by November 7 1918 and all indebted parties should pay promptly. Dated November 7 1912. Joseph T Hendrix Jennie P Hendrix executors.
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W. L. Hendrix
Watauga
North Carolina
Joseph T. Hendrix
Jennie P. Hendrix
Ty King's New Life Pils Promoted for Health Relief
An odd restoration ad touts Ty King's New Life Pils as a remedy to alleged digestive trouble. It claims the product eases stomach and bowel distress and restores health, priced at 35 cents from a local druggist.
Poetic Reflection on Aspirations and Beauty
A fragment quotes Orion Eve and Constipation alongside Mary Alcott and distant sunshine. The lines express longing to act only when inspired by lofty ideals, preferring to observe their beauty and pursue their guidance from afar.
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Lony Faa Mary Alcott
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