Commentary on humanity's folly and decline in the twentieth century
An editor laments the “joblet of humanity” on earth in the 20th century, condemning greed, ambition, and social pretense. He mocks politicians, preachers, scientists, and editors, arguing humanity is insane for chasing wealth and artificial progress. He urges returning to nature and simple living, warning of a cultural and physical deterioration. The piece also includes an advertisement note for Dr King’s New Life Pills and White’s Vermifuge, concluding with a note on home news in THE Ca.
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Adam
Eve
Nature
Humanity
Mr. Asterbilt
Devil
Curious Germanic Society Stirs Bad Nreugnach Press
A confused report describes a local aristocrat and his violent dispute with a wife. a magistrate and public prosecutor criticize a police reserve’s brutality. The piece riffs on Germanic politics, health reforms, and press depiction of monarchs and academia, mentioning Bonn University and the American High Commission.
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Geran
Bad Nreugnach
Vorks Acitung
Aigstrate
Kaiserin
Howe
Bonn
Mieileartes
Univers Sin Cierny
Sewing Bee Raises Costume Craft At Christ Church
Volunteers at Christ Church Industrial School in Chicano hold a half day sewing bee to craft costumes for the Christmas entertainment. Grandmothers boast of their grandchildren while a child’s tale of feeding an elephant amuses the crowd, and sewing continues with focused care.
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Christ Church Industrial School
Chicano
Maeh
Catherine
Earch
Potent Liniment Adverts From Kingston Market
An old ad promotes Ballierd's Soow Liniment priced at 128 and A. ts. at Kingston's. The piece ties the remedy to weather and equinox lore, claiming effective relief for sores and ulcers, reflecting period medical propaganda.
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Ballierd
Price
S. Kingston's
Britain’s Electorate on Female Suffrage Debate
An article discusses Mrs Quinn and a proposed franchise expansion in Britain. It notes hesitations about universal suffrage and how enfranchisement of women might affect political representation, with strong mention of the London Express view and the House of Commons dynamics. The piece reflects late 19th century press debates on suffrage and political power distribution.
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Das
Bae
House of Communes
TSS
London Express
St. Stephen
Isore
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