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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
7
Eminent psychologist Edward Warman argues psychology is distinct from metaphysics. He describes two minds, a physical objective mind and a soul-based subjective mind, with the latter governing intuition and memory. He surveys implications for religion, immortality, and rational thinking within a New Thought framework.
A quoted ode by Richard Henry Stoddard extols Abraham Lincoln as a deft political tactician and master of rhetoric. The poem lauds his humane aim, resilience, and decisive leadership guiding the nation through hardship. It frames Lincoln as a pivotal figure shaping the republic’s future.
A Civil War era note recalls President Lincoln walking among troops outside Fort Stevens on July 12 1864 and narrowly being struck by a bullet fired by a Confederate sharpshooter identified by Adjutant General William P Roome. The piece links the incident to the broader Washington defense and Lincoln’s vigilance under attack.
The remark attributed to Lincoln criticizes a very loquacious man for using excessive words in the smallest life stories, highlighting his sharp wit about verbosity and brevity.
A Los Angeles Times tale tells of a farmer who faced bank trouble after a failed deposit plan. He paid 120 dollars in costs to safeguard funds, then used 1000 dollars in money orders to secure payment. A postmaster arranged custody, and the man attempted to deliver funds to the bank, prompting a town marshal intervention.
Six women in fine hats entered First Presbyterian Church and sat in preferred seats. Reverend Dr. Matthews ordered hats removed, but the women refused. The service proceeded with the hats still on, described as a small, stylish rebellion against church etiquette.
Julia Ward Howe recounts meeting Ralph Waldo Emerson during a snowbound voyage to New York. She recalls fearing his “strange doctrines” and challenges to her upbringing as Emerson dismisses devilish danger with calm humor. The exchange hints at enduring intellectual friendship.
An 18th century memoir recounts a nocturnal drama in Paris as Comte De Sor ny, organizer of the plot, visits the Opera Comique to calm gossip about a royal shift. A bold exchange suggests allegiance to sweeping away the chamber, with De Morny joking about the broom-handle in the tense moment.
Ingenuous Mrs Arti¢as mentions a grandfather clock in the family for over 450 years. Mr Artless notes it was not stolen last year, and Mrs Bloushboy recalls it turning up last week in a second-hand store by chance.
Fragmented ad style notice touts Lydia E Pinkham’s V egetable Compound for sick women. Claims ease for backache nerves and stomach complaints after thirty years of use. Reader is invited to try the tonic.
A reader complains about a chewing gum slot machine in the Searboard Air Line depot waiting room in Chernw. It is either out of gum or missing and should be removed. Two cents deposited Saturday night yielded no gum, and the machine should be kept locked to avoid a public nuisance.
An old collation of medical instructions sells a pine oil remedy with gly cerine and whiskey for a cold, notes its source as Globe Pharmaceutical Co. Dayton, Ohio. Also includes adlike phrases on reputation, jealousy, household laundry product, and miscellaneous maxims about virtuous deeds and matrimony.
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