Kipling critique spurs debate on American character
A Westville Ind. editor argues over Kipling in a long essay from the New York Advertiser. The piece compares Kipling to American writers and laments public disrespect for reverence, citing Grant’s tomb vandalism and shifts in national character. It discusses Howells, Twain, and Debs amid a debate on national identity and immigrant reception.
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Dickens
New York
Elijah Pogram
Eden
Ripper
Tickler
Martin Chuzzlewitt
Mark Tapley
Republic
Rudyard Kipling
San Francisco
Pacific
Chicago
Heaven
Palmer House
William Dean Howells
Kipling
Howells
Mrs Trollope
Mark Twain
Labrador
Gandelonupe
Suffrance
Bryan
Debs
Mr.Howells
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Complete Cure
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed as a universal cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. The ad asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any uncured case. Address F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for one dollar.
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Hall
Hatl
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Tic
The Family Story Paper and Police News Criticized by Mother
A country mother laments harmful reading in children’s lives and urges parents to provide wholesome material. She argues lower reading brings degradation and promotes better books and papers to educate and uplift families. The letter emphasizes replacing unsavoury content with quality literature to restore home virtue.
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Police News
Tye
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted For Urinary Ailments
Public notice advertises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary issues. It claims urine tests indicate disease and lists relief for back pain frequent urination and liquor effects. Samples and pamphlets offered by mail to Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
N. Y
Westville Tales Spark Madcap Local Rumors
Items from LaPorte Argus and Valparaiso Messenger describe quirky Westville characters including a man who mistook yeast for buttermilk and an infamous resident rumored to threaten chickens. A youth’s liquor scare ends with a coffin caper taught by a mother's bold ruse.
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LaPorte Argus
Westville
LaPorte County
Valparaiso
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ads Claim Wide Use and Benefits
A friend recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla to readers citing its status as the world's best selling medicine. The testimonial urges that Hood's Sarsaparilla cures, strengthens health and vitality, and is used as a family remedy. Hood's Pills are said to act easily on the liver and bowels and relieve sick headaches.
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Hood
Friend
Opposition to the Dingley Tariff Faces Democratic Consistency Test
The piece argues Democrats should oppose the Dingley tariff with solid reasoning rather than mere party spite. It contends Republicans previously opposed the Wilson-Gorman bill and urges Democrats to critique the tariff on substantive grounds or risk appearing irrational and obstructive to governance.
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Congress
Dingley
House of Representatives
Bailey
Doctor Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed in Payne
Wm R Slayes writes from Payne Indiana praising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin after four months use. He gained 27 pounds from 150 to 177 and says he feels better than ever. Available in 10c 50c and 1.00 sizes at E T Scotts.
Ordinary Cow Killed by Train Earns Odd Reward
A Macomb Illinois man reported a cow killed by a train to the railroad. He valued the animal at 35 dollars and received immediate payment. A high official praised his honesty, noting it was the railroad’s first “ordinary cow” killed since incorporation and filed the letter as a memorial of his integrity.
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Macomb
Ill
Mount Carroll Democrat
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Advertises Quick Results
The advertisement touts rapid success of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It claims constipation indigestion and headaches are cured after fair trials and urges readers to buy a 10c trial size or larger 50c and 1.00 bottles from E T Scott.
The Pruning Debacle: Nature’s Trees Defend Their Form
A Philadelphia Public Ledger writer denounces scientific pruning as vicious. He argues trees grow best when left untouched, praising natural form and variety. Pruning, he says, distorts shape, harms beauty, and spoils the trees’ peace and sight.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Minister's Letter Praises Dr King’s New Discovery
Rev J Gunderman of Diamondale Michigan shares a letter praising Dr King’s New Discovery for his wife’s pneumonia and LaGrippe. He cites terrible coughing, rapid relief, and recommends the remedy after a friend’s suggestion. Trial bottles offered free at Scott’s drug store with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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J. Gunderman
Diamondale
Mich
Dr. King
Baptist Church
Rives Junction
LaGrippe
April Delineator Presents Spring Styles and Social Life
The issue highlights spring toilettes wraps shirt-waists skirts and millinery with color plates and illustrations. It features Charlotte Everett Hopkins on Washington social life detailing official diplomatic and political circles and J a Becket’s Why Did He Come a tale about love and a clever ghost.
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Washington
Charlotte Everett Hopkins
J. A’ Becket
Fresh Bread Daily Starting Saturday September 19
H B Herrold announces fresh bread available daily starting Saturday September 19. The note specifies daily bread service for customers at the stated outlet.
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H. B. Herrold
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Cuas KE
Maprin
Ind
Daily Chronicle
Ling
Consort
Christ
Jonah
Joe Miller
Israel
Ulysses S.grant
Springfield
Capitol
Tokio
Newfoundland
The
Jefferson
Caesar
Pompey
Rewad
Ico
Georgia’s Fair Authoress
Telly
J. E. Harwell
Julia Emma Flemming
Georgia
Miles
Wm R. Slayes
Eas
Ake
Apple
Neil
LaPorte
California
van Camp
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