Cultural effects of music in American life
An essay argues music shapes morality and culture, citing Mendelssohn, Handel, and Theodore Roosevelt. It praises music as elevating, mind training, and socially transformative, noting public school programs, Edison phonographs, and orchestras in cinemas while condemning jazz as degenerate. It envisions America leading globally in cultural influence through music and drama.
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Mendelssohn
Handel
Messiah
America
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Edison
I Am Music Read At Teachers Institute
Mrs Harp read a dramatic self description during a meeting of the local teachers institute describing music as the servant and instrument of God guiding both dead and living souls. The passage portrays music as the voice of spirits and the force awakening emotion, worship, and expression.
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Harp
Teachers’ Institute
Rat Pest Control Ad Promises Quick Rat Destruction
A vintage advertorial urges swift action when seeing the first rat. It promotes RAT SNAP bait in cake form claiming rapid kill and mummification of the rodent, with no odor. It notes cats or dogs avoid the product and lists three sizes 35c 65c and 125. Sold by Dyer Jones and Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co.
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Dyer & Jones and Wilson- Montgomery Hardware Co
Magazine Order Promise by P. J. Pierce & Sons
A dealer offer states the magazine you want is available here and that if it is not on hand they will order it for you. P. J. Pierce & Sons deliver assurance of procurement through their service.
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P. J. Pierce & Sons
Girl Recovers Sight During Prayer at Salvation Army
Holyoke Mass January 10 Doris Belanger 21 regained her sight during a watch night prayer at the Salvation Army hall after five weeks of total blindness several oculists called hopeless more than eighty people attended as a dozen girls prayed with her before the platform on the eve of her entrance into a new life
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Holyoke
Mass
Salvation Army
Doris Belanger
Boston school girl regains sight after miracle cure
Miss Belanger at a Boston school for the blind leaped to her feet and cried out she could see again. Adjutant John H Bloethe and aides supported her as a test confirmed her return of vision. That night she read a book, sight improving hourly amid tears and prayers from Salvation Army workers and bystanders.
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School For the Blind
Boston
Salvation Army
Rat Snap Ad: Farmer credits product for saving poultry
James Baxter of New Jersey declares RAT SNAP his best rat control and habits, saying it never fails and saves about $300 yearly in chicks eggs and feed. Three sizes priced 35c 65c and 1.25 are sold and guaranteed by Dyer and Jones and Wilson Montgomery Hardware Co.
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James Baxter
N. J
Dyer & Jones and Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co
Cafe Continues Service in Whitewright by Pierce Family
The old reliable Cafe remains open serving Whitewright residents in a satisfactory manner under P. J. Pierce & Sons.
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Whitewright
P. J. Pierce & Sons
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Vitality Restored
Advert reads Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic as a blood purifier and strengthener, claiming to enrich the blood with iron and quinine, boost color and appetite, and destroy malarial and grip germs. It notes the syrup is palatable, even for children, and is sold for 60 cents.
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Grove
Cure for eczema and tetter offered by three in one ointment
An advert notes that eczema and tetter can be cured. Three in One Ointment is sold and guaranteed by Dyer and Jones. Also advertised is typewriter paper 8% x 11 inches for sale at the Sun office, priced cheaper than elsewhere.
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Littell
Dyer & Jones
Sun
Real Grocery Satisfaction in 1922
A grocer promises better accuracy in orders with no mistakes. The ad emphasizes careful verification before delivery to ensure customers receive exactly what they ordered, addressing common issues of missing or incorrect items and inviting customers to try their service for true satisfaction.
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No. 8
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Mark
Bettie
James F. Ballard
T. Louis
Majestic Suny Theatne Olay
Dallas
Vaudeville
Sarah Padden
Charwoman
Eduardo Elisa
Cansinos
Claudia Coleman
Carson and
Willard
Folks Girls
Lady Alice
the Sun
Luther Smith & Son
Associated Press News
Guy Stedham
Wilbur Carter
Kelly
Sherman
Texas
R. C. Hoyle
R. B. Nall
Commercial Bank
Wolfe, Freeman & Wolfe
Sherman, Texas
G. S. Murphy
M. & P. Bank
eTee Gee Dyer
Vestal
Music and Machine Coo
Q.R.S. Player
Phonograph
South Travis ST
Ode Crowell, the Drayman
Sears Grain Co
W. P. Vaughn
Kelloggs
Kellogg’s
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