The Wandering Lawyer Finds a New Happiness
Stanton, a New York lawyer, leaves his old life on a steamer voyage. A missionary helps him confront a hidden love for his wife Esther Thorndyke. As he journeys from New York to Jerusalem he discovers a philosophy of happiness through serving others, changing his outlook and fate.
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Agai
Robert Stanton
Stanton
Hintwell
Esther Thorndyke
Orient
Delhi
Hhunil
Persia
Tagdad
Partijg
Bagdad
Tersivhus
Europe
Steemer
Taidin
Jeret
Tigris
Sardanapalus
Shiekali
Illinois Fever Narrative of Early Illinois Settlers
Recount from Century Magazine describes the Illinois fever as a rampant chill illness among early settlers near Libertyville, Lake County. The family endures nightly shakes, scarce medicine, and bitter remedies like thoroughwort tea as they cope with poverty and isolation.
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Minois
Libertyville
Lake Cousey
T Hey
Slater
Line
Oine
Century Magazine
ELIUGH YALE'S EPITAPH AT WREXHAM CHURCHYARD
Yale College visitors report an epitaph from Yale founder in North Wales on a tomb at Wrexham churchyard. The verse notes a life in Africa and America, a troubled career, and a final resting place within an iron rail enclosure. The piece mentions Yale’s governance in Madras, a later trial in London for debt or misstep, and the lifelong fascination of Yale students with the grave.
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Yale College
United States of America
Wrexham
North Wales
Yale
America
Lurene
Africa
Loncon Drei
Madros
Dle
Lugtend
Engglomt
Cage of Good Hope
Wresham
Ast
Ellis Lever
London Times
The Teeming West Exudes Activity and Growth Across Canada
A bird’s eye view shows intense activity across the Canadian West from Winnipeg east to the Rockies north and south to Prince Alberta and Edmonton. The movement includes substantial building, rising farms, and a wave of schools and bank activity. Winnipeg stands as a gateway city with rising customs and business volumes, while churches, governments, and educators respond to this rapid development. Over 12,000 settlers arrived from the United States last year, and rural districts show robust thrift and prosperity as agencies spread to coastal towns.
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Canadian
Winnipeg
Red River Valley
Dalphin
Great Central
Rockies
Prince Alberta
Edmonton
Mcleod and Lethbridge
Lnes
Samson
Union
Manitoba
Territories
Dominion
Winchipeg
C. BR
Canada Northwest
West
United States
Indian sage answers cold with simple truth
An account from Cincinnati Enquirer describes a governor general of Canada during a sleigh ride asking an Indian how he could endure the cold. The Indian replied that his face did not feel cold because it had long been exposed to the weather, then walked away with a calm expression.
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Bagdad
Stanton
Jerusalem
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
New York
Thememory
Canada
What Meantis Fe-Whats the matter Dear
A clipped and garbled snippet shows a speaker asking what's troubling another, mentioning a “Don`t Worry” call and worry over paying a debt, with disjointed references to a Statesman. The fragment suggests personal distress and financial concern amid unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
Timekeeping trick in murder trial shocks courtroom
In Judge Lawier's court, a murder trial featured policeman Riley as a witness. Asked to approximate two minutes, Riley correctly timed it by noting a nearby redwood clock, prompting praise from Prosecutor Solomon and joking admiration from the judge's side. Public reaction praised Riley's accuracy.
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Sken
Ferrane
Solomon
Riley
Otlicee Riley
Wes
San Francisco
Hash at the boardinghouse and a playful tale of mischief
A fragmentary humorous vignette set in a boarding house where hash is ever present and the landlady strict. Boys complain of a cold world as a roast in hash shocks the table, while neighbors trade quips about imagination and a pestilent odor. Miscellaneous clippings mention Allen's Foot-Ease and stray quips from Philadelphia Press and Chicago Daily News.
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Ais
Accords Melys
Cut
Teeth Made from Paper in Latest Dentistry Trend
An early note describes papier teeth as the newest in dentistry, claiming they render better results than other materials. It links dental health to stomach condition and endorses Hoatetver's Stomach Hitters to improve digestion, claiming it strengthens the stomach and cures dyspepsia and biliousness.
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Hoatetver
Heathen Gratitude and a Teacher’s Gift of Words
An amateur philanthropist led four Sunday school classes of Chinamen on the East. The zealous learners impressed the teacher with their smart responses. Months later the student began walking partway home, then said with confidence he wished to thank the teacher for kindness to the heathen, claiming his English had improved enough to work as an interpreter in gambling cases and to place him with the mail and express service.
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Stanton
Pacific
America
Trnton
New York
Tle
Mercury free cure touted for cataracts and cold remedies
Fragmented ad copy lists wrong claims about mercury in ointments and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure made in Ohio, plus other patent medicines and dubious testimonials. It references Dr W. E. Grénn and mentions various dubious cures and sensational lines typical of old newspapers.
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T.cheney
Hall
Ohio
Bj, Cheney & Co
Tosti
Dengaist
Pinkham's Vegetable Medicine Ad Urges Women Help
An old advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from painful periods. It claims most female ailments stem from a deranged organism and encourages women to seek Mrs Pinkham's free advice at her Lynn Mass address.
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Corry
Jong Azo
Nhat
Heth
Impriso
Steamer
Illinois
Marly Settiven
Alt Mud
Eliugh Yale
Wresham Charetis Verd
Karify
Speen
THE
Opalae
Mumphin Scimitar
Allen
Olmsted
Leroy
N. J
Xie
Henperk
Philadelphia
Chicago
Ews
WE. Hl. Grénn
Sona
Atlanta
Bunkerkopje
Cleveland Plain Denier
GQ. W. Patterson
Inkster, Mich
Lyk Rman
Star of Hope
Puinam
Rhedmatism
Neuralgia Sciatica
St. Jacobs Oil
Archie Young
Oake Ave
Wem Superior
Wis
Nwanson
Nome
Alesander Futrell
Vanndale
Ark
Ueandagents
avgrTage
Swanson
Zone
Chicago, Ill
Lydia E
Pinkham
Mia
Flah
A.J. Tower
Boston Riss
Canaca
Trer i
Haiti
Itawa
Heaven
Paul
Mino
St. Paul
Aninibotn
Masabmid
Altria
B.pmndlay
Ime
Davie Taig
Tis
Astate
State Street
England
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