Law of Service and Indian Population Reflections
The Williston Graphic reflects on selfless service over self interest with examples from Washington and Father Damien. It discusses Indian population trends, assimilation, and civics, noting growth, education, and shifting attire. It comments on women's suffrage sentiment, urban noise reform in New York, and a Carlisle Indian School debate. A banker of satire opens with Sabbath observance vigilant in London.
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Washington
Damien
Smartyr
Indianapolis News
Gougarla
Deserter Gardner Returns to Sea After Rescue of Slain Wife
Aboard the Lanark in Puerto Cabello harbor Gardner A B deserts to rescue a dying wife after a drunken spree. MacLeod, the mate, pursues with local help but Gardner, staying loyal to his wife, confronts the man who ruined her. The ship’s captain later rewards the pursuer and Gardner plans vengeance while the crew continues.
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Lanark
Puerto Cabello
Juan Morales
Maracaibo
Juan
Duncan
Republic of Colombia
Gardner
A. B
Omcer MacLeod
South America
MacLeod
Ho Ufied
Tuan
Angus MacLeod
Singapore
Bashere
Gardher
South'ark
Black Sea
Ned
Jasa
Inga
Mr. MacLeod
Stean
Specter
Mergey
Bombay
Reading Posture Advisory From The Paper
A tip suggests reading while lying flat on the back with the book angled so the page aligns with the eyes as if reading seated upright. The guidance emphasizes maintaining proper posture to reduce strain when consuming printed material.
Bucephalus the great horse and Alexander’s prize
A historical tale recounts how King Philip of Macedon tested a white Thessalian stallion, Bucephalus, and young Alexander, at 14, calmed and rode it. The horse bore him through Persian campaigns and was buried with honors in Bucephatia, Persia, in memory of the famed steed.
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Philip of
Macedon
Thessalian
Philoncla
Perdiccas
Philonels
Flery Thegsalian
Philo
Philoneis
Alexander
Philip
Aulus
Bucephalus
Philoncis
East
Granicus
Iseus
Arbela
Persia
Bucephatia
Evolution of the Boy Who Smoked
A Chicago Daily News feature recounts Dick Lillypate, five months after trying his first cigarette. After seeing another boy smoke and feeling it looked manly, he begins smoking and faces a grim, ongoing decline depicted in a sobering sequence.
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Dick Lillypate
Chicago Daily News
The Meanest Man in the Street Joke
A terse exchange between two boys on a city street mocks their fathers. One calls the other’s father a dreadful mean shoemaker while the other retorts that his dentist father is equally mean because his baby has only one tooth.
Walkera on Velvet Window Dressers Talk Tough Time
A man on the street remarks that window dressers face a tough time. He recalls watching a dresser arrange cloaks on forms in a shop window while cavorting about an imitation grass of thick green velvet a foot deep.
First Refusal Note From Mr J Henry Newton
A youthful gentleman unfamiliar with polite letter writing declines an invitation. The Chicago Daily News reproduces his note stating he declines Mrs Raymonds invitation for the twenty first and thanks her for the opportunity to do so.
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Chicago Daily News
J. Henry Newton
Raymond
Anachroniam explained as historical misdating term
Anachroniam defines an error in dating events or persons to the wrong time. It notes cannon use in Shakespeare's King John as anachronistic since cannon appeared in England much later.
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John
England
HARDSHIPS OF ARMY LIFE Foe Kidney Woes Endure War
Retired Bolivar Missouri merchant David W. Martin describes kidney trouble from a war injury. He reports back pain, headaches, dizziness, and irregular bladder action from a floating kidney. Three years ago he used Deans Kidney Pills, found relief, and was nearly free of kidney trouble. Sold by all dealers for 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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David W. Martin
Bolivar
Mr. Martin
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
The Motor Voice Reveals Ailing Effects Of Modern Travel
A fragment recounts how a woman riding a motor omnibus heard a startling discovery about a motor voice. She fears losing her own speech as traffic noises and modern transport produce new physical strains. The tale hints at widespread ailments from conveniences.
John A. Salzer Seed Co unveils 2 foot catal year gag
La Crosse Wisconsin based John A Salzer Seed Co announces a humorous 2 foot long catalog gag about a new seed year. The odd promotional blip mixes playful phrases and catalog jargon with no clear product detail.
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John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Atalog
Seed and Took Catalog Free Offer from Salzer Co
Free mammoth 148 page Seed and Took Catalog mailed to all intending buyers. Send 6e in ware for free samples including new Two Foot Long Date cereal. Catalog and samples offered by John A. Salzer Seed Co. Boston? Wisconsin.
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John A. Salzer Seed Co
Bor W
Crosee
Wis
Demand for Cocoanut Meat Exports in 1906
Export total of copra from the Philippine islands for year ending June 30, 1906 reached 145,851,913 pounds with France purchasing 88,336,350 pounds about 61 percent. Spain and Germany were next major buyers. Garfield Tea marketed as a pure laxative made from herbs, claimed to aid constipation and liver function, guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drugs Law.
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Philippine Islands
France
Spain
Germany
The Needle A Tiny Tool Through Time And Trade
A Zion's Herald excerpt explores needle history from primitive bone to modern fifteenth century style artistry, noting global daily use about three million and US women losing or using around 300 million yearly. It details 21 manufacturing steps from wire cutting to final polishing and mentions wrapping paper to prevent rust. It lists numerous specialized needle types for surgeons cooks glove makers weavers sailmakers broommakers milliners and dressmakers.
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United States
Akill
Zion's Herald
A Maine Man Finds Relief from Dyspepsia with Grape-Nuts
A 70 year old Maine resident shares a decades long struggle with dyspepsia and liver issues. After nine months of daily Grape-Nuts with cream and a bit of sugar he reports nearly complete stomach relief and improved health, praising the product and inviting letters for further assurance. The testimonial notes the Little book The Road to Wellville and cites Postum Co. of Battle Creek Michigan.
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Maine
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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