Gladiators of Faith and the Arena of the Soul
A preacher likens Christian life to a grand arena where temptations roar like a lion. He urges believers to fight sin with divine aid, inspired by galleries of prophets martyrs and saints watching from above, and to endure until victory through Christ.
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Paul
Christ
Abel
Enoch
Noah
Abraham
Sarah
Isaac
Joseph
Gideon
Barak
OPN
Hosea
Jeremiah
Daniel
Isaiah
Peter
John
James
Moses
Iedejaii
Danii
Hugh Latimer
Diocletian
Felicitas
Rome
Whippal
Thoros
Pecanie
Tuarter
Bearm
John Bradford
Henry Voes
Cailei
Chroust
House of God
Gallerie
God
Apostles
Ant
GOM
Bortibis Indie
Zenuth
Prince Ub Univer
Temperance Themes and Liquor Debate in Early Records
An excerpt discusses temperance through a hospital scene as Tim pleads for a hymn and refrains from wine. It cites Dr Andrew Wilson warning against alcohol in treating apoplexy and argues liquor wields corrupting power, claiming murders and political control by liquor interests across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Wilson
St. Louis Evangelist
Marriot
Paris
Montes &Y
Drunken Women in England Highlight Temperance Debate
A note on rising drunkenness among English women during Whitsuntide prompts calls for new treatment of intoxication as a public health issue. London coroners report more inquests into female deaths from excess. a medical committee seeks detention for chronic drinkers and broader access to care over punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Norman Kerr
Society For the Study of
London
Coroners of
Marylebone
Heavur
Homestead Etn
Pickerton
Sreatetrike
Oons
Coset
Coarmand
Homestead
National Temperance Advo
Brewers’ Journal
New York City
Free Church of Scotland
K&s
Neu Dow
Maine
Tomas
Untitled Poem Excerpt Verse by Margaret E Sangster
A reflective poem fragment by Margaret E Sangster on kindness, duty, and missed opportunities. It laments lingering sorrow when one is overwhelmed by troubles and urges small acts of kindness over neglected duties as life fades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E. Sangster
Fragmented Text Reflects Christian Faith and Doctrine
The passage debates Christian faith, arguing Christianity is a doctrine and seeking heart of belief. It discusses Jesus’s death and resurrection, justification by faith, and contrast with mere legalism, urging readers to start each day with prayer and moral action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martie
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Wisdom of the Cow in a St Louis column
A St Louis Globe-Democrat interview asserts cows outperform horses and dogs in intelligence. The tale blends a farmer’s humorous mischief with cows bypassing gates and raiding gardens, illustrating villagers’ reliance on cattle for livelihood and a satirical view of human credulity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McDonald
St. Louis
Norvall
Delicate To a FPAacar Mrs Slim and Maude Fashion
Delicate garble from a 19th century column mentions Mrs Slim son My Clare and Maude. A sailor hat changes mood and appearance, with playful tone about fashion and heads. The text is fragmentary and oddly phrased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Slimson
Clare
Mra von Blumer
Maude
Easiek
Tinek de
Fragmentary text hints at legal matter or speech
The readable fragments mention a person named Lindsay and references to law and state topics. The rest is garbled, offering no clear events or outcomes to summarize.
Fragmented notes on Pompeii site reveal ancient animals and ovens
Fragmentary OCR text describes Pompeiians and animals at the site. It mentions a pig, a heated state, and an aperture for air or lava flow. The fragment references early excavations and guards, with scattered names and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha. Christiane
Ayerty
Varkyr
Torlee
United States
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Cammet
Lyman Beecher
Nim
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Jeaae Watts
Mrs. Sig
Besventad
David Abeel
China
Redeam xi
John Scudder
India
David Brainard
Adoniram Jidson
Burmah
Heaven
Greenland
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Thonga
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A. Kidder
Temperance Banner
Temperance News and Notes
Chicago
Wilson
West Side
Woman's Christian Temperance Udon
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of the South
Waynesville
Grand Mountain
North Carolina
Wayne
West
Dion
Ing
Corinth
John ix
Poiny
Juric Lai
Hertice
Lindsay
Fabian
Baker & ‘Confectioner
Laurens Street
Park Avenue
Aiken
Osceola Hotel
Ti Alford
Charleston
Ann S Sf
Rift
Pozzoni'ss
DTIMT
Ec 'Vvinti Sok Sc
Wright's Hotel
L. Wright
SOXS
Columbia
Douta
Lee
Head
Afines
Pertias
Frialy
Bao
P.P.P
Lippman Bros
Sté
Lippman
Platt
Pomona Gill Nurseries
Pomona
N. C
Augusta
Doolittle, Proprietog
PANO
Rte
Oita
Gta
Erie
Heuchaid
Aelita
Iohae Wis
Atiwa
Wienke
Fert
Ebmen
Conde
Abs
Gery
Giasataus Et
Pierprisder
Pomona Hilt
Lucy Duke
Greem
Addreas
Lin ™ Gros
Chane Block
Savannah
SD. Platt
Aika
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