Symmetrical Christians and the beauty of Christ
Reverend James E. Sawyer argues that spiritual beauty mirrors architectural harmony in Christian character. He praises Jesus as the perfect model of both contemplation and action, urging intimate knowledge of Christ to transform individuals and society. He warns against partial views of Christ and stresses humility, self-denial, and the living integration of love with strength as the path to true beauty.
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James E. Sawyer
D. D
Giotto
Florence
St. Quen
Rouen
Cologne
Christ
Jesus
God
Jesus the
Jesus the Christ
Conscience Not Cowardly by Rev. P. A. Halpin
A sermon argues conscience empowers courage not fear. It cites Paul and the Apostle's stance, noting conscience as a divine gift guiding actions while true resolve comes from heaven bestowed strength to obey. The preacher asserts enlightened conscience creates consistent moral bravery across life and death.
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P. A. Halpin
Paul
Tarsus
God
Caesar
Typhoid Vaccination and Immunity Discussed in 19th Century Review
The article explains typhoid fever risks, the value of vaccination, and the immunizing vaccine developed by Sir A. E. Wright. It describes wartime use, production at the Army Medical Museum, and the process of preparing and administering the vaccine, noting the role of dead bacilli in provoking immunity without illness.
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Pasteur
Haffkine
A. E. Wright
London
United States War Department
Army Medical Museum
Washington
The Lay of the Land on Wildlife Hazards and Deaths
A reflection on how harsh weather and risky feats affect wild animals, noting gulls and terns swept to death and a gray squirrel killed by a miscalculated leap. The author warns luck can fail both humans and the wild, with fatal consequences from careless moves.
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Dallas
Sharp
Neeser
Sermonettes on Faith and Self Discipline
A reflective piece urges readers to seek steadfast virtue over easy gains. It cautions that restrained living prevents ruin and that true faith requires forsaking apparent good. The text critiques self advertising honesty and warns against moral double standards.
Donts For Churchmen Offer Hard-Eyed Moral Guidance
A compact moral admonition warns churchmen against gilding moral failure with pious tones. It stresses that true gift value lies in the giver’s sacrifice and that postponed punishment may simply be ripening. It urges concrete effort over Sunday dreams and cautions that hidden misdeeds cannot be reaped under false conditions.
The Giraffe A Curious Tale From Collier's Weekly
A quirkily skeptical column from Collier's Weekly debunks popular myths about the giraffe. It claims the animal is a merged oddity of the zebra and camel, with a long neck aiding tick removal and grazing atop high foliage, while humorously mis describing anatomy and war anecdotes.
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Africa
Animal Kingdom
Collier's Weekly
Loss and recovery of a pearl necklace tale echoes earlier event
A New York woman recalls the missing pearl necklace case after a $6509 loss and its return. A subsequent finder, sharing a car ride, says they believed the pearls were real. The piece also includes quips about aging and fashion from a Tribune clipping.
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New York
Nnew York Tribune
Tariff Conference and Presidential Influence Ahead
The piece argues that tariff law emerges only through conference between Senate, House, and President with the President shaping schedules at a strategic moment. It notes party disintegration, the Senate’s prerogatives, and the evolving revenue tariff debate amid Republican and Democratic shifts.
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Finance Committee
Senate
House
Payne Aldrich
Taft
Aldrich
Hale
Lodge
Conference Committee
Payne
Republican Party
Aldricht
Washington
Britain
Tilden
Cleveland
Toledo Blade
Grant and Lee Clash From Wilderness to Petersburg
A Minneapolis Journal summary of President Taft reflecting on the Petersburg campaign. It notes Grant's relentless left-flank strategy, Lee's defensive interior lines, and the costly battles from the Wilderness to Petersburg. Grant sought Lee's army, not cities, with Sheridan pressing the pursuit toward Appomattox.
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Petersburg
Taft
Appomattox
Wilderness
Grant
Lea
Richmond
Rapidan
James
the Wilderness
Lee
Army of the Potomac
Chancellorsville
Fredericksburg
Sheridan
Appomattox Courthouse
Minneapolis Journal
Panama canal fortifications and costs spark debate
Secretary of War Dickinson and General Bell warned against international partnership for the Panama Canal arguing it would threaten naval defense. They cited a $20 million fortification cost but stressed the canal should remain exclusively American to protect military interests and war-time control. They warned previous European involvement delayed completion and urged not to repeat that error.
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Spain
George M. Kober
Washington, D. C
United States
Rene Bach
Technical World Magazine
Dickinson
General Bell
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Panama
Chicago Inter Ocean
English Countess Praises Gown Amid Baltimore Fashion Scene
In a witty dialogue the English countess admires the gown as the American duchess gasps in alarm, noting the dramatic moment in Baltimore America.
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Baltimore
America
Unseen Marriage Remarks and Australian Exploration Note
The exchange mentions Mrs Kidder punishing and a rumor that Blinks is married. Mr Kidder replies Good and expresses dislike for a man. The dialogue adds that Australia has more unexplored area per person than any other country.
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Australia
Country
Pressed Mock Chicken from Pork Shoulder
A traditional method describes boiling fresh pork shoulder with pepper and salt, mincing the tender meat, returning it to the cooking liquor, adding boiled oats to thicken, and simmering twenty to thirty minutes. The result can be spread on sandwiches when cold or fried in squares for tea.
Kentucky Corn Dodgers Recipe
Instructions describe making Kentuck y corn dodgers from white corn meal Salt and cold water to form stiff dough. Shape into 4 to 5 inch long 1 inch diameter rounds and cook on a greased griddle then bake until crisp brown. The bread does not rise.
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Kentucky
Mackerel Balls From Overnight Soaked Fish
Soak a mackerel overnight then boil four large potatoes in skins. Peel mash with salt and pepper, beat one egg and mix with butter. Bone and flake the fish, blend with potatoes, mash once more, shape into balls, bake in a hot oven until brown.
Crustless Pumpkin Pie and Other Home Tips
A collection of kitchen and household notes including a crustless pumpkin pie method using cornstarch and buttered, floured crust, stewed oyster plant with a creamy sauce, a method to remove stubborn glass stoppers with sweet oil, a salmon mold recipe, eggless cookies, pumpkin bread with corn meal, and a clear sauce. Also tips on cleaning, scrubbing, and stain removal for potatoes and fabric items.
Gleanings on Ailments Humor and Daily Life
A mixed page of anecdotes and brief notices includes jokes about a speeding magistrate and a clergyman, curiosities on sea water salinity, and a home remedy ad for Mother Gray’s Austral Man-Leaf. Also features child humor about cows and water elephants, and light quips from Life and Chicago Tribune sections.
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Conan Ering
Desert
Canaan
Giraffe
Pola
Gael
California
Department of Commerce and
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France
Russia
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Austria-Hungary
Italy
Egypt
Argentina
Turkey
India
Japan
Canada
Brazil
Tessie
Jesse
Munyon
Bright
Dean
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
Paw
Tommy
Chicago Tribune
Jae
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