The Blessed Fools and the Walk by Faith
Henry F. Cope argues that fools who pursue faith and ideals shape the world, while the practical-minded view life as mere ends. He contrasts man’s idealism with a horse’s instinct, warns that seeing life only as material misses deeper meanings, and calls religion the spirit guiding truth, love, and generosity beyond mere money and form.
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Henry F. Cope
Jesus
Galileo
Faith as the burden and beacon of Christian life
The sermon urges faith as the force to follow an uncharted right path and to shed unnecessary burdens. It warns against legalism and overbearing worry, urging believers to cast off weighty sins and nonessential duties to walk in light marching order toward truth and Calvary.
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Lfe
Satan
Canaan
Paul
The Unnecessary Burden Sermon Excerpt
Rev C A Dwight discusses Acts 15 emphasis on essentials in Christian faith. He cites the Jerusalem council and warns against adding burdens beyond necessary duties. He contrasts Christ’s light yoke with harsh man made rules that distract from the gospel.
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C. A
Dwight
Jerusalem
Antioch
Syria
Chicia
Jesus Christ
Don'ts for Churchmen and Self-Examining Warnings
A collection of moral maxims urging compassion honesty and humility in religious life. Emphasizes acting with heart empowerment serving others avoiding hypocrisy avoiding self pity and praying with pure motives while warning against passivity and pride.
SIRE PEOPLE THE DANGER OF COEDUCATION
A physician argues against mixing sexes in high schools as harmful to adolescent minds. He claims psychological and physiological changes demand separate education and cites parental and teacher resistance, urging doctors to speak plainly. The piece blends social critique with reflections on Canadian immigration and investment context.
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William Lee Howard
The Migration into Canada
Agnes C. Laut reports a vast cross border movement as 388000 American farmers relocate to Canadian Northwest homesteads in six years, plus 100000 investors and miners. Many settlers arrive with substantial cash, from 1000 to 10000 dollars, while investors bring larger sums, including significant Morgan banking capital.
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Canadian Northern Railway
Canada
Agnes C. Laut
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Arkansas
Oregon
Morgan Banking
Weather Trust Latest Charge by Emerson Hough
A critical column claims the weather bureau is a costly, inefficient, and evasive American bureaucracy. It accuses the bureau of stagnation, excessive self defense, and poor local forecasting despite expenses rising from fourteen thousand to over one and a half million dollars annually.
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Hydrographic Office
Land of the Free
Washington
Weather Bureau
Everybody’s Magazine
After the Singer Is Dead Poem Reflection
A reflective verse notes bright words and ringing lines endure after a singer dies and the maker is buried. The poem contrasts the lasting ring of words with the singer's life and legacy, suggesting art outlives its creator.
Rosette Seeks Escape in Lovell’s Potted Chicken Plot
Rosette, delaying at a lakeside station, plans to dodge an unwanted suitor Cassius Sanford. She tires of Aunt Louise’s meddling and hurries toward Madame Du Shane’s gallery while wrestling a moonlit Lake Pontchartrain night.
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Casius Sanford
Slara’s
Mme. du Shane
Madame
Sanford
Curly
Cassius Sanford
Louvise
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Vessel Capsizes in Calm Waters as Passengers Struggle
Rosette tucks her hat and hides at the boat edge when a grinding shock jolts the craft. Captain Duggauld praises Rosette’s poise while the boat settles over an obstruction, threatening disaster. The captain scans the horizon for rescue and exclaims in alarm.
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Duggauld
Capt. Duggaula
Why He Was Willing Jury Duty Tale From New York Sun
A Missouri judge questions jurors about serving terms and a cabin hunter alone says he can spare two weeks. The hunter explains he volunteered to testify against Jake Billings after a prior shooting incident.
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New York Sun
Missouri
Jake Billings
Carting Stone Costs Two Dollars In Exchange Humor
A cartoon line shows Uncle Rastus charging two dollars to cart away a pile of stone. The citizen balks at the price, noting the mule must be hired too. The exchange hints that easier living reduces grumbling.
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Uncle Rastus
Rastus
Census Tasked With Broad Reach and Growth Prospects
The piece argues the 1910 census director must be free from interference to tally population and key industries. It expects U S mid 1910 population near 90 million, notes prior leads in manufacturing and potential impact on House seats and electoral college. It also weighs tariff debates and canal criticism, urging thorough, accurate counting and swift data release.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
House of Representatives
Electoral College
Durand
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Tariff and Revenue Debates Spur Tax Options
The New York Tribune argues Congress must explore supplemental revenue sources beyond Aldrich tariffs. It warns that income tax faces delays and Supreme Court hurdles, endorsing a quick stamp tax on checks and commercial paper while considering tariff contractions to boost revenue and protect American industry.
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New York Tribune
Congress
Aldrich
The
Tribune
Treasury
Senate
Supreme Court
the Tribune
America
Great Britain
Stevens
Minneapolis Journal
Army budget slashed as Taft pushes economy
The Toledo Blade reports that army estimates for 1911 were cut from 189.65 million to 171.65 million, a reduction of eighteen million, with a further thirty six million expected by the White House. The piece praises Taft for enforcing spending cuts despite past battles for larger appropriations.
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White House
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsed After Years Of Use
Elder A. Pickerill of Marion Indiana confirms relief from kidney pain after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He credits the remedies with his current health and recalls endorsing the product publicly in 1906. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Fourth St
Marion
Ind
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
South America
United States
London
The Chewing-Gum Girl on the Tragic Stage
A satirical look at the chewing-gum girl as a symbol of modern American life. The piece recalls humorists mocking her, notes a stage incident with gum chewing during a King Arthur performance, and mentions public reactions from Templeton and Madame Melba as observers of this trend.
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Templeton
King Arthur
Blaine
Elaine
Astolat
Toasties Pearl white corn breakfast wafer ads
Advertising blurb for Postum and Grape-Nuts brand Toasties describe a new pearly white corn wafer ready to eat. Notes their crisp tenderness and fine flavor, suitable for connoisseurs and invalids, priced 10 cents standard and 15 cents large family size, available from grocers.
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