Easter Love and the Resurrection of John Maddock
In Devon and Plymouth a tale set in 1832 to 1834 follows John Maddock, lost at sea when the Serapis sinks off Africa, and Esther Wooding who mourns him as a wedding nears. A dream vision and a sea rescue align fate as John returns aboard the Vulture to wed Esther on Easter Sunday, completing a revived union celebrated by Bideford and lasting into old age.
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Devon County
Devon
Cupid
Charles Kingsley
Grenvil
William the Conqueror
John Maddock
Esther Wooding
Bideford
John
Esther
India
Plymouth
Gambian
Gulf of Guinea
Port Nolloth
South Africa
Maddock
Mr. Maddock
Calcutta
Sel
Darter
Ralph Colwell
Ralph
Mr. Colwell
Drake
Hawkins
Australia
England
Esther Maddock
Dr Collyer's Easter Hope and the New World
The author urges Easter as a symbol of life after death for individuals and nations. He contrasts a past-look with a hopeful forward gaze, likening it to a Chicago image of ruin beside a rising new world. He believes the nation is destined for greatness and renewal through faith and perseverance.
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Chicago
Robert Collyer
Easter Morning Hope and Resurrection Reflection
Easter morning bells summon joy as winter wanes and nature awakens. The piece speaks of renewal, Christian duty, and overcoming depression through faith, press, pulpit, and transport networks uniting to uplift the people and restore confidence. The tone is a hopeful, period-appropriate communal exhortation.
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Christendom
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Blood Purifier
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the universal spring health solution. It claims purification of blood and destruction of disease germs to prevent weakness and nerv ous symptoms, with testimonials praising appetite, relief from headaches and rheumatism, and restored strength.
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Nood
Hood
Mars
Annie Dunlap
Boston
Mass
Roller steamer pioneer creates wheel raft ocean craft
French engineer M Bazin builds a roller steamer shaped as a large raft supported by hollow iron wheels. The deck sits twenty to thirty feet above water. He promises higher speed and stability by rolling over water rather than cutting through it. A British channel trial steamer is under construction.
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M. Bazin
British Channel
Beware Mercury in Catarrh Remedies Warned Against
An editorial cautions readers about ointments for catarrh containing mercury and warns of scent loss and mucous damage. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and emphasizes buying genuine products. It notes the product is sold by agents at 75 cents per bottle and mentions Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Drei
Hiall
Best Autograph In Her Collection Is Genuine
A girl who collects autographs affirms a prized item is genuine, saying she cut it from a telegram his wife received. The exchange centers on confirming authenticity and the value of the autograph.
Biopathic Physicians Offer Free Acute Disease Cure Advice
An advertisement by Dr. Joan Shelby promotes biopathic treatment promising cure for acute diseases in one visit with payment on success or free if not. It claims chronic cases improve after several sessions and invites readers to seek free advice, noting location in Sheeley Block, Omaha, Nebraska, with monthly changes.
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Joan Shelby
Sheeley Block
Omaha, Neb
Cup of Cold Water Deed Praised as Mighty Gesture
A brief item extols a simple act of kindness, noting that even a small cup of cold water given with care embodies a mighty deed. The piece highlights humble charity and the value of compassionate actions in daily life.
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Ris
This Means Business on Modern Rail Travel Safety
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway highlights electric heating block signals and electric lights on passenger trains. These advances promise safer travel with reduced risk of collisions and elimination of oil lamps and car stoves due to improved signaling and power systems.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Birds Guided by Stars Says Chautauquan Wild Goose Chase of Destiny
The Chautauquan argues bird migration may be steered by hereditary knowledge of stars. It cites Great Bear and Orion appearing across epochs, birds flying high above clouds, and misled flocks during overcast or rainy nights. Observations from Gatke note wrens at Heligoland, while night flights near lighthouses and lamps reveal unseen movers. The piece notes stars are plausible guides, but warns only time will tell their true role.
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Great Bear
Orion
Gatke
Heligoland
Suddenwealth plans to answer door for friend
Mrs Suddenwealth tells Jane she will answer the door herself if the expected old friend arrives. She adds that if it is not the friend, she will close the door on the visitor and let Jane open it for them.
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Mrs. Suddenwealth
Servant
Jane
Intervals and Parlor Reflections in a Short Dialogue
A brief excerpt discusses prying curiosity about private spaces and religious judgment. It contrasts the New Testament view of God with human displays of faith and notes the ease of Christ healing both a leper and a mute man. The piece weaves domestic dialogue with sermon-like moral contrasts.
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DR. Collyer
DE Laval Separator CO
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Cortlandt St
New York
Ocean Navigation
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Featherstone
Willie
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Western Newspaper Union
Des [Einos, Iowa
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Scott & Bowne
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