Sharpened Axes and the Battle for Christian Weapons
Rev. Talmage warns that the church risks disarmament by letting its spiritual weapons fall into enemy hands as Philistines seized blacksmiths. He urges Christians to reclaim science, literature, and culture for God, urging bold action and unity to advance faith and oppose infidelity.
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Hride
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Umin
Kusslay
Northampton
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Christian
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Bax
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Helios
Voltaire
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Europe
Special providences in daily life and history
The text reflects on special providences as unusu and exceptional events. It states there is as much providence in a sparrow's fall as in Columbus discovery, noting divine wisdom can discern their true significance and that greatness and smallness are relative in God's plan.
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America
No man sinks under the burden of the day quote
A reflective passage urges readers not to overburden themselves with tomorrow's load. It stresses that adding future worries to present concerns is self-imposed and advises trusting in God to handle the future while focusing on the now.
Vision of Heaven and Brass Skies Duel
A meditation on perception contrasts where the prophet imagines celestial hosts assembling while the servant perceives only oppressive brass skies. The line hints at faith, prophecy, and human limitation in interpreting divine signs.
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Heaven
Paul at Miletus in Acts 20 58 summarizing his Ephesian farewell
Sunday School lesson notes recount Paul’s voyage to Miletus during his third missionary journey. It covers his reunion with the Ephesian elders, the review of his three years among them, and his final exhortations. It includes historical dates and Lewin’s calculations, plus practical lessons on faith, duty, and teaching.
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Samumary
Little Jokelots And Distinction Without Four Difference
A collage of light jokes and quips from periodical humor pages. Lines poke fun at ancestry manners and social pretensions with brisk exchanges and punchlines. Notable snippets include remarks on family, marriage, and reputation.
The mirror of mannerly manhood
A refined, courteous gentleman described as manly and generous with steady manners. The passage praises a knightly ideal of honor, courtesy, and self improvement, noting appearance and character as indicators of virtue.
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London
Propagating Peach Plum and Cherry by Budding
August is best for budding fruit trees. Cut buds from this season's vigorous growth with a half inch below the bud and a quarter inch above, then insert into stock under bark with a T shaped incision. The stock should be under three quarters of an inch in diameter.
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Farm Journal
Budding Apples Made Easy by Grafting Techniques
A step by step on inserting a bud under bark using a knife or quill, lifting bark edges, and tying the bud with bassweed or candle wick. After ten to fourteen days the bandage is removed and the stock prunes back to two inches from the bud in spring. The shoot is later trimmed near its base.
Gogd Milk Stool Adapts To Pail Handling
A vintage advertisement notes a popular milk stool design in New England states. It describes a 22 inch by 9 inch board with a crosspiece across the top to cradle the pail, leaving a center opening for easy handling.
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New England States
Construction notes for a planter or chair with boards and legs
Instructions describe assembling a stool or chair with a 31K stock, two 6 inch legs, a 14 inch seat board, a bottom board, and a cross member. It mentions drilling holes, nailing joints, creating a cutout for a pail, and precise measurements for height and placement within a home setting.
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Fara
Home
Currants and Gooseberries Pruning Tips for First Year
Proper trimming at planting prevents further pruning in year one. In fall or before spring fallowing, remove crowded branches and shorten others to balance the head. When bearing, pinch new growth to stimulate fruit buds and boost productive capacity, promising noticeable results this spring.
Orchard Trees Need Fertilizer for Healthy Growth
An agricultural note states that orchard trees require regular manuring to prevent nutrient exhaustion. Cropping with grain or grass accelerates wear, leaving trees vulnerable to insects and fungi. Applying liberal fertilizer around the root zone is urged as a potent remedy.
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Kwral World
Practical old fashioned recipes for common foods
Readable collection of kitchen tips and recipes from the era including dried flour thickening milk mutton tea grilled pigs feet boned chicken pie plain omelette steamed plum pudding jellied veal and related cooking instructions with measurements steps and serving ideas.
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Boston
Boston Globe
French Wash Dresses Outsmart American Tub Garb
A New York Tribune piece contrasts American and Paris fashion quotes on wash dresses. French gowns in percale or gingham receive elaborate trimming with Valenciennes lace and ribbons, valued highly, while Americans favor simple launderable outfits. A Paris fashion fan preferred a New England seamstress over a Paris couturiere for durability and laundering.
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Faehion
Paris
Snip
New England
The Rose as England’s Emblem Through Ages
The essay traces the rose from ancient history to royal heraldry. It notes a wild rose at Hildesheim, Roman shield depictions, and the rose as a universal favorite. It calls the rose a worthy emblem of England’s beauty and enduring hope.
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York
Lancaster
England
Hildesheim
German Army Uniforms Notably Varied and Ready for War
Harper's Magazine notes German soldiers keep five uniforms ranging from a simple summer linen suit to an elaborate parade outfit. The most striking is the new mobilization uniform issued when the emperor orders war. Troops in 1870 appeared ready for review rather than field campaigning.
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Harper's Magazine
Anonymous Preacher Sparks Outcry in City Church Row
In a jab at a gentle looking minister a neighbor suggests the reform group’s fury stems from his appeal to anarchists. The resident notes the pastor invites people to join his church, provoking sharp reactions amid a Baptist affiliation controversy.
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Untitled Humorous Fragments From Various Papers
A collage of comic snippets and quips from 19th century periodicals. Exchanges between a mother and child reference music and theater. Other lines joke about astronomy intrigue and street life with playful wordplay and puns.
Is she an experienced housemaid
A collage of quips and jokes from various papers notes humorous lines about seashore seasons catarrh cures and social scenes. The items mention a Toledo business ad a funeral idea in Rochester and witty one liners about marriages divorces and parrots.
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