Fire Worshippers of Bombay Parseeism in a rounded world view
Dr. Talmage reports from Bombay on Parsees led by Zoroaster, their Zend Avesta, and funeral towers where vultures feed, followed by a Parsee wedding. He contrasts their beliefs with Christianity, praising Christ’s doctrine and salvation while noting ritual contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broox
Yyx
Talmage
Jerusalem
India
Zoraster
Persia
Bombay
Brindisi
Zoroaster
Christ
Ormuzd
Ahriman
Chinvat
God
Malabar Hill
Jamshidji Jijibha
Tower of Silence
Heaven
Brooklyn
Marathon
Salamis
Greece
Clam Progress and Coastal Tricks Featured In Items Of Interest
A mix of curiosities and quotes covers clams and their slow forward motion, night mullet fishing in the Chesapeake, British views on soldiers, Philadelphia architecture, chiffon collarettes, catarrh remedies, and a Chicago butter and cheese machinery firm. The notes blend science, travel, industry, and opinion with brief testimonials and business highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake
Goorkas
Warren P. Laird
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Around the Mahogany Epigrams and Kitchen Traditions
A dining notes piece celebrates culinary flairs from spiced peaches to chafing dishes, onions, codfish balls, and Welsh rarebit. It pokes fun at common tastes while praising Southern cooks and home skills for festive meals and etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epicures
Turkey
Mantle of Charity Quip Sparks Churchside Banter
A wife mocks other ladies at church over their clothes. Her husband clarifies with a wry line about charity being the finest garment. The exchange ends with a sharp joke about husbands preferring that mantle on their wives.
Dreaming Versus Hustling in a Poem of a Cat Couple
A poetic dialogue shows a cat dreaming of his work while his wife urges practicality. He defends his dream of building castles in Spain but she suggests focusing on a cottage in the suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Almanac for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Revealed
The new year brings a welcome Almanac describing Hostetter's Stomach Bitters origin uses and tonic effects. It includes calendar and astronomical data with reliable statistics verses and illustrations and is published annually by The Hostetter Company of Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter Company
Pittsburg
Not Taking Any Chances in a Polish Family Joke
A mother advises her son to refuse an invitation from his wealthy uncle at first to be polite. The boy worries he might miss a second invitation if he refuses. The exchange highlights cautious manners in family etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
To California in a Tourist Sleeper on the Scenic Route
The Burlington Route offers personally conducted excursions from Chicago on Wednesdays and Omaha on Thursdays to San Francisco and Los Angeles with second class tickets, carpeted cars, and uniformed staff. Fares start at 600 from Chicago and 85.00 from Omaha for a double berth. Written information and folders available from J Francis, Genl Passr Agent, Omaha. Scientists predict a century of cures for all diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Burlingto
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Omaha
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pullman
Denver
Salt Lake City
Sacramento
Rocky Mountains
Darin
Burlington
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Alia
Oscela
Afton
J. Francis
Gen
Neb
Great Rock Isled Route Paying Cards Brochure Ad
An old advertisement promises a postpaid deck of playing cards with steel engraved Whist Rules upon sending 15 cents to MNO SEBASTAIN Gen's Pass Avent GC BiOer Ry Chivago. It claims social notes about French females and urges subscription to Des Moines Twice-a-Week News at 50 cents yearly. The text references Denmark's old flag dating to an unspecified year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MNO
Sebastain
Gen's
Avent
Chivago
No Substitutes For Royal Baking Powder
The Royal brand is described as stronger purer and better than all other baking powders and its superiority is widely acknowledged by manufacturers and dealers. The text warns grocers may push cheaper substitutes for higher profit and urges consumers to distrust any powder not labeled Royal.
Sugar Beet Culture In Nebraska Prospectus Request
A call to write to P. S. Eustis, General Passenger Agent, C. B. & Q R., Chicago, for details on sugar beet culture in Nebraska including land prices and production costs. The wax tree product from the Andes is indistinguishable from bees wax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
P. S. Eustis
General Passeng
Chicago
Andes
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle Laxative for Children
The Modern Mother finds Syrup of Figs gentler and more acceptable for children, improving their laxative effects. The true remedy is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co. Some people’s religion makes you wonder if they were baptized in ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Ellers
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Get Up a Club For Free One Year News Subscription
A garbled ad filled with promotions for subscriptions and cures. Mentions sending six new subscribers to The Twice-a-Week News of Des Moines Iowa to receive a free one year copy. Other fragments reference various products and old-time quips with no clear central event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Des Moines
Iowa
Alanson’s Magic Salve and Miscellaneous Adage Fragments
An assortment of vintage ad lines and curiosities. Promotions claim Alanson’s Magic Salve with a money back guarantee priced at 15 cents. Silly quips note forward planning, a humorous tea product, and a Mint Registry claim about 1804 silver dollars valued at $1,000 each. The pieces close with aphorisms on civilization and women's worth.
Five O'Clock Tea and Fashion Notes
A brief fashion column discusses color prejudice fading for greens, tiny ornamental handkerchiefs, shepherd crook umbrella handles, and hourglass figures. It notes bells on Swiss goat collars as decoration, declares blondes out of fashion, and comments on a girl with chestnut brown hair in control.
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Dr. Talmage
Hall
Toledo
Ohio
Davis & Rankin Building and Manufacturing Company
Lake Street
Great Rock Isled
France
Denmark
D Bouca- Musller
Lexington
East Indies
Cee
Alanson
Iuggist
Cures ST
Jacobs Oil
Wall Street
Morton, Ward & Co
Wall
New Yorks
Montrove County
Colo
Cooper
National Speculating Investment Company
Liv Dearborn Street
Walter Baker & CO
Europe
America
Groccrs
Dorchester, Mass
Carduil
Ww. N. Y
D.M
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