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Newspaper
Anadarko Daily Democrat
Location
Anadarko, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
6
Fragmented text speaks of fear halting work and stopping action. It argues the real harm is not doing the work one believes in, driven by fear of criticism or misunderstanding. The piece urges courage to pursue one’s duty despite others’ potential reactions.
A fragment reflecting belief that God can work through nations and individuals, citing a providential view of faith guiding humanity. The text references Bishop Mrevtogal, Evangelival, Reading, Pa, and discusses God coming down to aid believers in modern times.
A fragmentary, archaic reflection on home life and maternal influence. The text cites religious rhetoric from a Rev PK Boxer of San Francisco, invoking wickedness and demons as forces threatening children and the home, with garbled phrasing and likely OCR artifacts.
A long reader letters column discusses whether drinking enhances imagination and courage. It argues alcohol dulls the mind, harms nerves, and weakens will, urging six months abstinence, extra sleep, fresh air, and soberness to restore thinking and feeling. It cites physiological views and criticizes moderation advocates.
Harper's Weekly argues prohibition is a divisive issue as moralism clashes with public temper. It notes Hague laws regulate intoxicants nationwide and claims about half of the U S population under some form of prohibition or state control, highlighting persistent temperance debate.
Mrs Mary Hunt of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Boston objectes to claims that alcohol can serve as food. She cites a New York World report and remarks by Prof Atwater. The frog experiments cited are said to deny the food value of alcohol and temperance leaders urge caution against such errors.
The regimental chaplain recounts Sergeant Abram Newland of Company D and his orderly, amid a deadly clash, saved by steadfast temperance as he refused stimulant brandy and later recovered after suffering a facial wound. The surgeon noted Newland’s restraint aided recovery, illustrating temperance in action.
A London correspondent reports a notable revival of temperance zeal in the country driven by religious groups. Churches and chapels across denominations unite in temperance work, moving beyond old style rhetoric to influence through thoughtful speakers, with fewer meetings but stronger opposition to the liquor traffic and its harms.
The Antitreating Society organized six years ago seeks to protect fellow beings from the evils of intoxicating drink by teaching and persuading men and women to pledge total abstinence. It aims to destroy the saloon by creating demand for temperance and supporting Christian virtue. In New Hampshire prohibition enforcement has tightened under the Healy Act, with judges and officials urged to uphold the law to prevent dealers from profiting from fines.
Consul Nerio Rolf warns of a singular volcanic phenomenon at Vesuvio causing widespread vine damage to nearby villages in 1901. Acid rain from steam clouds burns young shoots, with cereals affected and Hagel nuts crop near Palina and Nola largely destroyed. Recovery uncertain, aims to protect this year’s yield.
Nye of Nevada, noted inveterate poker player, plays with Capouse, peace chief of Pluto. The governor, winning all, refuses to take Capouse’s wife but offers return of money and property if poker ends. Capouse accepts, and Nye later tells the tale to illustrate clever bargain.
The Philadelphia Times reports Elvert Hubbard, editor of the Philistine, amused by a stern street encounter. A boatblack asks for shine and a dime, but Hubbard offers coin for washing his grime, only to be challenged with a defiant grin and a quip to keep it and spend it on a haircut.
The old Geist MIM at Port Jefferson built before the Revolution by Richard Mott is being torn down as unsafe. Erected in 1771 it inspired many artists. During the Revolutionary War it operated as the island's sole mill, turning about 500 barrels of flour yearly for American soldiers before Western flour mills eclipsed it and it became a country mill grinding grain for farmers inland.
Two Irish men argued over a drink in Milwaukee's Fourth Ward yesterday, prompting a bartender to referee. Quote figures show one man urging bizarre theatrics about barrels and wagons as a joke between partners, ending with a quip about potheen before noon. The notice hints at a divorce proceeding and a widow, though details remain unclear.
Progressive observers in Russia forecast a constitutional form within a decade as reformists push changes while the government considers leading reforms or facing harsher repression. elsewhere Chicago’s Art Institute reports 2,009 pupils in residence and over 700,000 annual visitors. Ireland’s population continues to fall due to emigration according to the registrar general.
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