Half and Half in Nehemiah Era Moral Drift
A preacher warns of half Christian living mirroring Nehemiah's time when Jews mingled Hebrew with Ashdod speech and worldly habits. He urges return to steadfast devotion, citing family worship, Sabbath meals, and warnings against secular talk intruding church life.
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Obediah Oldschoot
Intarion
Nehemiah
Jerusalem
Fara
Ashdod
Kenasain
Anya
Misa Smith
Ibisi
Iman
Misa A
Christ
Dispensaries to reopen in South Carolina August first
Governor Tillman issued a proclamation ordering the reopening of state dispensaries on August 1. The move follows a Supreme Court decision and raises questions about board opposition and enforcement. The piece debates constitutional timing, potential turmoil, and the impact on juries and public order, with reflections on the broader political stakes.
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Columbia
Register
Tillman
State Board of Dispensary Control
Stremming
Ie Qeeteton
Supreme Court
Board of Control
Priny
General Assembly
Holly's Bere
Supreme
Decises
God of Nations
South
Carolna
Engineer Suspended Over Fast Hill Descent
Superintendent Warren recalls a freight engineer warned against speeding on a steep grade. The train derailed at the bottom after speeds allegedly reached 15 mph then 40 mph due to air brake failure. A farmer observer swore he never saw such speed, admitting it was his first train sighting. The engineer received a 60 day suspension.
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Warren
Eastern Illinois Railway
Chicago Herald
Couple to wed by drinking brandy together rumor
A startling item notes a couple in Brazil may marry after drinking brandy together. Separately an old style advert promises Prue Suppository to cure piles and constipation with a money back guarantee, 50 cents a box, urging readers to request a circular from Rupy Lancaster PA and Fr sale by Wilhite Walhite druggists.
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Brazil
Rupy
Sameto Mantin
Lancaster
Wilhite & Walhite
Gista Anderson
Hundred Dollar Catarrh Cure Endorsed by Readers
Readers are told of a $100 reward for any case Catarrh Cure fails to cure. The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure treats the constitutional disease from within, building strength and aiding nature. Testimonials are requested as proof. address F J Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio. Also a bizarre note describes a man claiming extraordinary height and weight ambitions, with odd measurements and tailoring needs.
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All
Hall
F. J, Cheney & CO
That Confederate Millionaire C B Rouss Echoes of Debt to Fortune
The article profiles C B Rouss, a New York wholesaler who backed Erastus Wiman’s bond for 30000, rose from penniless exile to multimillionaire, and used gifts and support to aid others. It notes his jail debt, Christmas dinner generosity, habit of hiring and mentoring former addicts, and his simple living despite wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Rouss
New York
Wiman
Rouss
Chamberlain's Colic Relieves Dysentery in a Family
Kenneth Bazemore found a small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured three sick family members. He lent the remaining dose to Geo W Baker of Lauriston North Carolina, who also recovered. The remedy is praised for its results and sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles by Hill Bros.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Maphae
Paul Semmes
Zollicoffer
Pillow
Gen. Polk
Dr Polk
New York
Gen. Forrest
Gen Biwell
St. Louis
Gen. Bragg
New Orleans
Gen. Hood
Gen
Copper
Gen. Whiting
Fort Fisher
L. M. Walker
Marmaduke
Gen. Buckner
Chicago
Zack Dens
Alabama
Wall Street
P. D. Roddy
London
W. d Frazier
Cuwberland Gap
Thomas Jordan
Mining Board
Broadway
Loring
America
New Mexico
Egypt
Gan. A
Sothers
Thomas Benton Smith
Tonvessea
Kenneth Bazemore
Chamberlain
Geo. W. Baker
Lewiston
N. C
Hill Bros
Jong
Edward Shawpik
Minneapolis
Minn
Tim
Rowd
J. P
Printroy
Campbell Co
Teon
The American Bicycle’s Rise from 1860s to Safety Era
The piece traces bicycle history in the United States from 1860s English onset to late 19th century growth. It highlights Colonel Albert Pope's 1878 start, the Overman Wheel Co safety, pneumatic tires, women cyclists, and major brands like Monstohs Columbia Victors Rambler Cape Waverly Walpole. It notes widespread use and efforts for better roads led by the League of American Wheelmen, and praises the bicycle as a strong, fast, healthful invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
America
Albert A. Pope
Boston
Pope Manufacturing
Pope
Bbuiactun
Overman Wheel Co
Godden
Monstohs
Columbias
Victors
Walpole
Ridea
Arcenic
League of American Wheelmen
The Wonders of Electricity In Everyday Life
A New York Good News writer praises electricity as the future force powering engines trains ships and homes. He explains a basic pail forge using a dynamo and hydrogen, detailing how electric current heats iron and decomposes water, transforming blacksmith work with cleaner, cheaper power and noting other curious facts and anecdotes from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Muaddin
Treatment of Burns With Lard and Flour Paste
An eighteen year old woman burned by gasoline healed with soft paste of lard and flour. The treatment reduced scarring, eased pain, and avoided disfigurement while avoiding lime water and linseed oil methods. The case notes rapid recovery despite deep burns and an obstinate cough, with five weeks confinement and careful wound care cited as a life-saving approach.
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York
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Ayers
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Sova
Russell & Breazeale
Prem City Deliver
Gulag
Nickams
Chinage
Philadelphia
Lizzie Willia
Advange
Webb
John M. M. Hubbard
J. M. Hubbard & Bro
Ganataboru
M. Bubbard
D. S. Maxwell & Son
Oriquola Place
Ludden & Bateo Burthern Music Hoone
Haynie i Daughters
Greenville
8. C
Robert South
Eugene Murray Aaron
Monsieur Coillard
Baratae
South Central Africa
Nox
Vetin
Vic
Ante
Peres
Tropics
Almerican
Toielo
Dinggist
Tae
Danville
Tadmon
The
Sam
East Indies
Paris Opera House
Mbn
Earth
G. A. F. von Ryhn
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Saneal
Louisiana
Washington
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Thalis
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