The Hornet of Life and Its Annoyances
A sermon argues small daily troubles, likened to the hornet, refine character. The speaker cites nervous strain, hostile talk, domestic tensions, and business irritations as purposeful annoyances from God to wake the soul, culture patience, and build spiritual strength, comparing trials to gymnasium pegs and Polycarp’s fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waanmatos
Dee
Talmage
Colorado
New Jersey
Leyden
Highton
Naomi
Gail
Lord Gent the Hornet
Philadelphia
God
Martha
Ube
Christ
Mary
Sik
Hamelin
Andes
Mr. Church
Heaven
Ccuptor
Angela
Catherine de’ Medici
Columbus
Alice
Ganges
Polycarp
Happy New Year Message And Oddities From The Era
A reflective New Year piece urges thoughtful wishes for 1896 and shared kindness. The page mixes anecdotes on rabbits and foxes plagues, a pump phonograph diagnostic tale, a squirrel shooting tale, and assorted local notes with brief mentions of cures, echoes of longstanding newspaper filler and varied bulletin items.
Locomotive with giant pyramid wheels teased for fast NYC run
A Philadelphia Baldwin works models an ordinary locomotive on Holman friction-geared trucks claimed to double speed. W. J. Holman of Minneapolis funds the project, seeking a Philadelphia to New York run within an hour. The design uses three wheels atop driving axles, reducing rail wear and potentially cutting costs. The report mixes technical claim with anecdotal notes and local observations, ending with brief notices on taxes and a Texas hotel endorsement for Chamberlain’s remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
New York World
New York City
Baldwins
W. J. Holman
Minneapolis
Holman
Minnesota
Northern Pacific Railroad
New York
C. T. Picton
Tiansieh
Denison
Texas
Chamberlain
Picton Saya
Aave
Hill Bros
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Avi
Enn Carnce
Phzetons
Sudena
Anderson
Aca
J. S. Fowler
Avery
D. P. Sloan & CO
Ns’ Pharmacy
Chiquola
Lima
Evans Pharmacy
Jesus
Floue
Brownlee & Vandivers
Syracuse
Yours Truly
Brock Bros
Dr. Talmage
Maud Booth
Australia
Imyaa
J. ¥. Schenck
The
Caddo
Ind. Ter
Banner
Ange
Gale
Hil Bros
Knowles Pump
Ricks Water Company
Elk River
California
H. L. Ricks
Tribune
Knowles Company
India
New York Sun
Great Britain
Chicago Times-Herald
Uok
F. J. Qheney
Toledo
Illinois
Old Jack
Dany Pear
Perso
Asia
Bear
Ra Greg Ean
Aing
Armen
Tt Farm
Oucnl Ag
Poe
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