The cradle and motherhood spirit in public life
A sermon on motherhood, humility, and the moral power of the cradle, stressing maternal sacrifice, the value of education, and the duty to elevate public schools and teachers. It cites Mary and biblical love, urges compulsory schooling, and argues for honoring mothers and educators as society’s foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Henry Ward Boocher
Rome
Bes
Les
Heavenly World
Humas Abare
Elsa
Earth
Paul
Bealall
Balance Sheet of the Soul Sermon Imparts Eternal Credit
Reverend Wilton Dmerle Smith of Caxeno via preached at Fourth Presbyterian Chicago on a ledger of life. The sermon weighs profit and loss, arguing wealth and fame pale before the soul’s value and immortality bought by redemption through Christ, urging readers to convert worldly gains into heavenly treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton Dmerle Smith
Caxenovia
N.Y
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Mark
God
Thoros
Calvary
Gret
Evi
Joseph Vol
Paven
Christ
Celestial City
Watered carp ponds near the White House attract visitors
A Washington correspondent describes carp ponds used for propagation by the government fish commission. Water drawn from ponds near the White House and Potomac River is counted and shipped to Huck points as directed by Prof. Spencer F. Baird. The record note reports six figures of growth and notes varied carp sizes. The article also discusses pond construction tips and fish feeding practices for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fis
Commission
White House
Potomine River
de. Rudolph
Government
Hassel
Spencer F. Baird
J. N. Cotton
Trader's Point
Ind
Hirty
United States Fish Commissioner
Ry Pond
Tod
The Influence of Ancestry and Inherited Crime
A June magazine essay by Dr. Talmage argues against the idea all men are born equal, urging recognition of bloodlines and inherited criminal propensities. It cites Margaret the Mother of Criminals and traces cost and crime across generations, urging pity for those born into bad ancestral lines.
Cure for Alcohol Craving Claimed by Recovered Drinker
A recovered alcoholic recounts a self cure using a decoction of ground quassia steeped in vinegar and taken in water each time craving struck. He asserts the remedy quenched the urge, allowing two years of abstinence, and notes no temptation after briefly handling whisky. Demarest's Monthly prints the account.
Washington gavel tales from the Lerner saga and Carlisle chair
Washington correspondent recalls the Speaker’s gavel as a symbol of power in Carlisle’s era. The ebony handle and ivory head produced thunderous taps, sometimes breaking on impact. Sam Cox’s chair commanded strong strokes while others faced lighter taps. A cabinet remains to show visitors the former display of authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland Lerner
Carlisle
Tr Carlisle
Sam Cox
Sam Randall
Thor
Georgia
A Father’s Lesson On Frugality And Responsibility
A speaker urges a son to respect aging parents and reject swagger for hard work and thrift. He contrasts past hard times with present comforts, warns against swearing and waste, and advocates practical sums, circumspect spending, and disciplined parenting toward a boy’s character with examples from family life, circuses, and train journeys.
A New Reason Against Temperance Debate
A Dr Troth of Perth Scotland argues in a recent lecture that the making of alcoholic beverages is a necessary evil not likely to end. He likens it to cholera or war and says it disperses wealth, prevents one generation accruing all property, and creates drunken tradesmen who fail in business, benefiting others but drinkers. The Hour notes a degree of sound sense in the physician’s blunt selfish logic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Thuve
Tle Dam
Svemeia
Spartanburg
Spartan
Folka
Ian
Baalera
North Carolina
Bhia
Eghenny
Hisia
Gil
Abe
Nashville
Franklin
Ole
Sanford Bell
Sanford
Umea
John H. James
James
Moore
Collee
Duany
Attrooney
Jamies
Georgia
Bey Nay
James Waa
Lin
Yating Tan
Ewoe
Adan
Heidra Ha
Santird
Euid
Adams
Odo
Rataing
Tgo
Pia
Jay Gould
America
Tosa
Jnulvance
Urey
Weiend
Buffalo Bill
Alice
Detroit
Saginaw
Hoya
Detroit Free Press
Dow
Dr. Troth
Perch
Scotland
Inobort
The Cotton Harvester Inventions From Mr Mason's Workshop
Mr P Mason Jr works on Cotton Harvester prototypes with an expanded workshop and new machinery. Northward parts and castings are sourced for better fabrication while several associates assist. Dr Dinsom anticipates state county fair exhibitions and aims for medals next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Mason, Jr
North
Viligee
Abr. W. CO. DB
Stiles
Haroon Moise
C. H. Moise
Mortimer
Tom Ploreove
Dickia Mason
Dinsom
Witlolimaan Uni Southvon
The Gossipping Club Rules Revealed by Secretary
A historic notice outlines strict club rules on gossip and conduct. Members are urged to avoid private meals without neighborly inquiry, report conversations between others, and circulate scandal with the aim of upholding the society’s “great and glorious” purposes.
Priest and Girl in Brooklyn Tale Reveals Parochial Secrets
The Very Rev William Keegan in Brooklyn narrates a parochial school tale where a young pupil recalls her mother’s marriage and maiden name. The anecdote unfolds with a grave mien and a humorous punchline about a giraffe’s long neck, ending with a quip tied to Willie’s observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William In
Long Island
Church of the Assumption
Yorkstreet
Brooklyn
Tay Street
Dming Gi
Iapher Keouma
Father Keegan
Keegan
Mth
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Goa
Here
Metropolia
State House
Nell
Rob
Lizzie
Dido
Anid Robbie
sSuaiberm
Carp Culture Agait
Lancaster Ledger
Charlotte
Krill
Chae
Harris
Margaret
Sbe
Upper
New York State
Aly
Cilcfly
Margeret
Tarael
Ahab
Joshon
Wheela
Dr. Talmage
Frank Lestie
Sunday
the Cotton Harvester
A. Priest
Warner
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