Population poems to census power and center of US
A historical essay traces how early leaders forecast population growth and how Jefferson Lincoln and McKinley framed census figures. It discusses the first 1790 census, later estimates, and the shifting geographic and population centers from 1790 to 1910, noting the census's wide political and social impact.
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Sin and Righteousness in Paul's Thought
The Nashville Christian Advocate essay argues that true awareness of sin comes from a profound encounter with Christ, as shown by Paul who calls himself the chief of sinners. It contrasts evangelists and scholars, noting Job’s vision, and stresses transformation and humble repentance as central to Christian life.
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Christ
Job
Hye
Hee
Ariteth
Nashville Christian Advocate
Hypnotist’s Dilemma Echoes at Salt Lake Banquet
Judge P J Corcoran recalled a murder trial where a hypnotist tried to extract a confession from a prisoner. The prisoner lay in a trance as the hypnotist argued over whether to push for a guilty plea or an acquittal, prompting the judge to remark on the dubious nature of the international tribunal.
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P. J. Corcoran
Western Aviation Circuit
Salt Lake
International Tribunal
Grahame White
Gald
An Eye for Composition in Chicago Shopping Scene
An unnamed Chicago woman and her maid inspect a still life canvas for her dining room. She considers paying 25 dollars for a vase showing flowers a pie and a roll. The maid warns the piece may be overvalued, citing a similar painting sold recently for 15 dollars with more pie.
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Chicago
Lippincott's
German suffragist lobbies compulsory housework course
Frau Woerner advocates a state backed housework program for German girls mirroring compulsory military training for boys. She argues men will benefit as future wives become capable cooks, pushing for widespread adoption of the course.
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Gompel Haudeéwork
Frau Woerner
Quit Whining Do You Whine And Quit Effortlessly
A terse public notice in Atchison Globe questions whining behavior and urges the reader to quit complaining, framing self discipline as harming neither others nor the patient self.
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Atchison Globe
The Love of Christ Motives Missionary Witness
In this reflection from Watchman, Robert Stuart MacArthur asserts the love of Christ as the true motive for missionary work. It fills believers with joy and peace, prompting bold witness despite trials, and explains self-sacrifice as a path to glory in life, death, and heaven.
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Christ
Down
Robert Stuart MacArthur
Watchman
Fragmented Quote on Life's Purpose and Divine Plan
A quote admonishes shrinking life under human limits while asserting God's grand design. It emphasizes that life was built on a lordly scale and humans are temples of the holy ghost, attributed to Phillips Brooks.
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God
Philips Brooks
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