An Odd Christening by a Lone Detroit Man
A Detroit man recalls a shipboard christening by a kindly captain who named him after smashing a wine bottle over his head. He says he was about nine when the captain died and the boy has lived since then without knowing any living relatives, cherishing solitude.
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Detroit
Liverpool
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Teething
A long standing advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup used for teething babies. It claims immediate relief for pain teething gums diarrhoea and wind colic and notes it is sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle. Buyers urged to ask for this product only.
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Mrs. Winslow
Mrs Winslow
John W. Bull
Bulls
Price
A Polish Fantasy on Paderewski Life
Mrs. Herman Kotzchmar writes in November Ladies' Home Journal a biography of Paderewski's early career. It covers courtship, poverty, his wife's devotion, her death, and a infant left to his care. The piece explains the pianist's melancholy as rooted in these chapters never before published.
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Herman Kotzchmar
Ladies’ Home Journal
Paderewski
Paderwski
Prayer for divine refusals and steadfast gratitude
A reflection on gratitude and faith noting that God withholds what is not best even if asked repeatedly. It urges sincere prayer for God to deny what is not good when sought, framing submission to divine wisdom as the proper response in troubled times.
Our Lot in Life Pastures and Providential Place
A devotional essay explains that life is a divinely ordered school where each place and circumstance is chosen by God. The shepherd’s care makes even hardship a source of spiritual richness, urging believers to rest in divine guidance and find peace in every path.
Unconscious of Sin Signals New Affection’s Expulsive Power
The passage argues that a lack of awareness of sin, even under dire temptation, shows the expulsive effect of a new virtue. It notes a transition from inner friction to a peaceable, forgiving spirit, reflecting a deeper change in temper and will.
Beare the The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature
The document discusses Alaska's area before statehood, totaling 579000 square miles. It breaks down mainland area, Aleutian and other islands, comparing to California through New York, and notes Alaska equals Great Britain and Ireland plus several European nations. It gives latitudinal and longitudinal extents from 51° to 71° and 130° to 188°.
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United States
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Virginia
West Virginia
Great Britain and Ireland
France
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Overcoming Faith Cited as Source of True Strength
A brief reflection on how adversity forges deep faith and personal achievement. The quote by J F W Ware emphasizes that the greatest good is what the soul attains through its own steadfast belief and perseverance.
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J. F. W. Ware
Ingersoll Defiance and American Thanksgiving Debate
Robert Ingersoll in Chicago denounces thanksgiving hymns to God of Battles while praising the brave and diverse servicemen in Manila and urging gratitude to the heroes and officers under Admiral Dewey. The piece contrasts agnosticism with a nation’s Godfearing memory of Washington Jackson Columbus and Captain Philip in victory.
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Manila
Dewey
Cervera
Robert Ingersoll
Chicago
New England
America
George Washington
Valley Forge
Havelock
Cromwell
Stonewall Jackson
Columbus
Philip
Good Sense and Gospel Appeal to Common Sense
A passage argues that Christianity appeals to common sense, urging self-reliance and duty. It contends the gospel treats individuals fairly, warns of hardship, but promises eventual joy, and encourages a steadfast moral fight with heavenly aid.
Liver Health Promised by Iron Bitters Ad
A vintage ad urges avoiding liver neglect and promises quick improvements from Browns Iron Bitters. It claims the tonic restores liver function, cures existing disease, and brings strength and vitality, with Browns Iron Bitters sold by all dealers.
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