Significance of Number Seven Across History
The article traces the number seven as both a lucky symbol and a recurring motif in the Bible and antiquity. It notes sacred cycles such as the seventh day and seventh year, lists the seven virtues and seven deadly sins, and cites seven champions of Christendom and other sevenfold associations. It also observes modern uses of seven in vaccination intervals, fashions, and age milestones.
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Weven
England
St. Andrew
Scotind
St. Patrick Ireland
St. David
Wales
St. Denis
France
St. James
Spain
St. Anthony
Italy
Greece
Christ
Rome
Food value of the mushroom and old animal beefsteak claim
A London Lancet analysis debunks the idea that mushrooms equal animal beefsteak in nutrition. It notes mushrooms have far less protein than beef and, even when consumed in large amounts, would not match a pound of prime beef. It also suggests mushrooms offer no superior food value versus other fresh vegetables.
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London Lancet Gays
Roling Passion and a Waiter Father’s Arithmetic Help
Tommy a decent student in most subjects but weak in arithmetic. his sums always run high. The teacher questions him about helpers and learns his father, a waiter, aids with the calculations. The exchange ends with the teacher sending him back to his seat.
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Tommy
Well as He Could Expect from a Politician’s Regard
Doctor D John M Girdner meets Senator Dietrich of Nebraska at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. They recall governance past and current officeholders. Dietrich notes he is still called governor by some allies and senator by supporters, while others refer to him as that damning rate.
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John M. Girdner
Senator Dietrich
Nebraska
Fifth Avénue
New York Times
Seafaring Husband Prayer Notice Misread
A Portsmouth wife anxious about her seaman husband’s voyage sent a note to the village preacher asking for prayers for Mr Blank who is going to sea. Illiterate, she inadvertently produced a slip asking for prayers for Mr Blank who is going to see his wife, prompting a humorous misreading.
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Portsmouth
London
Editor Advice Turns Morton Selten From Journalism
Morton Selten recounts his failed bid to place an article in a major daily after a blunt editor advised him to wrap and tie a small piece in the newspaper or risk rejection. He says he has since avoided editorial offices, occasionally writing letters on public matters while using the alias Subcriber.
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Morton Selten
Kelcey-Shannon
Algu
Baby’s defiant dash seals a life then renowned
A village doctor prescribed a potent cure for a two or three year old child who resisted with kicks and squalls. The infant slid from his mother's lap, kicked the cup under the back log, and the doctor remarked he would live. He did.
Dissolving Views Exhibition Strangeness Sparks Etiquette Debate
A country couple attends a dissolving views show where darkness falls and a city gentleman, seated beside them, kisses the bride. Alarmed, she seeks her husband’s help but both avoid confronting the stranger, prompting the wife to refuse to tell him and pass the task back and forth.
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John
Holy Coat of Treves Said to Be Jesus Seamless Garment
A long disputed relic tale describes the Treves sacred tunic claimed as Jesus seamless garment. Roman soldiers cast lots for it during the crucifixion and legends recount its hidden 9th century crypt burial and rediscovery in 1196 atop the cathedral altar.
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Treves
Germany
Helena
Jerusalem
Prepared to Act on Appointing Your Request
An anxious constituent urges immediate action and asks the president for an appointment. The congressman answers he is training in wrestling and other crafts and will make a final effort after completing his studies.
Local notices and a rattlesnake scare in Monica
Dan iel Alward and Rev. C. L. Davis attend a state association meeting in Rockford. Workers haul lumber for Will Harding's barn, supplied by C. L. Danyan. A two year old girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCune, dies. Florence Grant, three, nearly snatched by a rattlesnake. she clung to a fence until her mother intervened. Mrs. Grant and bystanders failed to kill the snake, which fled and was not found.
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Jack McCune
Standay
Monica
Campbell Cemetery
Florence
A.K. Grant
Cocoanut Palms The World’s Multifold Useful Tree
About 300 million cocoanut palms bear across the globe providing diverse products. Wood for buildings and boats, thatch from leaves, cattle feed from fronds, broom materials from leaf ribs, potash from ashes, barrels tubs and pipes from trunks, red dye from roots, ropes fibers paper from fibers, kernel as staple food and milk drink, oil for cookery soap candles with lather in salt water, wax resin central bud wine, and nut shells used as cups and dippers.
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Tropics
Statement of road and bridge funds for Jubilee township 1902
F F Pinck treasurer reports receipts and expenditures for Jubilee township roads and bridges for the year ending March 30 1902. Totals list receipts 1730.39 including balances and tax collections. Expenditures show payments to overseers and commissions with final balance 45.82 and unsettled liabilities 3505.60. Sworn before Justice H E Cuicuester on May 16 1902.
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Napois
Peoria
Co. Treas
A. Thomas
Treas
FF. J. Finck
Com Missioner of Highways
Will Cure Consumption with Foley's Honey and Tar
A.A. Herren of Pinch Arkansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best cough and cold remedy. He claims it cured consumption in early stages, and notes he has never heard of anyone using Foley's Honey and Tar and being unsatisfied. Wm. Robinson & Co.
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A.A. Herren
Pinch, Ark
Foley
Wm. Robinson & Co
Like a Drowning Man
Five years after a disease described as dyopepsin left me weak Geo S Marsh a Texas attorney reports bravely that he improved instantly after using Kodol and soon felt fully well He credits Kodol with reproducing natural digestive juices and aiding digestion of all foods claiming it cures stomach troubles from his experience with Wm Robinson & Co.
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Geo. S. Marsh
Nocona
Tex
Wm. Robinson & Co
Michigan Bankers Plan Lake Convention Visit
President Shaw, Secretary Farnsworth, and other Michigan Bankers Association members plan this year’s convention on a lake steamer to visit Mackinac and the Soo.
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Lake
Shaw
Farnsworth
Michigan Bankers’ Association
Mackinac
Soo
Censorship of Foreign Comic Papers in Germany
Foreign comic papers face strict censorship in Germany with a special lookout for American issues containing pictures deemed disrespectful to the Kaiser.
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Germany
America
Carpet Weaving On Short Notice By Mags Stanssory
W E Stanssory of Brimfield advertises ready carpet weaving service with all warp colors on hand. He claims versatile capability and prompt preparation to meet orders in the best possible manner.
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Mags
W. E
Witty Irish Man Disputes Bible Comforts
The Rev Dr W S Rainsford recounted an early career moment about comforting Irish church members with scripture. He recalled a farmer who joked that bread alone does not feed a man, needing meat and vegetables too, underscoring his argument against cant in favor of real aid.
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W. S. Rainsford
Patrick
War Induces Marriages Across South African Conflict
The South African war has prompted a surge in marriages many officers wed before deployment and some wed nurses or partners abroad. Many soldiers invalided home are promptly married by patriotic women, according to the Ladies' Field.
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State Association
Rockford
Will Harding
C. L. Danyan
Nas
Scoceme
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Ed Rose
Miss Dawpy
Claude E. Miller
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Gaynor
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Nevin
C. A. Stone
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J. O. Suyter
Dr. Rainsford
Irishman
Webster’s
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