Temptations of youth warned in Talmage sermon at Ann Arbor
Talmage delivers a powerful sermon to a large Ann Arbor audience warning young men about insidious temptations. He contrasts superficial and subterranean temptations, urging steadfast Bible faith, honest work, and resistance to secular skepticism. He cites examples of dishonest employers and the lure of alcohol and loosened morals, urging care for widows and mothers and inviting sinners to return to God.
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Ter. T. DeWitt Talmage
Ann Arbor
Mich
Fowler
Menon
Aurora
Heaven
Satan
Australia
Indies
Spieces
Young Men's Christian Association
God
Paraidie
Garden of Eden
Sawiek
Jonah
Prophet
Ehyle
Ceylon
Burke
Raphael
Thorwaldsen
Mozart
Blackstone
Bacon
Harvey
Milton
Jesus Young Tan
Nesia
Philadelphia
Gail
Sindey
Deacon Recalls Black Snake Guarding Hen’s Nest
A Quaker Hill tale recounted by Deacon Kingeley describes a large black bull snake guarding a sitting hen with fourteen eggs. The creature allegedly coiled in the nest, guided the brood, and was slain after a prolonged effort, with the incident attributed to a trustworthy, local source.
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Quaker Hill
New London
Como
Deacon Kingeley
Quaker Mill
Braham
Lengt Louis
The Cost of Royalty and Rising Tax Burdens in Europe
The piece argues European monarchies burden the populace with taxes to fund royal households and armies, noting a shift toward democracy in England, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Italy, and Belgium. It discusses divine right fading as productive classes seek reform, while corruption and commissions in New York and Parisian households show evolving economic practices.
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Europe
United States
England
Spain
Norway
Sweden
Italy
Belgium
Chicago
New York
Brooklyn
Paris
Notes From Commerce and Trade Glimpses Across Markets
A collage of 19th century trade notes and ads references oil wells in Colorado export values from Alaska, mahogany and rosewood prices, and ports London and New York. It includes home farming tips, pest remedies, patent medicines, and testimonials about health tonics.
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Colorado
Alaska
Tavenroot
London
New York
Honduras
Quack Ads and Odd Mentions in Town Talk
A fragmented page item blends sensational claims and patent medicine pitches. It touts California Fig Syrup overtones and warns of new brews, mentioning Dr Bull and Hale remedies. The roughly read column hints at public notices, consumer curios, and hometown chatter with dubious medical elixirs and odd anecdotes.
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Promote Liver Health
Purporting to prevent and relieve sick headaches bilious attacks and constipation the ad touts Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a natural gentle laxative and cathartic guaranteed to satisfy with money back offer.
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Dr. Pierce
German Syrup praised by resident of Edom Texas
A Texas farmer from Edom reports six in the family suffer lung troubles and credit German Syrup with curing sore throat cough cold hoarseness chest pains and spitting blood. He claims it provides total relief and quick cure and urges others with lung issues to try it. This endorsement lists Woodbury New Jersey and Franklin as associated names and locations.
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Yonkers Gazette
de. Harter Medicine Co
Ily
Jones
G. G. Green
Woodbury
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Ohio
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Philadelphs Ecord
Buffalo Express
Jonn Bull
ST. Louis
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Orleans
Cincinnati
Sep Sealer
California Fig Syrup Company
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Leute
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Binghamton
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Otm
Scott
Ren Ies
Ruggre
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mart
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Dauggist
Cuattanooga Med, CO
Chattanooga
Toor
Donald Kennedy
Roxbury, Mass
Kennedy
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