New Era Appears and Christian Mission Expands
The article argues that a new era dawns with nations awakening rapidly. It urges Christian nations to shape this era, notes openings in the East, and sees Islam's decline as advancing Bible driven civilization. It cites Cairo 1907 discussions and calls for a united, Christian America leading moral and political transformation.
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Japan
Korea
Cairo
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God
Goethe
Carlyle
America
Quiet Reflection Advice From R J Bur a
A brief quoted meditation urges stepping back from crowds to gain perspective and calm. The author advises standing apart to observe the world and focus inward, promoting self awareness and personal balance.
Cockney No-Toes Hero of the Arctic Whaling Tale
A small Arctic whaler known as Cockney No-Toes earns renown in a Behring Sea crisis. Facing starvation, Cockney and Jim Hall trek for caribou through ice and darkness to save the ship. Cockney dies heroically after delivering meat and shelter, later revived in the captain’s cabin after days of endurance.
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Stomach Catarrh Cured by Peruna Says Iowa Man
A West Burlington resident Mr A M Skerd recounts years of stomach and intestinal catarrh misdiagnosed as cancer. After failing with doctors in Chicago, he used Peruna and Manalin, reporting relief and renewed health with five bottles of Peruna and two of Manalin. He endorses Peruna as “nothing better.”
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Iowa
Chicago
Woman Who Can Do Things Inspires Baden-Powell Mention
Gen Sir Robert Baden-Powell praises the capable woman as Lady Baden-Powell is cited for doing household tasks during their Algeria tour. He recounts her scrubbing a saucepan and washing, noting she can manage practical duties while he defends the scouts and men alike.
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Soda Lake in Africa Yields Vast Soda Bed
Harper's Weekly notes English East Africa hosts the world’s richest soda bed at Soda Lake. Engineers estimate 200 million tons, with a surface over 50 square kilometers. In the short rainy season the lake bears a shallow water cover, and when a soda block is mined, new deposits quickly form, enabling sustained extraction for years.
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Hard Enough Single in Double Life on $20 a Week
A snippet highlights a young man facing a tough balance as he allegedly tries to lead a double life while living on twenty dollars weekly. The line underscores the strain of a demanding role and limited funds.
Opera Party Roadmap for Boxes
A judge quips about hosting an opera party and choosing attendees. The remark notes that any guest is acceptable except those who chatter incessantly, implying a preference for lively or quiet company. The line captures a playful courtroom wit about social gatherings.
Postum as a Coffee Substitute Cited by Several Women
The note cites experiences of women who quit coffee and switched to Postum reporting improved health. They describe relief from headaches stomach issues dyspepsia and heart and digestion related symptoms after ceasing coffee consumption and adopting Postum. Several testimonials reference asthma and heart trouble improvements.
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