Fret Not Thyself and Stand Fast Against Evil
Russell H. Conwell argues that the Psalm 37 instruction to fret not is a call to courage not passivity. He warns fretting weakens body mind and fortune, and urges prayer sleep and steady effort to defeat evil and keep perfect peace through God.
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The Life of Service and Paul’s Model
The text argues that a truly meaningful life centers on service to God and humanity as exemplified by the Apostle Paul. It frames Paul’s life as successful when judged by Jehovah’s plans, with daily consecration as a living sacrifice outlined in Romans chapter twelve.
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The Enlarging Vision of Christian Truth
The article extols the expanding vision of truth in the Christian life as followers of Jesus continually learn new wonders of truth and grace. It emphasizes Jesus as teacher and savior and quotes I am the Way the Truth and the Life, noting the Lord as guide to everlasting knowledge.
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Canadian Thanksgiving foretells a bountiful harvest year
The piece notes Canada celebrated Thanksgiving earlier, crediting favorable weather and strong grain yields. It highlights wheat prospects of 130 million bushels from seven million acres and oats ranging 50 to 100 bushels per acre, with many farms already recouping their land costs. The Toronto Globe praises national gratitude and renewed cheer.
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The New Novel And A Question From Mr Goodchild
A fragment shows a playful exchange about reading a book. The characters discuss permission to read, hinting at family influence on literary access. The scene feels like a light, domestic moment from a literary-era dialogue.
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Recipe for Catarrh From High Medical Authority
An article promotes a blood based catarrh cure claiming prompt results. It describes a simple mixture of one ounce compound syrup of Sarsaparilla, one ounceTor is compound, and half pint whiskey to be shaken and taken in tablespoon doses before meals and at bedtime.
Balti more American Quote Sparks Sharp Contrast
A Baltimore American remark contrasts optimistic hopes for a son’s future with a blunt jab predicting the son will raise Cain instead of elevating living standards.
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Laundry Blue White Compare Brightens Clothes
Advertisement notes Red Cross Ball Blue powder to whiten clothes. Claims 2 oz package costs five cents. Encourages effective present action and completing duties.
Lewis' Single Binder Cigars Ad Copy Fragment
An old advertisement extols Lewis' Single Binder cigars with claims of a rich mellow taste and no substitutes. It warns against imitation and urges buyers to tell the dealer the brand.
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Dialogue Snippet Between Sambo and Dinah
A curt exchange shows Sambo challenging Dinah on truthfulness. Dinah asserts honesty while Sambo questions her candor, calling her bluff in a tense, private moment.
Eating for Strength and Tuberculosis Care Growth
The article extols Quaker Scotch Oats as a superior, affordable food that strengthens muscles and brain while being easy on digestion. It notes growing demand and claims oats promote health in families. It cites tuberculosis care progress with more beds, dispensaries, and associations increasing across the United States.
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Hall's Catarrh Cure pledge by Cheney in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney of the firm F J Cheney & Co of Toledo swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrah case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason witnesses on December 6, 1886. The remedy is taken internally and affects the blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Pole discovery sparks wry Chattanooga remark
A Chattanooga resident, despite hearing difficulty, quips that Cook tourists have spread everywhere after news of reaching the North Pole, praising the travelers for their reach in the traveling line.
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Important to Mothers Castoria warning and ad snapshot
A vintage ad notice urging careful checking of Castoria bottles for the correct Lith sign and 30 years of trusted use. Includes a humorous Harpers Bazaar style exchange about Katy and Mrs Becker and a Dickens quote warning against deceit in games.
Allen's Foot-Ease Promotes Comfort For New Shoes
Antiseptic powder relieves sweating and aching feet. Break in new shoes with Allen's Foot-Ease. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents. Trial package mailed free to Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy New York.
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Tie Is Essential in Matrimonial Bureau Quip
A light joke from the Houston Post questions the nature of a matrimonial bureau. The quip describes a bureau with five drawers of women accessories and a single man’s tie, highlighting gendered dating roles in a humorous way.
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Uncle Sam Aims 25 Mile Gun With No Shield Plan
Uncle Sam plans to hurl a mass of steel 25 miles with a large new gun. No definite arrangement exists yet to stop the missile or provide a shield.
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Pettit's Eye Salve Promises Fast Eye Relief
Pettit's Eye Salve sells for 25 cents and claims to relieve tired congested inflamed and sore eyes quickly. Distributed by Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo New York.
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The Great and Good Do Not Die in This World
A brief quotation noting that eminent figures endure through writings, their spirits walking through books long after life ends.
No Place for a Painter in This House
Visitor questions painter Maier’s residence while landlady affirms the tenants are respectable people in the home.
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A Painless Death In A New Jersey School Scene
A teacher in a New Jersey factory district lectures on dirt safety when a pupil alerts that a boy, Jimmie, habitually sucking his thumb risks self harm. The moment highlights concerns over cleanliness and child health in a school setting and ends with a sober caution about self injury.
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Ups and Downs
A Cleveland Leader item notes a wry exchange about being "down and out" with a light remark on hardship. The brief humor reflects a local quip or cartoon caption style from the period.
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The Cueprit Mystery in a Queens School
A New York Press tale recounts a principal discovering two disruptive children among relatives of staff. A substitute teacher struggled as a chorus of noise drew attention, prompting the principal to investigate and confront the mothers. The revelation that one child is the principal’s son and the other the teacher’s nephew adds a personal sting to the incident.
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Mark
Solomon Concedes Narrow Run at Judicial Post
Outclassed, Solomon mused that his decisions were solid yet he could not claim to be a Christian judge. He felt himself out of the running for the position.
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