Prologue to Ecclesiastic Wisdom Revealed by Jesus
In a biblical dialogue a Jesus figure discusses Sirach and Wisdom with Lucius and a crowd. He recounts Israelite heroes from Moses to David and Solomon, noting Solomon’s wisdom and later decline, urging repentance and faith in God. The scene ends with mutual praise and resolve to gather the people for teaching.
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Jesus
Sirach
Solomon
Israel
Lucius
Jesus the Son of
Moses
Jesus the
Nave
Caleb
Samuel
Nathan
David
Goliath
Elias
Eliseus
Lucia
Gems From The Book Selections On Speech And Temperance
Maxims advise answering neighbors wisely, avoiding whispering, and shunning pride and envy. They warn that speaking hastily or deceitfully defiles a person and provoke strife. The text stresses self control, prudent speech, and valuing restraint over ostentatious wisdom.
The Scribe Seeks Lucius and Speaks to the People
A scribe named Jesus son of Sirach urges action after a conference with Lucius to share old records with the people. He travels to the city market to prepare a messaging plan to inspire better living and to locate Lucius for the evening gathering.
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Lucius
Israel
Jesus
Sirach
Ehim
New Russian Temperance Law Sparks Debate
The Home Herald reports a temperance proposal to raise the smallest sale measure to one-fortieth of Kulderkin and reduce liquor outlets. Villages may close pubs and ban new ones, while councils could limit sale hours. Supporters note the state council's favorable view, though alignment remains uncertain.
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Home Herald
Council of State
Flood Updates From Kansas City to Denver July Reports
A Kansas City weather bulletin notes Kaw river rises limited unless heavy rain. Missouri river may reach 27 feet. Reports from Jefferson City and St Joseph describe flood peaks surpassing records. Osage City is under water. Topeka sees danger vanish as river levels drop. St. Louis notes Mississippi gauges near 32 feet with flood risk increasing on Illinois lowlands. Denver records rainfall well above normal for the year, highlighting wet conditions on eastern Colorado dry farms.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Weather Bureau
Stock Exchange
Jefferson City
Osage City
Osage
Missouri
Topeka
Kaw Valley
United States Weather Bureau
Manhattan
Abilene
St. Louis
Government Weather Bureau
Illinois
Kaw River
Denver
Colorado
Japanese Laborers Return to Work at Waimanale Plant
All Japanese laborers on the Waimanale plantation have returned to work after a strike and a demonstration against County Sheriff Jarrett following the arrest of five leaders.
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Honolulu
Waimanale
Jarrett
Grief Drives a Man Insane in Missouri Rail Line Death
Sedalia Missouri July 14 Fred Aspell a railroad engineer on the Missouri Kansas Texas line has lost his reason due to grief over his wife’s death last Saturday. His condition is described as critical.
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Sedalia
Fred Aspell Mier
Franklin Junction
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Taft's fondness for children recalled in Cincinnati tale
A Cincinnati anecdote recounts President Taft visiting a home as a child, where he kissed the girl and named three children as he left, then playfully admitted a kiss for himself after the girl scolded him for forgetting himself.
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Taft
Cincinnati
Jim
Billie-boy
Mr Taft
Cuticura remedies praised for dandruff and milk crust cures
A missionary wife credits Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment with clearing her daughter’s encrusted scalp and preventing hair loss. She also reports success treating “milk crust” on a baby’s head. The Courier-Journal cites other anecdotes on propriety and home care including Defiance Starch and a King's College London education experiment for home management.
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Missionary
Southwest
Irs
J. A. Darling
Fifth St
Carthage
Ohio
Omer Drag & Chem, Corp
Bole Prope
Boson
King’s College, London
Dobbin the family horse sent to country for rest
Dobbin the family horse, nicknamed Dobbin, is retired to a friend’s pasture after long service. Little Edna watches the journey and wonders if the horse travels on the choo choo. The scene captures a child’s gentle sadness and curiosity about travel.
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Dobbin
Little Edna
Poets, Pain, and a Vintage Quotation Fragment
A fragmentary newspaper item features quotations about poetry and hunger, mentioning Bronte and a humorous line on overeating. It includes a garbled reference to Hamlins Wizaceee and a disease phrase rheumatium neuralgia. The text reads as an odd mix of literary musings and medical slang.
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D. Jayne
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Little Girl
Cutiura
Courier-Journal
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Dobbi
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
United States
City Times
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Aphlais
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Bronte
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