Stones Pointing Upward and the World’s Blessing
A United Presbyterian sermon argues church spires and mission sites act as stones pointing heavenward guiding human aspiration toward God. It claims these drawing points build towns, elevate real estate value, and future centers of influence, urging faithful planting of stones to bless all nations.
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Jacob
Bethel
Christendom
San Francisco
Niagara
United Presbyterian
God’s Promise to Mankind in Disappointment
A devotional meditation on Psalm 84 11 urging trust in God when hopes are disappointed. It emphasizes that God withholds not evil but the best things grace and glory and invites believers to seek higher blessings and faith. It explains misjudged good and evil and calls for submission to divine wisdom.
Morning With God and Sun of Wisdom Prayer
Morning instruction urges arising at dawn for study and affirmation of noble thoughts to connect the soul with divinity. It advises prayers to the radiant sun of wisdom for divine love, promising elevation of consciousness and interior nourishment through heavenly manna. The passage cites Shakespeare as a comparison for conveying love.
Washington as a national city model for civic reform
John Purroy Mitchel and Henry Bruett urge President Wilson to use Washington as a national laboratory to develop and share municipal wisdom. They propose fundamental city processes to be adopted by all American cities, guiding reforms across governments.
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Washington
John Purroy Mitchel
Board of Aldermen of
New York
Henry Bruett
Bureau of Municipal Research
Wilson
Plan for a national city information bureau proposed
A column argues for a central source to share municipal best practices. It urges President Wilson to back a survey of Washington and to apply proven methods from American cities to improve city government and public services. The piece stresses cooperation, efficiency, and the broader social value of well run municipalities.
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Washington
Wilson
District of Columbia
Cage A Tonely
Wypeyaeden
Mr. Bruere
United States
Bureau of
Bureau of Municipal Research
Mollusk Named by First Parent Inspires Jest
In this Puck excerpt a mollusk is named by a first parent figure as "mum" prompting amused chatter from others. The scene depicts creatures lingering and exchanging quips about the inevitable act of becoming a mother, highlighting whimsy in a mythic or literary tone.
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Adam
Puck
Remarkable Production Noted For Grand Cast
A lively review praises a big production and its unusually large cast. Critics highlight the ensemble's breadth and the wide array of characters, marking the show as a standout in local theatre.
Cannon of Solid Rock
In Malta under the Knights of St. John great defenses used cannons bored in living rock. Each weapon carried an entire barrel of powder and multiple barrels faced different directions. The idea to move rocks to mountaintops failed, making Malta’s bored rock cannons unique in history.
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Malta
Knights of St. J
Harper’s
Ready Thrift
In a curt exchange at the shop, Mrs Stone urges thrift and plainer attire as business remains poor and Kirby Stone agrees to order simpler dresses tomorrow.
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Kirby Stone
Mrs. Stone
Puck
Castoria Reminder Promotes Trusted Baby Remedy
An advertisement stresses OCR safe Castoria remedy for infants and children. It urges parents to ensure the product bears the signature of Marquis and notes over 30 years of use.
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Fletcher
Voice of Experience Quip About Suits and Circus Animals
A humorous remark contrasts suing a circus with attaching its elephant versus a boa constrictor. The speaker argues the elephant eats four times daily while the snake eats about four times a month, highlighting practicality and wit.
Allen's Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Ad
Advertising copy for ASE FOR ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE powder. Claims to relieve corns bunions ingrowing nails and foot discomfort. Mentions sample free and address Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy NY. Sold everywhere price 26 cents.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N.Y
Ups and Downs in a Fractured Exchange
A brief dialogue notes Office force needs shaking up as a man admits a fool's errand. The piece hints at social flirtation with a pretty girl and palmistry. The writing has a reflective, wry tone about folly and manipulation.
How This Woman Found Health
Newspaper notices recount testimonials from Mrs Mary Earlewine of Utica Illinois and Mrs Hetrig Greenstee Nebo Illinois praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. They report renewed strength and ability to work after use and urge others to try the product.
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Utica
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary Earlewine
R.F.D. No
Nebo
Ill
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