Pillars of Smoke and the Triumph of Christian Faith
Dr. Tal mage proclaims that the Bible uses smoke as a symbol of God’s power and the church’s endurance. He cites martyrs and persecutions across ages, urges steadfast Christian living, and envisions the church guiding peace while society decays into “pillars of smoke.” He foresees century after century of revival and global triumph of Christ and the church.
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Dr. Talmage
Paris
Luxembourg
Rome
Vatican
Lockport
Niagara
Sinai
Sodom
Church of God
Rowland- Taylor
Hadleigh
Latimer
Oxford
John Rogers
Smithfield
John Hooper
Gloucester
John Huss
Constance
Lawrence Saunders
Coventry
Joan of Arc
Rouen
Humeric
George Bancroft
Maryland
Touraine
England
Diocletian
John Milton
Marengos
Earth
Solomon
Mount Washington
Babylon
Assyria
Nineveh
Nile
Egypt
Paradise
Moses
Hiromus
Helanicus
Berosus
Tacitus
Pliny
Gomorrah
Porphyry
Christ
Matthew
Luke
Macrobius
Bethlehem
Phlegon
William Cullen Bryant
Longfellow
Hercules
Pennsylvania
California
Cotopaxi
Vesuvius
Stromboli
New York
Charleston
Chicago
Boston
Heaven
No Superstition Wins As Man Goes Out To Work
In a messy excerpt from a local tale a husband dismisses fortune and superstition, insisting on keeping plans intact. His wife worries as he leaves with his hat, seeking luck in a vest with the so called luck dime, while she faces lingering fear. The scene ends with her anxious vigil at the house.
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House of God
Jesus
Christ
Worldling
Ashtabula
P. P. Bliss
Hell
Cromwell
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Yorkminster
Gibbon
Church of God
Germany
France
Alsace
Lorraine
England
Archangel
Jeaniver
Troy Times
The Typewriter Invention and its Unstated Harms
An excerpt argues the typewriter invention has created employment for 500,000 but omits data on stomach problems it allegedly causes. It touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for those facing sedentary work strain and claims many have been cured.
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Rec
Cain
Not Good Kickers and the Porto Rican Encounter
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls sitting on a hotel veranda in Ponce when a merchant, smiling at a near miss, admits he prefers harsher fate for the bull and questions his narrow escape. The voice hints at danger and superstition as a strange cross-cultural moment unfolds.
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Mikes
Ponce
Took Him at His Word
Fragmentary line from a column in the State Journal referencing a customer dispute over cracked eggs and a pricing claim. The readable bits imply a discussion of value and honesty in a transaction.
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Paige
Columbus
State Journal
The Tree Connoisseurs and The Best Prescription for Chills
An item cites Collier's Weekly noting The Tree Connoisseurs and an eminent author Sadionette with a promotional claim about Grove's Tasteless Chinine Tonic as a tasteless iron and quinine remedy. It mentions a no cure no pay pricing claim of 50 cents.
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Sadionette
Collier’s Weekly
Grove
Fragmentary note on a threat at a dining spot
A partial Philadelphia record notes a waiter who served a meal amid a threat from a cook, with authorship attributed to the Chinese Daily News. The text is fragmented and lacks full context or clear outcome.
Solid Trains to Northern Michigan via Milwaukee Route
Solid trains from Chicago to Calumet Houghton and northern points with dining cars and through service. No car changes to Marquette Negaunee Ishpeming and more. East South and Southwest travelers urged to use coupon tickets via the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway.
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Northern Michigan
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Calumet
Houghton
Marquette
Negaunee
Ishpeming
Tigers
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
The Great Test Is Willoughby Winks A Companions Effort
A Detroit Free Press note questions if Willoughby Winks remains companionable and agreeable, even when pressed for wit and social ease in the current scene.
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Willoughby
Detroit Free Press
Southern Pacific Passenger Service and Tours Advertised
The Southern Pacific Company and its connections offer first and second class service to California Arizona Texas and Mexico. Pullman Palace Stars and Tourist Sleepers run from major eastern points. Tourist excursions depart from Cincinnati Louisville St Louis Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Des Moines Omaha and Kansas City. For literature contact Western Agent W G Neimyer Buffalo or travel agents H Connor and Berg.
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Southern Pacific Company
California
Arizona
Texas
Mexico
Pullman Palace
Cincin
Louisville
St. Louis
Chicago
St. Paul
Nneapolis
Des Moines
Omaha
Kansas City
Gos
Estern
Clark St
Chi H. Connor
Age
Court acquittals in London two hearings
A brief item notes a woman was presented at court in London twice and was acquitted on both occasions. The Chicago Evening News reports the pair’s exchange and the outcomes with concise, neutral wording.
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London
Chicago Evening News
Local Printer Announces Free Postcard Offer
W C Rinearson and the Queen & Cres Illustrated Co detail a new illustrated postcard in press. Send a name with a 2 cent stamp to cover postage for a free copy as soon as received.
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W. C. Rinearson
G. P. A. Queen
Crying Daughter Speaks of Seven Years Exhaustion Jewelers'
Fragmentary line reads Mr Snell asking why his daughter cries as she says she has just seen something, with garbled text referencing seven years and jewelers. The readable content is unclear and lacks coherent details.
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Mr. Snell
Elsie
Jewelers’ Werkly. Cael
Nostrum Nostrum Croup Cure Ad Claims and Quack Ads
An assortment of vintage health ad lines promotes Hoxsie's Croup Cure and Piso's Cure for Consumption with generic refunds and celebrity satire. The jumble includes quips about nostrums, a mock cartoon caption, and a dated testimonial from D. Buch mueller in Lexington dated Feb 24, 794.
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D. Buchmueller
Lexington
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Louis Klopsch
The
Tree Connoisseurs
Philadelphia
Chines Daily News
Renee
Baltimore
Indianapolis
Cuba
Sloper
Philadelphia Bulletin
Putnam
Heast Sibiey
Chicago Daily News
Palace N. Y
Ayer
All America
Shottlesforeor
Swanson Rheumatic Cure CO
E. Lake S
Sas Sage
Keen Kutter
Ween
Ltobacco CO
St. Louis, Mo
Sousa’s
Johnston
Allen Bidg
Cincinnati
Chicago Kansas City
T. A. Grady
Californias
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Adams Street
Euc
Wren
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