Self-murder as a crime in religious teaching
A sermon denounces death by one’s own hand, arguing it is the worst crime and tied to infidelity and despair. It cites classical, biblical, and modern figures to condemn self-destruction, urging belief in future life and citing notable converts to Christianity.
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Paul
Silas
Christ
Demosthenes
Alexander
Isocrates
Philip of
Macedon
Cato
Julius Cear
Mithridates
Pompey
Hannibal
Lyrcurgus
Brutus
Moscow
Napoleon
Lexi
Paris Green
Othello
Halter
Felo
Gadara
Scotland
Hugh Miller
God
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
Donald Roy
Buckland
Murchison
Chalmers
Cromarty
William Cowper
Isaac Watts
Charles Wesley
Thames
Saul
Buathshan
David
Endor
Ahitophel
Machiavelli
Absalom
Abimelech
Judas Iscariot
Donne
Aaron Kurr
George Sand
Job
Ian Vatter
Elysium
Jesus Christ
Tom Paine
London
Owen
Esus Christ
David Hume
Nile
Danube
Rousseau
Voltaire
Gibbon
Monstaigne
Mj Rity
Potomac
Fatdeis
Youthful Reasoner Explores Natural History Lesson
In a classroom dialogue between Mr. Blykins and his son Johnny the pair discuss natural history. The father prompts study while Johnny ponders what defines an amphibious animal and whether humans fit the scientific sense of animal.
Fraternal Mystery Sparks Caution for Youth
Fragmentary notes hint at freemasonry curiosity among youths. The piece mentions initiation, duties, and an oath, with a curious detour on water and moonshine, illustrating a cautious view of getting involved too young.
Startled Mother Credits Pink Pills With Cure
A Freeport reader recounts how her daughter Beatrice, once stricken with spinal meningitis and a prolonged illness, recovered after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She notes Beatrice gained strength, slept better, and now cries for her mother with renewed vigor. The family trusted the pills and bought nine boxes.
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Beatrice
Dr. Williams
Arctic Explorers Stir Debate Across Regions
A fragmented report discusses Arctic region exploration, noting ongoing interest and debate among researchers and planners. The text mentions explorers and regional implications without clear incidents or dates.
Grain-O: a coffee substitute advertised for sleep and energy
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a coffee substitute that does not disturb sleep and suits nervous people and children. It claims Grain-O is stimulating feeding and better tasting than coffee, urging readers to try a free trial bottle from Dr. Kline, 933 Arch St., Philadelphia.
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Dr. Kline
Pills and travel easing constipation on trains
Ayer's Pills are promoted as the cure for travel related constipation and headaches. J J Converse of St Louis testifies the pills keep bowels active and prevent headaches during long train journeys, claiming success where other medicines failed. The advertisement claims broad effectiveness for various conditions.
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J. J. Converse
St. Louis
J. C. Ayer
St. Louis, Mo
Dr. Ayer
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