The Drunken Plague and the Fiends of Drink Sermon
A 1899 sermon by Dr. Talmage portrays strong drink as a destroying angel in society. It uses vivid allegory of four fiends attacking vineyards grainfields dairy and music to warn of ruin to homes bodies and souls and urges personal repentance and divine aid to quit drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Klopsch
Washington
Talmage
Temperance
Egypt
America
Earth
Sahara
Leeds
House of God
Ronie
Dives
Lost
New York
Fourth Ward
Jesus Christ
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The brief appears unreadable with missing context and names. No clear events, people, or organizations are identifiable to craft a reliable summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miog
Tongue signs in disease through history and practice
The Tongue. A historical physician’s view on tongue inspection for diagnosis. It traces how dryness, fur, gloss, and coatings reflect fevers, digestion, inflammatory states, and specific illnesses like scarlet fever, German measles, and typhoid. It notes tongue movements reveal mental state and weakness, with practical dietary and tonic suggestions.
Pine Grosbeak Gift Goes To Northwestern Museum
An incident near Desplaines ends with a pine grosbeak specimen lost to a cat. Harrison Kennicott, eager to donate the bird to Northwestern University Museum, returns for the gift after writing its description, only to have Peter Jones the cat snatch the assignment and feast. Kennicott injures his wrist in the chase as the cat walks away unscathed.
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Museum
Northwestern University
Peter Jones
Harrison Kennicott
the Grove
Cook County
Desplaines
Kennicott
Robert Kennicott
Canada
Smithsonian Institution
Peter
Chicago Tribune
Bohemian Salad With Beet Root Fashion From NY World
A simple salad recipe instructs shredding lettuce leaves and layering beetroot slices. Beat two egg yolks with chopped onion salt and mustard, add three tablespoonfuls of vinegar while beating, then pour over the lettuce and serve.
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N. Y. World
New York Central Tops Passenger Earnings Among Railways
An 1899 report notes New York Central and Hudson River lines lead in passenger earnings with 15,214,000 dollars, ahead of rivals like Pennsylvania, New York, Chicago & St. Louis, and others. The data, drawn from Poor's Manual, lists earnings for 36 major rail systems, including Michigan Central and Boston & Albany, highlighting the Central’s dominance in the era.
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New York Central
St. Louis
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Poor’s
New York
New Haven
Hartford
New England
Pittsburg
Erie
Chicago & St. Louis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Penn
Southern Railway System
Boston & Maine System
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Canadian Pacific
Cateago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Ttehisen
Topeka & Santa Fe
Ciuree
Envieaiey
Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Louisville & Nashville
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Missouri Pacific System
Boston & Albany
Lackawanna & Westin
Wince
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
BOERS
Ovens
Ecole
Great Northern
Chicago & Alton
Mver
Rio Grande
Chicago & St. Loui
Ontario & Western
Lake Erie
Michigan Central
Buffalo Commercial
Parsnip Complexion and Kidney Talk
A health advertisement asserts most illnesses stem from kidney trouble, describes “parsnip color” as kidney disease, and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, liver, and bladder conditions. It claims it can purify blood, improve complexion, and offers sample by mail from Kilmer & Co.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
al Man
Pyrenees
Andes
Alps
Dr. Sewell
Sam
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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Dr. Talmage
L. A. W. Bulletin
Ial
Cincinnati
Wwe
Nicagore
Baltimore
Mixea
Louisville
Spalding
N. B. Young
A. GC
Spalding & Bros
Denver
Buckingham
R. P. Hall & Co
Nashua
N.H
Carter’s
Carter’s Ink CO
Boston
Mass
ADIES
Ceanv
Ensible
Alabastine Co
Alabastine &Co
Grand Rapids
Michigan
yjnceStep
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
Winchester Ave
Cone
John C. Beg
Missouri
Willow Springs
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