Island of Chio and its earthquake cursed fate
A long, fragmentary cultural essay traces Chio in the Aegean Sea from ancient Persian invasions to modern Greek turmoil, describing repeated conquests, earthquakes, and a precarious but seductive climate. It notes the island as part of the earthquake belt, contrasts its rugged western shore with fertile irrigation, and reflects on mythic ties to Homer and ancient fate. It weaves in references to Turkish rulers, Greek revolts, and later European perceptions, interlacing literary asides with observations on poetry, song, and society.
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Greece
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Asia
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Stamboul
Chio
Gottdassex
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Kara Ali
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Mysan
Asia Minor
Mediterranean
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Atlantic
West Indies
South Americs
West Coast
California
United States
British Isles
Europe
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Virgil
Kismut
Drunkenness and votes in late 19th century discourse
A fragmentary OCR piece voices temperance alarm about drink shops and drunkenness, contrasts Lord Bishop of Manchester and Bismarck calls for strict laws, and advocates prohibition as a solution. It cites Ayers Sarsaparilla and hair tonics as era ad text and includes a scattered debate on women's suffrage and moral reform.
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Peoples’ Tempérance Reform Convention
Columbus
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General Assembly
Calted
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Na- Ligne
Woman's Temperance Union
Manchester
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Bismarck
Germany
America
Aioe
Washington World
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Panteneusa
Ayers Sarsaparius
Bes
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Congress
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Account of Tsandlans disaster and orders at Chelmgford's hatla
The Times of Natal prints an account from native sources via Mr. Osborn detailing the Tsandlans disaster. It notes the discovery of Lord Chelmsford's written orders to Colonel Paleine on the hatla belt, and recalls a soldier's stand on the hill where he killed several Zulu attackers with composed, deliberate shots before a final fatal ambush.
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California
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Conpany
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Russia
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Stowe
House of God
Llandlann
the Times
Natal
Osborn
Zululand
Tsandlans
Lord Chelmgford
Paleine
Dia
Peter, Moses, Judas and Peter warned on temper and faith
Dr Moody’s talk cautions against pride and cowardice. He cites Peter’s temper, Moses humility, Judas betrayal and the danger of overconfidence among leaders. The message: beware self confidence, stand firm in faith, lest you fall.
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Moses
Aisciple
Peter
Ghosh
Satan
Judas
Warnings on Whisky Power Threatening Sabbath and City Life
A historical column laments the overpowering whisky influence in cities like Chicago and warns that church leaders must loudly condemn the saloon siege on the Sabbath. It argues soft talk fails to curb the danger and urges steadfast public alarm before more ruinous effects unfold.
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Church of the Montighted
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