Visions of a Twenty-First Century World
A nineteenth century narrator tours a future Earth guided by the spirit of the twenty‑first century. He witnesses transformed cities, churches, trade, law, and international peace, culminating in a utopian gospel society where sin is extirpated and Christ reigns.
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Neetus
Nenilworth Castle
Case Abbey
Rome
Paris
Seouwk
Ariel
Naomi
Handel
Thomas Hastings
Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
Episcopal Church
Lutheran Church
Tom Taine
Ingersoll
David Wyrne
Voltaire
Ephesus
Earth
Marengo
Chatons
Ledi Bridge
Lucknow
Solferino
Leips
Germany
France
Alsace
Lorraine
United States
Spain
Cuba
Christ
Heaven
Zion
Jesus Christ
Harpers of Heaven
Universe
You
Holy
Republican Trusts and Democratic contrasts in 1890s debates
A political column argues Republicans are controlled by trusts while Democrats press for stronger anti trust action. It critiques Attorney General Griggs, McKinley era policy on the Philippines, calls for party harmony through majority rule, and cites editorials from the New York Tribune and Kansas City Times. It also discusses wealth as a social tool and tariff related trust issues with plate glass.
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Thetic
New York Tribune
Tribune
Melkinney
Griggs
New Jersey
Law Department
Republican Party
Democratic National Convention
McKinley
George III
Luzon
George TI
Boston
Great Britain
The
Philippines
United States
Washington
Where Griggs Is at His Best
An Omaha World Herald critique argues that the vice-presidential mention of Mr. Griggs adds nothing and mocks his tenure as Attorney General. The piece asserts his lack of proactive duty in the Senate chair, praising him only for remaining in power while trusts hold influence.
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Griggs
Senate
Party of Trusts
Omaha World-Herald
Why Exports Exceed Imports Adverts Tariff Deception
The Springfield Republican argues a high tariff boosts export figures by masking inflated home prices. It claims trusts behind the tariff enable manufacturers to raise domestic prices and value exports, forcing surplus production abroad at cost or near it to keep machinery in use.
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Springfield Republican
Logical Conclusion on Ohio Vote Rebukes McKinley Admin
The Toledo Commercial notes Republicans concede Ohio total vote loss near 50 thousand with Jones near 100 thousand ballots cast against Nash. It argues Jones absence would shift votes to McLean and views Ohio's result as a rebuke to the McKinley administration.
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Ohio
Jones
Nash
McLean
McKinley
Toledo
Firing Hanna as predicted by Washington correspondents
The text envisions Hanna's removal from power by the administration as news from Washington would imply. It foresees railroad presidents being discharged and a German kaiser figure deposed, with Private Lehmilt noted in Chicago Chronicle terms.
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Hanna
Washington
der Kaiser von Das Vaterland
Lehmilt
Chicago Chronicle
Ohio shows anti expansion mood in Jones McLean vote
The Chattanooga News notes Jones spoke against the Philippine war calling it criminal aggression and a disgrace. It reports that a majority of Ohio voters support McLean and Jones, signaling an anti expansion stance.
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Jones
Ohio
McLean
Chattanooga
Cat's Private Traveling Carriage Story
A traveling lady with a cape of plaid cloth hides a white Angora cat in the cape pocket during breakfast. The cat, unseen, has long traveled in the pocket and reveals itself as the journey ends, the cape serving as the animal's private carriage.
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Bismarck
Plain Yet Plain The Golden Penny Story
In a Yorkshire hotel bar two men settle a football bet. One man has a plain frontis piece and the other notes no two facedness. The blunt remark questions the homely appearance and implies the other would have left that man at home.
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Yorkshire
Mark Twain
Means of Defense Against Reading Envelopes
The text explains using an embryoscope or egg glass to read sealed letters without opening them. It notes sunlight or electric light can reveal contents, and suggests blocking methods like fridge-paper or blackening the envelope. It concludes telegrams cannot be fully protected unless given directly to recipients.
Non Sinkable Boat Aims to Save Lives
An early advertisement claims a non sinkable boat will save lives and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a life preserver and cure for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles, praising it as an excellent tonic.
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Hostetter
Those Loving Girls Dialog Sparks Buskin Romance
In a witty exchange, Clara and Maude joke about marriage and the suitor Clara met last night. Maude argues that an extreme union often yields a balanced middle, while Clara contemplates the proposal and its freshness.
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Clara
Dashleigh
Maude
Not to Be Blufted Promenade Confusion Sparks Witty Exchange
In a playful exchange, two speakers debate pronunciation as one claims the term promenade should be called lemonahd, prompting a quip about linguistic quirks and a nod to insistence on correct usage. The light dialogue showcases regional pronunciation humor.
Grain-O Advertisement Claims Safe Grain Drink
Try Grain-O enjoy a coffee substitute made from pure grains with a rich mocha like color. Marketed as stomach friendly for children and adults, priced 14. price per package 15 and 50 cents, sold by all grocers. Overheard at the Street Crossing as a large lady queries a new policeman about distance.
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Shure
Lane's Family Medicine Promises Daily Bowel Health
An old advert claims Lane's Family Medicine moves the bowels daily to promote health. It is said to act gently on the liver and kidneys, cure a sick headache, and is priced at 25 and 50 cents. A brief note on the oldest Jewish alphabet discusses its possible link to Egyptian ideographs and cites the Siloam inscription at Jerusalem.
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Lane
Jerusalem
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