Dawning of a New Era Promised by Christ's Kingdom
Louisville preacher Pastor Russell spoke of the year's passing signaling the end of this age and the coming Millennium. He described harvests, the separation of wheat and tares, and the coming New Heavens and Earth under divine justice, urging faithfulness and warning of judgment.
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Louisville
Pastor Russell
Messiah
Satan
Christ
St. Paul
Timothy iv
Jesus
Power of the Sea Demonstrates Ocean’s Mighty Force
A Chicago Tribune piece notes the extreme force of storms on British coasts with Hastings harbor images showing waves ripping sea walls tearing parade structures flooding basements and wrecking deck houses and lifeboats. It cites attempts to harness wave power and estimates vast energy potential.
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Hastings
Parade
Caroline Place
Paris Lady’s Robbery Ends in Guillotine Prediction
In 1883 Paris a noblewoman reports a 3500 franc theft. A favored valet nicknamed le Petit is suspected after psychic readings by a coffee-ground seer, who predicts the thief will be guillotined within two years. Weeks later the servant is dismissed then executed as Marchandon.
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Lady A
le Petit
Demoiselle E
M. L. d'Ervieux
Marchandon
London
Remarkable East African crested rat with long dorsal hair
The crested rat of East Africa features an exceptionally long black and white dorsal fringe. Its body sides are short brownish gray, creating a striking contrast as if shaved. The skull shows a turtle like roofing with a granular fish skull appearance. It is arboreal and likely insectivorous.
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East Africa
Comic letters and children’s excuses in old papers
A Boston Transcript item mocks a teacher’s mailbox with a letter excusing Willie’s absence after a fall. It parodies childlike misspellings and mistaken medical terms, noting the doctor’s reassurance and the dramatic framing of the incident.
Harmless Episode Sparks Sharp Exchange
Exchange quotes a man venting over a minor incident with mock outrage. The dialogue, phrased as innuendo, centers on a fatherly rebuke and a restless curiosity about moral character. The tone suggests social scrutiny of trivial matters.
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Johnny
Heredity Quip Returns as Judge’s Library Quote
A humorous exchange notes beliefs on heredity with a quip about marrying a judge’s daughter. The line underscores the idea of law and authority shaping home life and social conduct. Franklin’s maxim about virtue and neighborliness closes the piece.
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Howell
Powell
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised for Children
A reader from Niagra Missouri reports Dr King’s New Discovery transformed her sick boy into a healthy child. The ad urges mothers to use the cough and cold remedy for coughs throat and lung troubles and notes it tastes good. Available at all druggists.
Madden's Sale Dates
Local sale schedule lists participants with dates and towns for entries including Babe McMasters West Union and Roy Richardson Dana. Other consignors include C W Holeman Silverwood Hugh McCoy Orleans Bayles Barker Kingman Beo Harmon Cates and Boub Hopkins Marshall with dates between 22 and 31.
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Babe McMasters
West Union
C. W. Holeman
Silverwood
Roy Richardson
Dana
Hugh McCoy
Orleans
Bayles Barker
Kingman
Beo Harmon
Cates
Boub Hopkins
Marshall
Public Farm Sale Near Foster and Covington in 1913
Public sale at the Goben farm two miles north of Foster and five miles northwest of Covington on Saturday February 22 1913 at 10 am. The listing includes 12 horses 30 Jersey cattle 40 hogs farming implements and machinery a carriage several wagons harnesses and seed potatoes with terms cash under 3 and 5 for notes over 5 with 6 percent interest. Proceeds benefit Robert L Goben Col C P Madden and Aus(tr)er Luneh on the ground.
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Foster
Covington
This Will Interest Mothers Sweet Powders for Children
Patent medicine notice touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for relief of feverishness headaches teething disorders and stomach complaints. Claims to move bowels destroy worms and break up colds in 24 hours. Used by mothers for 22 years. Sample free. Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York mail order address.
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Gray
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Public Auction of Farm Goods Near Aylesworth Covington
Sold farm items include 5 horses 8 to 4 years old weighing 1100 to 1400 pounds and a sorrel mare 1 year old. Five cattle Jersey cows and calves with milk yields, two Poland Doroc sows with eight pigs, six ewe sheep, multiple implements, seed and feed. Auction Tuesday Feb 25 1913 at 10:50 am west of Aylesworth, 7 miles northeast of Covington. Terms cash under 5 dollars, credit over 3500 with note. James A Glover and Col Co W Smith auctioneer.
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Barneas
Jersey
Farrow
Poland
China
The Eagle and the Arrow Aesop Fable
An eagle on a rock tracks a hare but is struck by an arrow from a concealed archer. The eagle dies, realizing the arrow came from his own wing feathers, a double tragedy.
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Aesop
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