There was a tidal wave of Democratic hope for president
The piece reflects on the 1890s Democratic nomination rumors and the rise and fall of tidal wave governors like Cleveland Pattison Butler and Waller. It notes how initial confidence faded as actions followed, revealing the party’s tendency to undermine its strong prospects once facing real decisions. It uses satirical birds and Ohio references to illustrate shifting opinions and the tariff debate's disruption of unity.
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Bear breaches yard while children strawberrying in New Hampshire
Two children aged three and five were picking strawberries near a Greham NH home when a large bear approached. The kids fled to the house. the bear followed to about eight rods from the door. The mother Mrs Rand confronted it, and the animal wandered off into the woods. It did not appear to intend to seize the children.
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Thief in Disguise Steals Diamond by Tongue Grapple
An elderly, paralyzed man limps into a Philadelphia jewelry shop on crutches and cannot touch jewelry. While the clerk eyes the diamonds, a striking woman enters and distracts staff. The old man uses the moment to slip a diamond into his mouth, revealing himself as a thief.
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Mackey Buys Notable Private Gallery at Leigh Court
Mr. Mackey, a prominent patron of the arts, has purchased a ready made and a good old collection of pictures at Leigh Court in Somerset. The deal values the collection at about $500 and surpasses the Vanderbilts and other collectors in England.
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Beckwith Released After Seven Years In Sing Sing
After serving seven years for robbing Babbitt & Co. of New York of 300000, Beckwith is freed and immediately heads toward Mexico with his wife. It is believed friends have invested his plunder for him and he will begin business there.
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Pueblo's swift Havana to New York trip sets record
The City of Pueblo completed a journey from Havana to New York in under three days, marking the fastest voyage on record between those ports. The feat underscores remarkable pace and efficiency achieved during the recent expedition.
The Poison in Aerated Waters and the Liver
A survey of Chicago soda plants reveals carbonic acid gas and adulterated flavors harm health. Bottling firms ship millions of bottles daily, while medical authorities deem aerated drinks largely worthless as medicine. The liver section explains its role in purification and how lifestyle impacts its function.
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Gladstone seeks police chief in Northwest Territory
A Town Clerk applicant in Gladstone offers to serve as Chief of Police for seventy-five dollars monthly in advance. He outlines no police experience but claims good character and health, born in Ontario, dating to Ontario, and pledges to supervise town business and ban liquor for council members during tenure.
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Philadelphia Ledger Proposes Ocean to Ocean in Four and a Half Days
The Philadelphia Ledger advocates faster railroad time, arguing a city to San Francisco run could take four and one half days instead of six. The paper notes a historic ocean to ocean time of seven days over about a dozen years and critiques prior bragging about speeds.
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Leave it with Him says Presbyterian prayer meditation
A devotional poem emphasizes divine care and trust in God. It compares growth of lilies and grasses to human needs, urging believers to leave worries to Him and seek guidance through prayer. The piece ends by reinforcing God’s attentive care for those who are loved and guarded.
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Sunday School Lessons Third Quarter Schedule
The third quarter list covers July 22 Israel defeated at Ai Joshua 7 10 26 July 29 Reading of the Law Joshua 8 30 35 August 5 Cities of Refuge Joshua 20 1 69 August 12 Last Days of Joshua Joshua 24 14 29 August 19 Israel Forsaking God Judges 2 6 16 August 26 Gideons Army Judges 7 1 8 September 2 Death of Samson Judges 16 21 31 September 9 Ruth and Naomi Ruth 1 14 22 September 16 A Praying Mother 1 Samuel 1 21 28 September 23 The Child Samuel 1 Samuel 3 1 19 September 30 Review
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Riddles Solved by Religion and Its Power
Religion does not merely shift riddles but elevates them to a higher plane, offering a sun like mystery that irradiates life with power, healing, conscience, and spiritual civilization. Christianity is a life shaping individuals and society, demanding honest testing through living faith and struggle in light rather than darkness.
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Overwork and the call to focus on worthy tasks
The speaker critiques overwork by the most vocal complainers and urges prioritizing meaningful duties. He argues if we must work, we should expand the quality not the quantity, dropping childish pursuits like Paul did. He asks readers to examine engrossing demands and leave behind what no longer fits.
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Gott
Wise Sayings on Faith and Duty Across Gods and Morality
A compilation of moral maxims urging cheerful spirit over difficulties, cautions against exclusive enjoyment, conscience and divine judgment, and the importance of active Christian living. It cites Moses, Christian friendship, and the need to strive for the best in every vocation, while valuing humility and grace in growth.
Begin Where You End A Call to Steady Advancement
Dr. Alex. McKenzie urges readers to drop minor distractions and persist in growth. He notes true progress lies in starting anew from where one paused, choosing better over easier, and aligning duties to church God and world while advancing toward real aims.
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Christianity First: Missionary Efforts in Africa and Cultural Barriers
The article recounts how African education without Christian faith fails to transform lives. It cites a British bishop who urged teaching basic literacy and civility before religion, detailing a failed experiment with twelve native youths bound for three years. After release, they rejected European life, yet decades of missionary work eventually led to churches and schools.
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Africa
Natal
Earth
Three drownings in trio groups raise grim toll
A Texas paper notes three fatal drownings linked to groups of three girls over recent weeks. It ponders if a larger group might have broken the pattern, leaving readers uneasy about the peril of such outings.
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