One Out of the Ten The Thanksgiving Call
A 1904 meditation contrasts Jesus healing ten lepers with only one returning to give thanks. It urges readers to pause on Thanksgiving, reflect on gratitude, and seek a deeper faith that transforms life, not just physical healing. The piece questions whether modern society echoes the one grateful man.
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TM Bison
Chicago
Jesus
God
Paul
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Heavenly Father
Tim
Esus
Peary to Build Arctic Ship in Maine Winter
Commander Peary plans a 184-foot steam powered vessel for the Arctic voyage to reach within 500 miles of the pole. The ship will carry 1,000 horsepower engines, 15 crew, Cape Sabine station, and a potential overland dash to the pole with a possible summer return of Peary's daughter.
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Peary
Verona
Penobscot
Bangor
Robert E. Peary
Portland
Maine
Virginia
Washington
New York
Cape Sabine
Pole
Illinois Inventor Designs Tong-Style Iron for Creasing Trousers
An Illinois inventor unveils a novel iron device with two rollers on hinged handles like tongs. The heated unit passes trousers between the beveled inner roller ends to create creases. The heater may use a gas jet or alternative heat source.
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Illinois
Novel trouser creaser with integrated guiding arm
A device for creasing trousers without removing the garment uses a pair of rollers with a pivot stud and an extending arm forming a slot that engages the stud. The arm limits roller movement and guides cloth insertion to prevent a visible crease line, enabling on wearer use.
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Scientific America
Published Poetry as Ads and the Hot Springs Claim
An English tourist recalls Herbert Spencer’s dislike of poetry while noting an American clipping from Manunkachunk declaring Original poetry is published on the same terms as advertisements. The piece also mentions Prof Bertram Boltwood's claim that hot springs owe health benefits to radioactivity after testing waters worldwide.
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Herbert Spencer
Mr. Spencer
Shakespeare
Longfellow
W. B. Yeats
Manunkachunk
Bertram Boltwood
Yale
Ingenious tent bed could ease camping discomfort
A New York inventor proposes a tent bed system to lift sleepers from the ground. The design uses a bed or stretcher suspended by bands and ropes from the tent ridge, with side openings and hooks for quick folding, reducing strain on tent sides and interior clutter.
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New York
N. C
Democra
Wave power pioneer unveils compact generator
A Los Angeles inventor, John Henry Smith, has developed a durable compact device that converts wave motion into motive power. The demonstration shows an illustration of the apparatus and its potential superiority over traditional running streams for powering various applications.
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Los Angeles
California
John Henry Smith
Wave Powered Flywheel System For Tidal Energy Harvesting
The device mounts on a pier with a 30 foot diameter main driving wheel and a fixed shaft. A hub with a geared inner periphery connects to a weighted water float via a quick acting ratchet clutch. Wave motion lifts a bar, rotates the fly wheel, and powers downstream pulleys with adjustable, storm protective settings.
Freckles and Remedies for Safe Outdoor Skincare
The article discusses freckle prevention and treatment options for women who enjoy outdoor activities. It cites cold cream and powder as protective, notes iron in the blood as a cause, and mentions German remedies, home recipes, and a lactic acid glycerin rose water lotion for gradual fading. It cautions against overuse and stresses cleanliness and airtight storage.
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Germany
Remarkable 24 Hour Billiard Match in Paris
The Brasserie Mele in Pains hosts a 24 hour gaslit billiards duel between Messrs Janssaud and Cohen. Janssaud wins with 17 miles walked, Cohen 13, as spectators endure eye strain and limited refreshments. The piece also notes aluminum surface dulling and a zinc coating plating method.
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Brasserie
Mele
Pains
Messrs
Janssaud
Cohen
Messrs. Cohen
M. Janssaud
A Pretty Tea Cozy For Christmas Gift and Harmony of Color
A tea cosy offers an English touch for a Christmas gift. Color should harmonize with the recipient’s china. Old blue china pairs with heavy Delft blue or blue satin lining, flue gray satin stitching, and blue velvet cords. For dining rooms, browns or dark reds suit rich tones without gaudiness, avoiding overly bright colors for daily use.
Accident Insurance Policy Claims Stir Talk in Chicago
A Chicago Inter Ocean interview reveals a policy salesman’s blunt views on accident insurance. He notes early claim activity from buyers, claiming some obsess over safety and that people often gamble with risk after purchasing double action plans. The speaker jokes about returning to selling washing powder.
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Chicago
Revival of Big Brooch and Fashion Notes
Revival of very large brooches returns to fashion as desirable fichu fasteners. A cluster of stones forming a boss makes a striking piece that can become a pendant, though demand for adaptable jewels has waned due to alteration difficulties. Long plaid ties brighten dark silk waists as a Wise Move. France, facing a birth rate below its death rate, appears prudent in banning automobile racing.
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France
Darkroom Design Promotes Cleanliness in Photography Practice
The article urges women photographers to keep a tidy darkroom to prevent faulty negatives and dirty prints. It outlines a practical eight by six foot six inch layout with a window facing light, a movable orange fabric screen, a Turkey twill curtain, a flap table, cupboards, a sink, and a organized shelving system.
Widow Marries Her Daughter's Suitor in Publicized Romance
The Rev John H Prescott of Sayville IL united Mrs Emma Baker widow of Capt Syms Baker US Life-Saving Service to Frank Green. The bride is 42 and the groom 20 years younger. Green sought the daughter before winning the mother leading to a noted misalliance.
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John H. Prescott
Sayville
Emma Baker
Syms Baker
United States Life Saving Service
Frank Green
The Lesson Outline Sin and Its Punishment in Israel
A sermon-like summary discusses Jeroboam II era sin leading to Assyrian conquest. It outlines seven steps of sin from unbelief to utter corruption, cites related scriptures, and stresses God’s mercy through Jesus' cleansing blood. The piece links 2 Kings 11 through 2 Chronicles themes with Paul and Peter references.
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EM Rison
Samaria
B. c
Israel
Jeroboam II
Assyria
Jeroboam
Hosea
Ezek
Rom
Paul
Jesus
God
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