One Thing Thou Lackest The Moralist and Eternal Life
A Puritan era preacher lauds the rich young man of high morals who sought eternal life. Jesus loves him yet declares he lacks one thing, the Christ, urging readers to surrender riches and position for divine grace. The piece contrasts hypocritical moralists with genuine virtue and calls readers to follow Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
God
Son of
Christ
Heaven
Earth
the Christ
Glass Pavements Around the World and in England
Stray Stories notes curious use of glass blocks in Rue de la Republique Lyons where eight inch squares fit tightly to stop water. An Italian noble uses mixed stones from five continents for a courtyard mosaic. Tombstones used as pathways in Nottinghamshire Derbyshire Lincolnshire and Leicestershire provoke protests but locals argue reuse saves rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rue de la Republique
Lyons
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
Australia
Nottinghamshire
Derbyshire
Lincolnshire
Leicestershire
Vale of Belvoir
Canary Island Lace Craze Grips New York Social Circles
A New York fashion wave centers on Canary Island lace for table settings. High society favors the sturdy, pearlly luster linen lace made by Canary natives, blending Spanish Moorish stitches with Indigenous South American techniques in delicate borders and corners.
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New York
Canary Island
Canary Islands
Royal Worcester
Paraguay
Mexico
Canary Island lace uses Moorish influence in table pieces
The article describes Canary Island lace as a blend of two styles with open and solid patterns. Rich borders reveal Moorish touches and disk-edged finishes reminiscent of Mexican work. It notes star-shaped motifs in plate doilies and contrasts small solid lace with larger open linen-centered pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canary Island
Canary Islands
America
New York
N. Y. Herald
Cleanliness in Juneau Captured by Alaska Miner Visitor
Mr John Johnston of Juneau, a leading gold mine operator and real estate dealer, visits his cousin John B Martin in Cincinnati. He praises Juneau as a beautiful wealthy capital with a mild climate, clean streets, and a thriving mining industry including Treadwell and Douglas towns with a large stamp mill and vast dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnston
Juneau
Alaska
John B. Martin
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Alaskan
Mr. Johnston
Douglass
Treadwell
Strike by cripples and beggars in Gross- Becskerek Austria
The crippled and beggar population of Gross- Becskerek has gone on strike after a new asylum was built for them by magistrates. They allege the profession prefers outdoor life and gains from house-to-house visitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gross- Becskerek
Austria
Return of the Garnet Fashion Sparks Vintage Jewelry Revival
Garnets return to fashion after a long eclipse as women trade jewels for ancient garnet necklaces bracelets and tiaras worn by Panamialma. The stones shine in evening wear with crimson glow, brunettes suit them, while day wear appears jetty. Cabochon carved carbuncles are pricier and less fashionable than small cut garnets.
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Detroit Free Press
Creme de Menthe Sandwiches Recipe Novelty
A Cooking Club recipe for creme de menthe sandwiches describes infusing mint leaves in hot water, straining, and folding into whipped cream with salt pepper and gelatine. The mixture is cooled in a square mold, sliced, and served between brown bread slices.
Immigration figures show large New York arrivals in 1903
Federal authorities report 804,235 arrivals at New York in 1903 with 642,959 in steerage and 75 percent of total newcomers entering via New York. If trends continued, about 1,000,000 newcomers would join the population this year. Immigrants by origin include Italy 152,777 Austria Hungary 132,736 Russia Finland 78,904 Sweden 26,150 Germany 23,646 Ireland 21,012 Norway 16,435 England 16,201 Europe total 511,416 Asia 13,670 and other parts of the world about 8,000.
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New York
William C. Moore
Italy
Sicily
Sardinia
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Finland
Sweden
Germany
Ireland
Norway
England
Europe
Asia
World
Cats On Ocean Steamers Keep Vessels Pest Free At Sea
Ashore lore notes that ocean liners carry 15 to 20 cats per voyage to curb rats. Passengers rarely see cats aboard, though one aboard the St Paul startled amid a sailor concert. Cats patrol holds and pantries, but stewards guard sleeping areas. A Germanic cat once caused poker disruptions before a Kentucky gunman ended its distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mars
Kentucky
Dainty Sofa Pillow with Ribbon Work by Ohio Farmer
A detailed description of a decorative sofa pillow featuring violet ribbon embroidery on brown linen and cream basket weave canvas. It explains ribbon selection, stitching technique, color shading, and finishing touches to create a natural, graceful floral motif as taught by Mae Y. Mahaffy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Y. Mahaffy
Ohio
Society at a Distance in Metropolitan Columns
The piece contrasts small town society notes with metropolitan society pages, noting personal gossip can amuse locals while urban columns overstate trivial details. It praises smaller places for local relevance and laments excessive focus on insignificant individuals in big-city society coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey Creek
W. W. Hancock
Iowa
John Clarke
New York
Indiana Journal
William Thompson
West Virginia
Heltonville
Ind
Curt Sowder
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Food Value Of Oyster Not A Nutritional Powerhouse
The eastern oyster Ostrea virginica is the sole species along North America’s Atlantic coast, with western regions hosting several species but only two of importance. Growth depends on environment, seeding practices emerged as beds depleted, and although oysters are rich in phosphates and easily digested they lack fat making and muscle building elements, ranking below cod haddock and other great food fishes.
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North America
Providence River
Chesapeake Bay
Blue Point
Long Island
Winter Bedding and Scriptural Reflections in One Page
The page covers DIY winter bed coverings with muslin strips for end protection and washable quilts, plus examples like shrimp colored linen daytime covers and paper blankets. It then outlines a scripture section on Jesus teaching in the synagogue at Nazareth, healing a man with an unclean spirit, and events in Capernaum with focus on Jesus’ authority and miracles.
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Home Magazine
Peter
Capernaum
Sea of Galilee
Lake of Gennesaret
Jesus
Andrew
James
John
Nazareth
Temple
Jerusalem
Dean Chadwick
Christ
Moses
Bruce
Simon
Luke
Simple kerosene cure for sore throat and asthma
An Agricultural Epitomist note claims kerosene oil applied to the neck relieves sore throat and counter irritates the area. It also suggests internal drops for painful swallowing and asserts recoveries from bronchial afflictions and asthma.
Cleaning paint with whiting paste and water method
Apply a paste of whiting and warm water to the painted surface and rub briskly then wash with clean cold water. This removes grease and grime while keeping the paint looking fresh. Do only a little at a time and dry thoroughly before continuing. A white background helps a sewing machine user with limited sight see the needle more clearly.
Rain in Ohio Averages 37 Inches Annually
The Ohio climate record shows an average of 37 inches of rainfall per year over a 14 year span, indicating steady precipitation levels across the period.
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Ohio
Works of love are words of life period voice
A reflective meditation on spiritual life and moral living contrasts between sin and salvation. The speaker discusses recognizing a defining era and the journey of the soul toward peace, along with cautions about comfort and martyrdom versus action.
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J. M. Edson
Mark
Daniel
New York Society
Model For Cleanliness
United States
France
Ram
Hill
Defiance
Ae Bi
Kellogg Rows
Aper Coy
Ontario St
Cleveland
Caen
Amipmi
Amjip
Toledo
Napoleon
Akalons
Jewel
St Sas
Antwerp
Lam
Ft. Wayne
Hatington
Adbasa
Eeveee Peru
Logansport
P.m
la Fayetham
Danville
Decatur
Hi St
Louis
Benjamin B. Kingsbury
Attorney AT Law
Mm. c. Myers
H. W. Myers & Son
E. N
Lewis
Clinton
Third Erante
Mhin
Rasta B
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chattanooga
J. A Willamson
D. G. Edwards
Columbus
Central
Hocking Valley
Caenthor
Ickele
H. Fisher
H. & D. Railway
Defiawes
Ar Deshier
Deshier
Seoese
Ottawa
Eeecee
Commbus Grove
Wapakoneta
Cadet A Ae
Sidney
San
Hamilton
Cinenpati
Cinelnvati
Oseveelm
Xadtpentt
Dayton
Leipsie Jo
Siabey
Columbus Greve
Cincinnati, Ohio
Defianes
B. &O. Herch
Ar Sherwood
Sherwood
Moats
Cecil
Hea
Lally Ly
Aivardton
Scott
Hudson
Mich
van Wert
Mannau
Celina
Jackson
Wabash
Arken J. Lynch
Gen'l
Nickel Plate Railway
Defi
Fostoria
Believue
Buffalo
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