Day of the Lord foretold as near judgment day
The piece outlines the biblical concept of the day of the Lord as a definite, near time of divine judgment, contrasting it with man’s day of free will. It cites Joel, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Malachi, and Isaiah, warns of unbelief and procrastination, and urges repentance before the valley of decision. It recalls Noah’s ark as a parallel for safety in Christ.
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Ezekiel
Malachi
Isaiah
Oel
Valley of Decision
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Noah
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Christ
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John
Lord Jesus
Decision
Jesus Christ
Medical judgment of Japs on diet and strength
The Medical Record extols Japanese diet and habits as producing strong bodies and sharp minds with little meat. It highlights rice based meals fish eggs vegetables and fruit water overuse of tea and rare alcohol plus vigorous cleansing and deep breathing as core practices driving health and endurance. Hydropathy and exercise are cited as key training anchors supporting impressive results.
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Europe
America
Why the Bicycle Persists in Modern Times
The piece argues bicycles remain popular despite predictions of decline and the rise of automobiles. It notes bicycles suit the poor man, offer health benefits, require no fuel, and provide broad mobility with minimal upkeep. It predicts cyclists will outnumber other pastimes for years, upheld by medical endorsement.
Muchly Married Divorced Couples in Cairo NL Case
In a Cairo Newfoundland and Labrador divorce case the husband had four marriages and his wife also four, and the wife’s mother shared the same fate with four marriages. One witness among the proceedings testified to four marriages, while another listed three marriages.
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Cairo
Anniversary of Berlin smoking law repeal in 1832
Berlin marks the anniversary of the repeal of the street smoking ban first enacted in 1832. The observance recalls the change that allowed smoking in public streets and the shift in social norms surrounding public behavior.
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Berlin
Submarine Boats Made By Toy Makers In Nuremberg
In a note cited by the N Y Sun it is reported that submarine boats are now manufactured by mechanical toy makers in Nuremberg Germany and by divers who ascend and descend.
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Nuremberg
Germany
N. Y
When the Worm Turns Prompts Fathers Congress Quote
A concise aphorism from the Atlanta Constitution imagines a future where fathers form a governing body. The line uses a provocative phrase as social commentary on political change and authority.
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Congress
Atlanta Constitution
Reformations Timely In Vengeance For Watches
The tall girl explains buying a watch to curb male friends habit of checking time. She describes using the device to turn the tables during conversations, sparking reactions from her companions and sparing herself from their interruptions. She argues women can match male rudeness and ends with a note on conversations lasting long without needing a watch.
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New York Times
Watch
Primitive Alabama Indians of Creek Nation Attract Attention
The Alabama Indians in the Creek nation are described as primitive living in clay daubed huts and speaking a unique dialect. They still rely on a tribal prophet as medicine maker and drought healer, with pottery skills fading after an old woman’s death. The group has allied with Snake Indians and recently enrolled on loyal Creek rolls.
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Kansas City Journal
Views of America Through Italian Eyes
An anecdote contrasts Italian impressions of the United States drawn from books and letters with personal experiences. A dispute over America’s nature highlights differences between coal regions in Wilkes-Barre and high-rise urban life in New York, as discussed in Leslie's Magazine.
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America
Italy
New York
Wilkesbarre
Leslie
Absentminded Man Burns Mouth With Lit Cigar
A humorous scene in Chicago Daily News recounts a man who loudly declares odor and pain after placing a lit cigar end in his mouth. His wife calmly consoles him and remarks on the timely discovery.
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Chicago Daily News
Title Gained by Marriage
A humorous exchange in Chicago Journal notes that upon marriage a woman gains the title Mrs not a noble title. The popular neighborhood girl confirms the gag with a witty reply about social status and etiquette.
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Chicago Journal
Sparrows Block Whistle in Upland Narrow Replay
In Upland Indiana a man was blocked by sparrows during a whistle blast raising questions if the birds were swallows in disguise. No injuries reported and the incident drew local curiosity about the birds' behavior.
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Ind
If We Remembered Gratitude for Yesterday
A concise reflective note from the Chicago Tribune expresses that grateful remembrance of yesterday fosters grace and resilience in the present day.
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Chicago Tribune
FISHING IN SAMOA A palm leaf line feeds Tutuila larder
The article describes Samoan fishing on Tutuila using a palm leaf rope line. Women and children drive the circular trap while men seize fish, then roast the catch in hot stones. Parties occur weekly, yielding breadfruit taro bananas, with 600 edible fish varieties in tropical waters.
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Tutuila
Rivalry Revealed Over Dinner With Cabinet Member
A New Jersey lawyer and an English born economist met at a cabinet member’s dinner. The writer asked about a Philadelphia native Miss Blank, wife of the lawyer, and the two men discovered they were husband and wife without realizing it. They toasted the same woman in champagne.
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New Jersey
England
New York Sun
Philadelphia
Miss Blank
Omri and Ahab’s Reign Marks Israel’s Decline
A compact revival-era summary notes Omri’s 12-year reign beginning in Tirzah and his building of Samaria, followed by Ahab’s 22-year rule and intensified idolatry with Jezebel. It links their acts to Israel’s decline, cites Biblical cross-references, and comments on moral and religious collapse under their rule.
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J. M. Edson
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Judah
Omri
Israel
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Samaria
Shemer
Jeroboam
Nebat
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Jezebel
Paul
Omai
Woman's Way. Whatever a woman thinks, she al ways says her husband loves her- Chicago Daily News
Woman's Way notes a public attitude about marriage and affection with a witty line from the Chicago Daily News. The item reflects social humor and gendered perspectives in a brief newspaper snippet.
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Chicago Daily News
Light on the Subject at Cincinnati Bakery
A Cincinnati Enquirer fragment shows a customer asking for a loaf of bread that is light in weight and the new clerk offering pound loaves described as weighing only in ounces, illustrating a humorous exchange at a local bakery.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Obeying Orders in Home Kitchen Debate
A Detroit Free Press snippet shows Nora replying to her mother about discarding apples. Nora explains she avoids the smaller fruit as instructed to bake only the big ones. The exchange captures a domestic moment with a humorous tone.
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Nora
Detroit Free Press
Niagara tunnel opens for safe view of cataract from below
The Niagara Falls Queen Victoria Park commission completed a tunnel from Table Rock house under Horseshoe Falls to offer a safe viewing point. A 127 foot shaft feeds an 800 foot curved tunnel with glass observation rooms in the gorge. An electric elevator and board walk connect to lateral tunnels for tourists.
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Niagara
Table Rock House
Horseshoe Falls
Niagara Falls
Queen Victoria Park Commission
Automobiles in Prophecy Foreseen in Nahum Vision
A Nevada or neighboring state has issued 4100 automobile licenses, described as swarming like locusts. The piece cites Nahum foreseeing chariots in streets jostling, torch like flames, and lightning runs in prophetic imagery.
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Nahum
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