Dwelling in Tents of Wickedness Sermon on Lot and Sodom
A 1905 sermon by J. M. Edson portrays Lot as worldly minded, dwelling among Sodomites, ignoring warnings, and facing personal tragedy through his daughter Adah. It urges Christians to flee from worldly pleasures and return to God, warning that dwelling among wickedness costs dearly.
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Lot
Sodom
Peter
Abraham
Long
Hell
Adah
Mrs. Lot
Coventry
Gunning
Peter the Great
St. Petersburg
Duchess of
Richard Bentley
Daniel
Nebuchadnezzar
Bentley
Harvard Sophomores Create Permanent Class Fund
The Inter Ocean reports from Cambridge that Harvard sophomores establish a permanent class fund to cover beer night and smokers. Every sophomore will be assessed regardless of drinking, ending voluntary contributions. ginger ale will be served and full meeting attendance urged.
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Inter Ocean
Chicago
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Class Spirit and Whity Aim of 1907 Club
A fragment notes an objective to foster a new feeling of class spirit among members in 1907, highlighting efforts to promote unity and pride within the group. The text suggests a focus on cohesive identity and communal culture.
Marriage Money Bequest Divides by Married Ladies
In Scotland the parish of St. Cyrus holds a curious bequest named Marriage Money. The will directs the minister to divide the interest of a sum between the oldest youngest tallest and shortest ladies who marry him during the year.
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St. Cyrus
Scotland
Truth or Tricks A Moral Look at Juggling with Facts
Lucy Elliot Keeler argues against moral jugglery from history to modern life, citing Roosevelt,Pepys, Bentley and others to show how dishonest signals erode character. The piece frames honesty as essential for individuals and a nation, warning that deceit harms trust and dignity.
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England
William H. Evarts
Entertaining Chats on Titled Personages and Peerage Delusions
Lady Kerry O Malley muses on the house of Lords and women peers, notes Americans chasing nobility, and recalls tales of the Leyland and Davitt. She discusses baronetcies, knighthoods, Beaconsfield’s quip, and social myths in a witty, era-tinged column.
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House of Lords
Bagdad Leyland
Micheal Davitt
England
Lord Beaconsfield
The Sailor Senator Relates First Successes and Pivotal Decisions
California Governor and former sailor George C. Perkins recounts the floodtide moment when at 16 he chose California over a ship’s life, the mutinous voyage with Hall, his move from New York to the Golden Gate, the purchase of a steamer, and his dream of a South Seas schooner amid a life split between rainbows and Capitol duties.
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George C. Perkins
United States
California
Cape Horn
Harry Fairbrother
Lizzie Thompson
Oliver Smith
Kennebunkport
St. John’s
N. B
Dublin
Sacramento
Clem Perkins
Liverpool
New Orleans
Fairbrother
South Seas
New York
Cherry Street
Maine
Alo
Golden Gate
Barbour
Calcut
Butte County
South Sea Island
Emerald Islands
Capitol
Boston
Joseph B. Bowles
Tuberculosis Cure Claimed With Electricity Germicide
Dr Alfred Goss of Adams New York reports curing 32 tuberculosis cases using a germicidal electrical treatment. A 2500 volt static machine feeds a high frequency system that allegedly raises voltage to a million volts with low amperage, delivered through a vacuum electrode. The procedure is said to be painless for patients.
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Alfred Goss
Adams
N. Y
Substitute lecturer meets wary farming crowd
A well known lecturer invited as substitute in a country town feels nervous about filling a famous man’s place. A lanky, sharp eyed farmer introduces him with the questionable remark that time was short and they had to take what they could git.
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Benjamin Harrison
Wall Street
Thomas Moore
Thomas
New York
William Pinkney
Senate
St. Simon
Naylor Leylands
Jennie Chamberlain
Cleveland
Maj
Naylor Leyland
Liverpool
Capt
Bagdad Leyland
Persia
Vale of
Clwyd
Cleoith
Wilfrid Lawson
Royal Exchange
London
Lyceum Theatrical Company
Henry Irving
Fairbrother
Barbour
San Francisco
Hall
Rio
Chicago Tribune
Time Limit on Orators Opinion in Baltimore Sun
A Baltimore Sun editorial argues a man with meaningful content should deliver in 20 minutes. It notes few speakers are worth listening to beyond 20 minutes, while many think otherwise and extend their talks to over half an hour.
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House of Lords
Angela Georgina
Bartlett Coutts
Mr. Bartlett
Baltimore Sun
Comic Cuts dialogue on a missed chance in music store
A brief comic strip style exchange shows a clerk and a customer in a music shop. The line about a missed chance recurs and reflects a playful misunderstanding in a week of work.
Treatment described with Germicide and Electrode Application
The report describes a medical procedure where a clinician applies germicide to the patient's chest back and sides and then uses an electrode. The details indicate a localized antiseptic treatment as part of a broader medical protocol.
Individual shaping his own environment not masses
The quote argues that individuals with inner drive can shape their surroundings, while large groups cannot overcome their environment. It highlights the need for practical gospel tailored to environment, as masses lack sufficient strength. The statement appears as a New York Times citation.
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N. Y
Grizzly Foe: Grizzlies as Deadly Hunters
A Kansas City Journal characterizes grizzlies as dangerous, swift apex predators and warns hunters that a single bite or paw strike can be fatal, despite their awkward appearance. It argues knives and bare-handed combat are useless and that a shot or steady nerve is essential for survival.
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Kansas City Journal
Gen Kuroki's circular to troops on Yalu river
Japanese writer Adachi Kinnoseeke reports a April dispatch from Gen Kuroki to his army along the Yalu. The message urges bravery and loyalty and declares that the impossible is expected of them by country and emperor.
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Adachi Kinnoseeke
Kuroki
Yalu
Elephant cries at piano as tusk keys inspire tale
A wag recalls an elephant who cried upon seeing a piano. The astonished listener asks why. The teller quips that the keys were made from the elephant’s mother’s tusks.
Milk sample yields four million bacteria claim
Professor John C. Olsen of the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute reports finding four million bacteria in a single milk sample bought in Brooklyn, highlighting concerns over dairy safety in the city.
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John C. Olsen
Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute
Brooklyn
Cholly Striker’s Bowling Enthusiasm Causes Comic Look
The clipping notes Cholly Striker grew so excited while bowling that his facial appearance altered humorously. The Chicago News remarks on the amusing transformation observed in the bowler’s expressions during play.
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Chicago News
BAR NEWSPAPER GIFTS
Washington. Third Assistant Postmaster General Madden orders that non germane newspaper supplements will not be mailed as second class matter after September 1. Publishers must adjust. Supplements listed include calendars sheet music patterns post cards animal pictures masks plastographs dolls soldiers vessels circulars handbills and cardboard spectacles.
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Washington
Madden
Many Uses For Sheepskin Highlighted By Salem Manufacturer
A Salem manufacturer notes sheepskin appears in many everyday items from baby rugs and booties to belts and purses. The piece traces how various fashions and goods from diplomas to luggage and dresses rely on sheepskin, claiming nearly every product involves the same animal.
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Salem
Chicago
Edward
Florida
Arctic
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Joseph B. Bowes
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Leyland
Michael Davitt
M. P
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Davitt
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Martin
Algernon Borthwick
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Walter Raleigh
Isaac Newton
Christopher Wren
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