The Way of the Natural Man and God’s Way
A sermon-style meditation traces the biblical indictment that "they ceased not from their own doings nor from their stubborn way." It argues that self desire and stubbornness lead to ruin, cites Israel’s history, prodigal son, and rich man, and urges turning to Christ as the path to repentance and new life.
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Israel
Saul
Palestine
Samuel
God
Babel
Abraham
Promised Land
Lazarus
Ife
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
Henry VIII
Lord Wolsey
Egypt
Red Sea
Noah
Hell
John Wesley
John Bradford
Wesley
Bradford
Man
Christ
Baal
Elijah
Christ Jesus
Heaven
Our Religion and the All-Controlling Faith
A Chicago Interior article argues religion must root in daily life not be mere ceremony. It contrasts ancient temptations of Isis and Mithra with Israel and Rome, claiming true faith alters every action and heart, while superficial belief is a costly garment. It notes religion that truly penetrates life lasts beyond fashion and even death. The piece closes by noting Egyptians first crafted artificial eyes from gold, alloy, copper, or ivory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Egypt
Assyria
Israel
Apis
Baal
Rome
Isis
Persia
Advice and marriage wisdom from a lively kitchen table
A humorous dialogue contrasts a young wife seeking her husband’s advice with an older matron’s-tested strategy. The talk covers spending, house size, servants, and how a husband’s judgment shifts when approached with respect, flattery, or practical trust. The exchange ends with a playful question on whose advice truly guides the couple.
Manhattan to Kommis: Glidden Auto Crosses Arctic Circle
Boston's Charles Glidden and wife completed a 6670 mile 54 day expedition starting June 25 from Liverpool. Their 16 horsepower Coventry built car traveled through the British Isles Denmark Sweden and central Europe becoming the first horseless carriage seen in northern Sweden near Kommis beyond the arctic circle. Norwegian officials required advance route publication sheriffs notified and a courier ahead.
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Charles Glidden
Boston
Arctic Circle
London
Coventry
Liverpool
British Isles
Copenhagen
Denmark
Sweden
Kommis
Glidden
Norway
Europe
Kerosene Hair Care Claim Sparks Curious Practice
A New York Post note describes a woman who credit her glossy hair to regular kerosene applications, rubbed into hair roots, wrapped at night, and washed out by noon next day. The report links improved hair density to months of use before long lasting results appeared. It also mentions Sicily’s secret society “Thirty three Belle Signore,” believed to cure maladies, with oaths of secrecy and a superstition of punishment by toad transformation for oath-breakers.
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N. Y
Sicily
Two Autumn Gowns From Paris Listed by Chic Parisien
Description from the Chic Parisien details two Autumn gowns. Left gown features black sloth with blue velvet trim and black galloon, hip yoke front, brown outer skirt, elaborate bolero with lengthened shoulders, network embroidery, passementerie motifs, and a white silk front. Sleeves are plaited with cuffs and lace frills, girdle in black satin or velvet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chic Parisien
Life Without Germs Says Correspondent from Willamstown
A Willamstown correspondent asks if a plant can start and grow without a seed. He argues soil can foster growth only with seeds, noting seed vitality varies and that life begins from prior life. The piece cites forest shifts and botanical authorities, concluding all life needs seeds or prior life.
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Willamstown
Mas
New England
N. Y. Tribune
Large Water Conduits and the White Coal Concept
The article discusses hydroelectric power described as white coal, noting France already uses water power for electricity. It describes motive power of about half a million horsepower generated by streams and highlights the challenge of building large conduits to carry the water under pressure.
Huge French water pipe on display in France
A description of enormous French water conduits built of steel or cement, reinforced with iron bands and fitted with safety valves. The illustration shows a 12 foot diameter elbow joining two pipes, large enough for a horse and cart to pass. The elbow is in active use in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Court rules Hulin dead in Peak murder habeas case
In Knoxville Tennessee the court dismissed Clarence Peak's habeas corpus bid to free him from an 18 year murder sentence, recognizing Silas Hulin as dead for the case's purposes. An appeal to the supreme court is sought while past events show Hulin’s periodic appearances did not alter the conviction.
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Silas Hulin
Knoxville
Tenn
Clarence Peak
Hulin
Supreme Court
Peak
Coal porcelain and coal uses in industry described
The article extols coal porcelain as a rare luminescent material rivaling fine china, noting its deep black polish and potential uses. It cites coal’s versatility from jet for jewelry to a coal bridge in Wales and a coal lighthouse built in 1888 in Barcelona, while mentioning a curious discovery near Kimmeridge of circular shale disks with square holes unearthed by plows.
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Pennsylvania
Union
China
Barcelona
Spain
Coal ware and metallurgical notes from the era
A survey of coal porcelain showing cups vessels and accessories made from anthracite including a Summit Hill factory. It notes lathes dust clouds and polishing to seal pores, price about 50 cents a pound with raw material at $2.50 a ton and finished ware valued around $1000 per ton. It also covers Japanese sword forging laminae and a brief on the grip bacillus and common contagious diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Scientific American
Summit Hill
Coal-Porcelain
Lehigh
Why the Hogs Root and the Nose Shortening Debate
A Prairie Farmer discussion cites hog feeding, rooting behavior, and nose shortening. Forrest Henry of Minnesota reports his hogs never root, attributing this to good feeding and long pastures. Experts say rooting signals stomach needs, constipation, or worms, and recommend charcoal, oil meal, and proper rations to prevent rooting while noting breeding choices may shorten the snout.
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Forrest Henry
Minesota
Thomases
Poultry Shipping Coop From Common Boxes
An institute speaker outlines a cheap shipping coop made from grocery shallow boxes. He uses end pieces from thick refuse box boards, slats from old orange crates, and adds handle holes and small outer cleats. A two by one and three quarter foot crate houses two average fowls with corn and fruit inside, a tin water can, and clear labeled addresses for shipper and buyer to ensure careful handling.
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Institute
L A. Stephenson
GOOD FEEDING RACK FOR PENNSYLVANIA CATTLE
An illustrated feeding rack used in Pennsylvania yards is detailed, with quartered log cornerpieces five feet long and tem inches in diameter. Boards are five inches wide and one and a quarter inches thick. The rack allows four cattle to feed simultaneously and prevents loss of feed in wet weather, thanks to its bracing for durability.
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Pennsylvania
G. G. Groff
New York Tribune
Poultry Yard Notes From Farm Journal
Practical advice on starting a small flock before Thanksgiving. Begin with a few hens to secure profit, then expand gradually to avoid market glut. Emphasizes keeping high standards, feeding turkey stock well, and preparing a water proofed coop for November rain.
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Farm Journal
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J. M. Edson
Paul
Cardinal Wolsey
Ours
Tim
George
Iid
Brooklyn Eagle
Ston Man
Arctic
Paris
Dern
Court
Osborne
New York
Nicaragua
Japan
Washington
Poultry Shipping Box
Light Shipping Coop
Poultry Yard Notes
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