On the Trail of the American Missionary
William T. Ellis reports from Tsin-kiang-pu in 1907 on famine in central China. He describes refugees, starving families, and the behavior of both victims and authorities, noting rice shortages, improvised shelters, and the limited relief reaching millions in Yangtze famine districts.
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Tsing-Kiang-Pu
China
Tsin-kiang-pu
Yangchow
Nanking
Chinkiang
North River
Yangtze River
General Relief Committee
Shanghai
Joseph B. Bowles
Early Days of the Rail Noted for Courage Over Danger
In a New York shareholders meeting Jesse Lewisohn cites railroad safety amid many accidents. Anecdote recalls a brakeman correcting a false signal in a remote New England line, illustrating railroad workers' quick response to signals.
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Jesse Lewisohn
New York
America
New England
Rift in Love's Course From An Odd Courtship
Myrtilla Kenneggy pleads with Jack Harkalong to release her hand as he resists. The pair exchange strained dialogue with sharp humor and a comic miscue about back hair adjustment ending in a humorous misunderstanding.
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Jack Harkalong
Myrtilla
In the Shadow of the Sacred Cod Hotel Bill Note
A fragment from a Boston hotel bill of fare warns that any employer inattention or neglect reported to the cashier or head waiter will be deemed a favor by management.
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Boston
Gray Hair in the Young Described
A peculiarity noted in the young is their hair turning entirely white and doing so suddenly. All hairs appear equally affected, with no mixed coloring typical of older ages.
David's Supreme Ambition
A 1907 religious item notes the theme of David's supreme ambition grounded in scripture. The excerpt cites 2 Samuel 7 as authority and presents a doctrinal reflection on royal purpose and divine promise.
Submission to Divine Will Guides Ambition and Service
The text urges yielding to God's will over personal plans. David's desire to build a temple is reframed as a lesson in seeking divine guidance, with Nathan's misstep shown against the need to learn God's mind. It cautions against self serving ambition and stresses being called and commissioned by God for service.
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David
Christ
Nathan
King David’s Ark Journey Inspires Nation and Faith
The narrative describes how the bringing of the ark to Jerusalem renews David’s devotion and leadership, lifting the people’s reverence for God. The king’s mood shifts from tragedy to triumph as altars are set along the march and sacrifices reaffirm communal obedience to the Mosaic law.
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David
Jerusalem
God
Tabernacle
Hiram
Tyre
Woman preserves dog ashes in bronze urn
In Philadelphia a young woman, former mistress of a clever fox terrier, had the dog's cremated remains placed in a handsome bronze vase after the euthanizing illness. The urn sits in her drawing room beside a portrait of the dog at attention.
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Philadelphia
David’s Temple Dream Fulfilled By Divine Rebuff
King David contemplates building a grand temple for the Lord after admiring the ark’s return to Jerusalem. Prophet Nathan reveals God’s will that David shall not build the temple, prompting David to worship before the tabernacle and accept divine plan for his lineage.
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David
Jerusalem
Moses
Nathan
Tabernacle
Jehovah
Her Voice Riffs On Voice Range In Garden Diva Banter
A roof garden prima donna jokes about her voice asking a stove man to inspect it and a lanky comedian jokes about a curve greaser. The banter plays on voice range and comic puns with Mark Twain mentioned in jest.
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Mark Twain
Light from Sugar Reveals Unexplained Glowing Crystals
At a British Science Association meeting, researchers described disks of leaf sugar spun on a lathe while a hammer lightly struck them. An almost continuous light emission occurred, not from heating, suggesting a crystal change. Crystallization can involve flashes of light, raising questions about artificial light methods.
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British Scientific Association
Brazil Turns to Artificial Ice in Rio De Janeiro
In Rio de Janeiro the city relies on artificial ice with a single factory operating outdated equipment. Grocers sell ice at about 2 cents a pound.
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Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
The Capture of Jericho Sunday School Lesson 1907
A Sunday School lesson outlines Joshua 6 8 20 on the fall of Jericho with the seven day circling siege led by silence trumpets ark and priests. It discusses the moral questions of divine command and the symbolic march as a religious service and ends with practical points about conquering sin through faith.
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Jericho
Tel-el-Amarna
Rameses II
B. C
Gilgal
Jordah
Israel
Canaan
Joshua
Goliath
David
de Bohun
Bannockburn
Jehovah
Jordan
Reeward
Salvation Army
Selah Merrill
William A Radford Advises On Cottage Homes And Loans
The writer, William A. Radford, offers free guidance on building and home finance to readers. He promotes smaller cottage homes as affordable, avoiding heavy mortgages, and urges choosing practical plans like a five room cottage with space for expansion.
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Wiliam A. Radford
William A. Radford
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Ill
Cottage Homes for Small Families and Growing Towns
An article discusses compact cottage house design 31 by 45 feet with a central dining room, no hallway, and versatile parlor. It argues such homes foster ownership, economy, and practical furnishing, while noting modern suburban transport shapes demand for low cost, comfortable, year round living in towns like Puyallup.
Why He Changed His Mind
In a humorous exchange Judge and Grumpy discuss beliefs on complete depravity. Grumpy, an old bachelor, recalls recently boarding with a large family of six children for three months, remarking on his changed views.
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Hanks
Sharp Tongues Quote From Francis Bacon
A quoted Bacon line admonishes men to distinguish saltness from bitterness and warns that a satirical wit invites others to recall one’s own sharp words.
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Francis Bacon
Sounds in a Fog records at Wagner exhibit
A musical enthusiast invites visitors to listen to selections from Wagner, while the manager explains the records belong to the Sounds in a Fog exhibit. The scene captures a casual, behind the scenes moment at a silent display.
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Wagner
After-Dinner Advice Brings Own Small Joke
A brief quip urges a reader to craft one personal joke after dinner rather than rely on others lines. The advice sneaks in a playful tone about originality and self reliance, urging mindful humor.
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Pluc
Red Bananas Arrive in London Market
The London Graphic notes a glut of rare fruits including Jamaica's red banana now at a city fruiterer. Similar in shape to the Canary banana yet fatter and shorter, its dull red skin hides a richer flavor and it sells for about three times the price of the yellow variety.
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London
London Graphic
Jamaica
The Liar and Elsie A Distant Engagement Revelation
He professed love but his pride blocked it. Above the sea the voice answered clearly no. Elsie rejects Mr Manner ing and reveals she is already engaged, leaving him to chuckle in bitter warning.
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Elsie
Progress of Freedom in Red House Georgia
Uncle Eph observes the arrival of the first touring car in Red House and remarks on freedom, comparing past emancipation events in 1876 and 1963. The scene features a merchant and local locals, with humor and regional dialect highlighting attitudes toward change.
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Uncle Eph
Johnson's
Cross Roads Emporium
Red House
Georgia
Squiggs
Marie Johnsing
Atlanta
Knicker He Eats With His Knife in Disturbing Tale
In a peculiar incident a narrator notes Knicker He eats with his knife while Bocker Well remarks that he harms himself rather than others. The exchange hints at strange behavior and self-directed aggression without broader context.
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Bocker
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Mission Hospital
Suchien
Big World
Peking
Sterogaph
Underwood & Underwood
Jack Mark
Exison
Samuel
Re . Dane
A.radford
Puyallup
Pullyallup
Phcallup
Pioneer
Pioneer General Merchandise
Bucket Brigade
Yakima
Cascade Range
Progress OF Freedom
Eph
Lawdy
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