Gideons Bible Began In Janesville Hotel Parlors
The Gideons and the Christian Commercial Traveling Men's Association formed on July 1, 1899 in Janesville Wisconsin with John Nicholson W J Knight and S F E Hill as organizers. The movement started from Nicholson and Till in 1898 at the Central hotel of Boscobel Wisconsin and grew into an international body placing about 600 000 Bibles in American hotel rooms.
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Gideons
Christian Commercial Traveling Men's Association
Janesville
Wis
W. J. Knight
That City
S. FE. Hill
Beloit
Nicholson
Till
Central Hotel
Boscobel
America
Chicago
Italy
Borso d’Aste
Ferrara
Signor Treceani
Milan
Paris
Signor Treecant
Duke Borgo d'Este
Kerrara
Borso d’Este
Taddeo di Nicolo Crivelli
Franco di Giovanni de Rossi
Mantua
Modena
Francesco V
Austria
Francesco Ferdinando
Francis Joseph
Charles I
Signor Treccani
Bible as World's Best Seller and the Mazarin Bible Price
The piece argues the Bible remains the world’s best selling book, tracing global demand, translations, and major societies. It notes high prices for rare Bibles including the Mazarin and Gutenberg copies, and recounts Giovanni Treccani’s acquisition of the Borso d Este Bible for Italy.
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Asia
Africa
British and Foreign Bible Society
The
American Bible Society
Edwin Francis Hyde
New York
New Yorker
United States
Massachusetts Bible Society
Orient
American Society
Bible Society of France
Belgian Gospel Mission
Theevangelical Society of Geneva
Gutenberg
Carl H. Pforzheimer
Standard Oil Securities
Cardinal Mazarin
Henry E. Huntington
Pforzheimer
America
New York Public Library
General Theological Seminary
J. W. Ellsworth
Gabriel Wells
American Revision Committee
Edgar J. Goodspeed
University of Chicago
Doctor Goodspeed
Herod
Decay of Stone In U S Buildings Studied
The United States Bureau of Standards investigates granite marble and other stone decay in New York buildings. Surface erosion and cracking arise from gases and moisture in the air and may threaten historic façades before serious damage appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States Bureau of Standards
New York
Swamp Root Adverts Kidney Ailments Promoting Kilmer’s Formula
An older advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the premier remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims rapid mild effects and offers a sample bottle for ten cents by writing to Dr Kilmer Co at Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Salt Crystal Roads Bind Utah Highways
Salt attracts moisture making salt crystal roads in Utah rarely dusty as crystals pack like stone. Engineers use salt crystal as a binder for road construction after the road success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
The Cuticura Toilet Trio Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura products for daily skin care. The Soap cleanses and purifies, the Ointment soothes and heals, and the Talcum powders and perfumes, completing every toilet table routine.
Honeymoon Quits Work Sparks Wife Feud
Sally and Mandy clash over John son taking a honeymoon yet claim their spouse is simply away. Theexchange shows strained relationships during a private marriage period.
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Mandy
Sally Johnson
Washday Promise from Red Cross Ball Blue Ad
An old advertisement claims Red Cross Ball Blue keeps cloths and towels white until worn out, praising the product’s cleaning power and lasting whiteness.
Tiresome Orator Struggles With Depth in Speech
A lengthy public speech by a local orator falls short on depth as listeners note repetitive points and weak argument structure. The event highlights the challenge of delivering substance over duration in public addresses.
Poise Among Few Elevates Collective Performance
A brief reflection notes that a small number with composure coordinate and manage the broader group. The idea emphasizes leadership by example and the value of steadiness in guiding others through tasks and challenges.
Prisoner in West Virginia Court Asked About Assault
A prosecuting attorney questions a prisoner in a mountain courtroom about an alleged assault. The prisoner gives evasive, terse replies saying he hit the man with a club yet denies using a dangerous weapon. The judge and observer note the exchange as cautious and bemused.
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Mountains
West Virginia
Tre Fell
Stop That Hacking Cough East Bakersfield Ad
A testimonial from Thomas J. Lamb of Oregon Street endorses Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for coughs and colds. He claims one bottle cured his chronic hacking cough after a severe cold. Send 10 cents for a trial package to De Pierce in Buffalo, New York.
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East Bakersfeld
Calif
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Thomas J. Lamb
Oregon St
de Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Wind Breaker Shirt Offers from The Square Mercantile
Wind Breaker shirts advertised as wind resistant and warm featuring moleskin fabric. Free catalog from The Square Mercantile Co at 216 Roosevelt Road Oak Park. Sizes 14 to 18 percent for men, Union made with money back guarantor.
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Trice
Gquare Mercantile CO
Roosevelt Road
Oak Park
Courtroom Confusion Sparks Family Tension
In a Kansas City Star fragment, Fanner fumblegate returns from the county seat to a quarrel over a lost custody claim. His wife scolds him for watching her, condemning his behavior as shameless while the accused uproar unfolds around a domestic dispute.
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Fanner Fumblegate
Kansas City Star
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Bayer
Nandy
Ffacture
Lovelock
Nevada
Cascara
Hnlww
Detroit
Billings
Fletcher
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