Chain of Influences Theme in Talmage Sermon at Tabernacle
The Rev. T De Witt Talmage preached on the chain of influences shaping a child’s life, urging constant, multi linked instruction and prayer from infancy to adulthood. He warned that a single weak link can break the whole chain and urged choosing better company to avert moral downfall.
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Brookyn
Brooklyn
the Tabernacle
T de Witt Talmage
Daniel
Gideon
David
Postte
Ape
Irael
Peter
St. Jubn
Ileaven
Ezekiel
Ohio
Ohios
St. Lawrences
Mississippis
Scotland
England
Ireland
Lad
Heaven
Hell
Sing Sing
Auburn
Moyamensing
Walter Scott
Seine
Sweet Girl Graduate Learns to Cook in Kitchen Saga
A brief item notes a young woman graduate around this time who grows sour over a kitchen rang while learning cooking skills. The curious line references Suinervd Journa' with unclear authorial watermark.
Sultan's Harem Feeds Thousands in Lavish Palace
A detailed account describes the Dolma-Bagtce palace extending to 6000 daily meals in dozens of rooms. It notes strict hierarchy, merchant-level supply chains, constant demand, and vast costs for food, clothing, bedding, and gifts, with annual expenses around five million dollars.
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Dolma-Bagtce Palace
Belcos
Kanli Karak
Bosporus
Black Sea
Beschiktasch
How They Got Their Wives
A Louisville Post described a gathering of newly married couples sharing humorous how they met stories. One woman flirted by frowning at a man, another accidentally splashed him with dish water, and a municipal worker was playfully doused by a hose at the home of a woman who became his wife.
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Louisville
A Convenient Husband
Witty dialogue frames a husband and wife exchange about books and attention. The husband jokes a wife would treat him as an almanac for yearly updates, while the wife feigns interest in reading material. The piece presents light domestic humor and wordplay.
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Zerus
Why They Separated
A prosperous Oakland bachelor married after a week's trial but the union failed. He kept bachelor habits and insisted on doing all the housework, to which the wife objected, leading her to dissolve the partnership and seek separation.
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Oakland
Cal
Ata Picnic
A dialogue fragment shows a brisk exchange where a character, startled and defensive, accuses another of frightening him. The scene heightens tension as a claim of familial relation is questioned amid the casual, quick banter.
Remedies and notices from a 19th century paper
Warner remedies such as Sarsaparilla and Hair Tonic are praised as simple cures from the Log Cabin era. The first unmarried colored woman sent by the American Board of Foreign Missions plans to begin work in southeastern Africa after graduating Fisk University. Fall and winter fundraising opportunities are promoted by B F Johnson & Co. A Smyrna Delaware peach tree that seemed dead for three years has produced fruit this year.
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Warner
American Board of Foreign Missions
Southeastern
Africa
Fisk University
Smyrna
Dela
Hector
AMOS MARSH WINS LOUISIANA LOTTERY IN NEW JERSEY
Amos Marsh of Orange New Jersey who won 15000 in the Louisiana State Lottery handles cash with Adams Express Company paying 60 freight. He gives 259 to the man who sold the winning ticket and 1200 to his son as a nest egg then deposits the money with a bank. His wife vetoes plans to buy two houses and opts to defer decisions to a bank officer.
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New York Press
Amos Marsh
Orange
N. J
Adams Express Company
Darkey
Amos
Insurance payment praised Hawkeye Company after fire loss
W H Brappy of Waterbury records full settlement of a $600 Hawkeye Insurance claim for his burned blacksmith shop and residence in Danning Iowa dated September 11, 1888. He thanks Hawkeye officials and endorses the Des Moines company for prompt honorable service. A connected note mentions Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and German historian Mommsen declining an honorary Bologna degree.
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Danbury
Danning
Iowa
Hawkeye Insurance Company
Des Moines
W. C. Cole
Cole
Hawkeye Company
W. IL. Brapy
Mommsen
Th University of Bologna
Two Harvest Excursions by Minnesota and St Louis Railway
Two round trip excursion tickets will sell to points in Minnesota Dakota Nebraska Kansas Texas Mississippi Tennessee Indian Territory and Eastern Colorado at one fare. Tickets valid 30 days from sale with a stopover in the territory of purchase. For rates maps and information contact E A Whitaker Minneapolis Minn. A son of President Taylor has been chosen President of William and Mary college Williamsburg Va.
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Minneapoli
Taylor
William and Mary College
Williamsburg, Va
Distressing evidence and medical cures in a bygone column
A public notice blends medical ads with curious anecdotes. It cites Dr Sages Catarrh Remedy and Dr Isaac Thompson Eye Water, plus stories of seven gold keys and a Georgia girl missing front teeth, reflecting a quirky late 19th or early 20th century miscellany tone.
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Sages
Buckley endorses Loisette memory system after robbery concern
In a letter from New York dated August 20, 1888, Dr. J. M. Buckley commends A. Loisette on the memory improvement method, noting the originality of the core elements and their value to strong and weak memories alike. He also mentions observing a base attempt to rob Loisette. A separate line notes girls wearing solid silver belts with white flannel blouses.
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J. M. Buckley
Professor Loisette
Christian Advocate
James M. Buckley
D.D
New York
A. Loisette
Fifth Ave
Harrony
Pick
Radway
All Druggista
DR. Radway & CO
Warren Street
Carbolisalve advertised as painless burn cure from Cole & Co.
An ad touts Carbolisalve as instantly painless and scarless for burns with cure guaranteed. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from druggists or by mail, Cole & Co. of Black River Falls Wisconsin also notes fashion trends with long pelisses of bold brocade.
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Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Stampa
Schiffman
Dr. J.h.schenck & Son
Philad’s
Wabash Market Land Excursion Tickets For Southern Points
The Wabash Western Ry sells excursion tickets at one fare round trip to Jackson Tennessee Aberdeen Artesia Jackson Mississippi Citronelle Alabama Hammond Lake Charles Jennings Arkansas and more on Oct 9 and 25 Nov 6 20 and Dec 4 18. Tickets valid 60 days from sale with stop over both directions. Contact W. G. Martin T P A Des Moines IA or L. M. Martin Gen's Agent Des Moines IA for details.
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Wabash Western Ry
Jackson
Tenn
Aberdeen
Artesia
Miss
Citronelle
Ala
Hammond
Lake Charles
Jennings
W. G. Martin
Des Moines
L. M. Martin
Harvest Excursions: Wabash Offers Iowa Farmers Texas Visit
The Wabash Railway announces October 9 and 25 sale dates for Harvest Excursion tickets to Texas Arkansas and Kansas. Round trip fare is one fare, valid 30 days with stop overs allowed west of the Missouri River. For details contact W. G. Martin T P Agent Des Moines Iowa.
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Iowa
Texas
Arkansas
Kansas
Missouri River
W. G. Martin
T. P
L. M. Martin
Des Moines
Harvest Excursion at Half Rates to Western Regions
The Burlington Route offers Harvest Excursion Tickets at half price on Oct 5 and 23 from principal stations. Tickets and details available from C B Q agents or P S Eustis Chicago. A Tennessee schoolteacher elopes with a planter's daughter triggering a fatal confrontation. the teacher escapes with both the daughter and dowry.
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Burlington
Southwest
Northwest
P. S. Eustis
Gen's Pass
Chicago
Tennessee
Old Tecumseh Not Afraid of Death
Washington special notes General Sheridan casually jokes about dying after Sherman’s funeral and jokes about burying militia. It suggests the general looks to live at least ten more years amid war era figures.
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Washington
Sherman
Sheridan
Moxie Nerve Food Sold Widely In Saloons
A notice laments drunkenness and promotes Moxie Nerve Food as a stimulant claimed to support nerves without harm. It notes the product is sold in drug stores hotels and saloons and used by diverse social classes.
Harvest Excursions Begin On Missouri Pacific Route
The first Harvest Excursion departs August 21 on the Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain routes to Kansas Nebraska Arkansas and Texas with a roundtrip fare good for thirty days and generous stopping privileges. A Georgia youth walked nineteen miles to visit his sweetheart but did not start until after two in the afternoon. It will be a match and so it ought to be.
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Muscian
Ecigara
Brooklyn
Oldfogg
Christ
God
Satan
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Hellespont
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Isis
Elizabeth
Isle of Wight
Scotland
Chillon
Pilar
Lake
Geneva
Siberia
Zenobie
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Gol
Missouri
Taliferroco County
Georgia
Pep Ceerk
Fis
Castoria Advertises Across Ages
An old marketing verse highlights Castoria as a remedy used from infancy through adulthood. The jingle claims continued trust by mothers as children grow into adults and have families, maintaining Castoria as a constant medicine in the household.
Lawrence priests work to repay Augustin bank depositors
The Roman Catholic priests of Lawrence Massachusetts have paid $51,000 to Augustin bank depositors over the last two years and aim to clear every cent soon after a five year suspension that sparked the initial sensation.
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Lawrence, Mass
Augustin Bank
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