Story of Jematianle Capture and Treachery Narrated
A fragment from Highway and Byway traces the Maccabaean era focusing on high priest succession, the Schismatic Jerudak, Jonathan’s rise by Syrian king’s nomination, and the era’s culture. It notes Aramaic as common speech, Greek influence, modest literary evidence, Modin monument memory by Simon, and coins bearing Simon’s name issued under Antiochus VII Sidetes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcimus
Jerudak
Egypt
Jonathan
Joarib
Simon
Modin
Prince
Israel
Antiochus VII
Sidetes
Jerusalem
Sermonette on Help from Heaven and Divine Protection
The text frames Jonathan Maccabee as a leader whose power lies in divine aid. It links his peace seeking with Sparta and cites Psalmic lines about God sustaining and guarding the faithful from all harm, emphasizing constant divine watchfulness for all endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Lacedemonians
David
Heaven
Plot to Kill Antiochus Sparks Judean Intrigue
Tryphon plans to kill Antiochus and seeks to weaken Jonathan by luring him from Jerusalem. An army gathers at Bethaan as Judea fears betrayal. Jonathan confronts Tryphon in a tense encounter, questioning why his people suffer when no war exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryphon
Antiochus
Jonathan
Tryphon
Demetrius
Walla
Jerusalem
Pases
Judea
Bethaan
Trial of Jonathan and the treachery of Tryphon at Bethsan
Tryphon tempts Jonathan with an army discipline and leadership while secretly plotting to seize him. After Jonathan is captured, Simon rallies Judea to avenge the brothers and clashes with Tryphon end with Jonathan’s murder and burial at Modin, the people mourning him deeply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethsan
Jonathan
Tryphon
Rome
Lacedemonians
Ptolemais
Galilee
Simon
Judea
Israel
Bascama
Modin
Feeding or Exercising the Sheep in Spiritual Life
A pastor and longtime parishioner debate whether Christians need more preaching or more spiritual exercise. The preacher argues believers are well fed by sermons but lack practice of the truths taught, needing action to quicken faith and improve the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opr
British naturalist Pratt returns from Dutch New Guinea
After two years among savage Papuans in Geelvink Bay Pratt and his two sons reach Samarang Java with harrowing tales. They describe fierce tribes, constant guard by a watch dog feared by natives, head hunting, blood vengeance, and harsh living conditions on high country lakes and Humboldt Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dutch New Guinea
Doreh
Geelvink Bay
Arfak
Mr. Pratt
Humboldt Bay
Nurse Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for Relief
Mrs Minnie Turner of Okia reports rapid health improvement after using Dean's Kidney Pills for run-down condition backache and kidney pains. She claims five boxes built her up and urges others to try the remedy sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box from Foater Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Turner
E. B. St. Anadarko
Okia
Restless Sleepless Man Triggers Arctic Club Ambulance Mixup
A secretary in an Arctic club hallucinates a sleepy case of insomnia as he answers calls about Peary and Dr. Cook. A prank caller presses for an ambulance, accusing the secretary of lying and threatening to ride in it himself before the line goes dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
Dr. Cook
Quaker Oats Endorsement and Love Dialogues
An advertisement endorses Quaker Oats as a powerful farm hands breakfast highlighting its vigor and economy. A humorous fiction snippet follows with a young woman and a man debating love as she admits loving chocolate after eating many boxes.
Resinal claims broad dermatologic success findings
A Baltimore physician extols Resinal as reliable with prompt pleasing action in six months of treating acute and chronic skin diseases and ulcers. The prose then shifts to a humorous anecdote of Henry, a four year old, resisting parental bathing and quipping about skipping his stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Volkman
Baltimore, Md
Henry
Judge's Library
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
Fragmented ad text warns against ointments for catarrh containing mercury and touts internal tonics. It mentions Hall's Cure and F Joy & Co remedies, notes prescription requirements, and includes a shopper testimonial about hair treatment. The fragmentary logic hints at medical skepticism and commerce.
Maids Wanted Who Know How to Economize
A New York Tribune note recalls an employment agency matron who asks 14 applicant girls if they have worked in ministers’ families. She explains that clergymen’s households teach economizing, and she wants maids who know how to economize, finding those with that background unsuitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Pure and Harmless Cuticura Ad Sparks Child Eating Ointment
A humorous old ad claims Cuticura Ointment is pure and sweet after a child ate an entire box of crackers spread with the ointment on a voyage. The item praises safety for children and includes a mix of other notes and products in a period newspaper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cuticura
Atlantic
State Room
Potter Drog & Chem, Corp
Bole Props
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
I. Maccabees
Fohorokor
Savages
Freddy
Hall
F. Joy & O
Romer
Mose Coonley
Abe Mokeby
Jefferson Yallerby
Bill Bingy
Yellow River
Lanchowfu
Kansu
Oliver Goldsmith
Dodds
California
Carterliver
Carteta
ES Aia
Nye Ts Fer
Ian Ra A A Os
A. Uy
Cincinnati
Fox
Rohaing
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!