Silent Rebukes on Adversity from a Pastor Sermon
Rev. Frank DeWitt Talmage argues true goodness shows only under trial. He cites Job and a fable about a complainer to urge gratitude for parents, health, home, church, and opportunities to help others. He asks readers to transform past regrets into acts of faith and service today.
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My Brother's Keeper Temperance Party Promotes Abstinence
A dialogue from a Presbyterian Temperance Tract recounts a home party plan truly alcohol free. Two girls discuss inviting friends and pledging not to serve wine or punch, using orange lemonade and Apollinaris water instead. The tale emphasizes duty to others and a pledge to avoid alcohol.
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Cora Brown
Annie Clifton
Barbara Ross
T. P
Elbertine Robertson
Presbyterian Temperance Tract
National Purity Congress To Be Held In Battle Creek
The National Purity congress will take place in Battle Creek Michigan from October 31 to November 6 1907 under the National Purity federation. The federation unites national state and local purity reform societies to promote morality and expose organized vice.
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National Purity Congress
Battle Creek
Mich
National Purity Federation
United States
Whisky strength in early 1900s United States
A discussion reports the best American whisky averaging 43 percent alcohol while cheaper grades average 35 percent. It notes rut as the strongest alcoholic drink at 40 to 80 percent. In 1905 the United States produced 1,791,987 gallons of rut.
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United States
Druggists Authorized to Refund If Foley’s Honey and Tar Fails
Certification states all druggists may refund your money if Foley’s Honey and Tar does not cure your cough or cold. It claims to stop coughing fits, prevent pneumonia and consumption, and contains potent ingredients. Genuine product comes in a yellow package. Dreier & Bros. brand listed.
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Samson and the lessons of strength and faith
The piece recounts Samson's biblical story to illustrate how early training and faith shape strength and courage. It contrasts Samson's feats against his weakness with Delilah and argues for perseverance, prayer, and virtuous living as the path to overcoming temptations and leading a nation.
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Christian Herald
Samson
Israel
Gaza
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Wonderful Eczema Cure Promises Hopeful Results
“Our little boy had eczema for five years,” writes N. A. Adams of Henrietta Pennsylvania. Two home doctors said the case was hopeless with lung involvement. After trying other doctors with no benefit a bottle of Electric Bitters brought noticeable improvement and eventual cure. Guaranteed at Dreier & Bro’s drug Store 50c.
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Henrietta
Dreier & Bro
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