Labor's Afflictions and the Egyptian Parallel
A sermon draws a parallel between Pharaoh's oppression of Hebrew slaves and American labor strife. It condemns brutal labor practices, warns against foreign competition lowering American workers, and argues for balanced immigration limits while praising immigrant contributions to U.S. progress.
Labor and Immigration Tensions in 1890s America
A speaker denounces open borders and industrial locusts from the old world while criticizing labor unions and capitalist tyranny. He praises certain unions, warns against mercenary agents, and argues for mutual respect between capital and labor. He laments female labor shifts and urges hiring policies favoring men with families. He envisions divine guidance toward resolving industrial distress.
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Dabtow
Mr. Arthur
Brotherhood of Lotomotive Engineers
Arthur
Smployer No Wall Ag
Aaid Terence V. Powderly
Knights of Labor
Sinbad
Ptoumis Brance
Marie Antoinette
Paris
Bunker Hill
Valley Forge
Brae
Fréea
Ateel
Visionary sermon on labour, faith, and harmony in America
The speaker contrasts a ruined Memphis capital with a hopeful second vision of Canaan and Jerusalem. He invokes Moses, David, Solomon, and biblical dreams of justice, urging workers and capitalists to live by Christian love. He imagines a nation where the Golden Rule resolves labor strife.
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Memphis
Nile
Canaan
Moses
Joshua
Jerusalem
Eschel
David
Solomon
Israel
Egypt
Red Sea
America
Christ
First Half Cent Coins Redeemed at Treasury
The treasurer redeemed two half cent pieces on May 6 1903 marking the first redemption of such coins in U S history. The piece began in 1788 and was discontinued in 1857 with most coins out of circulation by mid 19th century. Ferran Zarbe of St Louis sent the coins to Washington for redemption and received a voucher for one cent.
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United States
Mint
Treasury Department
United States Mint
Republic
Treasury
Ferran Zarbe
St. Louis
Washington
Pneumonia Deaths Prompt Cautions On Cough Remedies
Dr J Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports Foley's Honey and Tar effective in three severe pneumonia cases with good results each time Refuse substitutes. Sola. by Droter Bra
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Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
Droter & Bra
Stand Up for Right and Truth in The National Advocate
A call to action urges men to resist corruption and liquor traffic, defend rights, and embody Christlike truth. It challenges readers to step forward, speak out, and act before it is too late, stressing urgency for moral courage and national welfare.
Distiller and His Son tragedy fuels temperance sermon
A minister recalls a prophecy about a temperance influenced boy who later died in a distillery accident Ignited by a candle the fire consumed father and son leaving the pastor to confront the ruin of a future promised by temperance ideals Also notes a New York will limiting a heir's access to alcohol assets and city arrest counts in Pasadena and Woic kton plus a medical ad for Foley’s Honey and Tar and refuge substitutes from Droter & Bro.
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Ombla Farm
C. B
Presbyterian
Foley
Droter & Bro
Opium and Tobacco Link Alleged in Prisoners Case
A Cleveland Press summary asserts a Harlem New York report claims 33 of 265 prisoners smoked cigarettes, with two allegedly manufacturing opium-doped tobacco. It warns cigarettes and opium harm youths, likening tobacco to whisky and stressing moral and physical damage across stomach, nerves, and willpower.
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Olga
Harlem
New York
Indead
Nike
Cleveland Press
Drunkards' Sons and Family Influence on Juvenile Offenders
A Lancaster industrial school report finds 120 of 420 boys committed last year had intemperate fathers or mothers. It argues no single cause but highlights parental drunkenness as a major factor linked to insanity, imbecility, vice, and crime, with stronger effects on sons.
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Gur Land
Lis
Industrial Workers of America
America
Israel
Great
Pyramid
Gizah
Lancaster
Inebriety and public health cautions in era writings
A collage of early 20th century quotes on inebriety and addiction from journals and papers notes varying causes and treatment. It cites Montreal reformers, a New York magistrate warning about future statesmanship, ancient beer in Weypt tradition, and medical cautions about alcohol and kidney health with Foley's Kidney Cure advertised.
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Montreal
Quebec
League
New York
United States
Cleves
Jand
Qede Beer Wis
Jost
Qede
Thorn
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