Numbers and the Journey Toward Rest in Sinai's Light
A 1907 sermon outlines Israel’s second census at Moab, the Ark’s guidance, and the pilgrim path from bondage toward God’s rest. It notes Moses, Aaron, Caleb, Joshua, Levi, and the tribes in march order, urging wholehearted obedience and trust in the Lord’s presence.
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American Press Association
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Iim
Kixodus
Numbers
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Moab
Jordan
Jericho
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Aaron
Sinal
Caleb
Jephunneh
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Nun
Levi
Canaan
Judah
Isachar
Zebulun
Gershon
Merari
Reuben
Simeon
Gad
Ephraim
Dan
God
Ili
Local Store Sells Widney and Bladder Pills for Backache
Advertisement notes Widney and Bladder Pills as best for backache and weak kidneys sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson St. in a concise sale pitch.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Christ in Mexico and South America Mission Focus
The article praises foreign missions in Mexico and South America under Christian Endeavor. It notes Latin America’s Catholic dominance, a shift with Protestant missions during industrial growth, past martyrs in Mexico, and expanding gospel reach especially in Brazil. It urges Endeavorers to pray, support, and send consecrated workers, aligning with Monroe Doctrine protections and Christ's commission.
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Feo
South America
Mexico
South
Lina
Iea
Latin America
Christ
United States
American Bible Society
Christian Endeavor Society
Brazil
Christian Church
The Prayer Meeting in Fallen Times
Francis E. Clark argues in Pine Tree Endeavorer that modern church life pressures prayer and testimony meetings, urging congregations to revive the practice of open confession and united prayer for spiritual flourishing and souls saved.
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Francis E. Clark
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New Christian Endeavor Society Formed at Kassab
A girls only Christian Endeavor group has been organized at Kassab near Mount Cassius, a day from Antioch. It counts nearly fifty members with around 200 girls attending meetings, many not ready to join as active members. A Junior society for both girls and boys forms to include younger children.
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Antioch
Kassab
Mount Cassius
Asia
Anchor of Faith Refined by Young Church Servants
Local church workers under Christiandeavor banner polish the church’s core symbols. Rev. W. W. Sleeper leads a delegation noted for reforming spiritual practices and outreach.
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Christiandeavor
Rev
W. W. Sleeper
My Juniors for Jesus in Australian Endeavor Verse
Poem by Nerbert Whitney from the Australian Christian Endeavor Link urging youth dedication to Jesus. It calls Juniors to train souls, share the Saviour's call, and persevere in faith for eternal reward.
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Jesus
Mike
Phine
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Elia
Nerbert Whitney
Christian Endeavor Link
Daily Journal Delivery Offer Stated
The Daily Journal is advertised as delivered to any part of the city for one net a week.
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Daily Journal
Als
Heat as a force in daily life and landscapes
A Chicago News feature collects vivid responses describing oppressive heat. Scenarios include a sunbaked sidewalk at noon, a mirage-dream desert trek, washing dishes in a scorching kitchen, a decked yacht brimming with heat and seasickness, a hot sweltering field buzzing with insects, a dust-filled country road, and sleepless August nights conveying extreme weather’s grip.
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Chicago News
Moonlight in Music: Beethoven and the Moonlit Sonata
A tale recounts how Beethoven, hearing a blind girl play a sad tune in Bonn, joined her at a harpsichord. The moonlight flooded the room and moved him to improvise a new sonata, leading to the famous Moonlight Sonata creation.
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Beethoven
Bonn
Antiquity of Tennis Traced Through Ancient Games
The article notes tennis as an ancient sport dating to Greek and Roman origins. It mentions early hand striking of the ball, later gloved hands or strapped cords, and the rackets arising in fifteenth century France where the game grew popular, with England adopting it thereafter.
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Fradece
Chenee
Lendean
Indian Hemp and Catalepsy Effects Described in Fragment
A fragment notes that a single grain of hemp can induce catalepsy within a day. Effects commence after hours, causing limbs to adopt a fixed position and stay there, resisting gravity. The body becomes insensible to impressions during catalepsy as described in the text.
Taken In One Way by Harper's Weekly
A humorous dialogue about breaking an engagement with a flirtatious remark and a warning to reconsider, reflecting social mores and wit of the period. The exchange pivots on mischief and a last chance before a final decision.
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Harper's Weekly
Mystery of Inventor's Secret Shrouded in Death
In a Philadelphia Press item, a renowned inventor dies leaving a claimed great secret unclear. His widow holds the key to the puzzle as reports debate whether the secret dies with him or survives with his spouse.
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Marryaut
Newiltt
Maarryut
Philadelphia Press
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Sold by Jungkunz
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers claim to cause no sickness or griping and are described as small easy to take pills. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 85.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Untimely Messages Twist at Night in Chicago Tale
A Chicago tale recounts Raymond isolated at home who answers a ring at his door to a telegraph messenger delivering a fake ten dollar overcoat ad. Frustrated, he contemplates legal action against counterfeit telegraph blanks, then seeks Dashington’s address and roars into the night. He ends asleep, dreaming contentedly.
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Chicago
Raymond
Ife
Dallington
Washington
Dashington
Suffolk Geese Drive to London Outpace Marching Men
Thousands of Norfolk geese were driven to London by foot in a remarkable old transport custom, with a 9000 head drive from Suffolk via Chelmsford to London. The geese marched about ten miles daily, rivaling and often exceeding the Cherm army's thirteen mile ordinary day. Lord Oxford wagered the Ar Marquis of Queensberry that a Suffolk goose drive could not outrun an equal number of turkeys in a walk to London. the geese finished within forty eight hours.
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Norfolk
London
Suffolk
Chelmsford
Oxford
Queensberry
Fresh Paint Sign Sparks Doubtful Shopper Banter
A man backed into fresh paint and challenged a grocer over a sign reading Fresh Paint. The grocer questions the sign while the customer mocks the frequent notices that mislead shoppers.
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Lndianapolis Journal
A Stylist. Uncle. Here my boy a couple of chocolate cigars
A quirky exchange notes a boy offered chocolate cigars by an uncle and a plan to eat them in the smoking room. A Meggendorfer Blatter line adds a cryptic proverb about digging pits for others.
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Little Dohnny
Vacation forwarding for Journal subscribers
Notice to subscribers explains summer paper forwarding by leaving a forwarding address at the office. Addresses can be updated freely, with no extra charge. The Daily Journal costs 10 cents per week to deliver to parts of the city.
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Stonina & Zipf
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Journal
Dialogue Exchange Between Percy and Ferdy
A playful exchange reveals Percy asking about deep breathing and Ferdy admitting a pause. Ferdy mentions rooming near a glue factory, adding a touch of humorous urban detail in a judge's remark.
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Percy
Ferdy
Weather rumor dispute crosses regional papers
In a brief exchange from Yon kers Statesman, Crimsonbeak notes widespread misinformation about the weather while What He Could Tell questions its reliability. The remark highlights public distrust in meteorological reporting.
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Crimsonbeak
Yonkers Statesman
Fire damages $59,000 at Schoenhut toy plant
In Philadelphia the six story Dugding building of the A Schoenhut toy company was struck by fire causing about $59,000 in damages. The blaze disrupted operations at the northeastern factory, with firefighters battling the flames and preventing further spread.
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A. Schoenhut Company
Philadelphia
Illinois Central Time Tables Show Daily Passenger and Freight Runs
Eastbound and westbound schedules list arrivals and departures for trains including No 2d Omaha Lim No 402 St Paul Lim No 22 Dubuque Ex No 6d Ft Dodge Ex No 4d Sioux City and Omaha Ex and Southbound services with various departures from Madison and Dodgeville districts. Sunday and daily patterns noted with freight and passenger trains and special Sunday runs.
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Dubuque
Dodge
Sioux City
Omaha
St Paul Lim
Decatur
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Madison
Dodgeville District
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Train Timetable and Connections for Ly.Freep't to Chic'go
East and westbound train numbers with arrival and departure times listed for daily service with Sundays only and daily except Sunday notes. Details include buffet parlor car service on No 200 and 211 Sundays, cafe parlors on No 203 and 205, straight parlor on No 207, and connections at Rockford Belvidere for Beloit Janesville Madison and other points. John F. Daly, Agent.
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Chic'go
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
Spring Valley
Pacific Coast
Passenger and freight schedules for Rock Island line
Timetable notes list No East Bound cars with 10 and 36 passengers, freights carrying passengers, and connections to Rock Island Davenport Chicago Milwaukee Janesville Madison Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids and North South Dakota. J. B. Sweatt, agent.
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Janesville
Madison
Kansas City
Omaha
Cedar Rapids
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South Dakota
J. B. Sweatt
Chicago Great Western Timetable Highlights and Routes
The notice outlines Maple Leaf Route trains from South Freeport including No 4 Chicago Express No 6 Special No 14 Chicago Special Sundays and No 5 Dubuque St Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Marshalltown Des Moines Omaha and Kansas City Express daily No 3 St Paul Minneapolis Waterloo Des Moines St Joseph Ft Dodge and Kansas City Express daily No 13 Dubuque Passenger daily except Sunday with Chicago bound connections and stops for Dubuque and beyond. Stage departures from Brewster House for eastbound trains at 9 20 am 2 30 pm and 6 pm westbound at 10 30 am Baggage checked through with no extra charge J F Lacy agent P Elmer G P 4 St Paul Forreston daily service notes remain.
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Waterloo
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Patrons Act Bar’s Farce Goes On
Patrons report ongoing disturbances as the bar’s chaotic scene continues with loud arguments and disrupted service. Staff struggle to maintain order while patrons clash over seating and noise levels.
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