Armenian Persecutions and steadfast Armenian Christian faith
A historical overview traces Armenia's enduring Christian heritage through 1500 years of invasions and persecutions. From Tiridates the Great’s conversion to enduring struggles with Persian, Mohammedan, Greek, Turkish, Mongol, Persian, and Russian influences, the article argues Armenians deserve Christian sympathy and global support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
Tiridates the Great
St. Gregory
Asia
Calvary
Tiridates
God
Mohammed
Asiatic
Persia
Turkey
St. Louis Republic
New intoxcant tale of smelling salts habit
A New York Journal report warns of a fashionable overdose from constant smelling salts use by modern women. It describes strong bottles causing stupor and notes a titled London socialite once carried from a cloakroom in a state of helplessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
N. Y. Journal
All in Play With Mrs Lincoln and Mrs Garfield
Two girls stage a play acting Mrs Lincoln and Mrs Garfield. Mrs Lincoln invites Mrs Garfield to stay all night but Mrs Garfield lacks a night dress. Mrs Lincoln offers Abraham's night shirt for comfort in a humorous exchange.
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Mrs. Lincoln
Mrs. Garfield
Abraham
N. Y
Indians and snake venom use in Moki ritual studied
Harper's Weekly reports on antitoxins and immunity to snake venom. Dr Calmette explains venom properties and serum therapy, detailing how horse serum can neutralize cobra toxin and protect against various snakes. The note cites experiments with rabbits and horses to illustrate immunity mechanisms.
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Piten
Red Mens
Hamlin Garland
John G. Rourke
A. Calmette
Pasteur Institute
Lille
Phisalix
Calmette
Harper's Weekly
Indian Skulls Occupation of an Oregon Man
A San Francisco Call report describes Howard Clause, a recluse near Portland, as he hunts for whitened skulls of Oregon tribes washed from coffins by 1862 floods. He risks capture by wary Indians while shipping skulls to medical and dental schools in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland
Columbia
Coffin Rock
Pacific Coast
Shi
Howard Clause
Ore
San Francisco
Gold Penetration of Lead Demonstrated by Diffusion Experiments
Prof. Roberts Austen reports that gold atoms can diffuse through solid lead without melting. In heated but non-melted setups, lead cylinders with gold at the base showed detectable gold at the top after three days. four days of contact fused gold and lead. Similar diffusion occurs in solid silver and copper, supporting Graham’s view on matter’s states. A musical bicycle from England is designed to grind tunes as it wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Austen
Graham
Youth
Wit and Wisdom in Quips and Quirks
A collage of witty exchanges and sly jests from old papers. The snippets feature a range of characters and settings from Harper's Bazaar to the Detroit Free Press and Indianapolis Journal, touching on politics, manners, and social mischief with a humorous edge.
Maryland Snow Embargo of 1895 in Terps State Lore
The 1895 ice and snow embargo in Maryland is recalled as a historic disturbance. Tangier and Pocomoke sounds closed, snowdrifts reached twenty feet in Kent, and a Potomac sleigh crossing from Marshall Hall to Washington occurred. One man fell through ice near Geyesboro. Bones the oyster dredger survived a sled ride, later facing a damages suit. The event is framed as a notable regional anomaly in a usually mild Maryland winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Maryland
Tangier
Pocomoke
Sinepuxent Bay
Kent County
Charles County
Potomac
Marshall Hall
Washington
Port Tobacco
Spear
Bardihood
Geyesboro
Sinepuxent
Bones
Sandy Point
New England
New York
Chesapeake Bay
Divers Retrieve Silver From Sunken Skyro Off Cape Finisterre
Successful diving operations near Cape Finisterre recovered 37 bars of silver worth about 20 000 dollars from the sunken steamer Skyro. The ship sailed from Carthagena in April 1892 bound for London with silver lead and fruit cargo and cabin silver valued at 45 000 dollars. The total cargo was about 150 000 dollars. The Skyro struck the Meixiddo Reef in fog and sank after passing it. This year divers used 28 fathoms depth and improved equipment to recover the treasure for Corunna bank via the Bt Louis Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Finisterre
Skyro
Carthagena
Spain
London
Meixiddo Reef
Corunna
Bt. Louis Republic
Tome Honors Awarded
The article states that Congress will pass the next tariff bill and President McKinley will not rush to London to receive praise. The Ways and Means committee chair will instead honor American interests with a protective tariff.
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Congress
McKinley
London
Bucklen Arnica Salve and Other Notices
Bucklen Arnica Salve praised for wounds and eruptions with a money back guarantee. Chamberlain remedies recommended for colic and diarrhoea. Notes on fashion and royalty figures including Li Hong Chang and Don Carlos. Local vendors Emmert & Burrell sell the salve and Pain Balm. various European silver and craft items noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert & Burrell
How to Prevent Croup for Young Mothers
How to guard against croup starts with noting that a common cold often triggers it in young children. Early hoarseness signals danger. treat promptly with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The remedy is safe and effective even after a croupy cough appears and can prevent the attack. Sold by Emmert & Bur
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Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Henney Buggy Co Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the Henney Buggy Company stockholders will be held at the company office in Freeport Illinois on Monday December 7 1896 at 2 oclock p m The object is to elect fifteen directors and transact other business O P Winacut Secretary Dated Freeport Ill November 24 1896 11 24dtd
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Henney Buggy Company
Freeport
Ill
O. P. Winacut
Homeseekers
Cairo
Fulton
Itv
Illinois Central
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Brighton
Tenn
Memphis
New Orleans
Iowa Wall
Janesville
Lyle and Ryan
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Falls
Linois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Tilinoia
Analache
Chicago
el Paso
Centralia
Southern Homeseekers' Guide
Maneheater
Iowa
J. B. Merry
Ilinois
Yazoo Valley of Mississippi
P. Skene
Lc. R.R
Illinois
Cedar Falls
Waverly
A. H. Hanson
Gen
L Pass
R Agt
Personally Conducted Tour Through Mexico
The North Western Line arranges a personally conducted tour through Mexico under ex excursion manager Mr J J Grafton. The party will meet in Chicago and depart Tuesday morning February 2 1897 aboard a palace sleeper observation and dining car train for 30 days visiting major cities and sites. Extensions for longer stays available. pamphlets and rate information from Chicago and North Western Ry agents.
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Mexico
J. J. Grafton
Chicago
Chicago & North- Western Ry
Winter Quarter Opens at Frances Shimer Academy Mt Carroll
The winter quarter of the Frances Shimer academy opens on Tuesday Dec 8. Strong departments in instrumental and vocal music and art. Students who pass academy examinations are admitted to the University of Chicago without further tests. Ten pupils may earn half their expenses for board and tuition in the literary department. For calendars address the Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Shimer Academy
University of Chicago
Frances’ Shimer
Mount Carroll
Ill
Mt. Carroll Seminary
Ida’ M, Gardner
Mt. Carroll
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England
Wit and Wisdom
Harper's Bazar
Chumpley
Detroit Free Press
Feathershorn
Brooklyn
Washington Star
Lord Fauntleroy
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Tome Htonors
Bucklen
Cale
Brumert & Burrell
Delhi
Malta
Norway
Sweden
Paris
Li Hung Chang
Leonard Wells
East Brimfield
Maes
Holden
Mr. Wells
Don Carlos
Stockholders’ Meeting
Frances Shimer
Gail, Borden Eagle Brand
Synth Gabudio
Ellwanger & Barry
Rochester
N.Y
Benton St
Theo
S. B. Harrison Grove St
H. Hy Hineling
OK Sale
Weat
Homer Streets
Seeley
East Freeport
Taylor
Pirk
Lichtenberger
Lichtenbergr Bros
Chenap
Lichtenberger Bros
Walnut St
Lincoln Ave
G. L. Parks
Emmett & Burrell’s
Spring
Stover M'sga Jadte
Park Heights
J. M. Hineline
van Buren St
Clifton Cottage
Pea Ik Shanid
Hal Agsa
Addison St
Stover Mfg Co
Stephenson St
Clay and Mechanic Streets
H. Younga
Clay St
Winneshiek Street
Chicago Street
Burchard
H.C. Burchard
J. M. Hiro
Billerbeck’s
Neil House
Stephenson and West
R. R
Pullman Buffet Gleeper
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
City of Mexico
California
Innots Central Railroad
Homeseekers’ Excursion
Taos
Coltman
Ordway St
Business Directory
BANKS
Stover
A. Antrim
Cae
Lowes Eve
Inter
Gaanter
State Bank
Hrectore
Dr. W
Ualdwell
D. C
Varmers and Merchants Bank
Offfshoors
LL. Munn
Seerssteers Co
Snydsr
Brookmbiba
Esanceer
Omahiey
Jerry Brookmeina
Aera Rats
Ee Surlayr
Volberg
AL Baqora
Frye
First National’ Bank
OF Freepo
Bidwell
A. Biowenn
Knowlton Brothers
Suldiere
Freeort
Europe
Sutinvster
Hettinger, Collmann & Company
Collmann
John
Collman E. Graham
T R. Frungkupsi
Pressagar
Wee Eee
Onahle Veccsees Eee
Osehier
M. Ll. Parker
Galena ST
Insurance
Benjamin Rhodes
Dering Bank
Stair
Wareham
E. Wareham
Freeport, Til
E. H. Place
Emmer
Burrel
Stephenson
Freeport, IL
W. Tate
Stephenson Street
Lilldwly
Erinary
Ontario Veterinary College
Dittmara
Oalla
Schmidt
Holbrook's
3Rd&wiyr
Cripple Creek
Colo
Peoria
Ocnven J
Caippee Entek
The
Chicago & Alton
R. Somerville
Adams Street
Marquette Building
Ilinoly
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