Orphaned Marion Finds New Family After Sofa Surprise
In a snowbound country home Marion Croftroad, an auburn haired 138 girl, endures teasing and loneliness until a stranger, Cassius Quinette, buys a worn sofa and discovers her asleep inside it. He and his wife Mrs Quinette shelter and adopt her after Christmas, changing her fate and offering a loving home with piano lessons and care.
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Pacific Parliament Shifts Sabbath to Sunday
Raratonga, a New Zealand dependency with a British style legislature, passes a bill moving Sabbath observance from Saturday to Sunday, aligning with Britain’s model. The action introduces a small but formal change in local religious practice and official timekeeping.
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Allen's Foot-Hase Powder Ad for Feet Comfort
Marketing copy claims Allen's Foot-Hase cools feet prevents sweating and increases endurance for wheel users. It touts relief for smarting hot swollen aching feet and ingrown nails with a 25 cent price and free mail sample from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Vatican Manuscripts Duplicates Plan Draws Library Interest
The Vatican library aims to duplicate many treasured manuscripts for broader access. An older text discusses marital dynamics and the burden on women, praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy aiding women with reproductive or health issues.
Christ the King and royal brother in Hebrews study
The weekly Christian Endeavor topic for Dec 24 explores Hebrews guidance on Christ’s superiority to angels and His royal kingly authority. It emphasizes Christ born King, sits on an everlasting throne, possesses a universal kingdom, and may be our royal brother, urging worthy conduct and faith.
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Following a Life's Source Beyond the Great Cities
A reflective meditation on how to understand a great life by tracing it to a secluded hill country spring. The author cites Ian Maclaren, noting that true belief and resolve begin when the veil lifts and one glimpses the unseen and eternal.
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Brooklyn ministers offer on-call pastoral help list
The Christian Intelligencer notes the need for broader pastoral care for the sick and proposes a rotating agreement among Brooklyn pastors. The Brooklyn Eagle publishes a list of 28 ministers who are at home and ready to respond to pastoral calls, seen as a positive step toward meeting demand.
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Life's Mirror Inspirational Poem Reflection
Poem extols giving the best one has to the world and receiving in return. It urges acts of love faith truth pity and kindness and notes life mirrors one’s deeds. The piece ends with a call to try who we are and to give the best, as the world will reflect it.
It Hits the Spot Foley Honey and Tar Ad
A vintage medical advertisement promises quick throat and lung relief from Foley's Honey and Tar. It asserts the remedy brands the phrase It hits the spot and guarantees healing with a warm, grateful feeling for the affected parts.
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Gulf Coast Retreat on L N Railway Routes
The gulf coast between Mobile and New Orleans offers mild climate pure air and even temperature ideal for hunting and fishing. L N Railway provides through cars from northern cities to Florida points with first class accommodations at moderate prices. Write J K Ridgely N W P A Chicago for folders.
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Puerto Rico tours from Chicago with all expenses paid
Three Puerto Rico tours depart Chicago January 11 February 15 and March 8. Travelers sail to New York aboard steamships Ponce and San Juan, with rail car and boat travel around the island. Tickets cover all expenses. escort by Walter Boyd Townsend. managed by Tus American Tourist Association with Beau Campbell.
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Cheap rates for homeseekers to southern states
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month through October the Southern Railway sells one way and round trip tickets to most points in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Homeseekers pay one fare plus $2.00 for round trip tickets valid twenty one days. Also promotes prospecting opportunities in the Southeastern Territory with low rates. Inquiries to Wx H Taylos and J. C. Beam at listed offices. Also a January 23 special vestibuled tour from Chicago to Mexico City and other Mexican cities, limited to first class passengers, under the AntenCAN Tourist Association. Call on Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R'y agents for maps and tickets.
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The New York Tribune and its Tri-Weekly edition
The New York Tribune proclaims Republican loyalty, boasting broad content and vigorous editorials. It credits its influence with national prosperity and protectionist policy aims, announces a tri weekly option, and trumpets the Daily and Sunday Tribune at $100 yearly with illustrated supplements and features.
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Handsome Tri-Weekly Tribune Reviewed as Daily Substitute
The Tri Weekly Tribune, priced at $1.50 yearly, replaces the Semi Weekly and offers news, editorials, market data, and varied entertainment weekly. Advertises value for families and farmers, with sample copies available from New York City address.
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