Pursuing Spiritual Perfection Through Christ as Model
The text argues that perfect Christian living comes not from external imperfect models but from Christ shown by the Holy Spirit within each believer. While Moses and the prophets point to ideals, only Christ can be truly imitated as the inner Divine Law is written on the heart.
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Moses
Christ
Spain
Castell R
Prim
United States
Dominion of Canada
Gee, P. Rowell & Co
Purity of Soul and Moral Struggle Reflected in Sermon
The piece discusses Isolute purity of soul, arguing most live with impurity in memory and thought. It cites a sermon by Rev. Dr. Fowler of Northwestern University praising cleansing of the heart, and likens virtue to a spiritual washing leading to seeing God.
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Earth
Fowler
Inhwestern University
Serson
Evanston
M. E
Npc
Thad
House of God
Dan the Dog Saved From a Detroit Shooting
A ten year old boy led his dog Dan to the central station and begged for the dog’s life after hearing that dogs were shot there. He tearfully asked the agent to shoot him instead if necessary, but bystanders raised money to buy a license for Dan and grant him safety.
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Dan
Billy
Courage and charity in a Cincinnati bookstore
A Judge recalls a poor boy in Cincinnati who could not buy a geography at first. After four refusals, a fifth shop owner offered credit and a gift to encourage study. The boy, William Haverley, plans to become a sailor and later buys a book for his mother with a loan from a generous donor.
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Judge P
Cincinnati
William Haverley
Europe
Atlantic
Courageous Captain Saves Crew as Ship Sinks at Dock
A ship sinks moored to the dock in Liverpool after the crew abandon and the captain remains aboard to guide passengers to safety. Captain Havertey is honored by a passenger, Judge P., who recalls a prior meeting in Cincinnati.
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Puftips
Liverpool
Cincinnati
William Haverley
Tam
Havertey
Postmaster General Dog Discloses Lost Letters
A Netley Royal Victoria Hospital staff member whose New Foundland retriever wandered during a Southampton walk found the missing letters beside the dog after a 16 hour period. The dog was nicknamed Postmaster General for this odd recovery.
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Royal Victoria Hospital
Netley
Southampton
Internal Revenue and the Panic
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue J W Douglass explains the panic’s impact on 1872–current receipts. July through December totals and a projected year end show the worst is past. The piece argues retrenchment and value reform to meet obligations without higher taxes, and notes Spain’s political turmoil without US impact.
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Internal Revenue
J. W. Douglass
Congress
Internal Revenue Bureau
Chicago Journal
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Pluck
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Broadway
New York
Waters
Foorce P Rowe
Park Row
Wi. Y
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MNY
S. M. Spencer
Hanover Street
Boston
T. Williams Co., Publishers
Philadelphia
N. W. Telegraph Institute
Janesville
Wis
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Valentine, Tumbridge & Co
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N. Y
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Passen Freeport
Belvidere
C.h.kna
Western Union Railroad
le Ave
Freeport
Westleave Freeport
Illinois Central Raygroad
Chicago
MALL
Ing North
Ing South
Leave Freeport
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Gen
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Burlington & Quincy
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Rerseere
Pacific Express
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Night Express
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Ay Express
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Lea
Tee Iee
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Iowa
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West
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Coverlet
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Lehman
Ly Freeport
State OF Illinois
Stephenson County
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F. Gund
German Insurance Company
Illinois
Oscar Taylor
Ronan
Auditor of Public Accounts
Real Earate
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American Institute
Maryland Institute
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Exserio
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Noreayor
H. B. Jameson
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Talmage
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T. de Witt Talmage
Christian At Work
C. H. Spurgeon
America
H.W. Adams
Chamber Street
Chicago and
Bridge Streets
Freeport Journal
Book & Job Printing Office
Journal
Its
Thomas
Proprietors
Bill
Dodgers
Buffalo
Breed & Haws
Freefort
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