How Can You Repay The Battle Of Life For Graduates
Rev Frank Detherant urges graduating students to value education as a sacrifice by parents and church. He shares stories from Hampden Sidney and a widow’s son, warns of moral danger, and calls for faith in God to guide through life’s battles as the world treats graduates as full adults.
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Chicago
Frank de Therant
East
Second Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Willie
William
Christ
Satie
Harry
Charlies
Talmage
Llampden-Siiney College
Hampden-Sidney
Aaron Burr
Thomas Paine
Lord Byron
James Harper
Newtown
Jimmy
Stremt
Dr. Newton
Ragenbach
Graduation Sermon Ends with Faith and Sacrifice
An old sermon recounts a blacksmith who sacrificed himself to escape a rabid attack and uses the tale to urge graduates to life and eternity through faith. The speaker likens the smith’s chained martyrdom to Christ’s cross and urges students to pursue virtue and divine salvation after college.
Congressman Letters Prompt Skepticism and Telegraph Mock
In a sharp exchange, Squildig jokes about a congressman’s honesty in letters while Me Swilligen responds with sarcasm, noting that congressmen frank their letters. The brief dialogue ends with a Telegraph reference.
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Squildig
Saxony shows highest population density in empire
Saxony has the densest population among German states with 281.1 persons per square kilometer, while the empire average is 104.2.
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Saxony
Empire
China’s Cash Coin Tiny Value Sparks Comparisons
A reference notes that China’s cash coin is extremely small and worth about one tenth of a cent, likening it to a mill. The fact highlights the relative scale of the Chinese currency in historical context.
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China
German Drug Stores Density Compared to Physicians
A German statistic shows one physician for every 2,058 people, while drug stores are far scarcer with one store per 10,363 residents. The data highlight a tighter physician supply relative to pharmacies in the country.
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Germany
Why Hair Becomes Gray in Most Cases
The article explains hair turns gray mainly due to partial closing of hair cells and a reduction in natural coloring matter caused by this closure. The result is a loss of pigment in many hairs.
Planets Diameters Reported by Professor Lee
Jupiter measures 88 203 miles in diameter, Mars 4 155 miles, and Mercury 2 657 miles according to T J J Lee.
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Jupiter
T. J. J. Lee
Mars
Mercury
Beefsteak Salt Cure Method
A simple salting method for tenderizing beefsteak involves sprinkling a couple of teaspoonfuls of salt over the meat, then sandwiching it between two plates and letting it rest for a few hours. The technique yields noticeably softer texture and improved flavor.
New York Farmers Invest Heavily in Dairy Industry
The New York farmers outside milk supply to New York City hold at least 43.45 million dollars in cows and a similar sum in dairy farms and fixtures, totaling no less than 150 million dollars in dairy assets.
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New York
New York City
New York State
Two Brushes and a Hoax on the Moving Train
Readers recount a reckless train ride with a mile a minute speed claim and a brush by a porter. The exchange satirizes the incident as a hoax with a comical small loss of a tip as the only injury.
Miss Billions Praises Bargain Noble Husband
Two women debate Miss Billions pride in the nobleman she wed noting her boast that he was a remarkable bargain. The exchange highlights social perceptions of marriage and status in the era.
Coronation Diamonds Hint at Royal Adornment
A Life magazine remark envisions the queen wearing an abundance of diamonds at the coronation, while noting concern she might be mistaken for one of the American guests. The exchange reflects contemporary fascination with pageantry and royal splendor.
Palestine Kettledrum in Festal Processions
A kettledrum from Palestine features a pottery body and parchment head. It is carried by a cord and used in festive processions, reflecting local musical traditions and ceremonial practices.
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Palestine
China Tops World in Duck Production and Consumption
The report shows China leading globally in both duck production and consumption, highlighting its dominant role in the poultry sector and dietary trends across the country.
Explosion Mystery at Minute Signal
Report notes a large blast at the minute whistle event. Witnesses say Mike Riley carried a case believed to contain dynamite as the whistle blew, raising questions about the cause and safety procedures.
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Pat
Mike
Riley
Western Canada Awakens as Rich Prairie Lands Open to Americans
The Minneapolis Journal notes Western Canada as a thriving, welcoming region with 60,000,000 acres of arable land in Manitoba and Assiniboia, rising land prices, and heavy wheat yields. Railroads expand, settlements grow, and Americans invest in cattle, coal, and farming across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Banff, Glacier, and Field. Temperate Chinook winds offset severe winters, drawing settlers who praise just laws, light taxes, and growing churches and schools. The piece frames the region as a sleeping empire waking to vast potential.
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Minneapolis Journal
Western
Canada
Taylor
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Red River
Rockies
Rocky Mountain
Banff
Glacier and
Field
Canadian Missionary Pursues Sociological Study in Europe
Reverend C T Currelly of Toronto, Victoria University alumnus, departed May 2 for France and England to study life among peasants and artisans for two and a half years. He plans to work as a laborer to observe church attendance and poverty, then spend six months in Oxford between Franco English studies.
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C. T. Curreily
Toronto
Victoria University
France
Galahad
Curreily
Europe
England
Department of Political Science
Toronto University
Currelly
Canadian Northwest
London
Kathryn Mae Prefers Personal Name Change
A brief note reads that the person formerly known as Catharine Mary now goes by Kathryn Mae and requests no one’s concern with the switch. The message emphasizes personal choice in naming.
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Catharine Mary
Kathryn Mae
Lykes
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