Reverence and Sin in Parental Love and Neglect
In a sermon on Proverbs 17, the speaker condemns disrespect for parents and traces filial sins to parental faults. He warns against favoritism, neglect, and delegating childrearing to servants, arguing that lack of nursery discipline harms children's souls and parental happiness.
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Esau
Jacob
Imeac
Rebekah
India
Mephibosheth
Earl of Shaftesbury
Earl of
Solomon
Parental Guidance and the Power of Example
The writer argues parental hypocrisy harms children and that consecrated, godly parents raise better offspring. He cites a king's mercy, then shares his own childhood, noting two dying parents, a family altar, and lasting influence. He urges fathers and mothers to lead by loving example and diligent training.
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Far East
Aheed
Mme A Pralave
Pala
Christ
Prayer for Unity and Protection of Children in Troubled Times
An anxious father pleads for divine aid to keep families united and guard children from parental sin that threatens their welfare. He asks God to answer his prayer and preserve the eternal well being of his trusted offspring.
The Power of a Poem and a Hotel Bill Befriending
Will Carleton recalls a hotel incident from years ago in which the proprietor refuses to charge the poet. The landlord explains that after reading Carleton's poems about love and reconciliation, his wife cried and they reconciled, so there will never be a bill for Carleton in the house.
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Will Carleton
Harper Press
Carleton
Aishor
Mr. Carleton
Betsy
Mr Carleton
How to Believe Asthma Remedy From Old Text
A fragment describes treating asthma by soaking blotting paper in a strong saltpeter solution, drying it, applying a two inch square piece on a plate in a bedroot, and lighting it at dusk for relief, claiming strong belief aids the effect though the method is dubious.
Her Chalice Dialogue Reveals Married Life Balance
Minnie explains choosing a partner by balance of salary and height, saying she preferred a smaller husband with a bigger income over a taller but poorer man. Fred comments on their matchmaking.
The Polite Tramp and The Bulldog Encounter
A humorous exchange describes a man offering his seat to a lady after a bulldog incident. The speakers, Jogging Jake-Pard and Tired Tim-Well, discuss appearance and etiquette in a playful, characterful tone.
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Jake
Pard
Tim
Flow and kin split over wealth in cattleman tale
The San Francisco Bulletin quotes a line about a man torn between love and his lineage. It notes the father’s cattle business and the son’s apparent fortune of 3 million dollars. The excerpt underscores class and family tension in a Western town.
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San Francisco Bulletin
Farly T Industry Start as Floorwalker Question
A clipped exchange asks Hewitt how he began in business as a floorwalker and references Jewett Twins and a judge in a terse dialogue.
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Hewitt
Jewett
Judge
Tomb of Noah Said to Lie in Nakhtchevan Plain
The tomb of Noah is believed located in Nakhtchevan on the Ararat plain beside an abandoned fortress. The vast plain is described as strewn with remnants of past glories and broken wills.
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Noah
Nakhtchevan
Ararat
Lightning Flash Duration and Perception
A flash of lightning lasts under one millionth of a second, while full eye perception requires about one tenth of a second, leaving a faint impression of the event’s brightness.
China Population Figures by Region
The Chinese population today is about 426 million, with 8.5 million in Manchuria, 2.58 million in Mongolia, 6.43 million in Tibet, and 1.2 million in Chinese Turkestan.
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China
Manchuria
Mongolia
Tibet
Chinese Turkestan
Perhaps You've Met Him in a Little Boy
A fragment mentions a boy who never walks but rolls, slides, crawls, or falls and moves by various methods all day, with no regular walking.
Dysentery Death Toll Surpasses Plague and Yellow Fever
Reports state dysentery causes higher mortality than plague yellow fever or cholera as forces move between nations. Deadly disease spreads through camps and front lines impacting troops and civilians alike.
Smokeless Powder Distinguishable by Vapor at Distance
Smokeless powders are not absolutely smokeless but give off a vapor that can be distinguished at about 200 yards.
Tortoise Shell Care Hint From Antique Guide
Tortoise shell, regardless of age, can be kept bright with occasional polishing using rouge powder. This old care tip emphasizes gentle, cosmetic maintenance to preserve its luster.
Malaria transmission cautions in health guidance
The note explains malaria does not pass person to person but advises isolating infected individuals from healthy areas to prevent mosquitoes from spreading the disease to others via bites.
Mortality Rates Among Soldiers Versus Clergymen
Under peaceful conditions soldiers show a death rate of 5 per 1000, while clergy face 11 per 1000, making clerics’ lives more dangerous than soldiers during nonwar times.
Insomnia Cited as Cause of Refrain from Sleep Rhyme
Fragmentary line suggests a speaker suffering insomnia and avoiding a lullaby refrain. The text hints at fatigue and a ritual reluctance to sleep, conveyed in a quirky, lyrical voice. No clear identities or events are provided.
Verlaine Benefactor Ends With Umbrella Gift
The tale recalls Verlaine’s legacy to his old friend Bibilapuree who cared for him. Bibi, famed for his umbrella theft, faced neglect until a benefit banquet with twenty seven subscribers. He thanked donors but withdrew in tears, leaving twenty seven umbrellas in his wake.
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Verlaine
Bibilapuree
Bibi
Frogs and Wires on the Overland Telegraph Line
An Australian telegraph tale notes green frogs climb poles to rest on insulators. They touch the hot dropper and die, shocking readers that cyclones may interrupt lines and prevent usual cables from England.
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Australia
England
Sensible Treatment of Corns in Everyday Foot Care
Discusses how narrow, ill fitting shoes cause corns and how heredity plays a role. Recommends avoiding constant irritation, using pumice or a knife to remove corns, and a vinegar breadcrumb poultice for minor relief. Advocates sensible shoes and foot soaking with thorough cleaning in pedicure routines.
Onion Soup Recipe From Elder Dumius
A vintage recipe proclaims onion soup wholesome and appealing to critics of herbs. It calls for Bermuda or white onions fried in butter, simmered in water with pepper and salt, then thickened with beaten eggs and served over toasted bread slices. Milk can replace water in the broth.
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Dumius
Bermuda
Evolution of Cradles from Dugout to Hanging Bed
The article traces cradle designs from ninth and tenth century manuscripts showing dugout tree trunks with strap holes, common in Greece. It notes fifteenth century depictions switch to swinging beds hung between pillars, precursors to the modern cradle or berceau.
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Greece
The Harm of Damp Heart and Mold Hazards Discussed
A health note warns damp moldy houses threaten illness including diphtheria linked to mold growths. It cites a London Lancet article and notes lime as a strong disinfectant. Moldy cloths like shoes should be destroyed promptly to prevent danger.
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London Lancet
Kimberley Area of South Africa Vanquished by Sulphurous Ground
In South Africa near Kimberley the land is of volcanic origin and so sulphurous that ants cannot live there. The statement notes extreme soil toxicity and barren conditions.
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South Africa
Kimberley
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Act of Parliament of Canada
Jay
Torents
Chicago
Frank de Witt Talmage
London Temple Bar
Holstein Ranch
California
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Jesse
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Fred
Minnie
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