Prodigal Tramp and the Tragic Homecoming
A wandering man begs forgiveness as he recalls a past sin. Norman Foster’s reckless gunplay wounds his sister Elsie, who survives with a ruined leg. Their parents confront grief and remorse, and Norman's life changes as he devotes himself to Elsie, becoming her guardian and companion throughout a shared, lifelong bond.
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Tigre
Norman
Elsie
Tha
Oman
Father
Hisse
Morman
Eloie
Saey
Ander
Mr. Foster
Norman Foster
Georgiana M. Craik
Fashion's Miseries and the Hair Dresser's Toll in San Francisco
A San Francisco Chronicle tale recalls fashion's harsh rituals from past centuries to the present. It describes women forced to endure hours of hair arranging, often with hairdressers working overnight to meet balls and weddings, leaving ladies exhausted and sleep deprived.
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Liamballe
Marie Antoinette
San Francisco
Pine Treet
Chronicle
Aentleman
Youngady
Francisco Chronicle
Colorado vs Switzerland in mountain beauty
A traveler compares Colorado and Switzerland noting Estes Park impresses as Swisslike and arguing Swiss lakes, streams, and perennial snow differ. He cites lower moisture in Colorado, fewer glaciers, and many high peaks yet none rival Mont Blanc or Monte Rosa for height.
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Colorado
Switzerland
Estes Park
Alps
Mont Blanc
Monte Rosa
Rocky Mountain Heights Inspire Awe Despite Elevation Gaps
The plains lie five to six thousand feet above sea level while peaks reach around fourteen thousand five hundred feet. Perpendicular cliffs and jagged rocks display striking forms, deep canyons exude mysterious beauty, and grassy parks dot the landscape. Vast rolling plains extend to the horizon, creating an impression of infinity akin to the ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Ex Mountains
Religious and Educational Outlook in the 19th Century
The article surveys Anglican and Free Will Baptists finances and centenaries, Methodist and Presbyterian missions, Mennonite goals in Alaska, and church efforts in education. It notes Indiana Baptist Sunday School growth, Boston school contracts, Belfast college presidency, denominational shifts, and praise for public schools amid urban youth challenges.
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Anglican Church
England
Presbytery of
Colorado
Kodish
Sitka
Alaska
Cuyler
Ananias
Sapphira
Indiana
Boston
Iit
Robinson Scott
Methadlist College
Belfast
Ireland
Princeton Review
Presbyterian Review
Dra. Hodge
Princeton
Briges
Jami
Qdnion Shasloginal Samingy
Lane
Mission Board of the
Evangelical Church of North America
German Methodist
Japan
The
Journal of Education
New England
How She Kept an Expense Account
A humorous domestic tale about Lavender and his wife agreeing to track spending with a ledger. The plan backfires as the wife’s page shows all money spent, while the income page shows receipts, ending with a joke about preferring cigars over strict budgeting.
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Lavender
Larry
Reguar David Copperfield
Dora
Met
This Little Baby of Mine in Our Young Folks
A reflective verse recalling a mother’s longing for her baby. The speaker contrasts a cherished infant with a growing child playing in a brook outside, imagining future reunion when bedtime stories resume. The piece blends tender domestic imagery with seasonal childhood moments.
The Origin of Silk Told Through a Royal Tale
Aunt Maggie narrates a mythical history of silk, recounting Ho Ang Ti and Su Ling Shi. A grandmother reveals the silkworm’s life cycle, mulberry trees, cocoons, and the first silk weaving. The tale ends with European monks stealing the secret, provoking Silk Road intrigue.
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Aunt Magic
China
Ho-ang-ti
Su-ling-shi
Heaven
Earth
Chita
Hao-ling-ah
La-See
la- See
Apenk
peThen
Cande Su-ling-shi
Su-lingshi
Maggie
Toney
St. Nicholas
The Engine of Work Drives a Life to Success
A reminiscence recalls a room where an old man and a younger visitor discuss success. The elder repeats that work is essential, the engine that moves the car of achievement, with quotes from Reynolds and Burke illustrating persistent effort.
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Tuarre
Grem
Auestion
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Mand Burke
Frances C. Boarhawk
Minister Seeksa Dynamic Evangelist for Conversion Mission
The Scritimer's Monthly notes a call for a bold evangelist who can energize preaching and leadership, capable of inspiring followers and striking fear or awe in rivals. Separately, a Portland brewing firm spends fifty thousand dollars on machinery and fifty thousand to farmers for beet production under a state bounty guarantee of one cent per pound for the first seven hundred thousand pounds each season.
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Paul
Scritimer
Portland
Mme
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Rosses
Roy Bea
Alice Williams Brotherton
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