War and religion collide in readings on aiding war
A late 19th century tract lists excerpts from theologians and writers debating Christianity and war, noting the moral conflict between prayer and national conflict. It includes quotes from John Wesley, Bentham, Chalmers, Parker, and others, urging Christian restraint and urging leaders to seek peace over military glory.
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John ‘Weasley
Aes
Arnold
Chalmers
Emeemrtina Thomas
Scott
Ward
Judson
Apostle
Burmab
Theodore Parker
Jeremy. Benthamsey
David Brewater
HoameJenyns
Vicessimus Knox
Lamartine
Leigh Hunt
Jeremy Taylor
Jesus Cogist
Jesus
Frj Moartan
Chicago
Madrid
Spain
United States
W . Crowe
New York
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Cure for Blood Poisoning
A. D. Hagey of Elroy Pa reports severe salt rheum on arms and cracked hands. He says after five bottles Hood's Sarsaparilla cured him, and his hands are now smooth. The ad asserts Hood's as the best blood purifier and recommends purchase from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Visit of Troop L to Lookout Mountain on Fourth
Correspondent from Camp Thomas reports Troop L of the 1st Cavalry visiting Lookout Mountain Chattanooga on July 4. They rode trains to Chattanooga, ascended Incline No 2, toured Lookout Mountain and surrounding sights, dined at a large hotel with 75 waiters, and enjoyed a celebratory outing before returning to camp.
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Lookout Mountain
A. Ee Fort
Lacon
Benny Republican
Lytle
Chickamauga Park
Epley Fisher
Harry Baily
Peoria
Henry Sports
Ohio Cavalry
Fiorids
Cuba
Chapman
Sam
1St Cavalry
Porto Rico
Henry Anshicks
Belds
Toluca
Jack Paskell
Tan
Prof. H
Cartright
Henry Boys
Tennesse
Point Lookout
Fifth Avénue
Australia Letter From Willis Danley 1898
An 1898 letter from Willis Danley in Australia to his parents discusses patent battles, telegraph errors, and a mistaken Melbourne storm reference. He notes bicycle use, cheap clothing, gold as money, and resistance to war news. He comments on American naval power, European war preparations, and Australia’s Federation Bill rejection over federation and states’ rights.
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Willis Danley
D. W. Danley
Hennepin
Sidney
Chicago
Melbourn
Bert
Australia
Sabips
Spain
America
France
England
Germany
Russia
Europe
United Ethics
United States
Ayer's Ague Cure Cited By Veteran for Cure
A veteran from St. Augustine, Florida recalls using Ayer's Ague Cure before the war and claims rapid recovery from ague after a village outbreak. He states many in his group and in Camp were cured and that he has not suffered the ailment since.
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Ayers
Ayer
Kansas
Gamp
Ian
Union
C. B. Smith
St. Augustine
Fla
Streator Zousves Drill Delights Fourth of July Crowd
The amusements committee secured the Streator Zousves as the peak attraction for the Fourth of July celebration. Their drill and wall sealing feats impressed with machine-like precision. The 28-man company performed an 18-foot wall climb with times of 18 52 and 63 seconds, drawing wild applause. They are booked as a special attraction at the Big 4 Races on August 23 to 26 in this city.
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Fort
Palmer House
Chicago
Chattanooga
Sugar Leaf
Rape Dennis
Paxston
Trial Size Cream Balm Offered For Catarrh Relief
A Brooklyn reader reports rapid relief from catarrh and head cold after trying Ely's Cream Balm. The ad from Bezy Bros. of New York City promotes a 10 cent trial size for immediate postal delivery, claiming cures in six weeks and listing the remedy’s value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bzy Bros
Warren Bt
X.Y
Ely
Josephiige
Grand Avenue
Brooklyn
Territory near Santiago Said to Be Valuable to United States
The document claims the Santiago area recently yielded to the United States is rich with sugar and coffee, with a harbor among the world’s largest and a key to Havana. It notes interest in annexation and praises the prior fiscal year’s prosperity under the Republican administration and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Uncle Sam
Gaba
Basten
Cuba
Congress
Hood's Sarsaparilla Earns Praise From Mrs T Rich
A reader from Hampshire UL reports relief from headaches and fatigue after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. She says it fully relieved her ailments and enables her to work again, adding only good words for the remedy and noting Hood's Pills as a favored cathartic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
T. Rich
Hampshire
Capture of Forta Rico in aggressive movement planned
The text argues for capturing Forta Rico as part of an aggressive strategy and notes the island's value in peace talks. It claims the American public has become infected with the belief that there is no limit to American valor on land and sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hia
Maine
Parie
Spain
Weyler
Indies
Dewey
Manilla
McKinoley
Jesus Christ
Orevertheless
Parsons
Darkey
Bear
Evon
Peter Cartright
Forta Rico
Fortane
Local Remedy Praised for Families and Children
A reader from Ebio California signatures Mr W B Cooper praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for years of good results. He notes it is especially effective for small children and mentions Dr Powell Fossea as a related reference.
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Chamberlain
Ebio
Cal
Fossea
Dr'Powell
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Ild
Beye
Gresser Block
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North Pole
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