How Old Art Thou How Will You Measure Life
The speaker contrasts worldly measures of life with spiritual aims. He cites Greek and biblical figures, warns against valuing wealth or pleasure, and urges personal reform. He honors those who have served God, then challenges listeners to begin meaningful Christian living in the New Year.
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India
Syria
Greece
Ciy
Pharaoh
Jacob
Joseph
Shiraoh
Eve
Sol
Joey
Heaven
Hell
John Milton
Salmatos
Pope
Drury Lane
Cumberland
Bishop Cooper
Canno
Joss
Tha
Rhenman
William F. Dodges
George Peabodvys
James Lenoves
Moe Nevise
Mount Sinai
Mount Pisgah
Promised Land
John Braiford
Sotter
Richard Baxter
Philip Dodridge
Christ
Paul
Wilberforce
Quinn
Edward Payson
Hs Dungeon
Osten
Time's March Toward Eternity Asks Keener Living
A preacher reflects on bidding time farewell as another year ends and the faithful are urged to seek the center of eternal life rather than cling to worldly pleasures. He contrasts mortal limits with the vast glory ahead and imagines the judgment trumpet pairing heavenly and earthly sounds.
Bone-Hunters Replace Buffalo Slaughter on the Plains
The article traces the shift from skin stripping to bone hunting as buffalo herds dwindle on the Western plains. It notes Indians sometimes aided hides trade, but buffalo slaughter declines. bone collectors in Montana and the West ship 7,856 tons in 1882 83 along the Northern Pacific line to buyers including Detroit Carbon Works and sugar refineries.
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Great Northwest
Montana
Northern Pacific
Detroit
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Harpers Weekly
Georgia Farmers Use Fertilizers at High Value
Georgia farmers use more than ten million dollars worth of commercial fertilizers each year while New Hampshire with about two million acres of farmland spends nearly one million dollars on similar inputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
New Hampshire
California Wheat Growers and Chinese Labor in Agriculture
The article outlines California wheat farming as large-scale, bank‑financed, and contract driven with harvest gangs and yearly cycles. It notes wheat exports, capitalized operations, and dependence on Chinese labor to diversify and sustain farming, including grapes where wages drive reliance on Chinamen.
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California
How to Train Pet Dogs
A dog lovers guide outlines puppy training starting around four months old in a quiet setting. Use mild firmness, kindness, and consistent commands with a six to eight foot lead. reward good behavior and end each session with a clear signal that class is over. Training spans one to two weeks per dog, sessions under thirty minutes, then a small treat.
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Pta
New York Mail and Express
Trun
Oldest Army Officer Meets General Sherman
At the Ebbitt House Sherman is approached by Captain King, the oldest living army officer, who entered service in 1818. King recalls his Mexican War service and contrasts his era with Sherman’s turn to the academy era.
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General Sherman
Ebbitt House
Captain King
Military Academy
Captan King
Washington
Gravity on the Sun Compared to Earth
A science note explains that sun gravity is about twenty seven times Earth's. If Earth’s gravity matched solar level a 150 pound man would weigh around two tons and movement would be impossible.
Kilmer's Swamp Root praised by Dundee weekly editor
The Weekly Record endorses Dr Kilmer of Binghamton and his Swamp Root Kidney Liver and Bladder Cure. It cites cures for Brights disease bowel trouble and general kidney liver and bladder issues based on personal testimonials and local pharmacist reports. It stresses scientific preparation and urges sufferers to try the remedy.
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Record
Dundee
Kilmer
Binghamton
N. Y
Chas E F. Roe
Unionville, Steuben Co
Bright
Hornellsville
WL Westcot
Astor and the Mandarin Ship to China in 1808
A Dublin Bulletin account recounts John Jacob Astor securing a presidential permit for the Beaver to sail to Canton under the guise of returning a Chinese Mandarin. The venture sparked city rivalries and laughter as the ship proved profitable, returning with an extra two million dollars.
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John Jacob Astor
China
New York
Beaver
Galloway
Astor
United States
Canton
Jefferson
Daughter’s elopement sparks family dispute and secret marriage
In a domestic drama, Helen defies her father after he opposes her union with William. Four days later Helen and William marry in To oroto and claim $30,000 of her father’s money, asking if forgiveness is granted or if they should settle abroad. The article notes the tomb of Mrs. A T Stewart guarded at Garden City Long Island Cathedral.
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William
Helen
Toroto
Will
Wall Street
A.T. Stewart
Garden City
Long Island
Chas
Clark
Hood
Ella A. Gorr
Boston
Mas
C. J. Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
Hidden Mine Fire Smolders At California Shaft In Virginia City
A Virginia City letter reports fire smouldering on the 1600 foot level of the California mine seven years after a blast sealed the section. The drift shows the fire alive, old timbers glow charred, and rock and earth pressure forming coal-like patches. The drift is sealed and the smoldering may continue for years.
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Virginia City
Nev
California
Doctors Graduate in Large Numbers Over a Decade
About forty thousand doctors have graduated from various medical colleges over the past ten years. The figure reflects sustained growth in medical education with increased output across institutions.
Patent Remedies and Health Quackery Notes
An assortment of patent medicines is advertised with claims of instant relief and magical effects. Dr R Butler praises St Jacobs Oil for foot comfort while Red Star Coughs Cure is endorsed by Health Boards as a safe vegetable remedy. Mentions of Dr Pierce and various nervine tonics appear amid speculative musings on health and aging.
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R. Butler
Cambridge University
England
Boards of Health
Dr Kilmer’s Ocean Weed Promises Broad Health Cure
An OCR fragment promotes Dr Kilmer’s Ocean Weed as a universal remedy for debility heart problems and respiratory diseases. It touts alterative effects for scrofula ulcers and tumors, urges purchase through druggists, and claims broad pension and medical pamphlets, with appeals to women and calls for ten cent stamps.
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Shakespeare
Ltes “Gollen
Wartime danger aside Hallett Co advertises home wealth work
Promote a home based income scheme from Hallett & Co. of Portland Maine promising earnings from 5 to 25 daily with potential over 50. Text claims no capital or experience needed and targets all ages and both sexes urging readers to write for free information despite looming war with Mexico.
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Mexico
Hallett & Co
Portland
Maine
How to Gain Flesh and Strength with Scott's Emulsion
How to Gain Flesh and Strength. Use after each meal Scott's Emulsion with Hypophosphites. It is as palatable as milk and easily digested. Delicate people improve rapidly with its use. A remedy for Consumption, Throat affections and Bronchitis. Read of a child eight months old gaining four pounds quickly.
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Scott
Igo
Pam
M. D
Alabama
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