Behind the Counter Clerks and Christian Merchants Sermon
Rev Dr Talmage urges clerks to uphold conscience in retail work. He warns against dishonesty and drumming while condemning “professed Christian” merchants who tempt staff to sin for profit. He argues loyalty to God over temporary gain and stresses character over place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Geo
Evens
Jann
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Brooklyn
John
Merrimac
Les
Augustine
Fife
Feedii
Christian clerk embodies moral power and judgment day
A preacher denounces exploitive bosses who rob workers, urges Christian sympathy to clerks, recalls Arthur Tappen's devotional store culture, and warns that on Judgment Day all sins in business will be laid bare. He urges elders to encourage youth and young men to resist temptation and seek moral strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bashel
Syed
Chris
Ver
Jet J
Tonio
Valparaiso
Yale
Fame
Reid Utier
George
Brooklyn
New York
Arthur Tappen
Mammon
Heaven
Toad Clarks
Earth
Gol
Custom House
London
Vienna
Thebes
Babylon
Tyre
Ida
Stewaerts
Delanos
Abbotts
Barings
Enward Newtor
Harrowsmith
Ont
Weday
Uber
Isaac E. Downs
Spring Veallen
Boston
Medicf Rockland Co. N
P.O. Box
Fortunate Defect in Brahms Sonata Cherished by a Cellist
In a Musial Cowrier note, Brahms performed a cello and piano sonata with a cellist not up to par. Brahms increased the piano tempo, prompting the cellist to plead not to be drowned out. Brahms replied simply “Oh, you happy fellow.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brahms
Downs
Northern lights mystery mocked as tiny task compared
A quip from St. Paul jokes that even the humblest scholar has failed to explain the Northern lights, and that devising a formula to make Kansas wild rabbits eat apple tree bark seems a far simpler challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
St. Paul
Congressmen Bankers and Their Pay Draws Revealed
A Washington letter describes the Sergeant at Arms serving as the congressional banker handling deposits and payrolls. The piece notes frequent small checks, occasional large drafts, and quirky habits like miscalculating cents. It covers mileage rates, stationery allowances, and notable large withdrawals by former members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Sun
Capitol
Treasury
Tennessee
Fredericks
Iowa
James Belford
Colorado
Rockies
George A. Sheridan
New York
Louisiana
Jones
Florida
Detroit
Long
Massachusetts
Houk
Voorhees
Washington Territory
Arizona
Mr. Bean
Bunny Lee
Alexandria
Barbour
Virginia
Compton
Maryland
California
Title by Digestion at Native Land Court
A Maori elder rebutts a younger claimant by declaring his ancestors were eaten, proving title by digestion. He asserts that the land is his as the decedent’s remains were consumed, a lurid defense presented at the native land court.
Notable Claims and Offers From Fraternal Notices and Ads
A mix of testimonials for St Jacobs Oil and Dr Pierce products, plus a bold promotion from Hallett & Co offering at home income opportunities. The items mention cures for rheumatism and coughs and claim dramatic earnings with no capital required. Records note names like Thomas P Ford and F B E Hush and places including Bieber Lassan County California and Portland Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bieber
Lassan County
Cal
Thomas P. Ford
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. Talmage
THE
Brooklyn Divine
Tess
See
Thyatira
Lydia
Anwar Piet
Nelr
J. K. Emmett
Hallett & Co
Portland
Maine
Alice R. Jordan, LL. D
Pierce
Washington League Club
Waman
Dr. Pierce
England
J. B. Marchisi
Utica
N.Y
Isaac Thonson
the National Co
Dey St
Scott
L. P. Wapbert
M. D
Hagh’s Mills
S. C
My World's Dispensary Association
Buffalo, N.Y
Hood
Joan Brexine
Chillicothe
Ohio
L. Douglas
Congress
Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Hamese
Brockton, Mass
Eland
the Foward Copying House
Bedford
Richmond
Rowe
Irene Gaile Oise Ham
P. Rites
Rage Mail
Soitiers & Heya
Rent Stan R
Dewulars
Biyg AM
Atty
Washingcton
Johnson & CO
Main St
Harter
DE Harter Medicine Company
Anc
M.W
Mass
Wit
Soiounssce Agasuzers Dressef, Gelston & Co
Wasington, D.C
Atlanta
L. Powe & Company
Wits
A.W. McCormick & Son
Washington,d
Owerss
Mary A. McCaere
Columbus, Kane
Mia
I. V. Wenner
Yorkshire
Cattaraugus Co
D. Lazarre
Pag
Decatur Street
New Orleans
James L. Couey, Esq
Yucatan
Houston Co
Minn
Byspepeia
Theresa A. Cass
Springfield
H. FE. Massey
Montmorenci
8. C
F. Aspury Hower
M. EF
Silverton
N. J
Weil
Toa M. Strone
Ainaworth
Ind
Democrat and News
Cambridge
Belma Errible Ann Poole
Leonard Poole
Williamsburg
Dorchester
Golden
Poole
T. A. Ayres
East New Market
Dorchester County
Golven Medical
Mr. Downs
Joseron F. McFarlann, Esq
Athens
Golden Medical Discovery
Pruggists
World's Dispensary Medical Association, Proprietors
Main Street
Buffalo
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