Forbidden Honey and the perils of temptation in a sermon
Reverend Tal mage warns against forbidden honey as a metaphor for corrupt literature, intoxicants, gambling, and risky pleasures. He cites Jonathan and Beehive anecdotes, laments publishing trash, urges pure books, abstinence from alcohol and cards, and condemns stock gambling and lotteries.
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Samuel xiv
Christopher Wren
Goa
Huber
Swammerdam
Virgil
Aristeus
Moses
Samuel
David
Solomon
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
St John
God Coud
Europe
Bethaven
Saul
Jonathan
New York
Chicago
New Orleans
Wynkoop
Bootstore
Syracuse
Beware of the forbidden honey
A preacher urges restraint from worldly temptations and quotes scripture to condemn infidel poets. He recounts the death of Percy Bysshe Shelley as divine judgment and warns that honey from earthly life will turn to gall for the ungodly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
God
Tresiolus
Goa
Grace
Percy Shelley
Rowland Hill
Surrey Chapel
Italy
Mediterranean
Shelley
Tyre
Ele
Costly Canine Collars in New York Show Wealthy Tastes
A New York Sun report recounts dog owners spending up to 200 on gold and silver chain collars for prized hounds, mastiffs, and setters. It notes most buyers are married women, collars commonly cost 30 to 60 cents in bulk, and many elite pets wear blankets in cold weather while fine dogs avoid dog shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Beavers Reach Endangerment Hunt Spurs Fur Shortage
A revival of beaver hat fashion is linked to rising fur prices and habitat decline. The piece warns beaver extinction looms if conservation lags, noting prices up to five dollars and a Winnipeg fur shipment destroying thousands of animals while martens remain a comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hull
America
Winnipeg
Hudson's Bay Company
It Pays to Think in Tin Can Machinery
A reporter notes a worker innovation in can making that saves inside solder drops. The device, aimed at preventing contact with contents, earns thousands in royalties as 20 000 cans daily are soldered, showing the value of clever labor saving ideas.
Roses of Pleasure Fade Quickly on the Brow
A reflective line notes that the appeal of fleeting joys wanes fast as those who seize it find its beauty brief and transient.
The Feminine Smuggler on New York Docks
A D'rovidence Journal story details female travelers at New York barges and the 23 inspectresses led by Mrs. Mary E. Williams who rigorously examine trunks and belongings of arriving passengers. The piece follows Mile. Jones through depictions of duty assessment, jewelry finds, and final payments as she leaves with valuables and tears.
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New York
Mary EB. Williams
Bureau
Battery
Oram
Fire Island
Custom House
Lourd
Otber
Repare
J. Helene Jones
Argus
Continent
London
Paris
Mademoiselle
Mile
Jones
Regent Street
Ulster
Miss Jones
J. Helene
Royal Worcester
England
Mile. Jones
Brunswick
Fifth Avenue
Pandora
Great Lick telescope to begin work early next year
The great Lick telescope is expected to be ready for work at the beginning of the new year, marking a milestone in astronomical research as engineers finalize assembly and testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lick
Lorarga
D. Roogint
Bass Thompson, CO
Advertising claims on kidney disease and Warner's safe cure
A skeptical reader disputes ads claiming kidney disease is universal and praises Warner's safe cure. The piece cites Scribner's Atlas, notes German approval of Warner's remedy, and argues publicity and cures prove the advertisers' merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Warner
England
Canada
United States
Australia
India
Germany
Fatherland
How Cigars Are Made in a Factory Line
The process begins with dampening or blowing tobacco leaves for strippers usually female workers. Strippers earn about 0.75 to 1.20 dollars daily. stalks go to florists. Cigar makers receive 8 to 15 pounds per thousand leaves, using boards knives and gum to form filler, binder, and wrapper. A skilled worker makes about 1,000 cigars per day with pay ranging from 18 to 95 dollars per thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Benefits of the Moon in Navigation and Tides
The moon aids navigation by fixing longitude through lunar positions and anchors time with the lunar month. Its tides move ships and waste, a flood tide that spares costly artificial port work. Also noting solar eclipses advance astronomy, and German catfish hides yield tough supple leather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Popular Science News
Prominent Physicians Endorse Scot’s Emulsion for Consumption
Consumption and wasting diseases in children and adults such as scrofula chronic cough and bronchitis are claimed curable by Scott’s Emulsion of pure cod liver oil. Doctors testify to its value and cite a Texas case where an obstinate cough with hemorrhage and emaciation improved, preserving a well-developed consumption case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Lessnesa
T. J. Finphry
M. D
Lone Star
Texas
Dieres
Teer
Atl
Pamphlet Offer on Female Diseases by World’s Dispensary
Free securely sealed pamphlet on diseases of women sent by mail. Dr J. B and Co, Nareusi Utica NY advertised. requests WW cents in stamps for large illustrated treatise from World’s Dispensary Medical Association at 003 Main Street Buffalo NY. Mention of Neal Dow temperance speeches in Canada noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. J. B&b
Nareusi
Utica
N.Y
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Bufalo
Neal Dow
Canada
Mark Twin
Kienaro Prewier
W.W. Aron
Japan
P. Boxjamin
Minon
Columbia Law Stu
Meriden
Norwich
Oberlin Vollege
University of Penn
Puila
Wellesley College
Chat
The
Invalides Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Thorsarde
Piercess
Dr. Pierce
Main St
Pralo
Frugal Readers Back Special Holiday Issue Of The Yuautics Companion
The Yuautics Companion offers a Special Get with Double Holiday Numbers for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Each issue includes colored covers and full page pictures in twenty pages. New subscribers receive free issues up to January for a $1.74 yearly fee.
Doctor Seeks Readers For Patent Remedy Cure Claim
A letter to the editor from T A Slocum M D asserts a positive remedy for a named disease. He promises to send two bottles of his remedy to readers who mail their express and P O addresses. He provides his New York address for correspondence.
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P.O
T. A. Slocum
M. D
Dart St
N.Y
Wits
Brewster Safety Media Lidt Co
Express
ROOT
A. C
Peart
New York
P.O. Vic
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DR. Talmage
Brooklyn Divine
House of God
Cesar
Hamis
Welbow
Jomathan
Beth Aven
Lord Sandwich
Fool
Olver Srobt Smith
Gibbon
F Ox
Monte Carlo
Satan
Coney Island
Closs
Brooklyn
Wall Street
Boston
Third Street
Tosing Penitess
Wall Sarvet
Lin Ontanml
Golen
Mercy
Switzerland
York
D’rovidence Journal
Newmarket
R. V. Pierce
Hoech
L. Hood & CO. Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
Menonasis Oxny
Tansillaco
State St
B. Neal
Baersville
Hte
Tre
Joe. le
Pember Lands
W. P. Warse
Care
Philus & Wels
Tribune
Hutavitle
Kidder
WM. F. Kidder & CO
Job St
Garl Pston & CO
Washington, D.C
ALM’ Business College
Phila
Biel
Retern Mall
Mesdy
Moody & Co., Cincinasti
Viren'ars
Coleman Business College News
New Jersey
National
Patrona
Coleman
Evens & Over Bag
Herbrand
Herbrand CO
Fremont
Pettit
J. Siyphens
Lebanon
Blair
Rhea
Seidters & Hetra
Eee
KE. Ross & Co
Toledo
L. Bine- Ham
Washington, D .C
Adares
Mick
Kit
Walaria
Prageista
Weis
Jersey City
N.J
U. A
A. J
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