Free Grace in the Cradle of Heaven and Earth
The sermon extols Jesus Christ as the rich yet self-emptying Prince who became poor for humanity. It contrasts heavenly splendor with earthly homelessness, highlights grace as unmerited favor, and urges believers to seek the Father’s mansion while cherishing the gift of salvation for our sakes.
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Jupiter
Mars
T Rerse
Angel
Rene
Heaven
Jesus
Eternity
David
John
Germany
Royal Gallery
Emperor William
God
Crown Prince
William
Heavenly Prince
Alhambra
Paul
Solomon
Mediterranean
Earth
Jesus Christ
Christ
Our World
Victoria
Heaven and Earth
Tower of London
Poremy
Mary
Caspar
Balthasar
Melchair
Nicodemus
Joseph
Arimathea
Alps
Cleopatra
Antony
T the
Evangelist
Asia Minor
Holy Land of
Galilee
Cilivet
Calvary
Holy Land
John Newton
Philip Doddridge
John Bunyan
Sammy
Mr. Fletcher
Fletcher
Lydia
Beotle
Benny Scotland
Benny Dean
Lord Jesus Christ
Artaxerxes
Thebagus
Thebazus
Elizabeth
Russia
Ancient Greek wisemen and Paul theme in faith sermon
The speaker blends moral exhortation with classical references. He highlights choosing life and peace, cites Solon and Thales among the seven wise men, and recalls Paul’s line on Christ’s poverty for believers. The message urges discernment of direction toward spiritual life over death.
Honey Bee Plant Studied as New Oil Source
A report from the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in New York describes the honey be e plant as thistle like with oats like seeds rich in oil. Mr. F B Pease notes oil quality akin to linseed and poppy seed with quinine like residuum and a mild taste. The plant grows widely in New York with 20 to 30 balls per plant and low cost. The AAAS will test its qualities for potential commercial oil use.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
New York
F. 8. Pease
Pease
American Association
Demorest
Advertise Well a Motto for Business Success
A Ye olde Yonkers Gazette editorial urges merchants to advertise consistently to gain wealth and avoid failure. It extols “advertise well” as the path to prosperity, noting risk of bankruptcy for those who skimp on ads and praising newspapers as powerful tools.
Habits of the Gull from St Lawrence Kittiwake
Mr William Brewster notes features in the habits of a young Kittiwake gull from the St Lawrence He kept a young one whose mate died of thirst the other survived by drinking only salt water Observations by Professor A Hyatt show the bird first slowly learned to swim and fly It flew rapidly and precisely circling the house and apple trees until captured It exhausted itself and gradually learned to alight
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William Brewster
St. Lawrence
Professor A. Hyatt
Funerals in Costa Rica Wealth and Piety at Burial
The piece describes funerals in Costa Rica as grand ceremonies with ayisos posted on walls and invitations sent to acquaintances. Priests charge high fees tied to family means, and poor families rely on public contributions. beggars at street corners seeking alms for burial costs are common sights.
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Jlarper
Polishing Diamonds in Amsterdam Factories
A visit to Amsterdam’s leading diamond establishments reveals a four to five story factory with a basement steam engine and flying belts. Skilled workers finish and polish stones on the top floor using rapidly turning steel disks, shaping gems to maximize shine and purity. The factory handles nearly half of world production, with Brazil supplying top stones and famous diamonds like the Koh-i-Noor once cut here.
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Amsterdam
Brazil
Nicholas
Are Any of Our Relations Half Dead
A lady described entering half mourning as her daughter overheard and asked with childlike seriousness if any of their relations were half dead, prompting a playful exchange about mourning and family.
German Students' Duels Describe Fierce Leipzig Battle
A St. Louis correspondent recalls autumn 1885 duels in Leipzig where two famed swordsmen Klarus and Heinemann clash amid 200 students. Blood, armor, and rapid strokes mark a decisive duel ending with Heinemann as victor and lasting scars on both combatants.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Leipzig
Klarus
Seyidry
Westphallians
Ile
Heinemann
Halle
Klaius
Heinerann
Wise maxims on self mastery and conduct
A collection of aphorisms on fate, habit, perception, virtue, wealth, courage, and personal responsibility. It argues self reliance shapes outcomes, discipline feeds comfort, integrity governs judgment, and prudent action secures well being, urging mindful living and accountable choices.
Paying Teller Mistake Delays Train, Ends With Apology
A bank in New Orleans area mispaid Mr. K John Ellis ten thousand dollars instead of one thousand. Colonel Tager soll were alerted, then Ellis returned to repay the excess after discovering the error on his way to the train. He told the teller to wire his wife an apology letter.
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K. John Ellis
New Orleans
Mr. Ellis
Colonel Tagersoll
Ellis
Dwight Townsend
New York Works
A Matter of Memory in a Domestic Teasing Exchange
In a fragment from a domestic exchange, Frank jokes with Johnny about running to the grocer and remembering specific items. The child Lpoch playfully notes the task, with Frank wryly promising to recall three pounds of cocoa if Johnny remembers cocoa.
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Johnny
Frank
Master Frank
Lpoch
Catarrh Remedy Promotes Hope and Healing
Exasperated sufferers hear that Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy can cure catarrh, claiming thousands of successes and urging prompt action. A stamp for a World’s Dispensary pamphlet is requested, tied to an enthusiastic reunion of two girls who had been apart.
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Dr. Sage
Duill
Sayre
Wrof. W. Wacsamer
Ithaca
N.Y
Pun P.O
Columbia Co
Important Arrests Contrast Public Health Charms
An assortment of 19th century notices extols arrests by detectives and pathogen control, advertising Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery and Scott s Emulsion for consumption and bronchitis, with addresses for Buffalo New York and Lone Star Texas, plus trade offers and editor notes.
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de. Pierce
Scorr
Presse
J. Frxpiey
M. D
Lone Star
Texas
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Washington, D.C
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Detroit, Mich
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