Ever of Thee drama of a tramps rise and fall
A long tale traces the origin of the song Ever of Thee and the dramatic arc of its creator James Lawson a destitute composer. Turner the publisher rescues him with meals and clothes then tests his sobriety offering royalties but ultimately turns him away after relapse. The piece ends with a reflection on the enduring myth of the traveling singer across frontier life.
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Leard
Wade
Turner
Saad
James Lan
Dix
Jim
Lawson
Mr. Turner
Turniei
Mr. T
Ever
Turper's
Pearls of Thought Reflections on Promise and Virtue
A series of aphorisms on debt promises advice humility and reform. It contrasts easy criticism with action and questions imitation training and constant reform. The selections consider character integrity and personal responsibility with compact moral observations.
Curious romances told in a Colorado tale of love and loss
A young Englishman with a small fortune goes to Colorado to seek wealth. After years of empty letters, a homewardly ring found in a pawnbroker’s window in San Francisco reveals he vanished. The ring with initials and engraver leads to a discovery in Southern California. He had hidden himself due to career failure, but may now be happy.
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Theresa
Colorado
California
San Francisco
Kearny Street
Ladies' Department A Queer Gun Aboard Balloon
A Spanish military balloon ascent saw Queen Christina of pain brave the ascent with the aide-de-camp, while the queen mother refused to ride the car. The balloon rose to 300 yards, returned within ten yards of the start, and photographs captured the scene amid cheering soldiers. General Grants gallantry tale follows with Mrs. Grant seeking an eye operation to correct her cross eyes.
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Christine of Pain
Spain
New York Star
White House
Launcelot
Romeo
America
Women Could Upholster At Home For Profit
A city housewife suggests two capable women could earn well by upholstering at home. She notes worn furniture, cheap repair, and time to craft coverings under supervision, enabling economical material use and better wages. Also mentions New York fashion details on Chantilly lace cloaks and travel outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifi Onny
New York Tribune
New York
Revival and Faith in a Journal of Education Excerpt
The text blends devotional excerpts from Christian Guardian and Independent, urging trust in divine provision and revival of personal righteousness. It contrasts cheerful faith with worries over daily needs, citing scripture and warnings about trusting sight over faith, as preached by Mrs Havergal and others.
Personal Christ and the presence of personality in faith
The author argues that the living soul needs a Person rather than a book alone. He asserts the word gains power when embodied as flesh and stresses the necessity of Christ's incarnation over abstract tendencies. Citing Jewish signs, he claims Christ fulfills divine personality within humanity. James Stirling references scripture to defend a personal Christ.
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Christ
James Stiring
Can God Be Found Through Deep Personal Search
A devotional piece argues that true knowledge of God comes from God searching and revealing the heart. It cites Psalm 139 and Tobit to emphasize that humans must seek with honest confession. By knowing God through Jesus Christ, believers move from seeking to being found by Him. Sunday reflection on divine inquiry and cleansing.
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God
Jesus Christ
Prohibition damages to health and state finances
The text argues that liquor use harms citizens unable to support families, increasing pauper and hospital populations. It cites Senator Blair on two thirds to four fifths of poorhouse inmates due to strong drink and Massachusetts Board of Health figures up to 90 percent in some almshouses. It points to costs of almshouses and asylums and links to saloons.
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Blair
State Board of Health of
Massachusetts
Tha
Ing
Johnstown
Edison Electric Light Works
Austen
Hatch
Liquor and Disease in 19th Century Health Discussion
A compendium of views links alcohol to pulmonary consumption and kidney diseases, citing Drs Kellogg and Oswald. It argues alcohol weakens the body, undermines self control, and questions alcohol as a preventive or cure for consumption. The piece also notes the Johnstown disaster ties to liquor-fueled behavior and cites public temperance sentiment.
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Hungary
Germany
Oswald
Topers
J. H. Kellogg
Edinburgh
Hhas
North America
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Maurie
Ted
Aldersgate
James Lawson
Torrow
Far West
Overland Trail
Santa Fe
Queer CY
Filay
Fashion Notes
Cara
Lily
Solomon
Chris
Elia G. Ives
Journal of Education
Christian Guardian
Crus
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India
Temperance
Hell
Voel Swartz
D.D
Goschen
London
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Pennsylvania
Chicago News
Senator Colquitt
Seattle
Ibition Res
Yale Wiss
Yale
New Haven House
Hartford Courant
Veroff Brewery
Wrence
Kan
Bomba
Mary A. Woodbridge
Cincinnati
Ne Se Ie Ee Ee Savhoske
A. B
Grenabury
Wiliam J. Hilton
Ant
Prakiya
Chicago
Seatenes
Kittty
Nottie
Latie
Annette
Nell
Piarce
Mr. Bayard
Misa Clymer
France
Br.f. Jolam & Co
Richmund
Pigo
Wood
Hood
D. We. Baars
Martin Street
Albany
C.L Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Masa
Erve Seminary
Norman College
W. Farmington, C
Tay Patos
Eyeiel Coi
Toon
Book Pub. CO
Leonard Street
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Boys
Leonard St
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Mars
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Saul Tg
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Tare Boom
Avery Shee 'Jones
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Eisane
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