Conqueror of Worlds and Cling to the Cross Sermon
The speaker honors Jeremiah C. Lanphier, lauding his noon prayer meetings that sparked a 1857 revival and shaped Christendom. He envisions Jesus as a universal conqueror, then urges readers to cling to the cross amid danger and despair. The piece blends praise, religious imagery, and a wartime naval anecdote about a cross pulpit sacrificed to save sailors.
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Daily Papers
Jeremiah C. Lanphier
New York
Fulton Street
Christendom
The
Reformed Church
Lamphbier
Bethesda
Heaven
Lanphier
Constantinople
St. Sophia
Lamartine
Pouqueville
Private Butter on the Atlantic Steamer
A New York Journal note recalls an English steamer incident where a married couple, each served with a large mound of butter at all meals, faced a pasted card reading Private Butter Keep Off the Grass. Neighbors helped themselves, then the card prompted a discreet response.
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New York Journal
False Cure Claim Ad for Laxative Tablets
An advertisement touts a remedy branded as a cure for a feverish condition and stomach issues. It claims money-back refunds if it fails, lists a 25 cent price, and notes that genuine tablets bear the marking L. C. Q. on each tablet.
The God of Murderers and a Village Pool Legend
A London Answers report describes Laituk in Lurma where a sacred pool guards murderers. The pool’s water turns blood red after a murder, signaling wardens to test the culprit. If a killer reaches the pool and bathes in its blood, the god is appeased and the murderer is freed. If pursued, the killer faces death.
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Laituk
Lurma
Shearpaniai
London
Bismarck and the Pope in 1592 encounter
Sidney Whitman recalls Eugen Wolf’s 1592 visit to the pope after Rome. The pope sent greetings to Prince Bismarck, noting their cordial relation and a diamond decoration he had received, contrasting with Windthorst’s difficulties with Bismarck.
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Bismarck
Eugen Wolf
Rome
Germany
Prince Bismarck
Friedrichstab
Holy Father
Verfuxte
Windthorst
Sidney Whitman
Harper’s Magazine
England's Army Pay Sparks Private Cost of Career
A British father notes the child costs of a military career, spending about 4,000 on schooling and 1,250 on uniform and kit, for a second lieutenant who earns only 5s 8d a day. In India earnings rise to 202 rupees monthly, but expenses hit at least 240 rupees, leaving a deficit. The Exchange and Washington Star pieces reflect on the toll of naval and military preparation and a brittle social outlook.
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India
Grain-O and street testimonies in a eclectic ad page
An assortment of promotions and snippets include Grain-O a grain drink touted as a cheaper coffee substitute for children and adults. a mock courtroom exchange about ages. a dental instrument count claim. a cure-all for rheumatism with a 75 cent price. and an ad seeking agents for a government commissioned war history book with outfit details and credit terms.
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The
Philippines
Murat Halstead
War Department
San Francisco
Pacific
General Merritt
Honolulu
Hong Kong
Manila
Aguinaldo
Olympia
Dewey
Bonanza
Agenta
Outfit
F. T. Barber
See
CTIVE
Facinie
Barker
Sec’y
Star Insurance Bldg
Chicago
The Silent Toll of Weakness and a Cure for Women
Many wives endure hidden suffering from feminine ailments while husbands see only a cheerful front. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is advertised to heal inflammation, ulcers, and nervous debility, claiming it restores health and vitality for wifehood and motherhood. An anecdote from Mrs. Annie James supports its effectiveness, followed by a pitch for Pleasant Pellets and a solicitation for agents with low prices and profits.
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Alexandria
Athens
Thebes
Baalbec
God
Mohammed
David
Pierce
Thad
Annie James
No 27
Seventh Street
Memphis
Shelby Co
Tenn
Dr. Pierce
World thrice a week ad offers year subscription deal
A promotional notice for the New York World thrice a week edition highlights its prompt, thorough reporting from global events. It boasts special correspondence, illustrations, and varied departments and pitches a one year bundle with The Indiana Press at $1.65.
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NEW York World
WORLD
Indiana
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Reige
Moerce
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
Micah
Malachi
Zechariah
Atlantic
John
Patmos
Mary
Christ
Norfolk
Ceuban
Yarborough
Hetrick Brog
Druggists
I2eeth
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Cscastoet
Washington Star
Philadelphia
P. Duff & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg, Pa
Daugheaty
RAS
Tele! Atlantic Refining Company
Pittsburg
Atlantic Refining Company
J. &. Barnes
Penn
John G. Cameron
Life, Fire & Accident Insurance
Farmers’ Bank
Davis
Ali Druggiste
Vogel Bros
the Tailors
Sixth Street
Indiana, PA
Thos. Sutton
Phila. Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rion
A. M.p
Reed
Iwo
Black
Smith
Blairs Art
Blairsville
Cokeville
Blairsvill
Ana
Blaireville
Blacklick
Rugh
Graceton
Homer
Tal ‘Two Lick
Blaimsville
Saltsburg
Paulton
Allegheny Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny City
Butler
Blazesville
Altoona
Blairaville
Smithfield Street
J. B. Hutchinson
J.B. Wood
Allegheny Valley
R.R
Niagara Ress
Pittaburg
West Penn Junction
Kittanning
Titusville Express
Pittabur
A & Kittanning
Oil Buffalo Express
Oil City
Emlenton Accom
Kittanning Accom
Junction
Corry
Emilenton
Ee Kittanning
Emienton
Emienton Accom
Emilenton Soo
Lpm
Kittannh
Hittsoning
Sere Corry
Spossese
Accargo
Jas. P. Anderso
G.w.wheeelr
G. T. Hamilton
Leghorn Food Co
Boston
Mass
BR. Klne
Finca
Dr. Kline, Ltd
Zeltevom Stute of Medicine
Arch
Philatelphia
Keeley
Keeley Institute
Pennsylvania
YheXzeley Institute
Fifth Ave
Our
R. E. Dietz CO
Laight St
Strong Brink
Dea
Charcot
Daugherty Bros
Paull
Thompsows
Prine
Thompsow Dpotberi
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