Indiana Progress and National Snippets
A collage of 19th century notes cites voter shifts from the South to New York, debates on state flora, Mexico’s independence anniversary, and advances in woven tapestries. It also mentions English dairy schools with artificial udders, a Census Bureau bulletin on Methodist communicants, and a scientific note on snake motion debunking popular myths.
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Tate
State
Washington
The
New York Sun
New York World
Republic of
Mexico
Diaz
Congress
England
India
Burau
Washington, D. C
Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
Springfield rider Zimmermann breaks bicycle mile record
The Springfield record story details Zimmermann riding a mile in 2 06 4 5 on a safety bicycle, with a prior half mile in 1 01 5. The piece extols bicycle progress, notes Nancy Hanks as a fast trotting horse by comparison, and lauds safety bikes for all ages and uses.
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Springfield
Mass
Zimmermann
Nancy Hanks
San Francisco Chronicle
Zismermaan
Youasen
Grong
Spors
Siamese troops ordered to kill flies at Koh Si Chang
The Free Press reports a Siamese military order directing garrison troops at Koh-si-chang to capture daily a match box full of blue-bottle flies or face punishment. The piece mocks the decree, noting it absurd yet revealing royal irritation with insects and suggesting a humorous race for the title of fly catcher.
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Let
Bob-si-dians
Progress and Patriotism at the Chicago World's Fair
Transcribed from a long feature detailing Jackson Park's World’s Fair exhibits. It celebrates American achievements since Columbus and outlines the architecture, statues like Franklin and the Republic, and historic displays from Pennsylvania and other states. It notes horticultural and agricultural pavilions, vast timber and iron use, and international exhibits including Russia's planned agricultural showcase.
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Merce
Franklin
The
Republic
Robi-Smith
Daniel C. French
Lake Michigan
United States
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Thomas Jefferson
Coumbus’ House
Spain
Valley Forge
Washington
George Washington
Old Christ Church
Lafayette
John Paul Jones
Peale
Ben Frankup
John Fitch
Burlington
France
Hendon
Benjamin Franklin
Willam Penn
Oliver Cromwell
Gilbert Stuart
William Penn
City of
Columbus and the World’s Fair Vision in 1893 Chicago
A reflective preview of the Columbian Exposition in Chicago detailing the planned displays, notable architecture, and the role of women in the event. It highlights the grand Fine Arts Building, horticultural exhibits, and the extensive plans for art, sculpture, and national pavilions, with emphasis on progress from discovery to modern achievement and the fusion of discovery spirit with progress.
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Tsabetla
Castre
Palos Harbor
Canaries
Guanaha ii
Bahama Islands
Castile and
Aragon
New World
Chicago
Jackson Park
United States
Potter Palmer
Columbus
Cortez
Pizarro
Father Neptune
Horticultural Department
Samuels
Australia
New South Wales
Sydney Botanic Gardens
San Francisco
Jamaica
Horticultural Hall
New Orleans
California
Florida
Temperance: Working People's Greatest Enemy Exposed
A temperance critique argues liquor drains billions from the nation, wastes forty years equal to earlier American milestones, and devastates families and labor. L B Powers cites Wells on yearly losses and the alarming total, urging reform against saloon power.
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Rim
N. X. Observar
David A. Wells
Jamestown
Wells
United States
Columbus
Tia Rum Shop
L. B. Powers
Independent
Limits of grace for backsliders in despair
A Sunday School Times piece urges believers not to despair when falling away from faith. It cites Peter and other backsliders as proof that divine grace remains available to the unfaithful, emphasizing God’s readiness to forgive and restore despite past faults.
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Christ
God
Peter
Go d
Alcohol Consumption Across Nations Raises Public Health Alarm
Across England France and Switzerland consumption of beer rises while education funding lags. One tenth of Swiss deaths are linked to alcohol and Ireland spent about 55 million dollars on drink in 1890. The text condemns drink’s impact on London’s lower classes and notes a missionary selection in Belgium amidst social concerns.
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Bay
France
England
Switzerland
Ireland
London
Hema
Todis
Ambition and Faith in Youth The Christian Sermon
A sermon urges young men to seek character over success, citing Beaconsfield and Nelson to stress faith in God as the root of true power. It warns against dwelling on circumstances, calling for courage, and quotes Admiral Nelson on belief overcoming fear to achieve victory.
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Lord Beaconsfield
John of Ausvia
Cortes
Luther
Wasley
Europe
England
Battle of the Nile
Saya
Allen
Egypt
Nelson
Capes
Stauneh
Iarregat
Dupont
Receive Christ as a guest in your home sermon excerpt
A sermon urges believers to welcome Jesus by serving his servants at their door. It contrasts spiritual warmth with practical hospitality, citing Matthew and Jesus words to emphasize that serving the least treated as serving Christ. The tone is exhortative, urging daily, tangible acts of kindness and generosity toward others as reverence.
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House of Charity
Courts of Justice
Allathrope
Christ
Jerusalem
Martha
Macy
Lazarus
Lord
Faith and Frank Advice on Growing Through Duty
A fragmentary reflection on faith urging readers to act in good duty to grow spiritually. The speaker contrasts hollow prayer with living faith and suggests God guides through doing what is right, even when sorrow and struggle accompany the path. The voice encourages personal resolve and perseverance.
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Siena
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