Ethiopian Convert in Nubia Becomes Christian Trailblazer
A 1902 Sunday School lesson reflects on the conversion of an Abyssinian nobleman journeying from the Nile to Jerusalem. Philip’s dialogue on the road leads to baptism, turning the chariot into a mobile vessel of salvation and sending the gospel toward Africa with special providence and mission.
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Rothschild
Israel
Jesus
Jerusalem
Judith
Nile
Egypt
Philip
Pilate
Nubia
Sumer
Commierce
Simpson
Tinly
Wybark for Supreme Judge in Missouri race
Wilson Cramer backs Hon. Moses Wybark of Marble Mill for supreme judge after a Farmington News letter from Jackson Mississippi dated January 20 1902 urges a Southeast Missouri candidate. The letter extols Wybark honesty integrity and legal ability and pledges support in the Democratic push for representation on the state appellate bench.
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Wilson Cramer
Moses Wybark
Marble Mill
Farmington
Jackson
Mac
Marble Hill
Missouri
Indian Learns About Feathers From White Man
A short anecdote describes an Indian man who sleeps on a feather bed after hearing whites say feathers are soft. He finds the impression of the feather comforting but ends by noting that the white man was wrong to claim such ease. The tale satirizes advertising claims through a simple household observation.
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Bollinger County Times
Bollinger County Mining Company
St. Louis, Memphis and Southeastern Railway
Cape Girardeau
Louis F. Wright
New Madrid
Wright
W. H. Miller
Jackson
A. O. U. W. Lodge
St. Loui
W.H. Miller
St. Louis
Railroad to Jackson Promised by Houck Trail
The local column supports Houck moving a railroad line to Jackson, grading begun near the Cape. Proponents argue it will boost activity, attract new investment, create a fruit center economy, and force competition that spurs locals to hustle. Critics fear competition from nearby towns.
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Houck
Jackson
Cape
Cape Girardeau
Tere
Mr. Houck
Dentist T. will visit Millerville Oak Hides and other towns
Dental notice states Dr. P. Korr will tour Millerville on March 17 Monday afternoon, Oak Hides on March 24 Monday forenoon, Evcasobigh on March 3 and another Monday forenoon on April 7, staying one week at each location to perform pain free extractions and dental work in all branches.
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Millerville
Peace P. Korr
Foley's Honey Tar Cures Colds and Prevents Illness
A historical note reports Foley's Honey Tar as a remedy claimed to cure colds and prevent pneumonia. The brief item presents the product in a period medical advertisement tone without medical endorsement.
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Foley
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