What Jesus Did and What Jesus Would Do in a Newspaper
An 1890s sermon argues Jesus ran no newspaper campaign and criticizes church leaders for hypocrisy. It cites the 1390 US census figures, notes 20 million Christians and 110,922 ministers, and notes current declines in church membership. The piece contends Jesus practiced the golden rule, preached truth, and avoided worldly campaigns.
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Chas. M. Sheldon
Topeka
Capital
Jesus
Bro. Sheldon
Carpenter of Nazareth
United States
Rev
Madison
M. E Churen
Christian Brother
McKinley Prosperity Debate and Panic Analysis
A satirical critique argues McKinley did little to real prosperity, blaming panics on boom bust cycles and debt. It notes Wall Street panics, tariffs, and industry profits, listing Bradstreet quotes on breadstuffs, cotton, hogs, cattle, hides, and freight costs to show widespread uneven wealth and rising domestic prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Santa Claus Gage
Wall Street
Cleveland
Ron
Gspital
Brown
What Would Jesus Do In Business And In Church
A reflective stance argues that conversion by hunger relief and fellow feeling beats coercive methods. It condemns church leaders who justify power abuses and calls for practical Christian action in all sectors, urging followers to imitate Christ’s fight against sin and neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowshir Esympathy
Jos
Christ
Earth
Jesus
Overbrook
Monstrous Modern Commerce And The Coming Panic
A critic argues that modern capitalism breeds short lived prosperity for labor and wealth for capitalists. He contends panics loom due to speculative ventures funded by borrowed capital, leaving labor hungry while fattening the rich. The piece warns of a widening wall between classes to be breached by inevitable crisis.
Where's Funston in Manila Memoir Tales
A condensed reminiscence recalls the Twentieth Kansas and its relation to Funston. The dialogue notes rumors that Funston would vanish from the Twentieth upon returning to Manila, while critics claim expansion rooters praised hisImpact. Politicians are accused of shrewdly sending him back to Manila.
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Funston
Twentieth
Kansas
Manil
Ex President Harrison backs Boers in plain terms
Former president Harrison declares support for the Boers and argues no gratitude is due from the United States to Britain. He condemns British conduct in the Revolutionary era and during the Civil War as unjustified and reprehensible.
Wichita grocer James W. Tapp seeks congressional bid
James W. Tapp of Wichita enters the Populist scene aiming to represent Jerry Simpson's district. He plans to visit every precinct, pray with voters, and promise offices and political aid funds, hoping church support will lift his campaign.
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James W. Tapp
Wichita
Jerry Simpson
Jesus
Congress
Tapp
Fee Sayer
Ty Kel
Pittsburg
Fragmentary Political Rhetoric in Manila Slugfest
A cryptic comment questions civilizing the Filipinos amid a crowd of 500 American students in Manila. The text hints at cultural critique and anti-colonial sentiment, mentioning Christian governance and a dismissive view of local governance. The passage frames a debate over imperial policy and cultural superiority.
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Manila
Republican rebellion in Kentucky lingers after Goebel era
The Republican uprising against Kentucky laws remains active though less vigorous than when Governor Goebel was assassinated, reflecting a cooler phase in the ongoing political conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Goebel
McKinley Era Shoes Cost Slashed Amid Prosperity Claims
An advertisement note recalls a nationwide push for 3 Dotglass shoes priced at $3 to $4 in 19go, reflecting a period claim of prosperity by McKinley and contrasting with current pricing at $3.50 to $4, illustrating shifting consumer costs and political rhetoric.
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Bradstreat
Republican Party
Ransk
United States
McKinley
Old Battle Scarred Veteran Made US Army Captain
The remark speaks of Ralph Ingles, described as a veteran and son of his father, commissioned as a captain and sent to the Philippines. It suggests Captain Ingles will prompt a rapid Aguinaldo retreat, dramatic enough to humorously claim a checker game on his coat.
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Ralph Ingalls
United States Army
Philippines
Aguinaldo
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HAMAS
News of
Andersan
KR. PA
JO Medible
Bradstreet
Brad
Eastern
Cote
Hous
Orange Judd
Iowa
Ilinois
Indiana
Harrison
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