Town and Country. Birthplace of Civilization and Temptations
A long sermon-like address from St Petersburg discusses cities as engines of civilization and temptations. It argues cities forge liberty and progress but also invite fraud, poverty, crime, and vice, urging Christians to aid the needy, resist temptations, and demand honesty in business while advocating brotherhood among urban communities.
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Washington
S T. Petersburg
R. Talmage
Zechariah
Cain
New York
Custom House
Wall Street
Genoa
Pisa
Venice
Alexander the Great
Europe
Asia
Philadelphia
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Boston
St. Louis
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Louisville
Pittsburg
Boston Common
Washington Square
Laurel Hill
Mount Auburn
Greenwood
Benjamin Franklin
Edward Everett
Athens
Nazareth
Navy Yard
Ehud
Eglon
Judas Iscariot
Christ
Jesus Christ
So-and-so
Church of God
Theodore Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
George Briggs
Massachusetts
Judge McLean
Ohio
Egypt
Satan
Perdition
Sermon Calls Youth to Escape Sin and Seek The Cross
A revival sermon warns against vice and the exploitation of youth, likening sin to dangerous rapids and six warning rainbows at Niagara Falls. It urges urgent reform as light pillars converge on the cross, promising hope for those who turn from wrongdoing.
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Christ
Niagara Falls
Louis Klopsch
Saint Francis and the Peaceful Pact with the Wolf
A famous but dubious tale describes Saint Francis negotiating with a dangerous Gab wolf. He convinces the beast to abandon violence, promising it sustenance, and the two sides honor a pact. The wolf dies two years later, mourned by villagers.
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St. Francis
Gabbio
Brother Wolf
Francis
Colonial Etiquette and Connecticut Kiss Laws
A compact note on old customs of hand kissing and societal rules, contrasting colonial practices with modern desires for equality. It cites Connecticut blue laws banning certain Sunday kisses, plus a public push to repeal such restraints. The piece quotes Frank H. Vizetelly and Charles H. Spurgeon to frame etiquette and hope amid social change.
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Connecticut
Frank H. Vizetelly
Veteran Scot Tom Morris keeps playing golf at seventy nine
The St Andrews veteran, Tom Morris, celebrated his seventy ninth birthday with his usual round on the St Andrews links, remaining hale and hearty despite advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Morris
St Andrews Links
St. James
War Censors Woes In Front Of American Reporters
General Miles discusses war reporting and censorship highlighting the craftiness of American correspondents. Tales recount how editors and censors tangled over messages during the Spanish American War, noting lemon juice codes, misread telegraphs, and clever tricks used to reveal fleet movements and battle news without direct disclosure.
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Gen. Miles
Front
England
Soudon
Japan
China
Spain
South Africa
United States
Transvaal
Jones
New York
Texas
Maine
Powellson
Key West
Genser
Sampson
Porto Rico
Col. Allen
Allen
Havana
Santiago
Army
Navy
St. Paul
Bicebee
New York Mail and Express
Campaign tactics in the silver and gold standard clash
The piece argues against pairing the push to defeat imperialism with efforts to overturn the gold standard. It criticizes rushing the silver issue, notes Mr. Bryan’s stance on financial policy, and warns that delaying the silver question could undercut public confidence in his sincerity and firmness on monetary reform.
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Car
Bryan
Silver Republican
American Monthly Review of Reviews
Mr. Bryan
Widows’ Allure Across Nations Sparks Debate
Across the globe widows draw notable attention including in China where remarriage challenges local views. The observation compares widows’ appeal with that of single women in Christian nations, suggesting Chinese maidens may lose ground in marriage prospects.
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China
Grand Summer Excursion Boston to Philadelphia Steamers
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Co offers tri weekly sailings from Boston to Philadelphia on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 3 PM and return sailings from Philadelphia to Boston on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 PM. Ships Grecian Indian Parthian and Spartan boast speed comfort and upscale dining with fares ten dollars excursions include meals and berth. Agents E P Wing Central Wharf Boston and George Eckhardt 338 South Delaware Ave Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Philadelphia Steamship Co
Boston
Philadelphia
Philadelpia
Atlantic Seaboard
E. P. Wing
Central Wharf
George
Eckhardt
South
Delaware Ave
A New Welsbach Mantle Light Promises Higher Output
The Lowell Gas Light Co introduces the latest Welsbach Light with a Yusea Mantle claiming fifty percent more light than rivals and triple strength. It promises long life and bright output at under half a cent per hour and provides 100 candle power per lamp. Sold at this office with first class gas cooking ranges on installment plan.
Price of Gas Discount for Prompt Payment
A local gas station advertises a reduced price for customers who pay promptly. The deal lowers the posted per gallon rate by a stated discount amount when payment is made at the time of service.
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Town and Country
DR. Talmage
Wolf of Gabbio
the Bank of Hope
Charles H. Spurgeon
Andrew Sundheimer
Wabash
Ind
Sundheimer
Dean
W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
Nelson A. Miles
Portland
Old Grohard Beach
White Mountains
State of
Siezmehin
Gov
Binglay
Ezy State
Toa- Lin Wharf
Grand Trunk
Boston & Maine
Maine Central
Howes
New England
Qomini
Queenstow
LIN i
SCI Servic
Hootac Tunncocks
Canada
State Street
Hoston
Mass
Dennis Murphy
Appleton St
O. R. Benson
Gorham St
Leeds
Bridge St
J. F. O’donnel
Market
Cor
Yorthen Sts
Anders Thomaseon
Central St
Aemond
Gardiner
Ell
Augusta
Roturn
Bath
Bo md
Aie Thbay A
Parker
Flectro-silicon Co
Cliffetreet
N.Y
Arthur Rhodes
Merrimack Street
Couvier-Citizen Building
Lowell
Middle Street
Stampa
Dr. Barett Medical Co
N.Y.C
the Courier Citizen
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