Wealth and Temptation in an Ancient Tale and Achan's Fall
A sermon discusses covetousness and the four stages leading to sin inspired by biblical storylines from Jericho. It links Achan's theft of spoils to modern temptations, urging vigilance against luxury, pride, and wrongful desire, with a call to seek deliverance through faith. The piece references Troy, Mycenaean riches, and ancient artifacts while warning readers about the power of temptation and the path to repentance.
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Painful rheumatism cure touts blood purifier claim
A Canadian patent medicine advertisement argues Histix as a blood poison eliminator that soothes rheumatic pain and loosens muscles. Testimony from Mr. Stobert Morrison of Guelph Ontario claims his rheumatism improved after using Williams Pink Pills. The ad cites thousands cured of neuralgic and rheumatic conditions and promotes mail orders from Williams Medicine Co.
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Anatomy of Man Hidden Features and Useless Parts
A fragmentary piece discussing vestigial human features such as the pineal gland and gills, noting Corti's organ in the ear, the appendix, and other once-useful structures. It argues these parts are largely useless or decorative and reflects on evolutionary remnants and a dismissive closing remark about a “bad mate.”
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Wuin
Corti
winter daylight and sun in the hocky mountains region area
The fragment describes daylight and sunshine contrasts across regions including the Hocky mountains and Davos Switzerland. It notes Italy America comparisons and mentions Manitou Colorado Springs Chicago Asheville Salt Lake City with varying daylight hours in winter.
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Italy
America
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Asheville
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Davos
Switzerland
Selt Lake City
Lying at Poker Tales of High Stakes and Bluffing
A newspaper note explains poker table slang and betting practices among elite players. It describes chip magnification, typical $3 limit games, and verbal bets like I’ll dot a hundred or I bet you 20. The piece contrasts perceived big stakes with actual low dollar games.
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East Toner
Frat visit causes cook to quit in Indianapolis
The exchange recalls a lively scene in Indianapolis when a mother visiting her children led to the cook leaving the house within hours, a detail villagers still joke about.
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Joan
Indianapolis
Deliberate Man and Stagecoach Stop in Odd Dinner Scene
An unnamed senator, famed for steady deliberation, dines quietly as discussions of a fifty minute refreshment pause circulate. After a brief meal he and a sheriff encounter a lively delay near a tavern, the stage continuing its route with quiet tension and a brief outside gesture before resuming.
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Tie Tavern
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