Never Write an Important Letter or Sign in Anger
A sermon stresses caution in writing letters when angry, warning that hasty words can condemn the writer long after. It recounts Daniel in the lions den and King Darius, urges waiting before signing any decree, and urges readers to consider how letters may be read by foes or strangers. It cites personal anecdotes on lost trust, the power of letters in history, and the lasting impact on character and faith.
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Chicago
Argumoent
Ilhus
Daniel
Darius
Tsho
Prise Winston
Siaes
United States
David
Cain
Rist
Hay
Rimaci
Mployer
Christ
Elizabeth Barrett
Robert Browning
Atlantic Ocean
Thomas Parlyle
Ralph Waldo Paurson
Hubert Louis Stevenson
Cicero
Pliny
Tullus Caesar
Senor Constantinahis Apollinari
Deca
Samuel Adams
George Washington
Ife
The Power of a Gospel Pen and Personal Letters
A preacher reflects on the lasting influence of Bible based letter writing. He cites Dr Tahcock of Brick Church New York and his habit of sending timely birthdays, bereavement, and faith notes, urging readers to consecrate their pens for Christ and impact immortal souls.
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Hiss
Pashir
Cea
Rose Lott
Mal Bie Batcock
New York City
Sweet and Wine Sons
Dr. Tahcock
Jesus
Paul
Hich
Janis Christ
Arrows Probed in Buffalo Hunt Joke Quip
In a humorous exchange the speaker asks Lincle Abner to “put a point on these arrows” so they can hunt buffalo and the arrows will stick into the cow. The fragment hints at a rural or frontier jest in a New York sourced line referencing a cousin and boy.
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Tom
New York
Lincle Abner
Skipper and the Runaway Roan Race
Skipper watches a runaway roan horse bolt past a carriage in a city park. The narrator recalls Skipper’s eagerness to race, the roan’s nerve, and the thrilling, dangerous chase as bystanders scatter. Skipper admires the roan’s speed but respects the dangerous sport of running with a frightened animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brolder
Jinsling
Skipper Aras
Skipper
Reddy
Anecdote of Dumas and His Money Misadventures
A writer recalls Alexandre Dumas and his disregard for money. The tale describes Dumas inviting guests to dinner while penniless, asking a friend for a loan of two louis, and attempting to share a jar to supplement the meal but dropping coins into a servant’s hand when missing change.
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Dumas
Alexandre Dunas
Louis
Dumasch
Frantic Exchange Over Medicine Label Confusion
A druggist confronts a young boy who rushed in with medicine for his mother. The boy explains he bought it an hour ago but the bottle lacked clear directions. The druggist questions whether the dosage is eternal or infernal, highlighting fear of a mistake.
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Bub
Lester
Tle Min
The Museum Method Cartoon Misprint Causes Mix Up
A museum agent and manager spar over a faulty ad that misrepresents a midget. The manager suggests correcting the height from three feet to thirty six inches to boost crowd turnout.
Readable in Sweden and Norway A folded civic note
Fragmentary text mentions Sweden and Norway as places where most men can read and write. It hints at social norms about marriage and public troubles without clear context or dates. The passage appears garbled and lacks concrete events or identifiable individuals.
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Sweden
Norway
Dr. Chase's Nerve Food Promises Blood Health Boost
An advertisement extols Dr. Chase's Nerve Food as curing pale sallow complexions by enriching blood quality. It links thin blood to weak nerves, highlights benefits for growing girls and nursing mothers, and claims lasting cures by supplying elements for new blood. Sold at 0 cents a box through dealers and The Dr. Chase Co Toronto.
Fragmented Dialogue From A Curious Historical Page
The excerpt presents garbled speech and stray quotes including religious reverence and a courtroom scene. It captures a mix of names and phrases such as Christ and a Roman setting, with fragmentary dialogue about propriety and forgiveness. The source reads as partial OCR with scattered modern banter and a newspaper fragment tone.
Vague 19th Century Island Emergence Described
A brief note claims that during the nineteenth century five new islands rose from the sea by volcanic eruption and sixty appeared, with the earth said to be heaved by thirty six islands.
Prevent Pneumonia Through Home Remedies Advised
An aged editorial style piece urges preventing pneumonia in children by treating with St Jacob's Oil and hot compresses, plus a hot lemon drink with Jamaica rum. It mocks weak remedies and mentions Mother Graves and Entormiator Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koenig
Hamburg
St Jacob's
Jamaica
Medford
Tate
Fragmented historic notice of uncertain content
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Nineveh, miles, wed, and Minard's Liniment with scattered names and phrases. It also notes that 44 persons took out nationalization papers in French colonies last year. The text is incoherent and hard to parse into a clear event or notice.
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Fa Kade
Talmage
Auropaiare
New York Park
Raun
Ertians
Othe
Thenian
Max Bei
Siuntines Edeaive
Jackass
Heath
Dr. Chase
Hase’s
Beecham
Poland
America
Roman
Yen Ot Wonen
Lowms
Jerry
Jock
Atebisou Globe
Yeorle
Rowe
Nineveh
Minard
Linimentt Lamberman
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