Who Is Your Master and the Call to God
A meditation on serving one master, warning against self rule and Satan influence. It argues for surrender to God through Jesus Christ, citing Saul, Moody, Dan Crawford, and the example of Christ’s obedience. The piece upholds God’s leadership as sane, joyful, and ultimate, ending with a Whitman quote on candor.
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Russia
Yushinsky
George Kennan
China
Jesus
God
Jesus Christ
Christ
Israel
Baal
Thomas
Lord Jesus
Saul of
Tarsus
Damasccus
Deeo
Dwight J. Moody
Dan Crawford
Africa
The Simplest Lace Waist Styles for All Seasons
The article outlines versatile lace and net waists cut with blouse-like bodices and elbow-length sleeves. It notes easy assembly with hen-stitching, ways to transform a waist into a dressy outfit with chiffon, embroidery, or girdles, and their usefulness for travelers and dinners aboard. Julia Bottomley.
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Julia Bottomley
Brocade Opera Coat With Cap of Gold Lace
The era favors opulent brocade opera coats with gold lace caps and fur trims, cut long for evening coverage, worn over light dresses. Pearls rise as the prized jewelry, with values escalating and pearls highlighted as tasteful substitutes for diamonds.
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Conte
Flower Decorated Muffs and Vanity Bags in Fashion
Flowers dominate muff decor with large chrysanthemums and dahlias in tawny reds and yellows. Fur accents highlight winter outfits while women expand use of fur as a fashion background. Lingerie vanity bags made from small glove handkerchiefs feature beaded linen squares and drawstring closures forming petal-like ends.
Growth of Road Work in United States Unprecedented
In 1904 the first road census showed about 80 million dollars spent on roads. By 1912 expenditures nearly doubled to 163 million, with 1913 projected near 185 million. The year featured reform in finance and administration, popular “good roads days,” and rapid road construction aided by state and federal programs. Public support grew as automobile use rose and road networks expanded, with 35 states granting state aid and 29 million dollars in bonds raised locally for road improvements.
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United States
Office of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Alabama
Arkansas
Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Carolina
Washington
Bown
Hays
Antl
Louisiana
Trudges
Erver
Maine
New York
Appian Way
Montana
South Dakota
American Highway Association
American Road Congress
Detroit
American Automobile Association
Michigan State Good Roads Association
America
MAKE BETTER TEACHERS New York Married women teachers stronger
Doctor Maxwell city superintendent reports on 114 cases of women who taught four years before and after marriage. Absences rose from 23 to 38 days, but overall efficiency did not decline. Board seeks data on spinsters for clearer conclusions.
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New York
William A. Maxwell
City Superintendent of
Board of Education
Maxwell
German Vineyards See Harvest Fall Short Again
Berlin reports a second consecutive poor harvest with most districts yielding only fractions of normal grapes. Only Rheingau areas show average quality despite minimal yields. Saar wines also fall short, while overall wines prove acidic and inferior. Frosts in May and cool rains in July and August hurt development, though September warmth saved some regions.
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Berlin
Wurtemberg
Baden
Rheingau
Assmanshausen
Johannisberg
Rudeheim
Erbach
Bingen
Saar
Pape's Diapepsin promises rapid indigestion relief
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin for quick relief from indigestion gas and upset stomach. It claims relief within five minutes and asserts the product strengthens digestion so favorite foods can be eaten without fear. The ad urges readers to buy a large 50 cent case and cites a Boston joke ending.
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Pape
Danderine Ad Claims Hair Restorative Powers
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a cure for dandruff and thinning hair. It warns dandruff harms hair and promises new hair growth, gloss, and fullness after several weeks, urging purchase of a 25 cent bottle.
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Alec
Jones Described as an "Otherwise" in Lobby Exchange
In a lobby overheard conversation the fat man and the thin man discuss Jones. The thin man explains Jones switches positions with different groups, being a Democrat with a Republican, a Republican with a Democrat, a Socialist with a capitalist, and to the speaker, a foolish fool.
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Jones
Sharp Student Puzzle Defies Time Your 15 Men
A student faced a math riddle about 20 men reaping a field in eight hours. The examiner’s verdict notes the student’s answer claims the field had already been reaped by the 20 men, so the 15 could not reap it a second time.
Solid Appreciation in Cornell Widow Wit
A quoted exchange questions a count's vow of everlasting love to Misa Millions. The reply, sharp and witty, implies affection is tied to wealth. The snippet captures social humor from a Cornell Widow column.
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Misa
Cornell
Mrs Pankhurst Referenced in Man Leader Quote
The dialogue recalls a line about men being called Lars attributed to Mrs. Pankhurst and raises who might have spoken for the era. The exchange names Emily Pankhurst and hints at suffrage era debates through a playful, literary lens.
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Bill
Lars
Jill
Coffee to Postum Cure: A Health Turnaround
A Health testimonial claims caffeine from coffee caused pale sickness. After five years of decline, giving up coffee and switching to Postum led to rapid recovery, improved appetite, sleep, and energy, with the patient weighing 145 pounds today. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum from Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich, with slogan There’s a Reason.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pkyga
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