Back Into the Harness A Call to Clean Heart and Spirit
The essay examines David's psalm and its plea Create for me a clean heart O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. It argues sin breaks fellowship, halts service, and only confession and divine renewal restore joy, steadfastness, and readiness to teach others the Lord's ways.
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David
God
Chicago
Goda
Jesus
Christ
Aving
Wife
Avid
Saul
F. B. Meyer
Peter
Columbus
Christian
Joey
Lord
Eternal things endure through actions for others
Frederick W. Robertson emphasizes that only deeds done for God and others endure. Self-centered pleasure fades, while acts that move beyond the self toward the divine persist as lasting memory and value.
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God
Frederick W. Robertson
Duty Well Performed
The quote reflects on duty and conscience as guiding forces. It ties moral discipline to enduring resolve, suggesting duty brings meaningful order even in darkness.
No tariff fight expected over Cuban reciprocity treaty
Senator Gorman warned a joint resolution on the Cuban reciprocity treaty would prompt a general tariff debate, but observers say there can be no real contest as only one side will participate. The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes Republicans control Congress through March 4, 1905, with no anticipated tariff clash before Roosevelt’s inauguration.
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Gorman
Congress
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Roosevelt
Senate
House
National conventions near as parties debate nominations
The piece notes two political camps ahead of their national conventions for president and vice president with wire pulling on one side. It contrasts Republican calm and Roosevelt's strong standing with the Democrats' disarray and uncertainty over candidates and issues, recalling McKinley and Roosevelt in 1900.
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Indianapolis Journal
Roosevelt
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevalt
McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Will It Fly In Tariff Clash And Gorman Rivalry
A survey of congressional tariff hopes and Democratic tactics outlines Republican control in Senate and House to head off tariff debates. The piece argues Gorman is seen as weak, favors of Bryan cited, and Roosevelt’s popularity cited as strengthening the GOP ahead of 1904.
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Philippines
Porto Rico
Louisiana Purchase
Rochester
Babe and Basil the elephants thrill a boy in Kansas City
In a Glen Island setup the elephant pair Babe and Basil entertain Evan Healey as trainer Frank Healey stresses their gentleness with the child. Evan, nearing six, grows up amid the elephants while Basil wheels him in a baby carriage and Babe lifts him onto her back.
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Babe
Basil
Frank Healey
Evan
Ivan
Ike
Byan
Shea
Hyan
Healey
Flo
Mr. Healey
Van
Elephant House
Mach
Mr. Honaley
America
Tasll
Willis Avenue
New York
Glen Island
Political clashes and missteps in 1890s editorials
In a flurry of quoted editorials and political commentary, Borell, Bryan, Gorman, and Bryan’s critics are cited on issues from free silver to Cleveland’s presidency. The debate spans the Globe-Democrat, Washington Star, Indianapolis Journal, and Albany Argus with sharp critique of Bryan and mockery of political tactics. A Michigan astrologist predicts Cleveland’s election, reflecting speculative public sentiment.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bryan
Bunco
Washington Star
Gorman
William J. Bryan
Cleveland
Urbana
Indianapolis Journal
Grover Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Mr. Cleveland
Albany Argus
Dem
Michigan
Hearst
One on the Grocer Boy Solves Arithmetic at Store
A boy enters a grocery with a paper bill and orders sugar rice tea coffee and milk as part of an arithmetic lesson. The grocer questions payment while the boy explains his mother did not send him. He leaves satisfied and the grocer offers cigars to the men.
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N. Y
Prairie Bars Law and Onion Juice Paste Quirk
A Philadelphia Press note mocks aging attitudes and cites Texas legislation banning prairie bars. The item links a quirky claim about onion juice aiding paper to metal transfer and hints at a broader, satirical city page.
Dog Saves Wood Hauler From Stable Trap
Frank Mullen of Joplin Kansas was pinned under a cordwood load when a wagon collapsed. He called his dog Bruno to guide rescuers after his wife followed the dog to his location, discovering him hungry and injured but alive.
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Bruno
Frank Mullen
Joplin
Kan
Shoal Creel
Mullen
A Matter of Business Dialogue Highlight
A brief Chicago American excerpt features a playful exchange where one character professes affection to a talking creature and urges discussing arrangements with the father, implying parental approval will follow. The scene mixes whimsy with domestic negotiation.
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Papa
Chicago
Revenge Plot Involving Flowers And Candy In Chicago
Chicago Daily News reports a quarrel where Jack sends flowers to a woman and Tom vows revenge. The plan shifts to sweets as a means of retribution, reflecting a dramatic domestic dispute tone.
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Jack
Tom
Chicago Daily News
What is a bride The teacher asks in school chatter
In a Chicago Post item a teacher asks what defines a bride and a boy answers with a remark that a bride is the whole thing on her wedding day, reflecting on his sister's recent marriage.
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Chicago Post
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