Duties and Trials A Biblical Tour of Life's Decades
A sermon by Dr Talmage presented to twentysomethings through septuagenarians, tracing duties and trials by life stages. It links ambitions and wealth to divine guidance, highlights historical examples at ages twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, and beyond, and urges reliance on God for endurance and purpose across decades.
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Louis Klopsch
Washington
Talmage
Strayaride
Thomas Parr
Moses
United States Securities
Clothing Land Board
God E
Heaven and Earth
Joseph
Samson
Israel
Solomon
Hiram
Zechariah
Paul
Mediterranean Sea
Romulus
Rome
Keats
Tanfayette
Oberlin
Bonaparte
Italy
Pitt
England
Calvin
Grotius
God
Jesus Christ
Gettysburg
Bismarck
Germany
Haydn
Isocrates
Plato
Noah Webster
Daniel Waldo
Humboldt
Cosmos
William Blake
Lord Cockburn
John Westey
William C. Bryant
Bar Harbor
Cape May
Lookout Mountain
Daniel Webster
John Adams
Mr. Adams
Galilee
Nebuchadnezzar
Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
Daniel
How to Make a Kite in Simple Steps
An old guide explains kite making for boys with a four-stick frame, Manila paper sail, and a paper tail. It details stock lengths 22, 22, 17 1/2, and 13 1/2 inches, crossing joints, string handling, looping, and tail adjustments for steady flight in moderate wind.
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Cin¢éinnati Inquirer
A Frown and a Smile in Nursery Life
A short verse contrasts a naughty frown with a cheerful smile and its effects on a nursery. The poem notes how a small frown dampens joy while a bright smile spreads pleasure, praising the power of a happy expression. The piece is attributed to Theodosia P. Garrison and appears in Youth's Companion.
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Ike
Theodosia P. Garrison
Bears as Pets and Guards in Medieval Scandinavia
Historical accounts describe bears kept as pets and trained as beasts of burden or watchdogs by Scandinavian and Danish households. Bears pulled water, walked on two legs, and guarded castles against robbers, with some sun bears in Asia tamed as table companions.
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Scandinavia
Denmark
Brain
Asia
Puck Quote Sparks Witty Teething Exchange
An opinion pun unfolds with Well the child's getting its teeth and Is it What a pity a child doesn't get its teeth first and its voice after ward offering a sharp aside on infancy. The quip showcases Pucks satirical voice and playful critique of growth and timing.
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Puck
How He Finally Proposed in a City Romance
A shy suitor asks her to speak for him but answers that he wishes to speak for her. The scene from Chicago World showcases hesitant love dialogue and a quiet moment of resolve.
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Chicago
Doll With A History From Penns Voyage To Modern Day
A 1699 English doll carried on William Penns second voyage to America remains in the public eye. Sent by Letitia Penn to Miss Rankin of Philadelphia the doll has survived 200 years in pristine condition. Now kept in Montgomery County Maryland the doll is rarely seen except by visitors who come to study its era dress and lineage.
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Joseph
Pharaoh
David
Solomon’s
Christ
Judas
Alexander the Great
Frederick the Great
Europe
Cortes
Mexico
Grant
Shiloh
Donelson
Raphael
Luther
Philip Sidney
God
United States Senate
Grosse
Willard Parker
Sims
Canaan
Mr. Toplady
Philadelphia
William Penn
England
Canterbury
Mary Townsend Kirk
Ladies’ Home Journal
Atlantic
Leti
Tia
Miss Rankin
Ing
Montgomery County
James
America
Names of Girls Reflect Changing Fashion in Freshman Class
The article surveys 315 women entering a college freshman class this autumn, noting Helen as the top name with 25 occurrences, followed by Mary and Ruth. It lists common historic names like Polly, Jane, Lucy, Martha, and Sally, and highlights unusual choices such as Mona, Zillah, Crete, Hia, Marta, and Garnet.
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Helen
Mary
Ruth
Edith
Laura
Pgcott
Mona
Zillah
Crete
Hia
Marta
Mala
Bella
Polly
Jane
Lucy
Martha
Sally
Romomania Crown Prince Faces Woes Over Royal Match
Aromania crown prince and princess endure hush over marital strain as old rivals and royal favor collide. The princess, daughter of the late duke of Edinburgh, studied at court and faced royal disapproval for a union with a lesser-born beloved. The prince may have rekindled that attachment, fueling palace tensions.
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Trow
Servia
Draga
Rommania
Europe
Great Britain
Duke of Edinburgh
Saxe- Coburg and
Gotha
Duchess of Edinburgh
Carmen Sylva
Mlle
Melene Vacaresco
Rou Thana Court Eireles
Cat Tshows Doglike Prowess as Washington Walks Partner
Flo owns a cat for seven or eight years that follows its master through Washington streets like a dog. The cat prefers evening rambles and avoids daylight strolls near children and dogs. It relocates with its owner when he moves, seeking the new house to reunite with its protector.
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State Department
Washington
Flo
Pastor rejects prize drawing for church fund
A Philadelphia Press excerpt shows a stern pastor opposing a proposed church fund prize drawing and declaring no form of lottery acceptable. A rusty bachelor suggests a church marriage exception, highlighting tension over fundraising methods.
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Philadelphia Press
Burroughs Receives Unexpected Windfalls, Senior Partner Says
In a terse exchange, Burroughs reports a money windfall while the Senior Partner dismisses it, telling him to go out again without the funds. The Philadelphia Press conveys the dialogue with business tone and sharp pension-like language.
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Oby
Burroughs
Philadelphia Press
Massage aids insomnia through gentle rubbing and warm conditions
The passage suggests massage to help insomnia when a knowledgeable practitioner is unavailable. It advises slow head and foot rubbing in a dark quiet room, possibly after a warm bath, with a hot drink at bedtime such as hot milk or beef tea, black coffee later in life, to improve cerebral circulation and induce sleep.
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Chicago Daily News
Cleaning advice for crocheted items
A nineteenth century style instruction describes dry cleaning a knitted or crocheted article by sprinkling over flour meat or corn starch and letting it sit. After a short period the dirt is drawn up with the powder and then shaken off.
Restful chair tip for kitchen waiting times
A note advises keeping a comfortable chair in the kitchen to sit while cooking or preparing vegetables, highlighting cost savings from sitting rather than standing during meal prep.
The Craze for Cats Spreads Across Nations and Classes
The piece notes cats rise in fashion from queenly circles to general households. It cites royal support in England, mentions pedigreed breeding in the United States with Persian and Angora cats, prices for kittens, and the Beresford and Magkind stud books. It also highlights the growing annual cat show in American cities.
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Wille
Noah
England
Princess of Wales
Duchess of Bedford
Harrison Weir
Louis Wain
Victoria of
Schleswig-lolstein
Maghud
Countess of Aberdeen
Duchess of Beaufort
London Institution
Ludwig
United States
Beresford Cat Clasy of
America
Cheinnach Organization
National Cat Stud Book of Magkind
Beresford Cat Stud Book of America
Cincinnati Enquirer
Peers Prepare Coronets for Royal Coronation
At Westminster Abbey next June the peers will wear coronets in crimson silk with ermine bands and a gold tassel. Dukes have eight strawberry leaves. marquises four leaves and four pearls. marchionesses eight pearls with leaves. earls eight pearls on golden rays. viscounts fourteen unmounted pearls. barons six pearls. Prices range from 30 to 100 silver-gilt and 250 to 3509 in gold.
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Westminster Abbey
What He Many Have Meant Miss Smith
The doctor told mother that I never see 40. Miss Judson assures it means I will never reach 39.
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Miss Smith
Miss Judson
Judere
Seashore proposal recalled in courtroom dialogue
A puzzled judge recalls a prior proposal at the seashore to Miss Gray, prompting her to remember or deny the incident as part of a court scene.
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Miss Gray
Marble Cake or Granite? Shiney Patches Debate
A humorous exchange cites a cake described as marble by a lady, but Shiney Patches retorts it is actually granite, sparking playful wordplay in the N Y Herald.
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N. Y. Herald
Kentucky Politician Conundrum Revealed in Banter
Exchange shows Kentuckians debating unity while noting dwindling numbers as talks stall. The snippet captures a tense municipal tone with implied political friction and skepticism about collaboration.
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