FLEECING THE FARMER CARDINAL SEED AND STOCK SWINDLES
Bowles warns farmers about seed and feed frauds exploiting concerns with department endorsements. He highlights fake improved seeds, hog cholera cures, and cattle finishing preparations, urging verification with agricultural departments and use of reputable seed farms. He calls for careful reading of official bulletins to avoid losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fakir
Net al Agricultural Department
United States Departments of Agriculture
American Breeders’ Association
Clark
Timothy
Burbank
Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture and Experiment Stations
Joseph B. Bowles
Time and Scripture Authority in Kings 6 7 and 8
An analysis framed around the biblical books of first and second Kings chapters six seven and eight. It discusses themes of sovereignty temple ceremony and prophetic authority within ancient Israelite religion.
Solomon as Builder of Gods House and Our Living Temple
The sermon links David and Solomon to Christ and the heavenly temple. It compares the builder’s faithful execution to spiritual formation, urging believers to become living stones shaped to fit the final divine temple. It emphasizes discipline, fitting into God’s will, and the metaphor of sacred construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Solomon
God
Christ
Paraclete
God the Father
God the Son
Solomon Commences Temple Construction After Kingly Vision
Prophet Nathan informs Solomon that David’s dream to build a lasting house for God is now ready to begin. The messenger from Tyre, Hiram, reports cedar and fir timbers are being cut and prepared for the temple. Solomon expresses glad resolve to proceed with the sacred project.
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Solomon
Nathan
David
Hiram
Ing
Tyre
King and Prophet Plan Secrets of Solomon's Temple Work
In dialogue between Hiram and King Solomon the pair discuss building a temple to the God of Israel. They emphasize devotion over wealth and the need for precise stonework and silent grandeur. Nathan blesses the plan and commits to the task with fervent support.
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Croesus
Solomon
Nathan
David
Israel
Hiram
Abraham
Isaac
God of Israel
Enterprising Missionary Exposition at Swansea
The missionary exposition in Swansea Wales attracted over 20 000 visitors. In the fisteddfod Pavilion six courts depicted India China Africa the South Seas Madagascar and New Guinea. Missionaries directing the scenes educated thousands about the missionary enterprise.
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Swansea
Wales
India
China
Africa
South Seas
Madagascar
New Guinea
Great Britain
Buddhist journal quotes spark debate on Buddhism’s vitality
Not long ago a Buddhist journal declared Buddhism dead and unhelpful to hide. A prominent Japanese figure questioned whether modern Buddhists possess genuine religious life, replying that there are none.
Chinese Royal Students Arrive for Education at Wellesley
Three Chinese girls sent by their government arrive at Wellesley college to be educated. Miss Faung Yuin Tsao aged 30 speaks English fluently. Miss Chiche Wang 26 and Miss Ning H Sia Hu 16 accompany her as wards of the emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Wellesley College
Faung Yuin Tsao
Chiche Wang
Ning H-Sia Hu
Anti-Alcohol Sentiment Grows in Finland
The Finnish Diet has unanimously passed a bill barring all production and import of alcohol in Finland. Russia controls alcohol manufacture as a state monopoly, and Finns object to many aspects of Russian governance as well.
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Finland
Russia
Diamonds by Prized Formula Spark Courtroom Swindle
Paris and London courts probe a claimed diamond making secret held by prisoner Lemoine. He allegedly sold shares of his method to Edgar Cohen and an African named Siegman, while Sir Julius Wernher says he was duped. Scientists doubt a usable solvent of carbon and note arc temperatures affect diamond creation.
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Paris
Humbert
Lemoine
Julius Wernher
London
Rue Pigalle
Wernher
Henri Moissan
Wurtz
Moissan
Lord Armstrong
M. Wernher
Edgar Cohen
Siegman
Whives
Neuilly
Pu1blic
T ‘Air
Lemi
de Beers
The Bible Verse Names a Groceryman in Clinton IA
In Clinton Iowa T H Lindloff a young groceryman signs only part of his name on his storefront. His full name Lindleff arose from a Bible verse chosen at random in infancy. The initials H stand for Heaven and he may hint that T stands for Through or Trials but keeps details private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
T. H. Lindloff
Lindleff
Doctors Organize Unions In Greater Boston
About 200 physicians in Greater Boston attended three meetings in three suburbs where three benevolent associations were formed. The bodies resemble unions, adopting an official fee scale with operations, calls, consultations and advice priced about 25 percent higher than current rates.
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Boston
Germ
Telegraph operator to receive $10000 for train rescue
Des Moines Iowa reports W E Gearhart of Madrid Indiana a 50 year old telegraph operator on the Milwaukee road will get $10000 from the estate of C C Thompson of Chicago. Gearhart saved Mrs Thompson and her daughter from a freight train at Melbourne in 1889 though he was seriously injured. The bequest was announced in a Chicago almanac.
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Des Moines
W. E. Gearhart
Madrid
Milwaukee Road
C. C. Thompson
Chicago
Gearhart
Great Western
Melbourne
Advertising Trick Targeting Western Farmers Exposed
A two bit scam in South Dakota lures farmers with low land bids then asks fifty cents per acre for advertising. An agent pressures payment, promising no charge if the land sells, but the contract omits this. In Brown County twenty two farmers fell for it, one losing 820 dollars. others vow to fight in court.
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South Dakota
Brown County
Cuticura Remedies Cured Family Skin Sore Cases
Mrs Lillie Wilcher of Chattanooga Tennessee reports a running neck sore and a tetter like facial eruption that resisted prior treatments but healed after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes a recurrent outbreak on hands and wrist and credits a single set of remedies with curing multiple children in her circle.
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Lillie Wilcher
Eleventh St
Chattanooga
Tenn
Miranda Loyal Servant and White Goods Care
Miranda refuses marriage while serving a mistress and husband in a short tale. The article highlights loyalty themes and observes how white wash goods gain appeal through proper laundering. It urges Defiance Starch for strong starching that stiffens fabric without thickening.
Ananias and Sapphira Thread of Courtship Quip
A young man declares his enduring love to a girl who replies with a biblical quip about Ananias and Sapphira. The exchange blends ardor with a cautious, humorous reference to the biblical pair as a metaphor for courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slough
Fred
Cheney & Co. Endorsement Letter for F J Cheney
A signed testimonial from Walting Krinan Marvin Toledo wholesale druggists says F J Cheney has been trustworthy for 15 years and financially capable to meet obligations. The notice also advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with pricing and distributor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding
Krianan
All Drugelsta
Duke Hall
Murphy seeks Irish suede gloves in Kansas City
Mr Murphy asks for Irish suede gloves and rejects standard options. Clerk offers a suede pair and the exchange highlights a humorous miscommunication about glove style and origin.
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Murphy
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W. M. Hays
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Corn
Agricultural Department
Edson
Kings
London Bank
Iowa
Cuticura
Miranda
Ananias
Sapphira
Brown
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