Godliness Proves Profitable in Life and Trade
Dr Talmage argues that Christian godliness benefits both present life and the future. He urges practical faith in business and daily work, showing religion as an active force shaping health, intellect, temperament, and honest commerce. He cites examples of transformed merchants and calls for immediate embracing of faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Klopsch
ORF
Washington
Talmage
Timothy Iy
Catiline
Jesus
Shiraz
Christ
Dr. Young
Cowper
Charles Wesley
Hugh Miller
Heaven
Lord Ashley
Ulysses
New York
Martin Luther
Robert Newton
Richard Baxter
Dr. Hans
Lord Jesus Christ
Philippine tariff bill passes Senate amid party lines
The Philippine tariff bill clears the Senate on a strict party vote with Republicans backing and Democrats opposing. It aims to fund relief for the islands by taxing imports to the Philippines and granting 75 percent duties on US imports from the islands, with navigation and internal revenue provisions waived for bonded materials. The House action is pending but expected to approve before long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Troy Times
Philippines
United States
Philippine Commission
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Bryan deprecates Hill in Commoner critique
The article reviews William Jennings Bryan’s dismissive take on William Hill as an epoch maker, arguing Hill’s speeches lack substance. It compares Hill’s rhetoric to Hugo’s avalanche imagery and cites past use of free bimetallic coinage as evasive. Bryan mocks Hill’s stance on money.
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Bryan
Mr. Till
Hill
Victor Hugo
Mr. Hill
Hugo
Chicago Record-Herald
Tam
Manhattan Club
New York
Dodge
Will
Drift Of Opinion And Political Sentiment Echoes
Collection of editorial excerpts noting Democratic overreach and Republican gains. Parrot analogy on Bryan admissions, German American votes, silver movement in Colorado, Maine Democratic shifts, and Senator David S Willson's mixed reception in the Democratic press. May reflect broad 1904 era political currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Troy Times
Prince Benny
Cleveland
Mason and Dixon
Indianapolis Journal
Colorado
Iowa State Register
Maine
St. Louis
Globe- Democrat
David J. Will
Albany Journal
Iowa Legislature Deliberates on Appropriations and Bills
Des Moines reports indicate the senate committee on appropriations favors the board of control omnibus bill totaling 791,677 dollars. Other measures include per capita school funding for deaf and blind institutions, railroad debt limits, and a state barbers' commission. The house defeats the woman suffrage amendment and passes various finance and governance bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senite Committee On Appropriations
Board of Control Institution
Congress
Senate
Cornell Bluttina
Vinton
Iowa
Gov. Cumming
United
Des Moines, Jr
Board of Control Omnibus Bil
Iil
House
State Library Board
Lowa Lbrary Commission
Boards of Supervisors
Optometry Commission
State Examining Board
Committee On
Committee On Railroads
Executive Council
State Board of Health
Uarrabee
State University
Towa City
Temple
Clarke
Judiciary Committee
General Assembly
Eggshelf Yacht Craft for Boys and Rinls
A simple project shows how to build a yacht from an emptied eggshell with sticks tissue paper and sealing wax. The hull is the eggshell. mast topsail edge and rudder are carved sticks. tissue sail fabric is attached with mucilage to create a functional model yacht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theial Eulé
Vistor Nugent
N.Y. Merndd
Dogs best mountain lion hunters in night battle
From St Nicholas a dramatic tale shows Frank and three hounds facing a full grown mountain lion. Old Strategy leads with perfect timing as Skirmish and Reserve distract and strike, finally pinning the lion's throat and ending the deadly duel.
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St. Nicholas
Frank
Skirmish
Hon
Han
Ile
Seeley Seeks Receiver for Des Moines Department Store
C I Seeley senior member of Seeley Trowe LeVan department store filed in district court seeking a receiver. He cites obligations near 100000 with assets around 95000 and notes that 60000 of the debt is borrowed money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
C. I. Seeley
Seeley- Trowe-LeVan Department Store
District Court
Des Moines Man Charged With Murder Over Quarrel
Thomas Woolly, a colored man, was taken to Eaton New Mexico to answer murder charges in the death of Buster McGee. Sheriff Campbell and a deputy transported him after a quarrel with his sweetheart led to an alleged confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines, Jr
Thomas Woolly
Eaton
N. M
Campbell
Aurdering
Buster” McGee
Woolley
Tiny facts from daily life and industry
A collection of brief observations covers weight and material facts, aging laws, steamship routes, timber density, publishing history, language usage, steel production plans and electricity powered furnaces. It notes a wedge to split competition among large firms.
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New York
Pacific
Alaska
Mexico
Baltimore
Monkey on a Ship Brings Sailors to Life in Little Jack Horner
An 19th century home journal tale describes a shipboard monkey named Horner who wears a sailor jacket and cap, keeping a tidy cabin, cooking and dining like a crew member. The creature enjoys smoked herring, hard boiled eggs, plum pudding, raisins, and Christmas stockings with sweets.
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The
Home Journal
Duck Horner
Dub
Jack
Mere
Cato
Ile
Jie
Janek Horner
Struck a New Note in a Morning Spot
The fragment notes a morning event titled by a Chicago Tribune voice with names Tommy Dicky and Tommy Hlis swearing differently than usual. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear facts or outcomes.
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Tommy
Dicky
Hlis
Chicago Tribune
Not Worth the Hiss Cobwigeer Store Robbery Gaffe
A humorous Harlem Life item notes a shop in Leddington selling everything cheaply so a thief would simply buy what he wants. The quip implies no robberies occur due to the store’s generous pricing and wide inventory.
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Cobwigeer
Leddington
Sirree
Penrhyn atoll rises faintly from northern horizon
Pamoun Years Inland describes Penrhyn, a low-lying Pacific atoll with a dark palm line visible from afar. The land appears to hang between sea and sky, formed by subsidence leaving only the coral reef and a large circular lagoon, with islands not over ten feet high.
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Penrhyn
Pearson's Magazine
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Dr. Talmage
New York City
Jesus Christ
California
Hell
Pragues
Philippine
Empire State
Atline
Anke
Jack Horner
Pamoun
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