A Romance of Babel by the Highway and Byway Preacher
A sermon story recounts Babel's downfall with Rurig and Alisha as enslaved lovers who find deliverance when God interrupts the tower project with a lightning judgment. The tale links ancient doom to present faith and urges unity through divine mercy.
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Shinar
Euphrates
Tigris
Babel
Birs-Nimrud
Tower of Babel
Rurig
Wisio
Ruby
Alisha
God
Tower
City of Babel
Heaven
Rury
Towers of Babel
Ruins of Babel
Worshipful Hearts Hear Sermons Not Critique
A United Presbyterian note urges worshipers to approach sermons in a spirit of worship. If the audience listens prayerfully, they may receive a blessing regardless of the preacher’s words. Criticism closes the heart to divine instruction, like a child damaging a rose without gaining anything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of God
United Presbyterian
Iowa Delegation Swirls Over Dobson Nottingham Consul Appointment
Mystery over George L. Dobson named to replace Frank W. Mahin as consul at Nottingham deepens amid Iowa Democratic tensions. Sioux City lawyers back Mould while Kennedy backers claim wider bar support. debate centers on loyalty, age, and political activity.
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Thal
George ©. Scott
Milchrist
Sioux City
Mould
Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy
Mouted
Iowa Delegation Turmoil Over Consular Posts
The Iowa delegation in Washington faces renewed shakeups as consular appointments shift. George Robson is named for Nottingham England, with Freeport or Tries Weyl indicated as another posting. Hossfield, longtime ally of ex Gov Larrabee, is ousted from his ten year consulship, while Mahin’s return from England prompts jockeying for a new post.
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George
Nottingham
England
Hossfield
Tries Welye
Iowa
Washington
Mahin
Hawkeye
John N. Irwin
Andowan
Frank W. Mahin
Larrabee
Iowa Saloons Not Legalized by Supreme Court Ruling
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that a mulct tax on saloons is a tax, not a license, and may be collected like any tax. The decision states the legislature may impose such tax without legalizing the business and that payment does not shield from prosecution.
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Iowa
Supreme Court
Newton
Polk County
Governor summoned over coal mine pay dispute at Bussey
Governor Cummins was asked to intervene after seven Mammoth coal mine representatives and hundreds of miners at Bussey claimed pay losses due to incorrect scale readings. State mine inspector Campbell had verified the weighing device, but workers pressed on. Inspector Sweeney later investigated as a possible resolution, amid threats of a strike involving about 500 miners.
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Gov. Cummins
Mammoth
Bussey
James Campbell
Sweeney
Iowa Idea Could Shape Seed Crop Plan for Cotton Belt
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson weighs adopting Prof Holden's Iowa seed crop concept. Dr Webber of the USDA joins Holden on the seed corn tour, with another minor official. The goal is a federal service to boost southern cotton yields, advancing Iowa as the project’s birthplace.
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Iowa
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Holden
Cotton
South
Webber
United States Department of Agriculture
Two Want Judgeship for Wakefield Vacancy in Sioux City
Following Judge Wakefield's death in Sioux City, James J. Kennedy and David Mould seek the vacancy. A Woodbury county bar committee urged Kennedy's claims, while Mould supporters demand a hearing. Governor Cummins plans to hear both sides before deciding.
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Wakefield
Sioux City
Cummins
David Mould
Woodbury County
Kennedy
A. IF. Call
J. A. Jackson
Mr. Jepson
E. M. Corbett
Shiloh Monument Inscription Hearing Set
Capt John Hayes of Red Oak and James W Carson of Woodburn regulars on the Iowa Shiloh commission prepare for an appeal granted by Secretary Taft in conference with Senator Cummins. The dispute concerns omitting Iowa regiments Fifteenth and Sixteenth from inscriptions. A hearing before April 15 is anticipated as Iowa veterans seek justice.
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Shiloh
John Hayes
Red Oak
James W. Carson
Woodburn
Iowa Shiloh
Taft
Gop
Cummins
Battlefield Commission
Iowa
Notorious outlaw Frank Shercliffe marries society belle Anna Bergstrom
Sherman William Morris known as Frank Shercliffe, once famed for the Pollock diamond heist and a lengthy jail sentence, remarries Miss Anna Mae Bergstrom after a union in Marshalltown. The couple’s past includes a planned tell-all book about political ties with Nebraska officials and Tom Dennison.
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Sherman William Morris
Frank Shercliffe
Benedict
Anna Mae Bergstrom
Bergstorm
Marshalltown
Gamond
Pollock
Shercliffe
Tom Dennison
Nebraska
State board plans vast improvements on institutional buildings
The state board of control outlines a year of upgrades with costs and expansions. Anamosa prison to double capacity with 440 steel cells at 25,000. Fort Madison hospital project 40,000. 20,000 for a new hospital to be shipped from Anamosa. Glenwood to install boiler house engine house refrigerating plant smoke stack coal sheds and a 1200 foot tunnel for 55,000. Davenport to gain kitchen laundry storeroom cold storage. Knoxville to add administration building three story cottage and power house.
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State Board of Control
Anamosa
Fort Madison
Glenwood
Davenport
Knoxville
Iowa High School Team Praised After Washington Visit
State Superintendent Riggs reports 60 Iowa high school boys met leaders in Washington. The group, the largest delegation from any state, shook hands with President Roosevelt and met Gov. Cummins, Senator Allison, and Secretary Shaw. Each boy received a gift photo from Shaw.
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Towa
National Capitol
Riggs
Iowa
Statehouse
Riges
Washington
Gov. Cummins
Allison
Shaw
Roosevelt
Governor Thirst Roars in Iowa Gubernatorial Circles
In Iowa politics many potential candidates emerge as ex governor Larrabee leads the field though consent remains uncertain. Others mentioned include State Auditor Carroll Speaker Clarke Lieut. Gov. Herriott George Perkins and James Trewin. Senate leaders Garst and Healy decline candidacy. Legislative fights loom over anti pass and lobbying laws with Cummins possibly seeking a U S Senate seat following a national trend.
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Iowa
Larrabee
Carroll
George W. Clarke
Dallas
John Herriott
George D. Perkins
James Trewin
Cedar Rapids
Garst
Healy
la Follette
Wisconsin
Cummins
Living Sheep Tests Support Electrical Body Theory
Dr. A J Atkins of San Francisco with Drs B A Lewis and H W Hunsaker completed two years of live sheep experiments at a South San Francisco stockyard. Electrodes registered milli volt currents in the heart and brain as cocaine vivisection began. They claim lungs, liver, kidneys and other organs run on electricity, the lungs holding the most energy due to oxygen binding with blood.
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A. J. Atkins
San Francisco
Cal
Atkins
B.A. Lewis
H.W. Hunsaker
Dre .Atkins
Dr. Atkins
Circle of mushrooms photographed near Wilmington College
A circle of about 80 mushrooms forming a 24 foot diameter ring is shown in a photograph from Arthur Inkersley to the American Inventor. Prof I S Lamar explains that soil exhaustion from organic matter sustains the ring while cattle disturbance weakens it, and circles may grow year by year under favorable conditions.
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Arthur Inkersley
Wilmington College
Ohio
I. 8. Lamar
Lamar
Indigo and Science in Indigo Industry
The article notes artificial indigo as a major modern chemistry triumph since 1895, with Indian Indigofera tinctoria cultivation shrinking to a third of former levels. It explains coal tar derived synthetic indigo matches natural product in constitution while some claim natural indigo’s impurities provide a finer dye tone.
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India
Outh
Man Finds 1861 United States Bond Worth 100 in Bible
While trimming an heirloom Bible, F. Rand of Worcester discovered a U S bond for 100 dollars issued in 1861. Of 134 million in bonds issued then, the treasury reports all redeemed except 9,400 dollars.
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Rand
Worcester
United States
Treasury
Amber as Nicotine Cure in Turkish Pipe Making
In Turkey amber is claimed to counter nicotine’s evil effects and is used in pipe making with amber mouthpieces common on Turkish pipes.
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Turkey
Sun Spots of Enormous Size Observed on the Sun
The article notes several sun spots recently discovered, including a remarkable 70 000 mile spot, with two 40 000 mile spots nearby. Prof EB Pickering provides photographs from Harvard Observatory, and the piece discusses how longer meteorological records could clarify the sun's influence on weather and purported weather laws.
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Eb, C. Pickering
Harvard College Observatory
Scientific American
Sun Spot Cycles and Harvest Implications Highlighted
The article explains sun spot cycles roughly every 11.1 years and links higher solar activity to greater solar heating. It suggests comparing earth harvests with sun spot activity using curves, noting historical observations up to 1904 and possible planetary influences debated by experts.
Sciatica Cure Cited By Farmer After Six Months In Bed
Mr. Marston of Hampton 2. C. New Hampshire suffered six months of excruciating sciatica pain and could not rise. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills three times daily, he regained mobility in two months and was fully recovered in four. He endorses the remedy for neuralgia partial paralysis and locomotor ataxia. Sold by all druggists.
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Dr. Williama
Marston
Charles P. Marston
Hampton 2. C
New Hampshire
Williams
Freemason Oath Declared Not Blocking Truth
A French witness refused to take the oath to tell the whole truth citing possible hidden masonry secrets. The grand master of free masonry in France wrote to the court asserting no masonic oath prevents full disclosure. He argued the oath would rather free the witness to speak freely.
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France
Grand Master of Freemasonry
Men Heaviest in Fortieth Year
A general rule notes men tend to reach their heaviest weight in the fortieth year. The observation reflects common patterns in midlife body mass.
Tales of the Tots and Quips from Schoolhouse Snickers
A collage of schoolroom one liners and childish repartee covers topics from cold feet to transparent objects. Jokes include a pupil’s answer on temperature, a girl’s take on the backbone, and a mischievous niece’s letter to Mr Satan about Aunt Jane.
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Dean Pigou
Mr. Satan
Jane
Alice
Simple Life Promoted By Grape-Nuts Diet Example
An endorsement highlights Grape-Nuts as a life improving breakfast and supper staple. A Battle Creek based Postum Co. claim notes a reader’s weight gain and steadier nerves after six months, urging readers to seek the little book in each package.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Indigo and Science
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Jupiter
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