A Charitable Rule on Judgment and Circumstance
Rev. Talmage argues against harsh judgment of others, urging mercy and recognition of circumstantial factors. He traces hereditary influence, environment, and temptation, urging readers to balance justice with compassion for those born into crime or facing systemic pressures. He cites examples from England and New York to illustrate enduring ancestral impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. DeWitt Talmage
Mount of Olives
Christ
Mayland
Princess Mary School
Earl of Kintore
England
Larris
Margaret
Upper
New York State
Israel
Ahab
Joshua
Patience as a Virtue in Rev Frank Lowe Phalen’s View
New Orleans Unitarian Rev. Frank Lowe Phalen argues patience embodies the highest ideal of manliness and character. He frames patience as active strength rather than mere passivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lowe Phalen
Unitarian
New Orleans
Women and the Wheel Promises Health Benefits and Cautions
In Delaware Ohio the debate over bicycle riding for women continues. Bertha Reed a 17 year old girl who rode extensively grew pale weak and restless with a fast pulse. After taking Williams Pink Pills for Pale People her condition improved rapidly and she recovered, prompting praise for the medicine’s claimed blood and nerve benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Reed
J Reed
Lake St
Delaware
Ohio
Andre. Reed
Bertha
Williams
Western Canada Free Grant Lands Promised to Farmers
Letters from delegates report Alameda district of Western Canada as ideal for mixed farming with fertile soil and strong cattle. Families from Saginaw Ludington and Ludington Mich describe quitting Michigan and moving as early as fall or spring to homestead near Alameda and Manitoba Northwestern line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Canada
Michigan
Winnipeg
Man
M. W. McInnes
Detroit
Mich
Alameda
Keller
Thuringen
Germany
Riedel
Albert Mat
Fred Gottowski
Ludington
Enougl
Manitoba & Northwestern R. R
Chas. Hawley
Joseph Dola
Othe
T. Pont
Department Interior
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
Monadnock Building
Chicago
T. O. Currie
Stevens Point
Wis
M. V. McIin
Merrill Block
Bytroit
D. L. Cavens
Bad Axe
James Grieve
Reed Cry
N. Bartholomew
Des Moines
H. Murphy
Stratford
Iowa
Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns of Dangers
Mercury in catarrh ointments can damage smell and disrupt the whale system via mucous surfaces. Prescription remedies from reputable physicians are advised. Hall's Catarrh Cure from FJ Cheney Co claims no mercury and is taken internally to affect blood and mucous membranes. Reviews urge ensuring genuine products like Wall’s Catarrh Cure from I J Cheney Co in Toledo. Other ads promote Laxative Bromo Quin ine for colds and Piso’s Cure for consumption with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FJ. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Wall
Ohio
I. J. Cheney & Co
Grain-O Enables Sleep Like A Top At Night
Grain-O is promoted as a non stimulating coffee substitute that nourishes and cheers without disturbing sleep. The ad appeals to nervous persons, youths and children and claims it tastes like real coffee while being made from pure grains. Get a package from your grocer today and try it in place of coffee.
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Sam
Iod
Isis
S¢Lqaol
Iu College
Ann
David
Goliath
Newven
Steam's Service to Man and Woman Praised
An observer in a Detroit Journal item celebrates steam power for its great help to society noting it allows women to read their husbands letters without their knowledge, a remark reflecting the era's attitudes toward technology and privacy.
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Detroit Journal
Allen's Koot-Hase Foot Powder Promises Quick Comfort
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Koot-Hase powder cures painful swollen nervous smarting feet and relieves tight shoes. It stops sweating callouses and hot tired feet and is touted as the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 2c trial package free Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Simpson's Prints Offers Quality Black and White Mourning Goods
An Old Irishman story aside, Simpson's Prints advertises standards in quality style and color for mourning goods. The note urges customers to request Simpson's to ensure the right product.
The Wight Thing to Do As Browns-My Business Fails
Smyth questions Browne about winding up affairs as business declines. Up-to-Date notes shop struggles and owner concerns, highlighting the urgency of action for a small enterprise facing downturn.
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Browne
Kemp's Balsam Promises Instant Cough Relief Sample Bottles
An early 20th century patent medicine advertisement urges readers to visit druggists for a free sample of Kemp's Balsam to stop coughing immediately. It touts large bottles priced at 26 and 60 cents and warns delays are dangerous.
Puck Debate and Egg Market Sentiments
A Witty quip from Puck questions John Calvin and free will while a rural note from the Atchison Globe notes that in town the more a country woman brings eggs the higher her compensation upon arrival.
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John Calvin
Free Will
Puck
Atchison Globe
RoDenbaugh Co advertised cure for rheumatism
The Ro Denbaugh Company of Mancelona Michigan claims a rheumatism cure with additional health benefits from Lane's Family Medicine. The ad stresses daily bowel movement and liver kidney balance, priced at 25 and 80e. It invites skeptics to request a sample for proof and warns that a "word to the wise is sufficient" with a sharp warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Acta
Rodenbaugh Co
Mancelona
Mich
McVicker's Theater Adverts and Short Notices in Chicago
A slice of 19th century notices lists McVicker's Theater Chicago as the venue for Agnes Sorma on April 3 in a German repertoire. The page also includes brief notices on cures and advice from the Rural New Yorker and Washington Democrat, plus medical ads for Dr. Kline's Nerve Restorer and St. Jacobs Oil promising relief from fits aches and sciatica with short testimonials.
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McVicker'n Theater
Chicago
Agnes Sorma
Dr. Kline
Arch St
Phila
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Dr. Talmage
Great Britain
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Atman
Sing Sing
Carl
Otticr
Hell
Women and the Wheel
the Gazette
Delaware, Ohio
Western Canada
Saginaw
William Gottowskyi
Albert MA
William Riedel
Washington Democrat
Mpty
Washington Gay Democrat
F. M. Abbott
Seneca St
Buffalo, N. Y
McFeegan
Shure
Moike
Black Eye
Mr. McFeegan
Olrishman
Saint Patrick’s Day
New Yorker
Hayes
St. Jacobs Oil
Sciatica
California Fig Syrup CO
Francisco
Gal
Louisville
Wey
York
Ayer
Bonner Craft, Wesson
Miss
Estey
Estey Phonorium
Estey Organ Co
Brattleboro, Vt
USA
American Wire Fence Company
Guoln St
Mick
Old Tower
Dermotor Cg
Ankoy
Rao
Mead
Marctouirakoni
Woolly, M.D
Atlanta
Wu Crawford
Nasheltle
Toon
Nebraska
Union
USTIS
St."Paul & Duluth
Minnesota
Daley
Pew Ela Clabree
Globe
Whitehaly
Rubud Best
Whitehall Meghimine CO
South Bend
Sy Mail
Praall
J. FP. Allen Medicine CO
St. Faull
Minn
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