The Gift of God Through Jesus Christ
A sermonic devotional extols God’s gift of Jesus Christ as the supreme blessing surpassing fairy tales and worldly wealth. It traces biblical echoes from Abraham and Isaac to Peter and Paul, emphasizes eternal life through faith, warns against postponing salvation, and ends with a hymn praising divine generosity.
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Covenant
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Midas
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Rod
Red Sea
Jericho
Gideon
Joshua
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Solomon
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Hell
Lazarus
Will Serve in Cuba Secretary Squires Named Consul General
Washington May 6 N G Squiers secretary of the legation at Peking has been chosen minister to Cuba and Gen E Bragg of Wisconsin named consul general at Havana The selections follow the presidents demand for diplomatic experience Squiers a Canadian born officer served in Berlin and Peking and helped defend legations during the Boxer uprising Bragg born 1827 in Unadilla NY rose to brigadier general later served in Congress and was minister to Mexico The salary for the consul general is 5000 Cuban Congress Meets in Havana Senate and House open sessions under military government with credentials and leadership choices due The oldest members named president pro tem Salvator Cisneros leads the Senate and Pedro Albarran presides over the House
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Senate
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House of Representativs
Palacio Segundo
Comandancia General~ de la Marina
House
Salvator Cisneros
Pedro Albarran
Grace church chimes rung by a woman in New York
The New York Sun notes Grace church uses a female ringer, Bertha Thomas, who operates a nine note keyboard linked to bells by electricity. Pressing a key causes the corresponding large bell a hundred feet above to ring the matching note, heard over Broadway’s roar.
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New York Sun
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Broadway
The Colored Clubs at Los Angeles Convention
After hours of debate the convention voted to accept the compromise amendment limiting colored clubs from joining the general federation. The decision, hailed as a southern victory, leaves the color issue unsettled as section 3 on membership duties may reopen the question.
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Los Angeles
Cal
New York
Prevailing Styles in Spring Fashions and Accessories
White Japanese silks gain with heavy cords and refined ladylike silhouettes. Oriental laces suit hat trimming while gold or silver lace dancing shoes replace slippers. Chiffon veils with heavy embroidery and pongee tailor fashions show new tone. Mermaid trains stay crisp and visible, gloves shift to mocha then heavier doeskin for outings.
Free Trade Wedge Edges Into Cuban Tariff Debate
A syndicated editorial discusses the Cuban tariff concession bill in Congress. It accuses free trade supporters of masking motives and alleges Democrats use Cuba to push tariff reform while Republicans remain committed to protection. It cites Palma and questions who benefits from any reductions.
Art in Domestic Architecture
Describes a seven room house priced at $1000 on a post foundation with 11,200 square feet and eight cent construction cost per square foot. Details include pine finish, double floors with felt, O G siding, Star A Star shingles, basement entry from pantry, and rising stairs from the sitting room.
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Star A Star
Republican Praise and Political Debates Across Indiana and Nation
Senator Beverage lauds Republican governance in Indiana and nationwide at the state convention in Indianapolis. He cites debt reductions, saved interest, and bids transparency, while contrasting Democratic rule and praising party discipline. editorial quotes critique Cuban tariff politics and Bryan’s 1904 candidacy denial.
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Mis
Incandescent Lamps Seen as Fire Risk in Everyday Use
A report from Cussier's Magazine warns incandescent lamps pose notable fire hazards when near combustibles. Cases include wood scorching, muslin coverings bursting into flames, damp paper carbonizing, and cords with short circuits igniting linty, oily material.
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Cussier
Not Worth Saving Ladder Advice Exchange
Dialogue captures a risky ladder moment with Pat climbing a cracked ladder and Mike warning him to wait while the other remarks it would prompt the boss to buy a new one. Source humor reflects occupational banter.
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Mike
Pat
N. Y
Self-made Man Question Sparks Visitor Dialogue
The Ohio State Journal records a brief exchange where Bobbie asks a visitor if he is self-made. The visitor affirms his independence and pride, while Bobbie teases about not seeking others’ help.
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Little Bobbie
Stunbuddy Else
Dobbie
Ohio State Journal
A Natural Inquiry at the Office Booth
A humorous excerpt shows two office boys debating who will attend a grandmother’s funeral. The first recalls asking the boss for time off and the second questions who would pitch in for the funeral attendance, ending with a wry punchline.
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Puck
Hammer strikes in Yonkers carpet patting remark
A Yonkers Statesman column notes a humorous exchange about a hammer striking during a wife’s carpet patting, highlighting a light local jab. The line uses playful tone to remark on the domestic scene and a household tool.
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the Hammer
Yonkers
No Mitigating Circumstance
A quoted exchange from Tit-Bits features a speaker denying any justification for a man’s daylight crime and remarking on a proposed engagement to Molly Thompson. The dialogue underscores public verdict and social response to the act.
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Molly Thomp
Narrows edged by medals fears racer
A fragment from the Philadelphia Press quotes a timid figure worried that small chest size will limit his ability to carry the medals he hopes to win before death. The quotes reflect a boastful yet anxious mood about future sporting success.
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Philadelphia Press
Skimmerhorn Returns to Politics Cites Past Exit
Quote from Chicago Tribune notes To Some Extent that Skimmerhorn may seek office again while admitting most of his wealth came from his political career. The remark hints at a political comeback and public scrutiny of his outside ventures.
Entitled to Happiness Town Topics Moment
A Town Topics item quotes a woman arguing she is entitled to happiness and refuses to acknowledge deceit, expressing bemused detachment. The exchange highlights personal assertion and skepticism in a social vignette.
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