Wrestling Evil and The Christian Warrior Spirit
A sermon by Rev. T DeWitt Talmage uses wrestling imagery from ancient games to urge Christians to disciplined preparation. He warns against fiery rhetoric and advocates courteous conduct while pursuing spiritual victory over evil through study, self denial, and steadfast faith with a hopeful gospel of forgiveness.
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Salt Lake City
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Christian Endeavor
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Hog nutrition tips for field forage and grain reduction
The passage suggests feeding hogs a varied diet including blue grass, clover, rye, oats or volunteer wheat in the ripening stage. It claims such forage increases thrift and health and enables hogs to do well on 25 percent less grain.
Republican War Support Misrepresented by Democratic Leaders
A Silverite-leaning paper accuses Democrats of false labeling of a Republican war stance, arguing that early antiwar sentiment by Bryanites faded as the war grew, while Republicans and young Democrats supported punitive action against Spain and Cuban liberation. The piece attacks Democratic leaders for opposing the war to protect their own political goals.
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Chicago Tribune
Gold Production Surges Worldwide in 1897
The Chicago Times-Herald notes a sharp rise in global gold output with Africa leading at 58 million dollars, the United States at 57 million, and Australia at 55 million. Total world production reached 238 million, up 35 million from 1896, predicting 279 million for 1898. Colorado surpasses California as the top U.S. gold state with 19 million.
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Mint
United States
Africa
Australia
Russia
Colorado
California
South Dnakota
Black Hills
Montana
Chicago Times-Herald
Political quotes on silver, Bryanism, and mining from 1890s press
A compilation of historical editorials and remarks from various papers mocking free coinage advocates and Bryanism. It notes fears of wage degradation, ironies in commodity pricing, and a prominent political general's reputation, with miners later shifting allegiances as ore values rise.
Prosperous Miners Show Benefit of Dingley Tariff
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues that southeast Missouri lead districts recovered from post 1896 downturn after Republican tariff policy. Lead price rising about 30 percent boosted wages, new mining enterprises, population growth, and a $25,000 public school house.
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Indianapolis Journal
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
New York Sun
Iowa
Bryan
Detroit Journal
Missouri
McKinley
Trials of Their Own at the Card Party
A group of married women share humorous housework disasters, from ice cream shortages at a card party to burnt steak and rookie domestic missteps. Tales include answering the door in a bathrobe, dusting neglect, and hosting dilemmas while praising life at home over boarding.
Finishing Touch for Proper Skin Care in Dress Time
The article advises starting finishing touches with dressing, applying tint first then lavish powder, leaving powder on neck and arms to absorb sweat. The corset cover and silk skirt go on last to keep skin and gown fresh, with powder brushed only enough to prevent shine. Pro beauties and masseuse artists endorse this method.
The Dingley Tariff and American Prosperity
A summary of the Dingley tariff's impact cites wage gains from 1895 to 1898, rising exports from 793 million to 1.21 billion dollars, and a strengthened home market. It contrasts prosperity under Dingley with earlier Wilson era declines and notes increased production, employment, and treasury surplus aiding wartime needs. It also mentions Republican opposition to Cuban independence and Bryan's Nebraska influence.
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Mckinley
United States
Iorrison
Congress
Cleveland
Chicago Inter Ocean
Col. Bryan
Bryan
Troy Timea
Polf Corner Showcases Enthusiast Golfing Girl Decor
A feature on young women obsessed with golf describes a room dedicated to the sport. A corner contains sticks trophies and medals on a three cornered table. Dangling balls photos of famous golfers decorate the wall.
Borax Treatment for Dairy Milk and Butter
Advice on preserving boiled milk for up to 12 hours by cooling and adding borax to each quart. Also recommends washing butter in borax water and storing in a borax-infused cold basin. notes borax affects tea flavor and that strong use may sweeten rank tasting butter.
Brains of Children and School Readiness
The Philadelphia-Inquirer summarized research on child brain development, noting children’s attention spans, optimum study times, and the impact of brain growth on learning. It argues early training and manual work help form brains and nerves before age 16, affecting later achievement.
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Mouth and Tooth Wash and Hair Treatment
Directions prescribe dissolving two ounces of borax in three pints of boiling water, then adding a teaspoonful of spirits of camphor while warm. After settling, keep on the wash stand and dilute with an equal amount of warm water before use.
Accused Riff on Paper Hints at Giraffe Jealousy
A fragment from a newspaper item notes a humorous exchange about a giraffe of 18 inches long and a husband asking if the wife is jealous, reflecting light entertainment tone in the page.
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