Outlook for Christianity by Rev Dr Washington Gladden
The June North American Review surveys The Outlook for Christianity by Rev Dr Washington Gladden. It notes rapid Christian growth in a century, shifts in church health among Greek Roman Catholic and Protestant branches, and advances in biblical criticism toward a morally oriented theology. The piece discusses the Bible’s inspiration and the hope it may yield a stronger witness for God.
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North American Review
Washington Gladden
Gladden
Telsto
Christ
Troth
God
Keeping Tab on Gab
Attorney J I Stevenson of Pittsburg, formerly of New Castle, invents an automatic time keeper for use in legislative assemblies, parlor entertainments and political conventions. When it is not working in one of the other of these
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J. I. Stevenson
Pittsburg
New Castle
Ingenious Timekeeper Aims To End Rhetoric At Fights
A nickel clock and loud bell device, wired to a battery, ends a speaker’s time with a ring. Inventor Mr. Stevenson hopes it will curb excessive talk at political gatherings and gain acceptance in congress and legislatures.
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Congress
Stevenson
Pennsylvania
Watts
Stephenson
Edison
Whitney
Howe
Westinghouse
Mr. Stevenson
Populists of Kansas face end if fusion rejected
The St. Louis Globe Democrat notes that Kansas Populists seek an alliance with Democrats under a new party label like Union, but Democrats resist. Fusion helped past victories for Bryan and Cleveland, yet the Democrats fear a denser Populist influence and likely reject the overture, signaling the possible demise of Populism in Kansas.
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Akansas
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Union Party
Democratic State Committee
Kansas
Farmers
Cleveland
Harrison
Bryan
The Smile of June Brings Prosperity and Bloom
Nature thrives in June with showers of corn and wheat maturing while rivers bloom with ferns and blossoms. In New Castle and the Shenango valley business looks brisk and prosperous though summer shutdowns may extend, people feel content and hopeful for the season.
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New Castle
Shenango Valley
Speculation Curb Urged Amid Market Reminiscence
The piece argues for slowing speculation citing cautious judges and lessons from 20 years past. It recalls a recovery period after a Jay Cooke event and a temporary stock exchange disruption. It notes wild speculation driving seat prices and record daily transactions.
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Jasper
Lastie's Weekly
Jay Cooke
Stock Exchange
Chicago Adopts Clean City Ordinance
The new Chicago ordinance took effect May 1 to beautify the city by banning street packing and unpacking, prohibiting wind driven refuse, and requiring two waste receptacles per household or flat-building owner. It bans fastening signs to private buildings and sets fines from two to one hundred dollars for violations.
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Chicago
New York Spotters Crack Down on Spitting in Public
Citizens are urged to curb spitting in street cars and public places. Spotters patrol transit lines and arrest offenders as part of a health crusade. The board of health cites germs in respiratory secretions spreading diseases like diphtheria measles scarlet fever pneumonia tuberculosis influenza and bronchitis.
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New York
Board of Health
Music Education Expands Across Lawrence County Townships
Music is now taught in several Lawrence county townships schools. Pupils gain the rudiments of music, a valuable chance they should seize. In years to come, they will learn there is no more useful knowledge than music.
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Caome
Garfield
St. Louis
San Francisco
Union Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Lawrence County
Blondike Oil Field Draws Mass Interest in Texas
The Texas oil field shifts from get rich quick myths to a genuine magnet drawing thousands who foresee vast wealth as every acre holds potential, turning the region into a modern prospecting Mecca.
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Texas
Buffalo millionaire swears in as police at Pan American Exposition
A Buffalo millionaire was sworn in as a policeman at the Pan American Exposition amid reports he may suffer insomnia and has joined the force as a sleep remedy.
Pittsburg and Allegheny Drug Clerks Seek Wage Advance
The organized Pittsburg and Allegheny drug clerks plan to request an advance of wages due to extra labor in serving soda fountains.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Queen Wilhelmina Refuses to Pay Husbands Debts
The Queen emphatically rejects payment of her spouse's debts and states no millinery bills will be sent to him.
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Wilhelmina
Army Reorganization Sets 77,287 Man Strength
The reorganized United States Army will comprise 77,287 men. This figure is stated as more than adequate to meet planned manpower needs.
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United States
Trolley Car Reprieve Draws More People Than Rail
The report notes a shift in urban travel with trolley cars carrying more passengers than steam railroads, signaling growing trolley popularity amid transport changes.
Life Insurance Payments in Mercer County 1900
A footing of insurance paid in Mercer county by old line companies during the year 1900 shows a total of 56458 dollars. Doubtless the fraternal societies have paid as much.
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Mercer County
Dyspepsia Cure Claims Breakfast Digestion Improvement
A testimonial from WW of Pitts Arlington Texas credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with stabilizing digestion after months of stomach trouble. The user reports being able to eat breakfast and other meals with relish and says nothing equals the remedy for stomach issues. The note mentions local drugstores Paisley Pharmacy Mutton Pharmacy and Central Drug Store Lonny Avenue.
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Pitts
Arington
Texan
Paisley Pharmacy
Mutton Pharmacy
Tyde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Store
Lonny Avenue
Summer desserts and the ideal light diet for heat
The piece favors a delicate summer diet with warm rather than heavy foods. Ice cream and light fruit desserts are praised, while heavy dishes, sodden puddings, and overtaxing cold fruit are discouraged. Creams custards and light puddings are recommended for easy digestion and nutrition.
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New York Tribune
Europe
Esquimans
Citizens of McKees Rocks seek new town name for reward
Pittsburg Dispatch reports residents of McKees Rocks push to change the town name to something more euphonious. Dr P T Sullivan Frank Thompson Borough Solicitor Lydich offer a 50 dollar reward for a name pleasing to council. Citizens traveling widely are eager for a refined designation.
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Pittsburg
McKees Rocks
P. T. Sullivan
Frank Thompson
Lydich
Waldorf- Astoria
New York
Westminster professor as candidate for Maine language chair
Prof. Morgan Barnes of Westminster College has been tendered the chair of modern languages at the University of Maine. He has not yet decided regarding acceptance.
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Morgan Barnes
Westminster College
University of Maine
Titusville Merchants Plan Bargain Days to Boost Trade
A Titusville article reports merchants proposing a merchants association with bargain days to draw country trade. Out of town shoppers would have their car fare refunded up to five percent of purchases, funded pro rata by local merchants. Tickets would record purchases at participating shops for reimbursement at a central office.
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Titusville
Organization of Merchants’ Association
June Weddings Spoil Trains With Rice Scattering
The column notes that June weddings bring rice throwing at stations, causing messes inside passenger cars. Train crews reportedly endure the humor with smiles while muttering oaths as cars require cleaning after celebration disruptions.
Deer Sighted Near Craig Station
A full grown deer was seen near Craig station southeast of the city. Miss Bessie Inglish, daughter of a National Transit pump station pumper, watched the calm animal in the road as it trotted ahead and bounded into the woods.
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Craig Station
Oil City
Bessie Inglish
National Transit
Chicago Cleans River. Steamer Steward Arrested
Chicago’s drive for a cleaner city extends to the river where drainage trustees recently arrested and fired the steward of a steamer for throwing refuse into the stream. The measure is hailed as progress for Chicago and neighboring St Louis, with hopes for further lake-water protection.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Where Women Tell Their Age in Japan
The article notes that Japanese grandmothers hold status and age is deeply revered. Women openly state their age after introductions, often adding a year or two. When buying dresses, they reveal age and marital status to access designs for single or married life.
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Japan
Celery Nerve Compound Promises Sleep Remedy
An advertisement proclaims Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound as a celery extract mix with efficacious ingredients that calms nerves and induces sleep. It claims rare virtue and prompt soothing curative effects and notes Paisley’s Pharmacy as the seller.
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Lichty
Paisley
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Cure for Coughs
An old advertorial touts One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy that cures coughs. It cites Norris Silver of North Stratford and asserts many thousands have been cured and urges readers to try the product at local pharmacies.
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Norris Silver
North Stratford
N. Twe
Paisley Pharmacy
Tmutton Pharmacy
Red Tivde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
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