The Koran as a Sacred Record and Its Origins
A critical study contrasts the Koran with the Christian Bible, noting the Koran's claimed objective revelation to a single prophet, delivered in fixed form by Gabriel over 23 years. It argues the text grew patchwork like a mosaic rather than a written composition, with many chapters from Mecca and Medina and an intense prophetic fervor in earlier portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussulman
Christ
Mohammed
Mecca
Medina
Gabriel
Editor's Relief From Sudden Pain Due To Rheumatism
The Canujoharie Courier reports editor W. F. Cook suffering a sudden pain in the left shoulder and neck. After rubbing with St. Jacobs Oil as recommended for sudden pains, relief arrived quickly, confirming the article's claimed efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Courier
W. F. Cook
St. Jacobs Oil
Canujoharie
European Hotels The Outstretched Palm
A traveler recounts European hotel dining on the continent with rigid courses and strict pacing. He notes sea biscuit meals, separate charges for each service, and universal tipping pressures from staff. The piece critiques the gratuity culture and cites Judge Chatterton and a Milwaukee newspaper quote about St Jacobs Oil as endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Congress of Nations
America
Judge Chatterton
Lansing
Republican
Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla Cure Ad
Chronic dyspeptics are urged to try Dr Gaysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla claimed to restore health energy and vigor. The ad touts a blend of Yellow Dock Sarsaparilla Suniper Trex Buchu Celery and Calisaya as an eminent physician approved remedy urging readers to ask for it at their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaysett
Pour Dimgzyvist
The Forked Field Legend Near Eljijay Georgia
A Georgia tale from Eljijay recounts the forked field once part of a dying man’s estate. The lawyer forgot that parcel, the man declared he would keep it, and years of supervision followed. A separate notice by O B Young of Portsmouth Ohio cites relief after using Dr Guysett’s Yellow Dock and arsenparilla for piles and kidney issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eljijay
Georgia
John
Su‘san
Peter
Alexander
O. B. Youna
Portsmouth
Ohio
Guysett
First American piano site and mixed odds ends
A vignette on Milton Massachusetts as home of the first American piano by Benjamin Crehore circa 1800. The piece blends nostalgia for old craftsmanship with urban critique of New York’s fashions, plus brief notes on a Martha Washington descendant and a cooperative fund report. It also cites Chicago warehouse upgrades, ads for Putnam’s Corn Extractor, jokes, patent remedies, and a wine of tar claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Boston
Benjamin Crehore
New York
Read Dr Dye Belts Trial Offer for Men Only in Marshall
An advertise ment from The Vouratic Belts Co of Marshall Michigan promotes Dr Dye s celebrated Electro Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on a thirty day trial for men with nervous debility and related troubles promising restoration of health and vigor No risk as thirty days trial allowed Also notices free wine syrup for ministers and a Boston Commercial Bulletin joke about a costly photograph failed to bring happiness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vouratic Bext Co
Marshall, Mich
Dye
N. B
Malo Hare IN Organ and Piano CO
Tremont St
George Ie Lemon
Ashinaton
J. C
United States
Commissioner of Patents
Grongz E. Lemon
Washington, D. C
U. S
E. Lemon
15Th &T
Acorn cook stoves and Westminster heater touted for homes
An ad dense column extols Rathbone Lord & Co. Acorn cook and ranges and the Westminster heater as the best econom ical stoves for rich dwellings and frontier cabins. Additional items praise poetry on rice, cold cures, liniments, teething syrup, and various household goods with promotional zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbone, Lord & Co
Acorn
Westminster
The Chewing Gum Trade and Its Seasonal Ties
The article notes chewing gum rises with the school season, detailing authenticity checks for spruce gum, the use of paraffin wax in confectioners’ gum, and seasonal shapes reflecting toy demand. It mentions a Canadian tester, large production in the city, and that some gum trades employ horses for preparation, with prices around 50 cents a pound in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Procidience Journal
Special attention to Receiving Department of General Produce
Advertises a large warehouse central location and other facilities. Offers cash advances and solicits correspondence with shippers to this market.
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St. Jacobs
Mr. Roberts
Milwaukee
Wig
Sentinel
Siteele
Gexraucpr
Wm. H. Hunt, Dy
Martha Washington
Flemming & Merriam’s Co-operative Fund
Commission House of Flemming & Merriam
Chicago
Commission
Commission House
Temming & Merriam
Lord, Stoutenburgh & Co
Sonia
Monsieur
Doris Figare
E. &. Welrs
Jersey City
N. J
Brown
Boston Transcript
C. D. Warner
Reading, Mich
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Hiler
SoLip
Messrs. Kennedy & Co
Pittsburgh
Hyvn
Caswell, Hazanp & New York
Philadelphia
Paris
Sydney
Borden, Selleck & Co
H. B. Bryants
Chicago Business College
Ben Franker
Caswell, Hazanp & Co
Lyon
Spring Tobacco
Avastin
Texas
J. W. Graham
C. G. Lathrop
Hal
Rata
Hall
Monrose
Asents
National Publishing Co
T.W. Kennedy
P.O
N.Y
Valentine Brog
Jancaville, Wis
Clark ® Bros
Bible House
Zurtabie
Arne Mansfield
Tom Aultman
Tayloh
Burnham
Btate Street
Al-health
C. A. Morrill & CO
Seath Water St
Rand, McNally & CO
Bai
Wituram C. Dicges
Bowling Green
William A. Graham & Co
Drageista
Zanesville
Marinus Freeman
Birch & CO
Nes. Montgomery & 229
Wabash
Busi- Ward & C
Hiinata
Coburn
James Brothers
Franklin
Hank
Bayes
Halw
DE Long
Coburn & Cook Publishing CO
Metropolitan Block
Atomaine & Merriauy
LaSalle St
Cincinnati
People's Weekly
the People's Weekly
Anc
Opras S
House of Hand, McNally & Co
Porrigt
People's Weesly
Ill
Evar Narlion
Evergrees
Immons
J. A. Brensen
Detroit, Mich
Fond W
Fond HW
Flemming & Merriam
General Commission Merchants
Koch
N.Y. Singer
Alen
Hice
G.payne & Co
Parsons
I &, Juan «Co
Musa
Hanror Me
Pei Ae
Grofers
Gearos Mfg
CO Raster
A . WM
Nick Fils
Frazer Axle
Eck, Trav Od
Frasers
Bold Nye
O,n. Y
Dr. J, Gunavel
Reeve
Mass
Reed
State Street
Sam Tain
Eggleston Truss” Co
Cicago
Ile
Tiffin
Addrosa
Loomis & Gyman
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