The Prodigal Son Parable and Human Longing for God
A preacher reflects on the prodigal son, arguing true satisfaction lies beyond worldly goods in God’s love. He contrasts modern comforts with the Father’s grace, envisions renewal of body and age, and foresees social reform projects aiding the poor by 2000.
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A. K. Gessier
Hill House
Chicago
Tonybee
London
University Settlement
Boston
Woman reports health boost from Vegetable Compound
May Havre, Wisconsin woman states she recovered from uterine troubles after two months of Vegetable Compound. She notes relief from back pain and headaches, weight gain, and improved menstruation, urging others to use the remedy from E. Pinkham.
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May Havre
Kidrton
Wis
E. Pinkham
The Strenuous Vacation in Town Dialog
In a brief exchange a character questions a return to city life asking about golf ping pong tether ball and dances. The other replies they visit town to rest while living in the country.
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Kat
Peterkin
To Break in New Shoes with Allen's Foot-Base Powder
Advertising copy claims Allen's Foot-Base powder cures hot sweating aching and swollen feet. It also promises relief for corns ingrowing nails and bunions. Sold at drug stores and shoe shops with a noted address in Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Alen
le Roy
Ancient gold mines tied to Ophir legends near Zambezi
The article claims the only ancient gold diggings large enough to rival Ophir of David and Solomon lie on the Zambezi region. It states David contributed 3000 talents of Ophir gold for the temple, valued at over 80 million dollars, and references Piso's Cure for a cure.
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David
Solomon
Zambezi
The Deacons Opinion and a Humorous Quote
A historic Atlanta Constitution snippet features a playful remark from an old colored brother about a boy who loves trading more than returning home. The item also notes that Mophers will find Mrs Winslow’s Bedbing Hae Mee useful for their children.
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Atlanta Constitution
Pride Goes Before a Fall in a Philadelphia Ledger Quote
A short item quotes the Philadelphia Ledger noting the proverb Pride goeth before I fall. The exchange centers on ownership of an automobile and a veteran outlook on pride.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Cheney Co. Druggists Advertise Trusted Medicines
Fragmentary OCR notes show Cheney Co. of Toledo and partners promoting drugs and tonics. The text mentions wholesale druggists and a claim of quality for their products. No clear event or outcome is stated.
Highland waiter refuses service to Max Bell at dinner
An historic anecdote notes a Highland waiter declining to serve Max Bell at dinner. When reproved the waiter quips about a self respecting Scotch man and a misfit kilt joke, ending with a remark on being permanently cured and fit for nervousness.
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Max’Bell
Eelf
Letter from Mr Smith on unpaid bill prompt note
Chicago American quotes a debtor letter saying Mr Smith cannot pay this month. A follow up note warns if not paid within a month, billing will stop.
Not to Be Thought of Wood Pricing Exchange
A dialogue from the Boston Commercial Bulletin quoting a housewife offering a tramp 10 cents for work on wood and the tramp replying that under the new anti trust law he would be prosecuted for charging less than neighbors.
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Boston Commercial Bulletin
Mississippi Drainage and Continental Waterflow
A historical note describes the Mississippi as a vast drainage basin feeding rivers from twenty eight states. It calls the river the Father of Waters and explains it overflows a low lying region, supplying a large portion of the United States.
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Mississippi
United States
Wifes Push to Clear View of Gen Logan Statue
Mrs John A Logan and residents of Iowa Circle Washington dispute the lawn and tree layout around the Gen Logan statue seeking removal of trees to restore a clear view of the state capital from the circle.
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John A. Logan
Iowa Circle
Washington
Gen. Logan
Referson Machine Co Successors to John Poole
Seana of Morrison Street Portland Oregon lists equipment and supplies for machinery line. Buckeye Sa En ines andwoosod buie Gasoline Des us when in want of anything machinery related.
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Referson Machine Co
John Poole
Seana
Morrison St
Portland
Oregon
Buckeye Sa Enines and
Woos
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