Vashti the Veiled Queen and the Silent Sacrifice
A sermon meditates on Vashti as queen veiled by propriety, a sacrificed heroine, and a model of humble virtue. It extols women of faith in daily duties, warns against bold vanity, and urges steadfastness to endure life’s trials toward heavenly gates.
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Shushan
Amethyst
Jacinth
Topaz
Chrysoprastis
Metropolia
Persia
Eulaeus
Shiraz
Vashti
Ahasuerus
Mary of Scotland
Margaret
Vandt
Lhildren
Hagers Town
Bat Lea
Heaven
Society of Angels
Lord Jesus Christ
Rachel
Hannah
Abigail
Deborah
Mary
Esther
Vashtl
Mending We Own Shame Brewer Keeps Scrapbook
New Hampshire brewer Jones preserves a ten inch scrapbook of prohibition clippings to teach his grandchildren the era’s crankiness. The Midland notes future generations will scorn pasts tied to selling alcohol, equating it with the disgrace of prewar slave auctions.
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Jones
New Hampshire
The
Midland
Liquor Dealer Boasts Earnings as Drunkenness Follows
A liquor dealer brags of earning $1,000 in three months near his saloon. A listener replies that the dealer has caused more than money, naming his two sons as drunkards and their mother as broken hearted. The speaker warns the full account will come someday.
Religion's Reach Expands as World Seeks Better Life
A quotation notes that Christianity girdles the earth and grows in influence, making human life seem more sacred and worth living as the world seeks a better place to inhabit, voiced by Rev. A. L. Banks of Brooklyn.
Divorce Law Across States Urged by Clergyman
Reverend G C Jones of Pittsburgh argues that divorce is common and court control varies by state. He calls for a universal nationwide divorce law applicable to all states to end inconsistent practices.
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Connecticut
Dakota
G. C. Jones
Pittsburg
Gambling as theft of another’s property claim
A quoted definition by Rev. M. J. Breaker states that gambling in horse races, fare banks, or card games is stealing property without just return. The remark frames winning money as not providing fair value for what was received.
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Rev. M. J
Denouncing War as Slavery and a Government Duty
The Reverend Wallace Nutting argues that war mirrors slavery and that a righteous government must prevent, forbid, and render it impossible, urging proactive peace over armed conflict. His stance emphasizes moral responsibility and political action to avert war.
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Wallace Nutting
Gospel Message on Salvation and Repentance
Rev. J. W. Sullivan states salvation comes through repentance and a change of mind. He emphasizes man is saved from sin but not saved in sin, underscoring transformation as essential to faith.
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J. W. Sullivan
Base Ball Letter on Cleveland Cather Rosie Game
Veteran catcher Charles Zimmer of the Cleveland club is profiled from early work in Ohio through major league years with Rochester and Cleveland. Covering his birth March 23, 1860, to career highlights, fielding and batting stats, loyalty during the Players' League era, and his home life in Cleveland with crafted furniture.
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Harles
Cleveland
Mariett Ohio
Ironton
Ohio
Portmouth
Eastern
Hudson River League
New York State
Zimmer
Poughkeepsie Club
Rochester Club
International Association
Wen
American Association
Rochester
Cleveland Club
National League
Players’ League
Jand
Louisville's Struggle With Weak Hitting Affects Wins
Louisville remains at the bottom due to weak hitting and a tendency to miscue. The rest of the team has talent and effort, with Cassidy delivering a standout fielding game as the team risks bold plays to stay competitive.
Zimmer Joins Team as Outfield Plays Sharp Defense
Charles L. Zimmer has joined the team and is showing a fine fielding game. Clingman and Shannon also play well in the outfield, offering quick baserunning. The pitcher staff remains not an average hitting unit, but free hitting is needed to improve the club’s standing.
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Charles L. Zimmer
Clingman
Shannon
Rusie Appeal Denied by League Board
The league board of directors decides that Rusie’s appeal does not merit a special meeting. The matter is postponed for consideration until the next meeting.
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Rusie
League Board of Directors
Rusie Opposes New York Club Terms This Summer
Rusie says he will stay home all season if the club does not accept terms. He declares the board’s decision unjust and is backed by his father. Freedman silent except for noting the board’s ruling in a single prince question about a $12,600 Washington deal. He would not take $25,000 for the player, stressing discipline over money.
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Rusie
New York
Freedman
Prince
League
Washington
Praise for Arthur Irwin Sees Boys Rise From Rut
Praise for Arthur Irwin grows as the team plays above second-division class. Irwin is praised for handling the men well during a difficult period and resisting cries of hard luck. Though some doubt his judgment, it’s noted most young players were signed before his tenure. The key addition is Dave Zearfoss, whose value as a backstop could soon make him a league star.
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Arthur Irwin
Irwin
Flynn
Radbourne
Orth
New York
Dave Zearfoss
Pitchers Lose Spotlight to Team Strength in Modern Baseball
The speaker recalls 19th century National League teams where star pitchers drew most attention, citing Radbourne Sweeney McCormick Corcoran Bond and others. He argues contemporary teams owe success to collective teamwork, guided by Ed Hanlon John Ward and Oliver Te beau, not lone pitching phenoms, with emphasis on strategy and collaboration over individual heroics.
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Providence
Radbourne
Sweeney
Cleveland
McCormick
Chicago
Corcoran
Goldsmith
Boston
Bond
Buffalo
Galvin
Tommy Bond
Bostons
Young
Clevelands
Ed Hanlon
John Ward
Oliver Tebeau
Diamond Dost Pitcher Flynn suspended for season
The New York Club suspended Flynn for the rest of the season for insubordination. The piece notes on field disputes with Lynch as umpire and Joyce using plays as lessons to his players. It mentions the Spiders’ road performance and Bergen’s struggles, Baldwin’s injury, a Cincinnati firm promising reform, and President Johnson’s stance against rowdyism in the Western League.
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Diamond
Flynn
New York
Sttle
Lynch
Joyce
Spiders
Bergen
Boston
Baldwin
Cincinnati
Johnson
St. Paul
Millers
Yellowstone Park by Bicycle Booklet Offered by Burlington Route
The Burlington Route passenger department offers a booklet on touring Yellowstone Park by bicycle. It includes a park map, cost details, road conditions, gear to bring, and trip tips. Write J. Francis, General Passenger Agent, Omaha, Neb., for a copy. Also, a note touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant and soothing family remedy.
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Yellowstone Park
Burlington
Tone Park
Park
J. Francis
Omaha
Neb
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Jephthah
Ruth
Naomi
Florence Nightingale
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Miriam
Marie Antoinette
Hell
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Rebecca
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Naaman
Sarepta
Elijah
Phebe
Lois
Timothy
Vaahti
Vashthi
Lapithae
BASE
Clevelub
Rosie
Ouieville
Louisville
Virginia
Chesapeake & Olle Railway
Truitt
Clark Street
Mary Abair
See
Woaton
Hall
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Toppeekcniae
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