Sermon on the Lost Sheep and Calvary Mercy
The preacher exhorts listeners about wandering from faith and the world’s comfort, urging trust in Christ who bears sins. He recalls biblical verses, contrasts worldly solace with divine mercy, and invites all to accept the atonement while outlining practical counsel for self-control and compassion in daily life.
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Martin Luther
God
Jesus Christ
Greog
Sinai
Kostopol
Hale
Christ
Son of God
Calvary
Church of Jesus Christ
Christy
Goa
Scottish temperance talk praises African chiefs visit
Rev Dr Ferguson in Glasgow hailed the visit of three African chiefs as a blessing to temperance work. He claimed their mission taught prohibition lessons to the nation, noting the gospel as salvation for all and urging that King Khama’s land prohibition should inspire similar action at home.
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Christ
Dr. Ferguson
Scottish ‘Temperance League
Glasgow
Mr. Chamberlain
Khama
Hood
Policies and Religion Motif in Voting Allegory
A religious exhortation urged voters to carry faith into politics and resist corruption, bribery, and bossism. The sermon asserts that casting a vote for righteousness is registered by God and will be rewarded openly, attributed to Rev. EB. C. Sweetzer.
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Jesus
EB. C. Sweetzer
Thankful Spirit Phanksgiving Expression Reminder
A concise reflection on gratitude, noting that breathing and expressing thanks are both essential to life. It argues that without expressing gratitude, one loses the sense of thankfulness, and without breath, life ends.
Rebel Yell and Wolf Pack Tale from Veterans Corner
In a Veterans' Corner feature, a Gen Gordon speech echoes as veterans recall the rebel yell. Captain Baldwin recounts a May Fort Harker Kan patrol where wolves attacked during a snowstorm, forcing a harrowing defense as he fired 40 rounds to deter a yearlong wolf pack pursuit.
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John TL Gordon
Chicago
Canada
Baldwin
Fort Harker
Kan
Thirty-seventh Infantry
Fort Riley
Denver
Thad
Surviving a Wolf Chase and Mary Anderson de Navarro's Grant Era Reflections
An explorer recounts escaping a wolf pack near the Smoky Hill river after his horse dies, while later writings by Mary Anderson de Navarro recall herSouthern tour and meetings with General Grant and General Sherman. The narrative contrasts Grant's quiet kindness with his earlier rigid manner and notes Sherman’s broad knowledge from Shakespeare to drama and his brisk, hearty presence.
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Buffalo
Smoky Hill River
Mary Anderson de Navarro
Ladies’ Home Journal
Booth
Macauley
John T. Ford
General Grant
Griffin
Grant
Theal
White House
General Sherman
Mrs. de Navarro
Rey
The Army Recruiting System in the United States Army
A discussion contrasts enlistment in the United States Army with European forces. It notes the U S army accepts more volunteers, enforces strict physical and character standards, and seeks citizens or those declaring intent to become citizens. It highlights diverse applicant origins, including Germans, Danes, and Swedes, and mentions re enlistments and officer commissions from the ranks.
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United States
Continental
Europe
Army of the United States
Thorge’ T
Wealthy rancher Bretherton dies in Butte church
George Bretherton, a wealthy rancher, collapsed and died in a Butte Montana church. The body was removed and the sermon continued. Nearby, English scientists report borax preserves fresh fruit, notably cherries, and trials extend to vegetables.
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George Bretherton
Butte
Montana
England
High Prices for Potatoes and Seed Ads
An old time ad page notes seed firm Salter Salzer offering high potato prices and optimistic yields. It touts Salzer Earliest as ready in 28 days and urges mail orders for a free catalog of grasses and seeds. Also includes promotional material for a health cure and a druggist sold remedy with testimonials.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
Lac Crosse
Wis
Wideawake
Salzer
Paper brief on stamps and delivery promises
Fragmentary note claims good advice and a postal stamp offer. It mentions Fou Warm Land and West postage stamps, with a promise to send information to an address. The readable text is unclear and contains several garbled phrases.
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Roy Lands
West
Neageen
Addi Vear
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Talmage
Dolden
Aeaia
Veterans
Rebs
Southland
Olio
Toledo
Fak
Cheney
Frank J
A.W
Sealy Vary Hall
Toc. Mall
Omaha
Burlington
Florida
Lands
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