The Disabled in Davidic Victory and Garrison Duty
Dr. Talmage's Washington sermon praises ordinary duty in small roles, comparing garrison servants and rear guards to veterans watching baggage. He argues rewards come from faithful service, not public fame, citing biblical scenes and real-world workers from engineers to teachers and nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Talmage
David
Bannockburn
Wassail
Bibuich
Cherdorlaomer
Abraham
Vicory
Vision of a Greater Throne for Susannah Wesley in Epworth
A sermon extols Susannah Wesley as a higher throne than Charles and John Wesley promising a day when humble caregivers and unseen workers are rewarded alongside great reformers. It invokes biblical imagery and the Epworth rectory setting to urge divine recognition for consecrated, modest service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wesley
John Wesley
Susannah Wesley
Epworth Rectory
Lincolnshire
Christan
David
Faith Without Limits and Sin as a Hindrance
The text argues that divine power and goodness are infinite so faith should be unlimited in God's willingness to act for our good. Yet human sin imposes limits, preventing perfect faith from being rewarded and hindering God’s ability to honor it in line with His nature and knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Kintore
Moses
Joshua
David
Luther
John Knox
Deborah
Florence Nightingale
Mount Sinai
Mars’ Hill
Worms
Thad
Hertzog
Theological Seminary
Hannah More
Garrick
Edmund Burke
Joshua Reynolds
Weaith
Jamam
Hudson River
Pennsylvania
Erie
New York & New Haven
Thomas Scott
Pennsylvania Railroad
Erie Railroad
Jorden Rule Provers in the Morning Peace at Night
A reflective passage urges daily effort and public praise as indicators of true virtue. It argues God favors the helpful, warns against superficial smiles, and emphasizes relying on divine power to preach. The text frames preaching as a destined, feast like mission guided by the Golden Rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Hood
R. B. Saxasten
Kenett
Arkansas
C. I. Hood & Co
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
U. S
Mos cow church pride and parish unrest across New Jersey
The piece notes the Moscow church memorials a $4,000,000 project, while Westfield’s Rev. Jennings clashes with parishioners over worship and debt as sheriffs threaten sale. Camden’s Rev. Hancock seeks pastor realignment amid icicle opposition. Berthold Tours, famed Anglican composer, faces aging and career notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Westfield
N. J
J. B. Jenings
Race Episcopal Church
Jennings
E. C. Hancock
Broadway Methodist Church
Camden
Icicles
Hancock
Berthold Tours
Tours
Rotterdam
Leipsic
Brussels
Joseph Barnaby
Novello
Gounod
Local remark on cod liver oil and castor oil anecdote
A citizen praises cod liver oil while noting his wife's distaste. In a drug store, an old physician drinks a spoonful of castor oil and calls it good oil, echoing the wife’s reaction to his tastes and revealing a light domestic moment.
Professor Grose resigns to pursue editorial work in Boston
Prof. Howard B. Grose registrar and assistant history professor at Chicago University announces resignation to take up editorial duties at a Boston paper. The note, framed as a formal career move, emphasizes a shift from university extension duties to journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard B. Grose
Chicago University
Boston
A Word About Economy and Household Frugality
A short critique of extreme thrift in households. It cautions that prudent budgeting should avoid both penny pinching and wasteful living, noting humorous and cautionary tales of misapplied frugality, such as saving one cent or recycling worn sheets, and urges a balanced, sensible approach to expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenny
Societyirl
Society Aid
Lettlerly
Liberty Melt relics at Chicago fair exhibit in Atlanta
The Columbian liberty bell contains an extraordinary mix of metal from historic items once owned by famous patriots. Its composition includes gold silver copper tin and bronze from relics of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars plus items such as Calhoun's silver spoon Lucretia Mott's knife and Washington Jefferson era pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
John C. Calhoun
Lucretia Mott
Simon Bolivar
Lincoln
Springfield
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Interchangeable Bloomer and Dress Sleeve Idea
A discussion questions why American dressmakers have not designed an interchangeable bloomer and dress-sleeve, noting a striking similarity in their architecture and suggesting potential for innovative garment construction.
Fashionable Childrenswear Described In Delicate Linings And Lace
A quaint four year old dress in white cashmere features three satin bands on the plain skirt, a close fitting waist with ribbon yoke, and deep open work embroidery across sleeves and front. A five year old gown shows cambric with embroidered details, gathered waist, and puff sleeves. An Eton velvet jacket completes the ensemble along with a plaited taffeta hat and a doll’s velvet petticoat ensemble with embroidered edge. A sailor hat with a wing sits atop yellow curls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton
Scientific Miscellany Notes on Medical Tales and Hiatuses
A collection notes workmen in salt works avoiding common diseases. Mus Diana Vaushan, a Palladian Luciferian leader, becomes Roman Catholic. Major General Simond, 65, dies of heart disease after a golf round. Charles Leroy dies in Paris famed for Colonel Ramollot satire. The Gura, Wotan singer, dismissed from Munich Hof Theater for aging voice. Consolat oncast and doctort yt be lout worry about that. a grocer stereotype of men often shown in humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mus
Diana Vaushan
Southall
Simond
Charles Leroy
Rame Ollot
Paris
Gura
Wotan
Munich Hoftheater
Also Mentioned on This Page
God
Jorden
Earth
Grocer
Gues Reisen
TsoTaan
Mar
Nery
Pate
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!