The Power of Example in a Moral Storm
A sermon by Rev. Dr. Talmage urges Christians to imitate Abimelech’s bold act of cutting a branch and leading by personal example to conquer sin. He argues for radical, concerted action, fire in faith, and living witness over mere rhetoric, urging believers to seize influence from church records to mobilize for God.
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Intriguing Items Highlight World Wealth and Oddities
A roundup of scattered notes covers Venezuela’s vast forests and exotic woods, a Portland arctic owl sighting, labor strike losses, a New York will contest about a congressman’s estates, and Lord Chelsea’s eggs. It mentions early Connecticut settlers, rising gold mining interests, and Sunday restau rants boosting five cent meals.
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Ong
Cure of paralysis tale tied to Pink Pills in New York
A New York real estate agent Morris Preslaner describes a dramatic recovery from locomotor ataxia after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pure People. He credits the pills with restoring strength and mobility and urges others with similar symptoms to try them.
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New York City
Morris Presilaner
Pitt Street
New York
Mr. Prestaner
Berlin
Presianer
Nineteenth Wiines Infantry
Sherman
Georgia
Preslaner
Truman Nichols
East Broadway
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On the Nigh Side of a Team and Its Meaning
The article explains the terms nigh and off side in teams pulled by oxen or horses. The nigh ox sits on the right of the team and riders mount from the nigh side, enabling the driver to control from the unplowed land.
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The
Milwaukee Journal
Harvest Thanksgiving Absentee Sparks Scottish Parish Banter
In a rural Arbroath area church a farmer named Mr Johnstone misses the harvest thanksgiving service after a poor season. The minister questions him and Johnstone responds with a remark that he does not care about approaching his Maker in a spirit of sarcasm.
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Sandpaper from powdered glass and Salzer seeds ad
Sandpaper is now made from powdered glass by heating glass and grinding to powder then sieving to fineness. Muslin-backed sheets with glue hold the glass, which is brushed off after drying. An ad urges planting Salzer northern growth seeds for early vegetables and offers a seed sample and catalog for 5 to 10 cents postage.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
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Thunderstorm and Mother's Kiss Referenced in Local Text
A provincial paper fragment mentions a thunderstorm and a mother's kiss linked to Beranger and West as a painter. The garbled line shows disrupted phrases and unclear values including a mention of shillings and a date or price.
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Beranger
Incomplete OCR Fragment Reinterprets Medical Complaint
A partial OCR reads a scattered commentary on medical laxatives and social duties. The fragment hints at financial and ethical tensions but lacks clear events or identifiable people.
Pennsylvania farmers honor Luther seed trial and gold prize
The notice extols Pennsylvania farmers and Luther of East Troy, who grew over 200 bushels per acre and shows interest in a $200 gold prize involving 30,000 farmers. It touts Silver King Barley and top yields in corn 230 bushels and other crops. Freight is cheap and a free catalogue offer from Salter Seed Co. is included.
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Pennsylvania
Luther
East Troy
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Do you believe men are the architects of their fortunes
A fragmentary quote discusses belief in personal fortune and warns that many people fall in with Buddensteck contractors, reflecting a cautionary note on choosing companions.
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Buddensteck Contractors
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted As Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. Cheney & Co of Toledo as the only constitutional treatment for catarrh. It claims internal dosing from 10 drops to a teaspoonful, promises relief by affecting blood and mucous surfaces, and offers one hundred dollars if it fails to cure plus testimonials.
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Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cnexry & Co
Tae. Hall
Dear Auntie Birthday Greeting From Gexrie Hixzy
A cryptic message from Gexrie Hixzy to an auntie on her birthday includes a vow not to lose a dollar. The note appears in a fragmentary quotation attributed to Fliegende Biaetter.
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Gexrie Hixzy
Charlie
Burlington Route California Excursions Promoted From Chicago
The Burlington Route runs personal excursions to California leaving Chicago every Wednesday. Elthrough cars with carpets upholstered seats bedding and toilet rooms. Special agent in charge. Route via Denver and Salt Lake. Write for a descriptive pamphlet to T A Grady Excursion Manager 20 Clarus St Chicago.
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California
Chicago
Denver
Sunt Juake
T. A. Grady
Claris St
Conxication Life Quip About Uncle Ard and Savages
Fragmentary item notes a remark about an uncle Ard and an undiscovered savage encounter. The line suggests a grim joke with a twist involving religion and discovery. The source presents a compact, sharp exchange in a historical or satirical tone.
Cheap Excursions to the Great Southwest
The Santa Fe Route schedules homeseekers excursions on January 11 and 25, February 11, and March 10 184 to Arkansas Arizona Missouri Oklahoma Indian Territory and Texas. Round trip fares with liberal limits and step-over privileges offer Midwinter trips to a new country. For free literature contact G L Mrenonson G P A Monadnock Building Chicago.
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Santa Fe
Arkansas
Arizona
Missouri
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
G.L. Mrenonson
Monadnock Building
Chicagzo
Throughline of Remedies and Jokes in Cobbed Era Ads
A collage of ad blurbs and jokes extols various remedies and products. Claims range from Stomach Bitters curing constipation to nerve restorers and cough syrups. Interspersed quips about travel, weddings, and social scenes reflect a lively, scattershot 19th century advertorial tone.
The Corn Belt monthly paper from the CB&Q Railroad
A description of The Corn Belt monthly publication by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad Passenger Department aims to share western farm land information and farmer experiences. Subscriptions are 25 cents yearly, postage stamps accepted, address The Corn Belt 209 Adams St Chicago.
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Chicago, Burlington,and Quincy Railroad
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