Go to Now with God and Hurtle Through Life Uncertain
A preacher warns that plans made apart from God collapse under life’s storms. He uses Noah, Lot, and Mont Pelee as examples, urging listeners to plan with God, trusting His pattern and enduring to reach heavenly security despite earthly danger.
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Lot
Sodom
Abraham
Noah
Ark
God
Jesus Christ
Tower of Babel
Christ
Earth
Mont Pelee
Nite
London
Sickneys
Grand Standa
Westminster
Island of the Sea
Christ Jesus
Beggars Use Subtle Ruse in Cold Weather Urban Scene
In a Chicago winter report the Tribune notes able-bodied beggars adjust tactics on warm days. A well dressed man in La Salle street encounters a beggar who pleads for assistance with a familiar whine, meets a sharp refusal, and responds with feigned gratitude as he slinks off.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
la Salle Street
Deadly Volcano Gas Report Eases Aftermath
A fragmentary report notes deadly volcanic gas effects and casualty concerns in the West Indies. Lieutenant Jere B. L. Clayton, assistant surgeon, forwards details to General Forwood about the incident and its medical implications.
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Forwood
Jere
Clayton
West Indies
Not So Dangerous Reptiles in South America
William C. Agle argues that South American anacondas are slow moving and not ferocious. He recalls an encounter on the Upper Maranon and notes domesticated behavior of snakes, estimating a 24 feet 6 inch specimen and asserting harmlessness to humans who avoid provoking them.
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William C. Agle
South America
Peru
Bolivia
Anacondas
Boas
Nago
South American
Maranon
Iquitos
Western
Prairies
The Hopi Snake Dance Spectacle Attracts Tourists
John K LeBaron notes in Four Track News that Hopi host spectators for the dramatic snake dance inviting wide attendance from visitors. Tourists bring demand for baskets pottery and wares boosting the tribe during the rite and hospitality is evident.
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North
John K. LeBaron
Hermit Crabs of Maldive Islands Shelter on Land
A British led survey of the Maldive and Laccadive islands describes hermit crabs that left the sea for land life while still protecting their abdomens with a hard shell. One illustration shows a crab inhabiting a broken coconut and resting peacefully.
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Maldive
Laccadive Islands
Indian Ocean
The Debtor Replaces Shoes For Relentless Collector
A Milwaukee professional, once slow to pay small debts, owed a coal bill and others. After years of polite refusals, a collector presented a bill saying his shoes were worn out. The debtor bought him new shoes for six dollars and kept dodging the debt while the collector wore out the new pair.
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Milwaukee
The
Sentinel
The Greyhound Puppy Misdeeds and Altcar Victory
A piece on greyhound puppies noting their mischievous nature and tendency to steal butter and hunt fowl. It cites a London Spectator remark and suggests boarding them out when overcrowding risks arise, while hinting a win at Altcar could offset their misdeeds.
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London Spectator
Altcar
Notable Summer Plans Mentioned by Philadelphia Press
The exchange notes Tess I is expected to visit the mountains in summer as usual while Jess doubts, but suggests a seashore trip. The dialogue hints at Tess I's figure change and ongoing travel traditions in Philadelphia coverage.
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Kim
Tess
Jess
Philadelphia Press
Observer remarks on Sunday blue laws impact in Yonkers
A Yonkers Statesman observer notes a belief among some New Yorkers that any law preventing painting the town red on Sundays reflects broader blue law attitudes. The remark highlights public perception of Sunday policing and social norms.
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New
Humorous quips from early 20th century papers
A collage of jokes from Yale, Harvard, Minnesota, Detroit and Philadelphia humor pages. Topics range from physics gags and estate puns to a horse thief lament and a palmistry quip, capturing light, witty quips and punchlines across multiple papers.
Deed of Wilson McField Rescues Ship Crew at Sea
A British subject and Black sailor Wilson McField dives beneath the wrecked Dolphin after a tropical squall near the Cayman rocks, rescuing two men from the submerged vessel and guiding five others to safety. For his heroism the US government awards a medal and $30, while Britain’s Royal Humane Society honors him with a silver medal.
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Royal Humane Society
McChire’s
Dolphin
Cayman Rocks
Nicaragua
Wilson McField
Great Britain
McField
Mallitz
Obundo
MecField
Mec- Field
Mc-Field
Obando
United States
Ed McField
Indian Creation Legend in Rig Veda Origins
Aforris Jastrow Jr traces the Rig Veda Hymns dated circa 1000 B.C. The creator Purusha appears as a magnified man and later evolves into a pantheistic all in all, identifying with the universe and deities, as the article outlines.
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India
Aforris Jastrow, Jr
Purusha
Ani
Craze for Ping Pong Ends With Asylum Takeaway
A Kansas City Independent item notes a man driven wild by ping pong, likening his feverish obsession to spring fever. He raves about table tennis and banjo tunes until guards escort him to a padded cell, marking his first victim of the craze.
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Trello
Jinks
Kansas City
Colorado Special Boosts Chicago to Colorado Travel Time
A notable change in Colorado service on the Chicago and North Western and Union Pacific lines introduces the Colorado Special leaving Chicago at 6 30 p m arriving Omaha 6 55 a m Denver 8 00 p m and Colorado Springs 10 20 p m. The through sleeper to Colorado Springs and solid Chicago Denver run cut journey times for travelers from Atlantic Coast cities to Denver to two nights and from Detroit Cincinnati Cleveland Indianapolis and Chicago to one night. Eastbound service is named the Chicago Special leaving Colorado Springs about 10 00 a m Denver 1 00 p m and arriving Chicago 4 00 p m with connections east. A Des Moines link allows 7 00 a m Des Moines departure and 5 00 p m Chicago arrival. Accommodations include free reclining chairs dining cars buffets smoking cars drawing room sleepers and day coaches. A second daily train Chicago to Denver departs at 11 30 p m.
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Colorado
Chicago & North- Western
Union Pacific Railways
Chicago
Omaha
Denver
Colorado Springs
Atlantic Coast
Detroit
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Cicago
Des Moines
Colorado Points
Mountain Chautauqua at Mountain Lake Park Advertised
The Mountain Chautauqua at Mountain Lake Park Maryland promotes its resort status with 2800 feet elevation, 350000 invested in improvements, five hotels and 100 cottages. Excursion tickets from June to September via B and O South Western, with special July August rates for the Chautauqua. Information available from L A Rudisall and railroad agents in Cincinnati.
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America
B. & O. South-Western
L. A. Rudisall
Mountain Lake Park
Maryland
J. B. Scott
Cincinnati
O. O.P. McCarty
Cincinnaati
The Joy of Reuiel Casey and Cassids-Inclade Exchange
A Philadelphia Press fragment shows playful banter about mood and health. Reuiel Casey grins despite a morning toothache while Cassids-Inclade jokes about absence of pain, reflecting light community humor.
Ladies Can Wear Shoes One Size Smaller After Using Allen Foot Base
Cure for swollen feet lets women wear shoes one size smaller. Relies on Allen's Foot Base to stop sweating and aching feet. Available at druggists with trial package offered by A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
A New Ban on an Ex Termination Device
A Boston Globe fragment notes a ban on a device described as an ex terminator for reliable bugs. The brief item hints at regulation affecting an advertised insect extermination product in Brooklyn f advertising materials.
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Brooklyn F
Boston Globe
Obscure Patent Remedy Advertisement Quotation
An antique ad lists Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets priced at 25 cents and touts Piso's Cure for Consumption as an infallible remedy for coughs and colds. The piece includes quoted lines from Richter and N W Samuel of Ocean Grove New Jersey dated February 17 1900.
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N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N.J
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