Vacation Rest From Jesus’ Example in Mark’s Gospel
The article argues vacation time is divine when used to rest the body, enlarge the soul, and open new service channels. It cites Jesus guiding the disciples to a desert place for rest, then directing them to feed the hungry crowd, and warns against vacation unrest. It urges purposeful, faith-led leisure that enhances spiritual strength and service.
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A. N. Kellogg Newspaper Co
Chicago
Christ
Capernaum
Jesus
Galee
Bryant
Mark
God
Nature
Jesus Christ
Boers in Disguise Steal Nurse’s Horse in Transvaal Ride
An army nursing sister riding alone in northern Transvaal near a town held by the English was stopped by two men in British-appearing dress who claimed to need her horse. They abducted her horse but spared her, returning the horse after a Boer messenger later returned it with an explanation and apology.
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Transvaal
London Hospital
Lungs of the Tree and Foliar Care Reminder
An editorial excerpt from the Los Angeles Times compares leaves to lungs and blood, stressing foliage care as essential for future fruit quality and growth. It warns fruit growers to value leaf action and guard against fungous pests to sustain root, branch, and fruit development.
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Los Angeles Times
Parliamentary Frontiers in the Commons Chamber
The Westminster Gazette notes distinct floor lines flanking the House of Commons. Members stepping outside their side’s line risk being called to order. Frontiers are framed as scientific, the neutral zone beyond a sword thrust’s length, even as swords disappear except on special occasions.
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Commons
Parliament
Westminster Gazette
Atlantic
Brussels
New York Tribune
United Societies of Ball Players
Federated Societies of Cyclists
Union of Billiard Players
Cchevins
Federation
Laeken
Might Require It He Do You Think You Could Learn
A brief dialogue from the New York Journal features a man asking if love is possible and a woman replying she might. The exchange touches on affection and personal preference as a casual conversational vignette.
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N. Y
Puck
Chicago Post
Chicago Daily News
Willie
Philadelphia Press
Indianapolis News
Lottie
Jack
Baltimore American
The Collecting Habit Across Ages and Climes
The collecting habit spans all ages and social strata from poverty to privilege. Historical notes praise naturalists seeking specimens, art lovers pursuing canvases and Japanese prints, and the allure of rare minerals, marbles, and other prized items, while acknowledging varied motives and public access to collections.
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New York Post
Meteoric Electricity and the Lightning Mechanism
The piece explains how tiny water drops in clouds acquire large electrical charges as they coalesce, with capacity growing slower than charge. As misty particles join, they reach voltages capable of leaping a mile, corresponding to pressures of millions of volts, per Electrical Review.
Japanese Train Etiquette Described by Western Visitor
A New York Sun writer recalls scenes on Japanese railways. A native woman removes tiny shoes, sits with feet tucked under, then lights a cigarette. Passengers keep feet on seats, while a blue uniformed ticket collector bows twice to each rider.
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N.Y. Sun
Public Parks in America Wealth and Acreage
The United States has more wealth in public parks than any other country. In East year in cities over 50 000, there were 2 360 parks and squares totaling 59 717 acres valued at 531 571 947 dollars. Nearly 10 million dollars were spent on improvements and maintenance.
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America
United States
Innuendo and Irony in Early 20th Century Jokes
A collage of humorous quips and brief sketches from early papers highlighting ambition smart talk and romantic misunderstandings. Jokes touch on growing up salaries storms and marriage with light satire and witty exchanges.
Belgian Archery and Black Hills Tour Highlights
The piece notes Belgian archery with vertical feathered targets and a Brussels procession of archery societies. It then extols the Black Hills of South Dakota as a premier tourist region with Hot Springs, Spearfish Canyon, and major sites like Deadwood and Wind Cave, praised for scenery, geology, and mineral wealth.
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Black Hills
Custer City
N. Ross
Custer
Klondike America
Carlebad
America
Chicago & Northwestern
Buffalo Gap
Cheyenne
Hot E Springs
Crystal Cave
Deadwood
Spearfish Canyon
Spearfish River
Cheyenne River
Battle Mountain
Pyx
Dakota
Cascade Springs
Fleet footed dogs pace from fox terriers to greyhounds
The article cites M Dusolier on canine speeds from fox terriers that follow on foot to wild wolves and arctic foxes capable of long runs. Eskimo and Siberian dogs, shepherd and hunting dogs reach high speeds, with greyhounds matching or exceeding pigeon flight in pace and sustaining bursts of up to 18 to 23 yards per second over short ranges.
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M. Dusolier
Nansen
Sannikow
Femme de Chambre Reeder Named in Playful Exchange
In a light moment Mrs. Noozie asks Mrs. Reeder about naming their forthcoming baby. Mrs. Reeder proposes the name Femme de Chambre Reeder inspired by a novel, joking it sounds Italian and French for chambermaid.
Notre Dame University Ad Offered For Prospective Students
An Notre Dame University advertisement invites readers to contact the president for a free catalogue and details on terms and courses. It notes a preparatory school, a business commercial course, and the St Edward School for boys under thirteen, emphasizing thorough study and devoted care from a 57 year history.
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Notre Dame University
West
ST. Edw
S .L
University OF Notre
Notre Dame
Indiana
St. Edward’s
A. Morrissey
Judge defines goo goo eyes as attention without intent
A Jersey City judge rules that making goo goo eyes amounts to attention without intent, a decision described by the Milwaukee Sentinel as creating a new sense of security.
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Jersey City
Milwaukee Sentinel
Sanitary ad for Allen's Foot-Ease remedy
Advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease to cure painful swollen feet and sweating. Claims easier shoe wear and invites free samples through A. S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York. Includes a motivational quote about reasons.
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Allen
Beuggista
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Advertising and Public Cough Remedies Note 1900
Short health ad mentions Stops the Conch and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets priced at 25 cents. Includes quotes praising Piso's Cure as a cough remedy and a warning about a dangerous schemer. Letter from J. W. O'Brien dated January 6, 1900 in Minneapolis.
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J. W. O’brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
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University OF Notre Dame
Atchison Globe
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Louisville
Indianapolis
P. O
Hamlin
Wizard Oil
Eadach Ee
Fattie
W. L. Douglas
L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Hey
Abs Pies Co
Brockton
Mass
Libby
U.S. Government
the Saturday Evening Post
Bors
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelga
Taras
Niagara Falls
Via
Mnati McU
Bn Fovernor
Cincinnati
Corento
Alexandria Bay
Montreal
D. G. Edwards
Cincinna
Ohio
Dane
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