Stubbornness in Man vs God’s Way Through Ages
A dense sermon passage argues that people today repeat Israel’s sin of ceaseless self will and refusal to follow God. It cites Abraham, Moses, Samuel, and Jesus as examples, warns of judgment, and urges repentance through Christ as the path from self rule to salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
O-Day
God
Saul
Palestine
Samuel
Paul
Cardinal Woltey
Hell
John Wesley
John Bradford
Wesley
Bradford
Ghild
Wester
Christ
Willie
Wis
Cezr
Israelia
Baal
Eliah
Babel
Abraham
Promised Land
Pacific
Pady
Lome
Henry Will
Lord Wolsey
Éden
Goa
Qura TIM Death and Old Testament Reflections
A fragmentary 19th century tone discusses religious conflict and devotion in ancient cults. The piece contrasts readers of the Old Testament with observed reverence for Egyptian and Canaanite religious practices, noting the persistence of spiritual commonalities among cults and priests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Apis
Besey
Senators Blackburn Fairbanks and Shaw share a story drink
The Boston Post reports a tale from Washington in which Senators Blackburn and Fairbanks and Secretary Shaw visit a bar after a meeting. Blackburn asks Shaw what he wants, Shaw orders lemonade, Fairbanks asks for a glass of Moxie, and Blackburn whimsically requests two pieces of "eqqash pie."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Jean Samuel L. Powers
Newton
Boston Post
Blackburn
Fairbanks
Treasury
Shaw
Flest
Washington
Riggs House
Kentucky
Blue Grass State
The Wrong Simile Takes A Satirical Spin
A humorous dialogue parodies courtship tropes as a suitor pleads for affection while a heiress weighs romance against fortune. The exchange twists metaphors and misuses scale by joking that the equator is the world’s largest diameter.
Chicago's First Railway Half Century
The piece recalls Chicago’s early rail history with the Galena & Chicago Union line, started after 1847 surveys and a 1848 test run to Harlem, marking Chicago as a rail hub. It notes initial expansion to Elgin and Freeport by 1854, while the Galena route itself never reached Galena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Railway Age
Iit
United States
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Galena
William B. Ogden
Galena & Chicago Union Railroad
Harlem
Eligin
Freeport
Wood
Hainais Gentral
Lubuque
Galena & Chiron Company
Mis
Northwestern Railway begins with Chicago depot tablet
The Milwaukee and Chicago Fat Round companies formed a line linking Milwaukee and Chicago marking the start of the Milwaukee division of the Northwestern road. The Chicago and Northwestern system and the Northwest rail network trace back to 1848 from the Galena and Chicago Union road. A tablet commemorates the first railway depot site in Chicago.
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Chi- Aliwan
Milwaukee & Chicago Fat Round Companies
Milwaukee
Northwestern Road
Chicago & Northwestern System
Northwest
Galena
Chicago Union Road
Lee Lee
Northwestern Railway
Chicago
Brooklyn Boss Hugh Mac Laugmin and the Shoes
The article describes Hugh Mac Laugmin, a wealthy Brooklyn political boss, known for frugal dress. His ally James Shevlin, a footwear dealer, offered two pairs of shoes. Mac Laugmin was billed $12, crossed out "Collect from Shevlin," and the matter was left unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh MacLaugmin
Brooklyn
Democratic
James Shevlin
New York Exchange
Shevlin
Shevlin Bs
Art Enthusiasm and the Right Move in Painting
A father praises his son's finished painting noting life and motion in the scene. The son asks for meaning, and the father compares a dynamic horse scene to Napoleon's last charge at Waterloo, then admits it was merely a beet patch in wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harper
New York ‘Times
Waterloo
Local remedy claimed to cure rheumatism in Pork Arkansas
In Pork Arkansas November 9 a resident named Afr George Hiland says Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his acute rheumatism after a physician failed to stop the pain. He states the pills brought swift relief after the first box and that he is now well and able to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ark
Afr
George Hiland
Hiland
Buill
Dodd
President entertains Jacksonville visitor with alligator joke
The president received visitors in his office and a woman from Jacksonville, Florida, said she had come to see him for the first time. Roosevelt teased her saying many travelers come to see an alligator, eliciting amused reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Roosevelt
Sales Agent Wanted by old established firm Greensburg IN
An agent wanted in this and adjacent counties for the firm's profitable line sold on the road. Must furnish yearly contract. Earn $60 to $80 monthly net. Bond or $50 cash required. Advancement chance. Only hustlers apply. Address Alexander & Company Box i Greensburg Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander & Company
Box “i
Greensburg
Indiana
Misread Quip Sparks Racial Slur in Chicago Daily News
A fragment from the Chicago Daily News quotes a sharp exchange about identity with a crude racial stereotype. The line mocks a speaker by labeling him Chinaman, reflecting dated slang and bias.
Through Sleeper Service to California on Missouri Pacific Route
Through sleeper from St. Louis to Los Angeles with one operating through sleeping car. Multiple routes available via Colorado True Southern Route through Texas and Arizona or via Missouri Pacific South. Tourist car service to California exists four days weekly. For rates contact Missouri Pacific Railway Iron Mountain Route or H Towsxesn, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, St. Louis.
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California
Missouri Pacific Railway
Colorado
Texas
Arizona
Los Angeles
St. Louis
San Francisco
Iron Mountain
Towssexn
South Dakota
Chicago
Milwaukee
St.Paul
Minneapolis
Illinois
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Dakota
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Missouri River
Fragmentary Advert and Quip Snippet From Era
A fragmented OCR reading includes a cheeky exchange about a foreign noble, a judge, and a casual remark on debts. It features an ad line for Fake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a 25 cent price and a note that druggists refund if it fails to cure.
Kidney Pills Restore Regulation Of Secretions
A man suffered kidney complications and back trouble with variable secretions and a scalding sensation. Dean's Kidney Pills regulated secretions, normalized color, and relieved inflammation. User reports improved rest, strong back, and overall well being. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N.Y
Peruna Credited By Chicago Official In Kidney Cure Testimony
Longtime Marshall Field & Co. warehouse manager Hon John T Sheahan writes from Chicago praising Peruna for curing kidney troubles after trying other remedies. A Brooklyn reader named Jacob Fleig also credits Peruna for renewed health at age 75. The ad notes Bright's disease concerns and offers a free booklet on catarrh from The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus O.
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John T. Sheahan
Chicago
Marshall Field & Co
Gorporis 2d Regiment Infantry
Indiana Avenue
Flat Six
Pecuna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Perupa Medicine Co
Columbus, O
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L. C. Glover
Milwaukee, Wis
Business Woman's Association
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Aspen
Ligntec
Teras
St. Louis A.m
Videetar Aarne
Heures Uckets Weg
Een Wee Toms Ud
Eben
Iable
Wee
George
Union Pacific
J. 1 M. Edzca
Lazarus
Reid Sea
Ut Cf
Witack
St. Jacobs Oil
Rinia Hot Springs
Obie
Rya
Mestead
Bae Ga
Messieurs
Pal
Cailer
Market Report
Ikov i. Cinectanati
Cary
W.g
Joanife
Voues
Liife
Marshall Field
Dacob Pleig
Siienes Avenue
N.Y
Dacob Fleig
Winchester
Winchester _weneaee
Los
Ag Company
New York
Imit
Ars
Artell
Laos
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