Oblivion Defeated in Talmage's Sermon on Remembrance
The discourse argues that oblivion swallows individuals and nations, yet memory endures where acts of kindness and faith persist. It contrasts earthly vanity with eternal remembrance, urging acts that build a lasting spiritual temple in heaven and noting that God will remember sins no more.
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Talmage
Noah Webster
Reece
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Hroalwin
New Yorks
State Street
Boosters
Chestnut Street
the Strand
Watter Sgoti
Mina
Tadlestanes
Bret
Hvion
Eli
Desernucans
Rane
Jerusalem
Reeday
Alixateris
Egypt
Mansa
Aneieies
Wishis Grat
New York
Marthoraugh
Mithritates
Prince Frederick
Cortes
Stara
Thebes
Seeostris
Arta
Cupasa
Thermopylae
Jongeroeif
Duchess of Richmond
Brussels
Waterloo
Bunker
George Hyaul
Patagonia
Atlantic
Christopher Wren
St. Paul's
All Heaven
Nou
Earth
Ashtabula
Anessel
Cnurt
Esther
Daniel
Joseph
Pharaoh
Ob Heron
A Two Mile Shaft in Deep Mining Discussion
A discussion of the feasibility and costs of sinking a two mile depth shaft near the Tamarack mine. Proponents cite rapid progress in deep mining and compare with Red Jacket, noting ventilation challenges and potential use of airtight compartments and high pressure air to manage heat.
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No. 1
Tamarack
Milwaukee Sentinel
Red Jacket
No.3
Calumet District
Driis
Worthwhile Use for Church Wealth Proposed
A church economist argues that about 45 million dollars of U S church property remains idle in ornate buildings. He says the capital should fund revenue producing blocks and office space with chapels for religious meetings, enabling broader outreach in cities.
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United States
Leslie
Methodist Book Concern
Presbyterian
Fifth Avenue
New York
Boston
Amana Complains On Subway Bench Etiquette
A man with imposing physique boarded a Broadway car at Thirty-fourth Street and found the car crowded. He demanded a seat and declared benches fit for five or four passengers, sparking laughter until one rider left and corrected him saying benches fit four humans and one hog, in a witty exchange reported by the New York Times.
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Amana
Thirty-fourth Street
N. Y
Drummer Recounts Street Fight Tale At Marble Shop
In a fragmented eyewitness account, landlord at Pettyville Tavern explains a fist fight between two respectable men. Henry J. Brittle, brother-in-law of the late Attorney Chinnington, discussed the matter with the marble shop proprietor.
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Pettyville Tavern
Henry J. Brittle
Chinnington
Western Canada farming challenges fence corner waste
Wright A Patterson argues Western Canada avoids fence corner farming due to land abundance and time value. He notes wholesale cultivation methods, large scale wheat operations, and low per acre costs enabling high yields and profits, contrasting with U.S. practices. He cites a Manitoba farmer, Winslow, with 2700 acres yielding 67 500 bushels.
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Western
Canada
Michigan
Winnipeg
Rocky Mountains
International Boundary
Saskatchewan River
Western Canada
States
White Plains
Manitoba
Winslow
Ee “Wright
Patterson
Emperor’s Favor Leads Benedictine Return to German Abbey
The German emperor since 1893 has shown strong support for the Benedictine order. He hosted the abbot at a royal wedding banquet, aided the return to Marialand abbey, restored the church, funded a marble high altar, and offered to ennoble the abbot with the prefix von, a gesture the abbot declined while accepting a costly ring.
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Marie of
Edinburgh
Roumania
Sigmaringen
London
Rhineland
Marialand
Germany
Remarkable 1899 Poker Tale On Snowbound Train
Toe Cooper recalls a famed 11 hour high stakes poker game on a snowbound railroad sleeper near Dillon Colorado. Senators Tabor and Fields clashed with a stranger, wagering gold bars valued at about 11 900 dollars and a checkbook, ending with a four dollar swing. Porter earned 30 dollars for services.
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Toe” Cooper
Delmoanco’s
Mr. Cooper
Senator Tabor
Denver
Fields
Dillon
Col
Tabor
Cooper
New York Times
London Girls Face String Tests for New Telephone Service
The London Express reports that candidates for the new government telephone service must meet strict physical and vocal standards. Requirements include a minimum height of five feet two inches, good hearing, no speech defects, and a vivi voce examination focusing on articulation and voice control, with harsh judgments on nervousness or dialect.
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London
London Express
Thunder in Seasons Brings Omen and Benefit Across Europe
A brief remark notes winter thunder as a grim omen across Europe while April thunder is viewed as beneficial and favorable for outcomes.
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Europe
Monte Carlo Casino Seeks Ten Croupiers
The Monte Carlo Casino advertised ten croupier vacancies with 1,500 applicants. Of 225 examined, 102 failed doctors tests, 126 passed education tests, ten chosen. Five Corsicans and five others, six months training with salaries 150 francs rising to 200 plus benefits. Noted for career prospects and pensions. Lord Salisbury’s Beaulieu agent serves as casino inspector.
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Monte Carlo
Paris
Lord Salisbury
Beaulieu
Casino
Riviera
Wisconsin Farm Lands Sold in Marinette County
Wisconsin farm lands available on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway route offer low prices and favorable terms. The ad notes strong crops markets and healthy climate, urging buyers to purchase now rather than rent and build equity. For details contact F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway, Chicago.
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Marinette County
Wisconsin
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A. Miller
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Cemetery Visit Sparks Reading On A Grave
Several ladies walking with children in a cemetery read an inscription on a headstone that lists James Brown, nee D. The moment inspires a mother to pause and explain. The Chicago Daily News notes a descriptive piece on the Australian London Mall in New York Central’s Four Track Series. Sent free on receipt of two-cent stamp by the General Passenger Agent, New York Central.
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Agnes
James Brown
Chicago Daily News
Hace
New York Central
New York
Mosaic of quirky celebrity quotes and ads from 1900
A collage of cartoon captions, ad blurbs, and brief opinions from early 20th century papers. Snippets mention love sketches, a choked organ grinder, dropsy cures by H H Green Sons, Hale’s Honey of Horehound and Tar, Piso’s Cure claims, and sayings attributed to readers and authors like George Eliot.
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Hale
Pike
Believe Whooping Cough With Hoxsie's Croup Cure
Fragments mention a supposed cure for whooping cough and croup by Hoxsie and reference an early morning bath remedy. The brief items appear as reader notes or ad snippets from Atchison Globe and Franklin publications.
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Hoxsie
Sozodont Not Bad for Good Teeth Ad Declares Value
An advertisement promotes Sozodont Tooth Powder and liquid products at 25¢ and 75¢ from Hall & Ruckel New York. A paint pitch follows for Devoe brand paint and Devoe ready paint, claiming superior results and urging readers to ask their dealer and request a free painting book.
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Devoe
Chicago
Cascarets liver tonic ad promises health and money back
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a liver and bowel tonic for men women and children. It boasts millions sold and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The copy emphasizes regular habits plain food and easy to take chewable tablets stamped C C C.
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C.C
Aler
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