Man's Will and Liberty in World Spirit Talk at Bedford
The Bedford Y M C A hear a world tour talk by Rev Cortland Myerz of Baptist Temple. He extols American democracy, individual responsibility, and Christian civilization, urging men to choose holiness and the will to follow God's path. He cites global reforms in India China Persia and Turkey and ends with Jesus or Barabbas as the choice before listeners.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Bedford
Cortland Myerz
Baptist Temple
Association Hall
Myers’ Ree
Sam
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
China
Japan
Malay Islands
Burmand
India
Ceylon
Red Sea
Arabia
Egypt
Palestine
Mediterranean
Europe
Great Britain
America
Amercan Republic
Empress
Catharine
Russia
Queen Elizabeth
England
Minto
Indiana
Levoy
Persia
United States
Jesus Christ
Esus
Waterloo
Napoleon Wellington
Hougoumont
Wall Street
Street
Jesus
Jerusalem
Damascus
Crown of Calvary
Mount of Olives
Garden
Gethsemane
Via Dolorosa
Pilate
Barabbas
King of
Glory
Calvary
Morality Depends on Motive in Johnson Essay
The excerpt argues that the morality of an action hinges on the actor's motive. It gives a pearly example: if one throws money to a beggar to harm him, the outcome may be good, but the act is morally wrong for the actor.
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Johnson
The Highest Product of History and Self
Theodore Parker reflects that man is the greatest product of his own history and that the discoverer finds value in the seeker himself. The true star is the observer at the small end of the telescope, not the object seen.
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Theodore Parker
Beginnings of the Christian Church Exposition May 30
Exposition on Acts 2 22 47 precedes the Pentecost sermon of Peter. The lesson stresses Peter's Scripture proof as primary to faith and the Spirit’s witness as confirmation. It explains repentance baptism faith identification and the gift of the Holy Spirit and notes 3000 were added after the sermon. The four steadfast practices are the apostles teaching fellowship breaking of bread and prayer.
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Jerusalem
God
Jesus
Lord
Christ
David
Hades
Peter
Jesus Christ
Jesus Lord and
Jno
Apostolic Church
Old Iron Utensils Care From Philadelphia Ledger
Those who have used utensils in the kitchen may not clean them well. The best method is to rub the inside with fresh mutton tallow periodically, then let stand a few days. Rinse with water and cassada. The right proportion is a teaspoonful of the Boda to two quarts of water.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Government Roads vs Post Office Spending Debate
The article argues that federal appropriations favor rivers harbors and post offices while neglecting roads. It cites Agriculture funding under James Wilson as wise and predicts huge benefits from better rural mail routes and road building. It urges Congress to invest 25 to 30 percent to improve highways supporting mail delivery and commerce.
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Congress
Department of Agriculture
James Wilson
Liberia Lacks Railroads Hindering Mineral Development
The Washington Post notes that Liberia has no railways and poor roads, stalling mining and mineral wealth. Locals cut and leave obstructions, preferring to climb or swim rather than clear paths, while outsiders are viewed with suspicion.
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Liberia
Washington Post
Molasses Roads Tested as Cheap Pavement Material
Across the country experimental roads use waste molasses from sugar refineries as a road surface. The near black sticky material is mixed with oils limewater rock dust earth and sand. A half mile of this road near Newton Massachusetts is under construction while its performance remains to be assessed.
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Newton
Mass
Robins Build Nest in Ashbourne Scarecrow Pocket
In an allotment garden at Ashbourne Derbyshire England robins built and reared a brood in the breast pocket of a scarecrow.
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Ashbourne
Derbyshire
England
Color of the Solar Orb Shifts Perception in Space
The solar orb would appear blue to observers outside its planet’s atmosphere, describing how color shifts with vantage point in space. The note explains the blue hue emerges from atmospheric absence affecting light and perception.
U S Geologic Survey to Establish Coal Mine Rescue Stations
The United States Geological Survey plans new rescue stations in major coal regions to train miners and managers in modern rescue methods. Stations will feature oxygen helmets and airtight rooms for gas or smoke. Locations include Urbana Illinois Raton New Mexico Salt Lake City Utah and South McAlester Oklahoma with others in Knoxville Tennessee Birmingham Alabama and Lexington Kentucky.
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Mate Ego Pe Va Eares
Washington
United States Geological Survey
Pittsburg
Urbana
Ill
Raton
N. M
Salt Lake City
Utah
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Missouri
South McAlester
Okla
Alabama
Tennessee
Virginia
Kentucky
Georgia
West Virginia
Knoxville
Tenn
University of Tennessee
Birmingham
Ala
Lexington
Sloan's Liniment Claims Rapid Rheumatic Relief
A local testimonial touts Sloan's Liniment as a universal remedy for rheumatism and related pains. Charles J. Budiong of Anthony, R. L. Box 126, recounts long suffering with swollen hips and knee pain, crediting six to eight bottles for a cure and inviting contact for references.
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Sloan
Chas. J. Budiong
Anthony
R. L. Box
Breezy Items and Witty Maxims Across a Busy World
A collection of aphorisms and observations on happiness light and light bearing citizens Cities with populations over 30 000 are listed and weighed against travel and elevation Madrid is noted as Europe's highest city A critique of self content as courage and notes on thinking and speaking precede a final numeral 3 709
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Madrid
Europe
Jottings of News From Texas to World Facts
A mix of brief notes notes include a Texas man selling rattlesnakes a statement on metal in money Russia's population distribution peasants outnumbering 100 million United States cities over 300000 people China led in tea chest linings Moon mountains reaching 36000 feet Whale bone weight around 45 tons
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Texas
Russia
United States
China
Rosy and Plump Health From Right Food
A woman testifies that Grape-Nuts and cream revived her ailing wife after a year of poor nutrition. She says the husband’s praise is not exaggerated and notes the product’s genuine health benefits as described by a Postum Co. letter from Battle Creek Michigan.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Rheumacide touted as cure for rheumatism in ads
An advertisement promotes Rheumacide as a complete cure for rheumatism. It claims the product clears toxins, balances stomach and kidneys, and targets the disease roots. Sold by druggists in bottles for 50c to $1 and tablets for 25c to 50c. booklet offered by Bobbitt Chemical Co. in Baltimore.
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Jg Yu
Bobbitt Chemical Co
Battimore
Ohio Republicans rumored to seek seven cent windfall
A rumor circulates that some Ohio Republicans plan to obtain seven cents by any means, even at great personal risk. The item notes speculation about political finagling for small gains during the New Year.
Women Suffer No More From Backache Says Mrs Wright
A Mitchell South Dakota woman claims ten years of kidney trouble ended after using Deans Kidney Pills. She details back pain dizziness and irregular secretions improving after treatment. Sold by all dealers 50c a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. The world’s sailing vessels outnumber steamers two to one.
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John H. Wright
East First St
Mitchell, S. D
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Cuticura Remedies praised for dandruff cure and baby milk crust
Mrs J A Darling reports her daughter's dandruff scalp cleared after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment after missionary service in the Southwest. She also notes successful use for baby milk crust. The testimonial is dated January 20, 1908 from Carthage Ohio.
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Cuthura
J. A. Darling
Fifth St
Carthage
Ohio
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mass
Piles Cure Claim in 6 to 14 Days Notice
Advertises a two week promise to cure piles with a money back guarantee. Includes a dated political note about James Monroe’s re election and a lone New Hampshire elector voting for Adams during the era of good feelings.
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James Monroe
New Hampshire
Adams
Aera
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Uncle Sam
California
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