Struggles of Life and the Jacob Wrestle with an Angel
A sermon draws lessons from Jacob at the brook Jabbok, portraying midnight struggle as a test of faith. It contrasts personal battles with temptations and poverty, praising endurance, cross prayers, and the dawn of divine aid as the daybreak brings deliverance and renewed hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Davies
Davi
Soha
Baptist
Peter
Paul
John
Christ
Jabbok
Hell
Balit
Lord Jesus Christ
Aman
Dagsersby
Hanibal
Alps
Thermopylae
Balaklava
A& Cor
Leari
David
Israel
Bet
Joseph
Job
Uzte
Sim
William Jeil
Paris
Bat
Rossini
Immanuel
Craelites
Jesus
Lazarus
Church of Christ
Luther
Melanchthon
Philip
Quaint Tales and Child Lore From a Home Paper
A collage of nursery pieces and short anecdotes about youngsters. It includes verses about lullabies, a boy recalling a baby’s early steps, a cautionary tale on laziness, and quirky exploits of a boy named Ran Hughitt and his bottle cucumber experiments with flavored melons and lemon notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ran
Corn Yields by State and Crop Averages Reported
The November Department of Agriculture yield recap shows corn at 27.3 bushels per acre, above October estimates. Buckwheat averages 18.7 bushels, potatoes 86.6, and hay 1.00 tons per acre, with various regional figures across Illinois Ohio Michigan Wisconsin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Ork
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Great Britain
Lower Danube
Election Bet Ends With Loss for Enthusiast
A chaotic account describes John Brogerie betting on an election outcome with a stranger. He loses a leg in the process, a consequence tied to the wager and odd conditions described in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Brogerie
Pedecia
Quiet Boy Finds Fun in Garden Oddities
The piece describes a boy who, despite limitations, enjoys simple pleasures. He helps his father in the garden and discovers curious objects, including a bottled item. The narrative hints at a calm, reflective temperament and the charm of small discoveries at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ran
MeScorcher Teething Troubles and Pneumatic Tire Injury
A brief note describes a child in distress from wind colic and teething pain. The speaker mentions an improvised remedy involving a pneumatic tire, suggesting a hurtful or unsafe attempt to ease discomfort. The fragmentary text indicates a rural or informal exchange about infant illness and improvised care.
Smallest Burial Ground in Galashiels Claims Tiny World Record
A Galashiels location between Bridge Street and High Street is cited as the smallest burial ground in the world. Measuring 22 by 14 feet and enclosed by a seven foot wall, it has long been closed to burials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Galashiels
Bridge Street
High Street
No-To-Bac Promises Cure For Tobacco Habit
Slogan heavy anti tobacco ad claiming No-To-Bac cures tobacco habit. It asserts rapid weight gain and strength, cites millions cured, offers book and sample from Sterling Remedy Co with guaranteed results and druggist availability in Chicago or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Ma
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Remarkable Dr Williams Pink Pills Case Report in Boston
A Boston Herald feature chronicles Mrs Mary A Conway of Dorchester who recovered from nervous weakness and debility after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. Her tale cites restored color, steadier heart function, clearer vision, and improved vitality, with continued praise for the remedy and its blood- and nerve-restoring claims. The piece notes inquiries by physicians and apothecaries and lists sale details from Dr Williams Medicine Co. of Schenectady NY.
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Boston
Mary A. Conway
Erie Street
Dorvester
Mass
Mr. Conway
Conway
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Payment to Victims of Cures
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney de Co. swears the firm will pay 200 dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The affidavit notes the treatment is taken internally and acts on mucous surfaces, with the product sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF
Toledo
le Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney de Co
County and Staicatore
Frank J. Weney
D. Issa
A.W. Gleason
Hall
Trew - Cumzy & Co
Drugiists
California
Gatiaf
Cascarets
Aling Kenedy CO
Chicago
Cuicaem Reis
Remi Postpe
Ape Book Publishing House
Br. MY
Desperate Patient Praises TRUTENINE Cure
A letter from Isaac G Haas of Savannah Georgia reports a stubborn eczema case cured by TRUTENINE after failed treatments. He claims a permanent improvement and offers to send one box by mail for 50 cents in stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addton
Isaac G
Haas
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething relief
An 1880s style ad fragment touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as soothing teething pain for children and easing wind colic. It claims life-saving cure claims and references Ill believe Pie’s Cure for Consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Winslow
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Wr. Talmage
Nade Og
Isaac Watts
Hill of
Zion
Heavenly Fields
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ran Tlughitt
Ransome
Evanston
Agricultural Department
Littleface
Humoristische Blaeiter
Boston Park System
Hoods
Sthed
Ned’s
Eemar
Savannat, Ga
Jor & We
Kiise
Kiine
Arch St. PhUa
Georgia Budege
Macon
Nassau St
New
Ad. Ste
Folsom Arms CO
Osborne
IL School of Shorthand
Augusta
Actas
Ofium
Shartotte
Jae Sewe
Times
Cane & Bie
Vanisee
Oan McCaasiand
Ate &T
Ss. N.U
Seward
Tate
Vis
Leoeare
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