Sowing in the Wind The Courage to Act Amid Opposing Winds
A sermon urges action over hesitation citing Solomon and modern figures. It honors pioneers like Seward Webster Sumner and Jenner, argues against waiting for perfect circumstances, and urges readers to sow deeds despite adversity, promising a future harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Klopsch
Tal
Giage
Solomon
tofLore
Charles Sumner
United States Senate
Alexander EL. Stephens
Georgia
Savonarola
Martin Luther
United States
England
Mason and Slidell
Trent
Great Britain
William H. Seward
Kossuth
Broadway
New York
Hungary
Daniel Webster
StuJsemann
Webster
Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Boston
Liverpool
Southampton
Glasgow
Bremen
Galilee
Jerusalem
You
Church of the World
Peter Cooper
Henry Wilson
Wash Goods Gowns Show Elaborate Yet Simple Styles
New York fashion notes describe wash fabrics like duck, pique, lawn and denis used in gowns with plain outlines and occasional embroidery. Mercerized duck and blue shades dominate, with tiered skirts, banded trims, and lace accents. Tea gowns shift toward Empire and princess lines, featuring trains and delicate ribbons, lace, and fancies across light colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iris Sailor
Englishman's Nerve Saves English Officer in Africa
A London Outlook account recalls Lieut. Henderson surviving capture by Samory's forces after a calm, sleepy refusal to cooperate. The officer then met Samory and secured a cordial exchange, establishing a basis for future relations between Britain and a Muslim power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sava
Henderson
Sola
Samory
Jimimi
Ile
Great Britain
London
Sermonettes and Reflections From Diverse Clergy
A compact collection of brief quotations from Rev. W. F Crafts Rev. Cobern and Rev. F B Manon in Washington Denver and Brooklyn. The excerpts discuss personal liberty the role of lawyers over soldiers and the enigmatic nature of humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Cobern
Presbyterian
Denver
Colorado
Descriptions of Gowns in an Illustration
The passage details three gowns with light brown denim and linen embroidery, and two remaining dresses featuring free trimming. One gown uses grass linen with ecru embroidery, the other a blood mercerized tea gown. An upper-row display shows a white mull dress with green figures and white lace medallions, plus a white satin foulard gown with duchess lace accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantilly
Trina
Ued
Drunken Irishman Learns Police Cell Etiquette
A drunk Irishman in a Scotch station kicks a cell door. a constable asks him to rub his boots to look respectable for the bailie. The man complies, then realizes the trap as the door is shut with the quip that the constable can kick away as long as he likes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treury Wilson
Brooklyn
Bank
Board of Trade
Lusury
Hamlet Witty Exchange Between Barrett and Irving
A humorous exchange recalls Wilson Barrett and Sir Henry Irving discussing Hamlet. Barrett mentions playing Hamlet, Irving replies with a sharp jab about Barrett being unable to. The dialogue showcases theatrical rivalry and quick wit between two famed actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Barrett
Hamlet
Sir Henry Irving
Barrett
Irving
Henty
Sir Henry
Irvinx
Visible Stars Seen by Ordinary Eyes and Telescopes
The article notes that the average observer sees about five thousand stars, some up to eight thousand with keen vision. It explains that through powerful telescopes like Lick and other instruments about fifty million stars are visible, and it suggests stars exist beyond current reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lick
Flasuno
Admonitions on Two Tabled Tasks and Open Questions
A fragmented note instructs two tasks and an inquiry about openness. It appears as a rough quote with mixed punctuation and stray letters, reflecting partial thoughts rather than a full report. The readable bits reference admonition and questions about opening options.
Unclear Fragment Sparks Outburst at City Exhibition
Fragmentary text shows a chaotic scene at a city event with whispers of a Buddha life debate and a tense escape. The account references a man in distress, a wife, and a crowded setting with trains and coaches, hinting at a dramatic disruption during travel near London.
Unclear fragmentary note on names and events
The readable parts are sparse and do not form a complete event. It mentions Mrs Meek Bridget Well and a 7 bike movie but lacks context, dates, or actions to summarize into a coherent report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meek
Bridget
Ships Held Back by Ghostly Hands in Local Harbor
Reports from the harbor describe several ships moored as if unseen hands grip their rigging. Mariner witnesses say the vessels shudder briefly and glide no place, prompting investigators to inspect for supernatural or light-wizard causes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Asme Monif
Cs Anz
Wenmoon
Fler
Seramon Mimder
Kingdom of God
Whities
Alsatia
Sidward III
Earth
Heaven
Life Insurance Company
Christ
Duchy of Baden
Baden-Baden
Wilhelm
Sedan
Sir Edwin Arnold
Edwin
Mr. Arnold
Wing Isdward’s
Birmingham
Boudole
HOUSE
WDAR
Adam
F. B. Manon
N. Y
Ing.oyaters
Pays Valley
Lung
Architec
BUDL
Laos
Edo
Londen
Fortuna
Betty
Grantham
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!