Christmas Hymn and a Reflection on Aging in Grace
The piece presents a Christmas hymn by Rev. F. H. Sedge and a sermon-like reflection on aging. It links the Nativity story to a call for spiritual renewal, urging readers to measure time, consider death, and seek growth in grace through humility and holy living. The text cites Pharaoh and Jacob to illustrate majesty and dignity, then urges Christians to be born again and assess their standing in the divine life.
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Pharaoh
Jacob
Mary
Philip Henry
God
ts. Brown
Charlie
bettee
ewear
Christmas gifts in Sunday schools and giving to orphans
The piece praises two Christmas customs in Sunday schools. It commends distributing gifts to children and especially urges children to bring gifts for orphans to teach benevolence. It quotes a Lutheran Observer verse about guiding a child.
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Lutheran Observer
Luther and Socrates as Speakers of the People
The Reformed Church Messenger compares Luther to Socrates and Jesus, praising direct language that reaches common folk. It notes Luther’s simple, practical imagery and argues true speakers address the heart of things without cant or academic pretense.
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Reformed Church
Luther
Socrates
Sophiata
Christmas Hymns and Moral Tales From Marys Boy
A collection of Christmas verse and a prose tale on language and virtue. Includes Adele Greene's reflections on giving to the Christ Child, a doctor’s moral about street language and a boy’s illness, and Hans Andersen’s messages of childlike faith and hope.
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Kenneth wes
Charlie Brown
Charlie
mégu
Dr. Kenneth
Kenneth
Mr. Brown
Brown
gamio
Electric headlights to power Baldwin locomotives on Royal Blue Line
Cowan and Murray of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plan electric lighting for new Royal Blue Line locomotives built at Baldwin works Philadelphia. A small motor driven by boiler steam supplies current, promising a brighter beam, longer reach, and faster travel between Washington and New York.
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Cowan and Murray
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baldwin works
Philadelphia
Itiea
Royal Bio
Washington
New York
Old Baptist Parson Story From Virginia Barns
An anecdote about a renowned Virginia Baptist parson visiting a plantation. A enslaved attendant jokes about where clergy should stable their horses, distinguishing between Old and new barns for Baptist and Episcopalian visitors.
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Virginia
darkey
Mas’r Wales basses
Bob
First Aid for Burns and Moral Resolve in Winter Reflections
Practical advice on treating clothing fires urges rapid containment with a blanket and water, then cooling and medical care. The piece shifts to reflections on obstinacy, surrender, and character, contrasting stubbornness with gracious yielding and the Christian call to service during Christmas and the new year.
Linen Envelopes for Mailing Fancy Work
Linen envelopes seven to twelve inches long offered by Gene & Co.'s office in New Market for mailing delicate or fancy items.
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gene & Co
Newarket
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary for Sale at Office
Advertisement notes sale of an edition of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary at the office. It seeks several able men or women for salary and potential positions. Mentions stamps and envelopes for response and notes National Saving in Chicago. One dollar page top and one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEBSTER
thie
Virginia
National Sarvatding
Chicago
The Cuban Rebellion Tactics and Consequences
A historical analysis argues Cuban rebels use crude guerrilla tactics due to limitations in manpower and materiel. It notes substantial Spanish casualties and Cuban suffering, estimating Spain’s reconquest would cost 300 million dollars and 650 thousand Spanish soldiers, with Cuba facing ruin and long-term political subjugation.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
Spain
Cuba
la realidad nacional
maormarg
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Bethlehem
heaven
earth
Christian
Jay
Christ
Saviggur
mana
Adele Greene
THE
ANGREAMBONG
eahoddi
Lord Emmanuel
Phillips Brooke
HATTIZ
CHILD JESUS
Jesus
David's
Hans Andersen
post-office department
Onur cartiéra
expres
blackguardien
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