Baptism and Circumcision in Theological Debate
A dialogue between Baptists and Pedobaptists on whether baptism and circumcision align under the two dispensations. They discuss Paul's baptism, infant covenant, faith and repentance, and the Abrahamic covenant, with doctrinal references from Acts and Galatians. The piece closes with a moral tale and reflections on immediate action.
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Pede
Abraham
St. Paul
God
Our Friends Worth More Than Diamonds
Warm friends improve health and happiness more than wealth. A single friend outvalues gold or gems, and sorrow over losing one cannot be bought back. Hazlitt, a heart shut from the rude day, longs for connection. Do not discard friendship for petty jealousy or roughness.
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Switzerland
Hazlitt
American ideals and the God of our institutions
A speaker laments the nation as a cradle and grave and calls for continued Godly support of American institutions. He stresses that future generations deserve the same privileges and that the present must secure enduring moral guidance from the divine.
The Gift of Suffering and Gentle Resolve
A speaker notes how weakness can elevate family life through patience and gentleness. Ill and invalid relatives inspire selflessness, kindness, and gratitude, turning sorrow into charitable acts. A friend's serene expression after years of pain embodies resilience and cheerful resignation.
Systematic Exercise Is Essential For Emergencies And Health
The article argues that regular exercise prepares individuals for emergencies and aids in longevity. It cites a man who died after rescuing valuables from a fire and a clergyman who collapsed after a long bike trip, then praises exercise as pleasure and moral improvement. It also notes examples like Bryant, Gladstone, and John Kiesson as persistent exercisers.
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Jnd
William Cullen Bryant
Mr. Gladstone
John Kiesson
New York
Thomas Jeffersons Ten Rules and a German Professor Tale
A historical card juxtaposes Thomas Jeffersons ten maxims with a comic anecdote about a German professor who, in absent mindedness, wears a pancake and molasses as if the pancake were a napkin after his wife accidentally places a pancake and pitcher of molasses near him.
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Jamie
India
Rascal
London
Atlantic
Geat Hastern
England
Queen Victoria
Sir James Anderson
Maxims Plastered on Baron Rothschilds Bank Wall
A wall placard at Baron Rothschilds bank displays stern business maxims urging meticulous detail, prompt action, forward courage, patience in troubles, integrity, honesty, timely debt payments, sobriety, and hard work as keys to success.
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Baron Rothschild
Early haying plans urged for farmers to avoid losses
The article stresses early preparations for haying and harvest, urging farmers to secure sufficient labor, tools, and machinery. It warns against cheap implements, emphasizes planning and supervision, and notes that cutting grass or grain around bloom time yields best profits, with clover hay to be cut early as blossoms fade.
Eyes at Risk from Cheap Editions Warned
An eye specialist warns that cheap standard editions flood readers with blurred print, harming sight. He notes public schools reduced nearsightedness via round-eyed instruction but fears mass cheap books and encyclopedias will injure innocents' eyes.
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Prince Arthur
Hubert
Hotron
John
Indianapolis Journal
Quote by James Russell Lowell on time and light
The remark contrasts ancient light with modern awareness, noting time’s paradox. It reflects on perpetual depth of light and the centuries of memory behind present thought.
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Sodom
James Russell Lowell
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Touts Blood Purity Cure
The article asserts that many illnesses stem from impure blood and presents Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the best specific yet found for blood diseases. It frames the remedy as a universal cure by cleansing the blood.
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Ayer
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