Soul Rest Through God not External Honor
A devotional piece argues true rest for the soul lies in God and inner grace, not public honors. It contrasts earthly approbation with divine consolation, urges spiritual endurance amid adversity, and warns against club life and drunkenness shaping modern morals.
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Europe
God
Christ
Luray, Va
Club Life And Personal Reflections In The Plain Dealer
The Cleveland Plaindealer discusses clubs through an article by a long-time club member. He notes forty years of club involvement, humorously claims never married due to club life, and reflects on clubs' growth and internal matters.
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Cleveland Plaindealer
Cultural clubs and American manners debate
The speaker lauds clubs for shaping cultured conduct and exchanging provincial traits but fears polish at the cost of homelier virtues and morals, recounting personal experience as a cautionary view on social clubs shaping national character.
Joke Turns on Moderator Election at Presbyterian Assembly
The New York Observer recalls Dr Mutchmore winning moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly and an anecdote where he asks an old lady to pray for him. Her sister quips that she prays for so many things there is no room for Mutchmore.
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Jay
New York City
Mutchmore
Presbyterian General Assembly
New York Observer
Matchmore
Northern Christian Advocate
Bad roads blamed for dull country life driving crowds
The piece argues that poor road conditions heading urban migration. It warns that bad roads make country living unattractive dull and unhealthy and contribute to depopulation as people seek cities.
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promises Cures to Many
The ad proclaims the medicine has cured many others and will cure you, presenting the motto as proof of effectiveness. It questions what greater assurance exists than broad past cures to guarantee a remedy’s power.
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Ayer
Industry and honesty key to young men success
A letter from Demorest’s Family Magazine urges industry as the core aid for young men in business, tempered by honesty and prudent opportunities. It cautions regular hours and simple routines to sustain performance, plus advice on bed time nourishment to improve health and weight, citing Dr W Z Oathell.
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John Claflin
Demorest
W. Z. Oathell
Rise Up and Walk Miracle at the Temple Gate
A sermon excerpt recounts Peter and John healing a crippled man at the temple gate. It cites the man’s alms request and the command in Jesus name to rise and walk, noting the miracle as proof Jesus is the Son of God with power. The piece urges aiding others and lifting the afflicted, ending with a reflection on temper and temptation.
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Water's role in cooking hard vs soft water
A renowned chef explains how hard and soft water affect vegetables and meat in cooking. He cautions that hard water can toughen beans and peas while soft water can leach flavor from vegetables. salt can help onions retain taste. For broth, soft unsalted water is best, while boiling meat benefits from hard or salted water to seal pores.
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New York Mail and Express
Advocating Congress Action for Better National Roads
A speaker argues that good roads matter for national progress and urges Congress to enact new road laws. He recalls rural road hardship and pledges to work and teach for improved highways, claiming public realization is key to policy change.
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