Solomon's Wise Choice in King Solomon's Reign
A 1908 Sunday School article on Solomon in Gibeon where God asks, What shall I give thee, and Solomon requests an understanding heart. It stresses the power of choice, duty to God and people, and the rewards of wise, obedient leadership under divine guidance. The lesson links 1 Kings 3 and Psalmic themes to modern moral reflection.
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David
Kingdom of
Israel
Solomon
God
Gibeon
Jerusalem
Jehovah
W. F. Crafts
Daniel Webster
Sam
Rates to California by Rock Island System
Rock Island System announces another low fare period to California from September 15 to November 30. Fares include 33.00 from Chicago, 31.00 from Peoria and Rock Island, 32.90 from St Paul and Minneapolis, 31.70 from Cedar Rapids, 29.25 from Des Moines, 25.00 from Missouri River points, with reductions from other Rock Island stations. Tickets are valid in tourist sleeping cars with two routes Scenic and Southern. No winter reductions.
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California
Rock Island
Chicago
Peoria
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Missouri River
A Frightened Horse Advertises Arnica Salve
A frighted horse bolted through the street dumping riders and caused various incidents. The ad extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles, claiming quick relief under its soothing action at Henry Langeerk's drug store.
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Bucklen
Asc
Henry
Langeerak
An Ambitious Woman and a Sales Pitch
A native of a Maine island recalls a grandmother famed for ambition who, dying with an hour left, requested green apples and pared two panfuls to leave funeral guests with ample apple sass. A separate notice advertises a sales position with The Victor Oil Company in Cleveland, Ohio, offering commissions in Marion and nearby counties.
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Maine
W. Spencer
Lippincott’s
Marion
Victor Oil Company
Cleveland
Ohio
One Fare Plus $2.00 Round Trip via CGW Railways
Travel offers from Chicago Great Western to many U S and Canadian destinations with ample return limits. Tickets on sale Oct 6 and 20, Nov 3 and 17. In separate notes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is recommended as a winter preventive and remedy, with endorsements of safety for children.
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Chamberlain
Allen & Stubenrauch
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Proves Piles Cure
One hundred dollars a box is the value placed on DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve by H. A. Tisdale of Summerton South Carolina. He claims twenty years of piles cured after trying many doctors and medicines, and praises the salve as effective for piles and skin diseases. Sold by all druggists.
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H. A. Tisdale
Summerton
S. C
DeWitt
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Advertised
Detroit resident J H Seitz reports the product restored his appetite, eased bloating, and produced satisfactory bowel movements. Local sale by Allen and Stubenrauch druggists with each box warrantied. Also mentions other local sellers and seasonal wear ads.
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Chamberlain
J. H. Seitz
Detroit
Mich
Mme
Allen & Stubenrauch
The Widow's Mite Faith and Gift
A Bible parable-like reflection recounts a widow giving all she has, observed by onlookers as a true tithe. The story notes Jesus blesses the widow for her trust, contrasting her sacrifice with the wealth of the rich. The piece emphasizes divine reward and the enduring value of faith.
The Conversion of Slow Foot Robinson
A freight train carries construction material for a mountain spur to Big Bend when the hobo Slow Foot Robinson sneaks aboard a box car. He makes a bed among rails and ties, sleeping through the journey as the crew pushes to complete the line before July. He is a lifelong tramp known for laziness, not crime, with a long history of wandering over 50 000 miles yet never paying rail fees.
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Bad River
Big Bend
Mountain Division
The
Pass
Paes
Hobson
Thave
Eour
Slow-Foot
Foley
No. 840
Robinson
Prushun
Cedar Springs
Cedar Mountain
Poley
United
Slow-Foot Trapped in Ties on Pinnacle Mountain Train
Slow-Foot Robinson, a weary laborer, becomes wedged between railroad ties as a construction train climbs Cedar Mountain Pinnacle. After narrowly escaping death, he trudges to seek work again, while Edwin Markham writes in nearby WenterleighNew York.
Round Trip to Chicago Exposition on Great Western
One fare of 2.00 for round trip to Chicago via the Chicago Great Western. Tickets on sale November through December 1st inclusive and valid to return until December 7th. Exposition dates and return flexibility noted. Apply to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer GP A Chicago II for details.
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Chicago
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
GP. A
One Minute Cough Cure Promotes Quick Relief
An advertisement touts a child friendly cough remedy that acts at the source of irritation. Dr. Armstrong of Delia Texas prescribes it daily and endorses its effectiveness, claiming it cures by soothing inflammation and helping lungs supply oxygen to blood and tissues. Available from all druggists.
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Armstrong
Delia
Tex
Relief in Six Hours From Kidney and Binder Disease
A concise ad claims relief within six hours from a kidney and bladder ailment using a product from a New Great South American Kidney Cores project. It asserts rapid pain relief for kidneys bladder and back and mentions instant relief of urinary retention. Sold by B. I Keables Drugany in Pella Indiana.
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Aix
B. I Keables
Idrugain
Pella
Little Early Risers Sold By DeWitts In Texas
Mr J M Haller head of a dry goods house in Yoakum Texas mentions in a palace car chat that Little Early Risers will wake a person early and make them feel good. DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills are described as best for a dark brown taste and headaches and are sold by all druggists.
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Lone Star State
Texas
Yoakum
J. M. Haller
Haller
DeWitt
A Costly Mistake Blunders and Life Costs
A humorous warning advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness and liver and bowel troubles. The copy claims gentle but thorough relief and promotes Henry Langerak's drug store as the seller.
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Dr. King
Henry Langerak
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