Ezra's Journey to Jerusalem and Ezra's Role
The 458 BC journey of Ezra from exile to Jerusalem is outlined with emphasis on his leadership as the great scribe and religious organizer. It notes King Artaxerxes' support, the choice of volunteers, and the reliance on divine guidance for a safe crossing of the desert.
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Ezra
Jerusalem
Judea
Babylonia
Persia
Artaxerxes
Ahara
Euphrates
Ira
Kings
Heaven and
Earth
Zerubbabal
Nehemiah
Bristol
George Muller
Muller
Providence
Consumption and nourishment advice in old health notes
A historical health note discusses consumption and the value of fresh air, exercise, nourishing food, and Scott's Emulsion. It notes cod liver oil's traditional role, its poor delivery in the old form, and the potential improvement when modern preparations are used. The text frames health guidance as building on existing remedies to aid those with consuming disease.
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Scott
Emulsion label promotes Scott’s Cod Liver Oil product
The advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a digestible source of fat with no oil or butter in the diet. It claims the emulsion aids consumption and offers a free sample, urging buyers to look for a label on each bottle wrap and noting the Scott & Bowne chemists address at 409 Pearl Street, New York.
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Son
Reading Between Lines in a Worn Phrase
A fragment shows evaluative language about a boy and young ladies, noting mothers busy with household cares. The excerpt hints at moral judgments and implied lessons from social behavior without full context or clear event.
Arnica salve praised for long healing relief
"Thank the Lord!" cried Hannah Plant of Little Rock for Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It cured running sores that resisted other remedies after years of suffering. A marvelous healer for cuts, burns and wounds, guaranteed at Henry M. Langerak's drug store for 25 cents.
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Hannah Plant
Little Rock
Ark
Bucklen
Henry M. Langerak
David Livingstone the Factory Boy Who Read Latin to Reach mission
A ten year old factory boy worked from dawn to dusk and bought a Latin primer with his first wages. By sixteen he read Virgil and Horace, attended university, then became a missionary aiding many in Africa. He died there and was buried in Westminster Abbey.
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Africa
Westminster Abbey
David Livingstone
A Disastrous Calamity and Dr King’s Pills
A dramatic warning about health decline from indigestion and constipation. Dr King’s New Life Pills promise relief by building up digestive organs and curing headaches dizziness colic and constipation. Guaranteed at Henry M Langerak’s drug store 250.
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Dr. King
Henry M. Langerak
Son Lost Mother Through Consumption Warning
E B Reid of Harmony Maine recalls family lung illness and credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with saving him from serious lung trouble after minor coughs. His mother s death underscored the need for prompt treatment. Quick relief for coughs and colds offered at Henry M Langerak s drug store with a trial bottle free.
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E. B. Reid
Harmony
Dr. King
Mr. Reid
Henry M. Langerak
Dogs and the Northland Hskimo Appetite
Readable text recalls Mr. Young noting Hskimo dogs greedily raid food and even clothing. They would forsake whitefish supper to snatch smoked moose-skin moccasins and tear leather shirts. They reportedly devour a whip if found, showing remarkable appetite and mischief.
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Mr. Young
Northland
Spirit level to live by from a Bible lesson
A father uses a spirit level to teach his son that life must be exact and truthful. He explains that guessing harms carpentry and that true, straight actions should be guided by the Bible. The boy remarks there are no spirit levels for living, but the father insists the Bible provides them.
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Hetle
Exact Thing Required for Constipation
A Canada ad claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are the exact purgative and stomach purifier for adults and safe for children. The ad says they are strong yet mild and free from griping, and notes availability through F. D. Stubenrauch.
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Chamberlain
R. S. Webster & Co
Adora
Ontario
Canada
F. D. Stubenrauch
Electric Bitters hailed as cure for wife’s illness in Indiana
Thos. 8 Austin, manager of the Republican in Leavenworth Indiana refused doctors to operate on his wife for female trouble. He then tried Electric Bitters after five physicians failed. His wife was said to be cured and able to do household duties. Guaranteed by Henry M. Langerak.
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Swanson
M. V. Burnett
Dexter
Ind
Weltes
Sallie Barry
LaFollette
Teun
Austin
Mgr
Leavenworth
Henry M. Langerak
Brave boy carries heavy basket for mother’s sake
A passerby notes a young boy struggling with a heavy basket on a busy street. The child insists on bearing the load himself rather than let his mother carry it, showing quiet courage despite worn clothes and weak appearance.
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T. T
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Relieve Neuralgia And More
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a universal remedy for neuralgia and general pain. It claims relief for headaches backaches stomachaches sciatica rheumatism dizziness sleeplessness nervousness car sickness and postprandial distress. A Nebraska cashie r testifies the pills cure his headaches in two minutes and a local druggist guarantees first package benefits or money back. 25 doses cost 25 cents. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles
Fred R. Swinglhy
Nat. Bank
Atkinson
Neb
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
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