Build Thee More Stately Mansions Oh My Soul
J B Smith of Webster City Tn urges Young People to enlarge and improve church work with a forward movement. He compares fruitless efforts to leaves on a barren tree and emphasizes expanding Sunday school, unions, and outreach, warning against complacency and stressing heavenly rewards.
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Jesus
God
Young People’s Society
Church
Army of Salvation
Barreneas
J.B. Smith
Mothers Who Work Hard Yet Love Remains Strong
The piece urges tired mothers to balance household economy and child care without sacrificing love. It warns against letting irritability erode trust, advises showing affection over material comforts, and emphasizes guiding children toward a hopeful, disciplined future with steady, patient parenting.
Straight Path to Success Emphasized by Emperor's Rail Plan
A historical anecdote shows the Russian emperor tracing a straight line between two points to build a railroad. Engineers warned of mountains rivers and terrain costs, but the ruler pursued the direct route, proving the shortest path often yields long term gain despite higher initial effort.
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Russia
Picnic Game Turns Playful Between Miss Passe and Rev Youngman
An item describes a lighthearted scene at a picnic where Miss Passe teases Rev. Mr. Youngman. The dialogue features playful banter about steadiness and catching each other, capturing a quaint social moment.
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Mr. Youngman
Notice to Henry Nevels on Mortgage Cancellation
In Marion County Iowa the clerk of district court records a petition in equity by Charles Kool et al seeking a decree to cancel a mortgage given by Maarten Verheul and Arie Verheul on November 10 1856 recorded in Marion County Book 6 page 336. If not appeared by noon December 2 1904 at Knoxville, judgment will be entered. Bousquet Lyon attorneys for plaintiffs.
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Henry Nevels
District Court
State of
Iowa
Marion County
Charles N. Kool
Maarten Verheul
Arie Verheu
Knoxville
Bousquet & Lyon
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Pei
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Saint Louis
Swanson
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Omer, Mich
Mary Welcher
Bristow
Towa
Margaret Gatewood
Mr. Pleasant
Cora Mari
Seal of Minnesota
Minnesota
Coles Seed Store
Pella, Iowa
W. G. Vander Ploeg
Opera House
Empire
Empire Dream Separator
Bloomfield
N. J
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D. W. Wilkes
U. S
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New York
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