Elisha succeeds Elijah in a temperance lesson study
The article reviews Elisha as God's chosen successor, detailing his preparation, faith, and power. It contrasts Elisha with Elijah and discusses signs of his fitness, including crossing the Jordan, cleansing Jericho’s water, and the broader message of God's regenerating power. It notes Elisha's cityward civility and the significance of his miraculous works in the lesson context.
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Eirjah
Elisha
God
Elijah
William Smith
Desert
Hirjah
Israel
Jordan
Jericho
A Womanly Omission in a Crowded Streetcar
A Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph article recounts four young women in a crowded streetcar who refused to offer seats to a man carrying a baby and his wife. The writer condemns the lack of ordinary kindness and suggests such behavior dulls men to courtesy toward women. Also included is an unrelated ad-like fragment about pimples and a beauty product.
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Pittsburg
G. A. Parh
Fearful odds against him bedridden old soldier gains recovery
An elderly veteran, J. J. Taevens of Versailles, suffered kidney disease and destitution until he tried Electric Bitters. He credits the tonic with restoring his health and now reports a path to complete recovery. Marketed as best for liver and kidney troubles and stomach and bowel complaints, 50 cents, guaranteed by Henry M. Langerak, druggist.
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J. J. Taevens
Versailles
Henry M. Langerak
Time to Share Kindness and Helpfulness Selected Poem
The piece urges there is always time for sweet acts and kindness. It lists daily opportunities to share smiles, give a gentle word, assist the weak, and offer friendship, while warning there is no time to spare for unkindness.
What is Life According to a 19th Century Ad Parlor
A collage of old quotes and ad blurbs notes life’s strict laws, remedies for constipation headaches and skin eruptions, and a teacher’s pun on language. Mention of Dr. Kings New Life Pills and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea appears alongside a tombstone line about Hoppson and a Philadelphia Ledger style joke about presume.
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Dr. King
Henry M. Langerak
Mary
Philadelphia Ledger
Bucklen Arnica Salve Claims World Fame and Value
A historic note touts Bucklen arnica salve as superior for cuts burns ulcers and skin ailments with guaranteed cure. Sold for 260 at Henry M Langerak drugstore.
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Henry M. Langerak
Keep Sweet As Self-Defense And Moral Fortitude
A mosaic of quotes and anecdotes on keeping sweet under pressure. Sir Thomas Lipton’s yacht in defeat is cited to praise restraint and favorable relations with America. Humorous lines and a farmer’s lesson on discipline close the piece, highlighting self control and practical duty.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
London
Thomas
America
England
Sir Thomas
Homeseekers Excursions on Great Western Rail Lines
The Chicago Great Western will on the first and third Tuesday up to October 8th sell tickets to Alberta Arizona Assiniboia Canadian Northwest Colorado Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Saskatchewan Texas Utah and Wyoming. For information apply to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P As Chicago IL 933.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Alberta
Arizona
Assiniboia
Canadian Northwest
Colorado
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklaha
Saskatchewan
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Pas
Chicago
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Homeseekers
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