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Newspaper

Revelstoke Herald

Location

Ravelstoke, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Dec 24, 1903

Page

6

Removing Difficulties in the Lazarus Narrative Sermon

The sermon argues Christ works by removing human obstacles to divine power. It urges clearing indifference and sin to let God’s life-giving power reach the soul, comparing spiritual recovery to removing a stone blocking Lazarus’s tomb. The speaker emphasizes personal effort and faith to unlock God’s grace.

Gararne Mmessinger Jazarus Christ Lazarus Baerns Martha Amy Acti Oman Murses

Odd origins of sea terms unravel nautical etymology

An exploration of how sailor jargon arose from various languages and errors, noting Captain from the Tain Meaputs, coxtwain from the Wye, com mandatore to commodore via Italian, capdet from French, and other terms like starboard, larboard, sheet anchor, and jury arising from mistranslations and usage over centuries.

Wye Capdet Lila Locker Gan Jina

The Annual Kansas Wail

Kansas reports a brutal drought season with heat and wind drying grass, burning crops, and cattle starved for water. Farmers fear losses as corn and pasture fail and stock are driven miles for water. The piece notes rising prices, debt, and political overtones amid 184 word of it yes Dorade Republican.

Kansas Colorado Tesas Dorade Republican

Armada Mystery Deepens Under Duke's Search for Wreck

The late Duke of Argyll funds a preliminary dive off Morons to locate the Armada wrecks, led by a Glasgow captain and a famed silver expert. A bronze cane bearing a name and date, a pistol, and other artifacts surface, fueling belief that the Admiral of Florence lies beneath the harbor waters.

Duke of Argyll Seoul Spanteh Armaca Morons Theodora Florence Mer

Purifying Milk and Cream From Weedy Tastes

Alabama Agricultural Experimental Station reports three year trials to remove wild onion and bitter weed flavors from milk and cream. Treatments included water washing, heat treatments, and separator processing. compounds and salts showed limited success and often imparted cooked or off flavors.

Cookisus Soda Suleritus Alabama Agricultural Experimental Station

Smoked Glasses Offered As Hay Fever Remedy

Dr Frank E Stowell of Worcester Mass reports success using colored smoked glasses to block actinic sun rays as relief from hay fever. He notes instant relief, urges others to test the method, and advises varying shade to suit individual sensitivity for early summer hay fever cases.

Frank E. Stowell Worcester Mass Colered Stowell

An Interesting Letter From The Globe Reader

A citizen of the United States writing from abroad discusses future American trade, desire to engage with global markets, and questions about prosperity and policy. He critiques foreign competition, advocates for strategic exports, and warns against overreaching advertising and rash commercial promises.

London Times United States America New York Wellor Amerinita Jn Krylius

Market shifts raise tariffs on American meats in France

The text notes government changes in tariff policy affecting American cattle pork and other meats. It mentions a new levy of 9.6 cents per 20 pounds and implies France will reduce imports from the United States through indirect measures. The details are fragmented and unclear.

Setinis Garmany United Sheiees Limpariad Uhvougi & Ionrapewn County

Irish Gentleman Seeks Infirmary Stay at Doidgal Workhouse

Mr McGrokey, an independent Irish American, resides at Doidgal Workhouse receiving 0 1s weekly for board and lodging. He explains his move is to aid his adviser who visits daily and to ease his emersion, while a successful contractor from Donegal seeks sport and hearth benefits. He plans to return to France once his health improves.

McGrokey Doidgal London Warnfton McGriorey MeKinrey Donegal Heath Sean France

Fragmented Diction Marks Turbulent Scene in Unknown Play

The passage lists a chaotic mix of names and phrases, mentioning Labouchere, Lae bouchers, and Eliane, with scattered references to death, servants, and theatre figures. The text reads like a scrambled draft of lines about actors, roles, and audiences, lacking coherent narrative or clear events.

Raurine Cnaxianrin Jean Eliane Ely Mack O'Connor Wudy

Interesting Incidents at Waldorf Echoes Webster Visit

A fragmentary account describes Patrick Calhoun recalling prewar days and a visit by Daniel Webster to Calhoun’s grandfather in Columbus. The dialogue hints at wine, political talk, and a staged encounter at the Waldorf, with Webster defending Federalist era ideas amid a tense exchange.

Patrick Calhoun John G. Calhoun Danial Webstar New York Calhoun Waldorf Webster Columbua Aln Ewlen Midelia Emir Webater Washington Wertler Cathe Mnold Webster

Lord Roberts Criticism and British Cavalry Reform Views

The London Daily summarizes criticism of Lord Roberts and Sir Evelyn Wood, praising Brigadier-General Scovel and Allied cavalry leadership. It notes army maneuvers in South Africa revealing mobility's strategic value, urging improved reconnaissance, rapid fire, and better coordination to defend London and exploit weak points.

B.w.walker London Evelyn Wook Mynding Wrench Landonavi Alcralton Woroh Scovel South Africa Ariel Africa

Fragmented Text on Early English Interjections and Names

The fragment discusses interjections and names from Norman England and Normandy, noting Jo ves a tradition of exclamations such as Hurrah and wharra. It cites sources like Addison and Evelyn to illustrate imitative sounds and linguistic usage in early English writing.

Willy Normandy Atelin Dex Roe Dale Rollo

Understanding the Bank of England Discount Rate

A discussion on how changes in the Bank of England discount rate influence global money markets. The piece notes effects on foreign exchange, stock markets in Berlin Paris Vienna and New York, and consumer understanding of these mechanisms.

Bank of England New York Banc of England Snk England Bank of Agisnd Berlin Paris Vienna Wall Strart Bank of Enat Discount Miest Landon

Rochester Chamber Study Canada Canal Plan Report

The Rochester Chamber of Commerce sent a commissioner to Canada to study canal conditions and waterway prospects. The report notes New York State would face a potential 10 million dollar levy for canal works if the plan advances, with Canadian officials reacting cautiously to the proposal.

Rochester Chamber of Commerce Canada York State Downss Ganuifan New York

Tristan island visit yields harsh isolation and barter

The Pall Mail Gaxatwy describes Deugine M. Gane’s account from Tristan D Acunhia mid Ocean, noting whale boats, a wary expedition, and the settlers trading dried fish goats cocoa spirits meat and tobacco. They discuss rugged isolation and limited contact with passing ships.

Tristan Deugine M. Gane Pall Mail Gaxatwy Tristan D'Acunhia Cape Horn Ione Thair Muinbar Ani Aipalnied

Moslem Unity Threat Seen As Christians Face Rising Sect Conflicts

Historical commentary warns that pan-Islamic movements across Europe Asia and Africa threaten Christian communities. Scholars argue that stronger intercommunication among Muslims and renewed rhetoric could foster a united front against Christianity, with fears of a coordinated uprising from Atlantic to Malayan regions.

Fedt Asia Africa Christendom Taliginda Te Thom Algor China Marth Atella Morea Atlantic Malayan Christiane

Prison system reform tainted by counterfeiting scandal

The Mississippi and Philadelphia papers report convicts at the state penitentiaries engaging in counterfeit operations. A new plant in the Western frontier produced dimes and half dollars spent in Philadelphia, while inmates allegedly learned plumbing to aid the scheme. Critics link prison mismanagement to broader state corruption, with the Washington Post noting inmates robbing the state as boldly as officials outside.

John Monard Literary Digest Mississippi Betastask Lanin Priauners Artera Aed Philadelphie Mat Piladelphia Philadelphia Ju Hlican State Administration Bute Washington’ Post Pennsylvania ‘Penitentiary

Dutch Proposal to Reclaim Zuyder Zee Across Ocean

The long article outlines a Dutch plan to reclaim virtually all of the Zuyder Zee from the sea, creating vast new farmland and homes. It compares the project to a U S size undertaking, suggesting a new state like Missouri or Texas would be formed to absorb millions.

Duteh Zuyder Zee Walter Wellman Mon Clure Jathminn Canal Butch Holland Netherlands United States

Freedom of Women at Girls Friendly Society Meeting

A London gathering of the Girls Friendly Society featured speaker Miss Bishop of London who urged women from all classes to recognize increased freedoms and shared responsibilities. She warned that liberty misused could erode moral standards and affect future generations.

Girls Friendly Society London Creighton Mita Indieiduil Hite Herlot

Discovery of a new metal called rellum reported

Edward Mollard, a Frenchman, informs the United States State Department of a new metal rellum. The alloy is claimed to be about one twelfth as dense as aluminum, lighter and more workable, usable for shinbuilding pipes and railroad construction. Its strength is said to exceed lead and tin, slightly below iron, with potential similar to steel in some properties.

Edward Mollard United States State Department Sys Engineering News Discverer Irott Tron Waldorf-Astoria Gurcon New, York

Dowie Plans Eight Special Trains for Madison Square Garden

Eight special trains, from many railroads, will carry John Alexander Dowie and his Restoration Host to New York for a mission at Madison Square Garden from October 18 to November 1. Dowie will be recommended by Zion White Royal Choir, Zion City Brass Band, and Zion Restoration officers.

John Alexander Dowle New York City Madison Square Garden Dowle Zion White Royal Choir Zion City Brass Band Zion Restoration

Health Boost for Nervous System Promises Rapid Recovery

An advertisement touts South American Nervine and Kidney Cure as nerve food and tissue restorer. It cites a Strathaven Ontario businessman and a sensational anecdote about tipping at the Waldorf Astoria to imply broad health benefits. The copy promotes cures for nervous debility and related ailments.

A. W. Stephens Strathaven Ont

Catarrh Remedies and Medical Advertisements Notes

An assortment of testimonial and pseudo medical ads tout Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder as a cure for catarrh and throat diseases. It features Rev J Laser Grimm endorsement from Springer Pennsylvania and mentions other health claims about liver health and patter about doctors. The items resemble late 19th or early 20th century humor and advertising language.

Agnew

Dr. Agnew's Cure Promises Heart Relief and Remedies

An 19th century advertisement touts Dr. Agnew's Cure for the heart and a healing salve for nervousness sleeplessness neuralgia hot flashes and general debility. It claims rapid relief for heart disease and urges use of the ointment as a pure medicinal salve with a 35 cent price noted.

Ayan France America America, But I Could Not Even Obtain Temporary Relief. I Tried Dr. Agnew Dr. Agnew

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