Four Kings and Queens Decide Minnesota Senate Seat Poker Tale
An old Minnesota tale recounts a high stakes poker night near Fort Snelling where two rival lumbermen Martin and Gilmartin wagered a senate seat through a $5,000 game. Martin proposed an interstate gamble to carry Gilmartin to St. Louis for sixty days if he lost, and the group vowed secrecy to avoid political fallout.
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Pauls Advice to Ephesian Elders Lesson Summary
Sunday School lesson on Paul’s farewell to the Ephesian elders at Miletus. He declares his bound spirit to Jerusalem, warns of future trials from wolves and false teachers, and urges elders to uphold the gospel, Christ’s church, and selfless service.
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Gambler’s duel ends with a costly bet and vanished rival
In a quiet room Martin and Gilmartin gamble for a bet of five thousand if Martin loses. Martin wins with kings against queens and the rival leaves never to return. The narrator notes Martin’s eventual estrangement and the other man’s later political ascent before both men die.
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Household hints for window care and pantry organization
Practical tips include using kerosene for glass shine with water, washing four large windows from a pint of water and three tablespoons of oil. Also clean straw hats with lemon, repaint tin cans for storage, and label boxes to organize dry goods. Silver cleaning, beeswax polish, and oilcloth care are covered.
Miner in Spokane Demands Hundred Dollar Ham and Eggs
A North miner recently selling a claim travels to Spokane in a volatile mood and orders a $100 ham and eggs after being denied a $50 dinner, insisting he can pay for a lavish meal despite his ragged appearance.
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The Mother's Pay Day and Caring for Mothers
A historical essay extols a mother's labor as unpaid or love paid, urges medical care for overwork, and endorses Dr. Pierce remedies Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets for female weakness and related ailments with a testimonial from Lawrence, Vermont.
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