The Moslem Bible and the Koran's early history
The article explains the Koran meaning in Arabic and its division into suras ayaat and ahzab. It notes the bismillah opening most suras, the seven alphabets mysteries, Gabriel's 24000 visits, and the compilation by Zaid under Abu Bakr and later standardization by Osman in the Quraish dialect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archangel Gabriel
Earth
Mohammed
Zaid
Abu Bekr
Osman
Chicago News
Beveled locomotive wheels curb curve skid risk
The wheels of a locomotive engine are beveled to compensate for the slight length difference between outer and inner rails in curves. The higher, larger circumference wheel presses on the outer rail while the smaller wheel rests on the inner rail, preventing skidding as the engine maintains course.
Alcohol as Medicine Diminishing in Medical Use
Sir Frederick Treves states that alcohol holds a position as a medicine but notes its use by doctors has declined over the last quarter century. He argues alcohol may act as an appetizer but the body needs actual food for nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Treves
It Grows Tiresome A Lecturer and a Candid Man
A terse exchange from the Philadelphia Public Ledger frames a clash of self importance and public reception. The conceited lecturer laments a full hall while the candid man recalls the opposite moment when the room might have been empty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Fearless Independent Chicago Record Herald Promotes Nonpartisan Stance
The Chicago Record Herald champions fearless nonpartisanship praising its independent daily as free from party bias. It claims to separate news from political contention, presenting information for the public good and enabling readers to judge without partisan coloring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Daily Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars Omaha to Los Angeles
The Union Pacific and San Pedro Los Angeles Salt Lake R R offer daily through Pullman Tourist Sleeping Car service between Omaha and Los Angeles via Salt Lake City. Cars depart Orisha at 8 55 am with 16 wide vestibuled Pollan Tourist Sleeping Cars. Connections may be made en route for Portland. Inquire of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
San Pedro
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
R. R
Omaha
Salt Lake City
Orisha
Portland
Telegraph and Prairie Farmer Clubbing Prices Noted
Old and new subscribers to The Telegraph are offered clubbing prices with payment in advance. The notice urges every citizen to subscribe to stay informed about town and county affairs and to receive local news and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pencanary
Santa Barbara Mission Town Seaside Resort Spotlight
Thabaquaint old mission town is praised as a lovely California seaside resort visited by thousands via the Union Pacific. It notes early Spanish friars preaching Christianity to American Indians, with inquiries about low California rates through ALVA B. Cany and others at Scanlon's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thabaquaint Old Mission
California
Friatrs
Union Pacific
Alva B. Cany
Also Mentioned on This Page
Simon Frishman
Sidney, Nebraska
J. McIntosh
Humerican Bank
Sidney
Nebraska
Europe
Sidney, Neb
B. F Mitchell
Lm. H. Tobin
Schlitz Beer
Telephone
Greenlee & Benson
General Merchandise
Crockery
Palace Livery Barn
M.E. Washburn
Og LY
Fearless
Independent
Alva B. Capy
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Prairie Farmer and Magazine
N.Y
Tribune-Farmer
The
Nebraska State Journal
Sidwey
Omaha World-Herald
Ther Bidery Telegraph
Nebraska Farmer
Eee
Baring
Sidney Telegraph
Santa Barbara
Stock Foods, International and
Pratt's At
Scanlon’s
VIA
Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A. Nash
Farnam Street
Uneeda
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
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