Banner of Faith and Freedom in Early American History
Rev S T Willis argues the national flag symbolizes God given truth for a republic built on fear of the Lord. He cites Washington and others, notes unity liberty bravery and peaceful possession as meanings of the flag, and contrasts Christian discipleship with accessible faith.
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Rev
S. T. Willis
Israel
North America
Ili
George Washington
Robert Morris
John Ross
Congress
Union of States
Union of Hearts
God
What Is a Christian by Henry F. Cope
A reflection on true Christianity noting that church membership and organizations do not guarantee discipleship. Many argue explanations of Jesus’ life while failing to live by his spirit, and some may be Christians in name yet misrepresent his teachings.
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God
Jesus
Tll
Ilim
Kingdom of Heaven
Christ
Henry F. Cope
Jesus Christ
Nazaareth
Muust
Lis
James Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Washington
O W. Wiley
Short Meter Sermons
Short aphorisms on faith patience and virtue. The text contrasts action and belief highlighting the dangers of idleness and pride while stressing the value of humility humor and home life. It reflects a didactic tone with maxims about fear growth and character.
Don’ts For Churchmen And The Call To True Reform
A mid 20th century exhortation warns church leaders against overreliance on smooth words and promises. It urges honesty in faith, active service to sinners, and living by the sermon one preaches. The text calls for self regulation, visible evidence of belief, and work toward ethical living here on earth.
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Earth
Miscellany of whimsical phrases and facts from period prose
A collection of varied snippets mentions the Nile's fish diversity, Venice's bridge length, and a garden of misprints and aphorisms. It ranges from fashion notes on a monogram vest to reflections on romance, farming advice, and daily life quips, with several lines offering humorous or cautionary observations.
Wife Converts Husband to Postum After Coffee Pain
A wife describes relief from coffee induced distress after using Postum. She notes her husband initially resisted but later joined, praising improved color and health. The letter from Lostum Co. of Battle Creek, Mich. claims many readers report similar benefits and invites reading The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Mich
Wellville
Gentle Health Advice Endorses Syrup of Figs and Senna
An editorial style endorsement promotes wholesome family products, highlighting a well known laxative. It emphasizes truthful claims and world wide acceptance by well informed readers and physicians. It urges buying the genuine Syrup of Figs and Senna manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. through leading druggists.
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Calfornia Fig Syrup Co
Global Production Notes and Oddities from Historic Report
The item notes Abyssinia uses cartridges as currency while Spain leads in lead production and Germany follows. It claims wing motion of flies at 350 times per second and mentions wire procurement by purchase in parts of Russia.
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Abyssinia
Spain
Germany
Russia
Concrete hollow telegraph poles promise light strong lines
A new telegraph pole design uses a hollow concrete body to combine lightness and strength. Also mentioned are tips on scalp care with lemon juice for glossy white hair. A farmer’s wagon is described as shaking money from his pocket, urging tighter, quieter operations.
Young clerk becomes a poultryman and grows a business
An amateur poultryman chronicles a clerk who, deterred by a hen fever, stays in his job while expanding into poultry farming. He starts with a few hens, raises chicks, selects breeders, builds a larger house, buys a nearby farm, and reports rising profits over successive years.
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Weinning Lever
Lina
Water Panel for Poultry Drink Pan Design
A poultry water pan with dust and litter protection is described. The design features round cone shaped top to prevent roasting and multiple drinking sides to reduce spillage and space for filth. The device may be fixed in place.
Nebraska Experiment Station on Pocket Gopher Destruction Methods
The Nebraska Experiment Station outlines trap, poison, shooting, and habitat protection strategies to destroy pocket gophers. It urges sparing natural enemies like barn owls and long-tailed weasels. Additionally, a Department of Agriculture report notes savings from reduced meat consumption amid beef price concerns.
Swindle on Western Dairies Exposed and Tuberculosis Folly
Two con artists posing as a State dairy inspector fleeced dairymen by condemning cows for tuberculosis and urging quick sale abroad. The fraudsters exploited fears, leaving farmers with losses before the scam was uncovered. Also includes squash bug notes and practical remedies for gardeners.
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Hinds
N- Nee
Faktr No. 2
Caame
Sanitary Poultry Nest Idea for Clean Dairies
The article describes a sanitary nest for hens to improve cleanliness in poultry yards. It details a washable nest made of were and a removable housing for easy cleaning. The design allows removal for boiling water cleansing to remove impurities and insects.
Farm Notes on Potatoes Milk Hygiene and Horse Value
A Colorado railroad runs potato specials to teach farmers better potato growing. Advice covers washing milk cans and utensils thoroughly to reduce bacteria, and notes a 1 800 pound draft horse at three years old as a safe profitable asset. A commentator mentions sulfur flour mixed with seed corn.
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Colorado
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Flag OF the Nation
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Saraha
Sabraa
Nile River
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Mainland
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New England
Wife
New York
Kilne
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Beef Trust
Phiszer
Rasity
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