Sermon Circular Sparks Clergy Protest Across Denominations
A New York based sermon circular offers full sermons or outlines for 25 cents fueling a nationwide clergy dispute. The Texas Christian Advocate urges ministers to rely on themselves and the Holy Spirit, while critics call the move opportunistic. The piece notes parallel debates on government bureaus and mail delivery costs amid rising taxes and public services.
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New York
Texas Christian Advocate
Thinking Farmer Sees Farm as Stable Investment
The Seattle Post Intelli gencer reports that modern farming rewards planning and analysis. A farmer who uses systems, tracks costs, and cuts unprofitable branches can rise to prominence without leaving the land. Western thinkers view land as a safe asset yielding steady cash returns.
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Western States
Seattle
Peet- Inteligencer
English visitor corrects Shakespearean misreading in dinner debate
A visiting English literary figure at a American dinner argued Shakespeare’s metaphors were flawed and claimed a phrase means “sleeve.” An American corrected him noting “sleave” is a long-standing weaving term, printed as such in editions. The critic conceded he might be mistaken.
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Amerieat
United States
Scotland
England
Royal names doomed ships in British navy superstition
A Tit Bits inspired note traces a superstition about royal named ships meeting disaster. It cites vessels like Royal James pairs, Royal George sinking at Spithead, Royal Harriet fire at Leghorn, Victoria rammed in 1893, and later Royalist and Queen loss, highlighting belief in fate against royal-named craft.
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Royal Navy
Thames
Spitheid
Leghorn
Holyhead
Burial and property rights in cemetery and related cases
Legal summaries cover a dog burial dispute in Hertle va and Riddell ky, a hay baling contract in Driggs va, a bridge destruction in Mitchell va, a municipal loitering challenge in St. Louis, elevator negligence in Fowler Packing, and landowners not bound by non sale of intoxicating liquor unless notice exists. Cases discuss constitutional liberty, bond obligations, and notice in chain of title for liquor restrictions.
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Hertle Va
Riddell
Driggs Va
Bush
Mich
N.W
I.R. A
Mitchell Va. Weston
Miss
Lal. R. A
St. Louis
Glover
R. A
Fowler Packing Co
Enzenperger
Kan
Sjoblom
Mark
N. W
A Helping Mand at Donation Party
A bright young boy from a congregation helped a minister’s donation party by spending his saved money on a gift. He bought suspenders at the village store and attached a card reading for the support of our pastor, showing a child's innocent generosity.
Egypt and Its Monuments and the Circle of Talkers
The article catalogs upcoming books and author tours, noting If Hung Chang and Jules Diertin plan a lavish multi volume Egypt and Its Monuments with pictures from M Guertos works. It also highlights Ellen Terry memoirs Recollections and Reflections and other literary notices from the period. It mentions a long running Red City tale by Dr Weir Mitchell and a social scene at The Iolland House.
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If Hung Chang
America
Robert Hiching
Jules Diertin
Land of the Pharaohs
Egypt
Chateau of
Touraine
M. Guerto
Mr. Hichins
Iolland
England
Beott
Byron
Ellen Terry
Charles Kean
George Frederick Watts
Tennyson
Browning
Gladstone
Disraefi
Charles Reade
Irving
Bernhardt
Dusa Whistler
Sargent
Burne-Jones
Joseph Jefferson
Saint Gaudens
Governments Raise Revenue Amid Rising Expenditures
An editorial comments on growing government spending and debt across Germany Britain and America. It notes Germany's 1871 founding and postwar debt rise, discusses deficits funded by loans, and calls for a sinking fund to repay debt while acknowledging Britain face pension costs and rising public outlays.
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German Empire
France
Germany
America
Publicity of Divorces Cited as Essential to Fair Trials
The Brooklyn Eagle argues that publicity in divorce cases serves the public, defendants, and plaintiffs by enabling scrutiny, deterring collusion, and ensuring honest trials. It rejects censorship and says responsible reporting can curb sensational journalism.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Detroit Invents Safety Trolley Wheel With Dual Worms
A Detroit inventor introduces a safety trolley wheel designed to grip cans in a bucket. The six inch wide device uses right and left worms to catch a slipping trolley and steer it back, with adjustable spurs to hold cans of various sizes. The invention aims to prevent ice cream from spoiling when cans upset and lids loosen.
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Detroit
New Belt For Men With Springs Inside Trousers
An Iowa inventor develops a two section belt for men with back springs between straps to provide resiliency. The design attaches to trousers via detachable fasteners and eliminates the need for a front buckle. The device aims to adapt to body motion by expanding or relaxing springs as needed.
Sea Lion Captures Prey After Brief Dive
A sea lion lunges beneath the waves and seizes a startled prey with a swift bite, then consumes it immediately.
Farmer's Wife Lies Under Heavy Nonsense
An obscure local notice yields a fragment about a farmer and his wife with allegations of deception. The readable text hints at a domestic dispute or quarrel but lacks clear dates or places to confirm specifics.
Little Carl Chosen Vocation After Teasing by Uncle
Six year old Carl is reassured about his future after his uncle teased him about the vocation he would choose when he grows up. The article notes family dynamics and the boy’s resilience.
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Carl
Watching Out for Him
A brief Detroit Free Press fragment shows concern over a wife reading personal mail and fear of receiving a letter. The note mentions Ira ge Archbold and indicates a private address or matter prompting caution.
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Sermon Syndicate
Chicago Journal
Thomas Jefferson
John Adama
Brains Farm
Technical World Magazine
Moro
Bertie
Philadelphia Inquirer
Irage Archbold
Detroit Free Prem
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