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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1891
Page
6
The article excerpt urges contentment, purposeful toil, and simple pleasures over greed and self indulgence. It discusses happiness found in work, laughter, and benevolence, warns against excessive wealth pursuit, and touches on changes in society and character influenced by companionship and environment.
A 1891 sermon denounces church disputes and urges Christians to work for God despite sectarian strife. It cites Solomon on meddling, laments Christendom's divisions, and calls ministers to preach and serve, using vivid biblical imagery and the cry Christos as a unifying plea.
An 19th century description details a silvering method beginning with hot hydrochloric pickle, then nitrate solution, and connection to a zinc electrode of a Bunsen cell. The item is dipped until covered with quicksilver, washed, heated to 300 degrees Celsius, and silvered iron fixed by driving off mercury. To save silver a tin layer is applied via tin anodes and copper, using a Bunsen element. the wire is coated with tin and silvered, claimed cheaper than other methods.
Plans aim to establish a streetcar mall service in St. Louis with the Weemselsvetrial railway system enabling passenger trains at 150 miles per hour. The project notes seven feet drive wheel and practical operation by technicians.
An old engineer explains locomotive temper as akin to a horse, needing rest and care. Weather and overwork affect performance, with engines occasionally refusing to run properly until overhauled. A famous case of a stubborn engine, blamed for a stroke, is retold alongside cautions about harsh handling by engineers.
Archdeacon Farrar notes in Harper's praising the Salvation Army for rapid growth and social service. He cites 40 regular officers, 15 000 volunteer officers, 80 training homes, 400 cadets, and 2 864 corps across two countries, with 160 000 open air meetings in England, plus 30 rescue homes and other social agencies. He recalls humble beginnings in an East End rookery and claims global reach from New Zealand to San Francisco and Cape Town to Nordkoping.
The article surveys how greetings vary by country reflecting character and custom. It notes Bogtinhs say How do you do while French focus on appearance and effect, Germans emphasize reason, Hallas express health and grace, and southern Catholics lean toward belief while northern Protestants rely on doubt. It compares American usage That’s so and hints at broader social patterns.
An ad touts Shilow's Cure as a universal remedy for consumption and related diseases with claims of rapid, certain relief. It offers the product in multiple prices and invites readers to consult their doctor before use. It also advertises Stuloh's Porous Plaster for aches and pains.
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