Roadways and language in American progress debate
The article argues for strong public road building and national guidance, linking good roads to wealth and happiness, while criticizing wage exploitation and European influences. It laments the impact of the sweating system on workers and discusses European refugees shaping U S institutions and the abolition of slavery. It reflects on burial practices and future city planning in New York and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Old Trinity
Broadway
Sailing Up the Nile sermon and Nile voyage meditations
Travelogue on Talmage's Nile voyage interweaves biblical prophecy with ancient Egypt. Describes Cairo to Memphis and Thebes, the Nile’s inundations, and encounters with pyramids, temples, and ruins. Reflects on faith, infidelity, and the worth of sacred scriptures amid grand historic landscapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile
Sepulchires
Egypt
Canaan
Memphis
United States
Nere
Joseph
Vharach
Jacob
Dosea
Ereklel
Jerezaiah
Isaiah
Neta
Ezekel
Mosala
Pharaoh
Crees
Chyls
Alexandria
Ketee
Athens
Proneheus
Christ
Ife
Thebes
Carthage
Bouton
New York
Karnae
Koweases
Hevet
Merphis
Migdel
Hierapolis
Zoan
Goshen
Carthege
Jesus Christ
Halle
Neo
Lenalls
Egan
Phrase Fragments On Pension Reform
A clipped newspaper-style fragment references Ella Wheeler Wilcox and a satirical take on the old bachelor paying taxes to support the poor and the awkward path to pension rolls. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or names beyond Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The Colonel Gives Credit in Orlando Record Editorial
The Orlando Record publishes a brief Saturday editorial sermon praising Col Shepard. It notes Col Shepard merely supplies text while editors frame the piece as a critique or commentary on his role.
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Orlando
Col Shepard
Columbus calot vow and duchess charity in Milan
Fragmentary old column discusses religious reform, money in church matters, a Saratoga jewelry gift to a priest, and a Milan duchess selling gems for a hospital. It mentions a Brooklyn tabernacle organ with multiple manuals, pedals, and stops, plus novel effects like a China gong and chimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
Mia Shepard
Saratoga
Eugenia Litta Bolognine
Milan
Stev
Talmage
New Tabernacle
Brooklyn R
WATCH CARE AND OLD-TIME PRAISES FOR TIMEKEEPERS
A nineteenth century piece explains watch care including consistent winding, resting position, and avoiding dust entry. It notes morning winding, caution with temperature, oil changes, and cleaning every two to three years to prevent wear. Also a Hungary court case mocks Nazrene claims over a Messiah, warning followers of punishment if he fails to rise.
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Hungary
Gyoma
Bewror
Lat
Borgen Rouches
Janne Hoenig
Pastor Koenig
Totaxanrr
Ohio
Baduces
FIGS AND THISTLES and the devil's temptations examined
A reflective piece on religious discipline and moral conduct. It warns that bad habits entangle the soul more than outward piety, urging self examination, humility, and steadfast faith despite trials. It argues that true happiness comes from righteous living and constant self scrutiny before God.
Shilohs Consumption Cure Promoted Across Nation
An advertisement claims Shilohs Consumption Cure as a great cough remedy unmatched in medical history. Proprietors offer a free sample bottle by mail to every home in the United States and Canada, urging use for coughs sore throats and incipient consumption with druggists selling at ten cents to one dollar. Also promotes Shilohs Porous Plaster at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Shiloh
Scarter Medicine CO
New York
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Alma Record
Buons & Evanpen, Publishers
Alma
Mich
Department of Agriculture
Board of Highways
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Europe
Republic
North
CR. Talmage
Gullmant
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Pyramids of
Acropolis
Greece
Itis
Thais
Isaial
Zechariah
Nahwa
Moses
Mary
Onge
Bayard ‘Taylor
Columons
San Salvador
White Nile
Kilimanjaro
Samuel W
Taker
Wil
Speke
Grant
Baker
White Nose
Victora
Albert
Ariel
Mississippi
North American
Amazon
South America
Danube
Asia
Listong
Isaian
Herodotus Maidh
Art Bela
The
Muazzi
Cairo
Mohammed
God
Milo
Whael
Phil
Eaneh
Ous
Menes
Ivodorous
Rameses
Ptolemy
Ammon
Osiris
Lillian
Lilian Russell Ie
Mies
Lis
Lidadavon
Cincinnati
Rufus B. Smith
Superior Court of
Lote
Tari
Free Eee
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
ALL Drug
Erig Medical CO
Buffalo
Humphreys
Manuel
Newton
Carters
Kaluie
FesAacke
Sol Carter
Nehathey
Dieffenbach
Ozzomi
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