Gospel of the Now and Here Religion in American business
A reflection on contemporary American life linking faith and commerce. It argues that religion now centers on practical service and ethical conduct in business, praising the Golden Rule in daily transactions and the social benefits of enterprise. It weaves in Tolstoy and Jefferson to stress labor, land improvement, and service as core values guiding modern prosperity. Rich men are urged to stay connected to workers, and work is framed as spiritual preparation and civic duty.
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America
Tolstoi
Thomas Jefferson
The Old Black Bottle Chorus of Past and Present Plight
Poem laments poverty and social ruin tied to alcohol. It contrasts past pride with current destitution among paupers and widows, children and criminals. The refrain urges readers to "search for the bottle" to uncover the cause of suffering and social decay.
People’s Column Promises Aid Through Journal Page Eight
The Journal’s page eight carries a promise to enact changes requested by readers. The column claims hundreds will benefit from the initiative, urging collective support and participation to push the plan forward.
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Journal
Journal Twice a Week Proves Best NC Newspaper Deal
The Journal offers a twice weekly edition at one dollar per year, touted as the best newspaper proposition in North Carolina with broad reader endorsement.
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the Journal
North Carolina
How to Destroy Catarrh and End Its Return
Catarrh is described as a germ disease cured by inhaling Hyomei, a eucalyptus oil mixture that supposedly destroys catarrh germs in nose and throat. Advertisements claim guaranteed results or money back from English Drug Company and local druggists in Monroe. Also notes Buncombe County investigators probing whiskey receipts in Asheville, naming Pat Ward as a mythical figure. Mayor candidates Frank RoMeNinch and Tol Kirkpatrick are mentioned for Charlotte. Also a Grove’s Tonic salesman pitches a general tonic with quinine and iron. A domestic quip about Mrs. Youngwed and night noises ends with a joke about tenants and the landlord.
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Monroe
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