Sour Vinegar and the Cross: Talmage in Chicago Sermon
Rev T DeWitt Talmage preached in Chicago on sour experiences from Christ’s crucifixion scene. He highlighted Jesus refusing wine, then taking vinegar as a sign of suffering, and drew lessons on betrayal bereavement privation and mortality for a large audience in mid‑19th century tone. The address linked endurance to divine sympathy and urged readers toward faith.
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Telmages’ Salmon
Chicago
T. DeWitt Talmage
Brooklym
Missouri
Kansas
Jesus
Jerusalem
Christ
Judea
Earth
Heaven
Hell
Alaga
Burgundy
Solomon
George
England
Been Brummell
Miss Langdon
Goldsmith
Correggio
Hogarth
Andrew Delsart
Judas
Rome
Lazarus
Mary
Martha
Nana Sahib
India
Eheri
Cloud Telegraphy by British Vessels Off Singapore
The Orion and Espoir used electric light signals to communicate from sixty miles apart. Light reflected off clouds carried flashes readable by the other ship, suggesting foggy night signaling could extend lighthouse visibility and practical maritime communication.
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Orion
Pare
Singapore
Kong Long
Ore
The Happy Lot of the Farmer Reflects Independence
An eastern writer extols the farmer as the most independent, happiest man. He asserts that true ease lies in independence, achieved through direct access to subsistence, self clothing, and primitive barter, despite ongoing work and care.
Shade Structures for Farm Animals in Hot Weather
Advice on protecting domestic animals from sun by building shade shelters in pastures. Recommends posts and poles with brush covering to create shade, plus water access and fodder during dry times. Notes cows benefit with increased milk flow and stresses practical construction details.
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Anar
Sugar usage and imports reported for 1886 in United States
The 1886 data show sugar consumption at 1 195 466 tons with imports totaling strong amounts and domestic production around 21 508 782. the text also notes a legal matter involving the libel case linked to the O Donnel.
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United States
The Bluebird's Nest and The Funny Man Proposes
A reader shares two short pieces. A childlike poem about bluebirds nesting unseen, and a humorous scene where a man proposes, facing skepticism about love and marriage in witty exchanges.
Thought It Was His Last Cigar Folly on the Farm
A vivid rural scene shows a young boy on a farm puffing a large cigar. His fear and dizziness surge as he endures the surreal effect, gulping fumes and wobbling on the stile. The narrative centers on his strained composure and the strange, humorous consequences of the smoke.
First Clim se of the Mute Language
On the Baton Rouge riverfront near New Orleans a group of black deck hands observe Professor Goodwin sign with Dr. Gillett aboard. They react with humor and curiosity at the unusual methods, misreading gestures and exclamations as kisses and a mysterious conversation. The scene highlights a moment of cultural misunderstanding and wonder.
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New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Professor Goodwin
Dr. Gillett
An Elephant Funeral
An account from a planter in Ceylon describes a hunt where eight elephants pursued a large cow, the herd removing the carcass, tail, and feet after the shot. The next day no body remained and the herd had retreated, leaving little trace at the scene.
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Ceylon
Leon
Shay
Elephants Do Funeral For Comrade, Carry Body To Stream
A Golden Daya report describes elephants killed in a fight and a curious funeral. The herd dragged their mate through heavy jungle to a stream, lifting and placing the carcass as a coordinated tribute. Neighbors doubted until the tail and feet were found missing near the water.
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Lee
Hern
Owever
Dakota needs two states path urged by Campbell interview
Hon Hugh J Campbell of Yankton argues in a Minneapolis Journal interview that Dakota should be admitted as two states. He cites excessive territorial taxes, idle school land, discriminatory rates, and unequal federal funding as justification for statehood and improved canal and navigation projects.
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Hugh J. Campbell
Yankton
Minneapolis Evening Journal
Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
North Dakota
North
South Dakota
Big Stone Lake
Red River
Big Stone
Minnesota River
Mass
St. Paul
North Ote
Missouri
Congress
Dakota's Remarkable Agricultural Growth 1860–1887
The record shows Dakota Territory’s dramatic gains from 1860 to 1887 with wheat yields rising from under 1000 to 62 million bushels, corn from 20 thousand to 24 million, hay from 855 tons to 2.5 million, farm values from 96 thousand to 156 million, and population from under 5 thousand to over 600 thousand. The text notes the division of the territory and the expansive area it covered.
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Dakota
Atrik
Grain Crop In Minnesota and Dakota In Good Condition
Reports to the Minneapolis chamber of commerce from elevator men and millers indicate the crowing wheat in northern Minnesota and Dakota is in good condition, unusually thick and even with few weeds. We have scattered notes of late starts and slight complaints, but the overall outlook remains favorable.
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Minnesota
Dakota
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
Wheat conditions and rain impact across Minnesota and Dakota
Reports from Central Minnesota and Dakota indicate good ground and wheat progress though droughts raise frost risk in some areas. Some regions show recovery from dry spells after recent heavy showers. Southern Minnesota and southern Dakota report generally well performing wheat with few excessively dry fields.
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Minnesota
Dakota
Milbank
Dakota Hills
James River
Waterto
Fairs Dates in Dakota for 1888 by Districts and Counties
Officials announce fair dates for 1888 across Dakota territorial districts and counties. Mitchell district runs Sept 24 to 28. Grand Forks Sept 18 to 24. various counties list Sept 10 to 21 with several shows at Vermillion Clay Vermillion Dead Lonety etc. Readers asked to consolidate dates to a single schedule and notify of changes.
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Dakota
Dakota Territorial
Mitchell
Grand Forks
Brookings County
Clay County
Vermillion
Lonety
Cloke Baka Aanuel
Clear
Cosadigeserauld County
Wessington
Magnificent crops in Davison County forecast harvest
Davison County crops show very strong prospects with wheat yield high and most grain and vegetables in good condition. Flax may affect early-sown corn, but recent rains have left ground in steady condition and agricultural markets expect better prices and activity despite drought concerns.
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Davison
Mandan to Hills Road Survey Reaches Aberdeen Base
Col W D Houghton arrives in Aberdeen after ten days in Hettinger and Morton counties surveying a Mandan to Hills route. The field party, led by Richards and Parsons, faced swelling rivers and delays but crossed the river bank and continued toward Hills.
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W. D. Houghton
Hettinger
Morton
Mandan
Co | Hilla
Aberdeen
Essra
Richards
Parsons
Rall
Food and Care of Young Chicks
Guidance on feeding young chicks with dry meals like corn meal to prevent stickiness. Advises four daily feedings, use of a dry crumble, and keeping feed in covered areas to avoid spoiling by sun. Recommends cracked corn or wheat and clean eating to support growth.
Harvest Guidance For Crops From Home Farm and Factory
The text advises preparing for harvest across crops including wheat oats timothy redtop and millet. Begin cutting as grain begins to harden and aim to stack or store promptly with moisture considerations. Emphasizes making feed from crops and planning for winter storage on the farm.
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