Jacob Wrestling and Reconciliation in Genesis Reflections
A compact study of Jacob's late-night wrestling in prayer at the Jabbok, his aroused conscience, and his reconciliation with Esau. It argues that prayer, perseverance, and reliance on God guide his decisions, from Haran through to Mesopotamia and Gilead, shaping his family’s safety and holiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janob
Padan-aram
B. C
Taban
Tabbok
Wady Zerka
Palestine
Jordan
Samaria
Peniel
Penuel
George Adam-Smith
Haran
Jacob
Gilead
Laban
Mahanaim
Jabbok
Mesopotamia
Lfe
Holmes
Ruskin
Luther
Melancthon
Esau
Rachel
Joseph
God
Western Canada homesteader’s crop bounty and rail expansion
Benito Manitoba, Nov 26 1906 report on a Swan River Valley settler who homesteaded in 1900. He details $45 initial capital after paying $10 entry, built a shack, cleared 8 acres, and planted 5 in year one. By 1906 he cultivated 80 acres with 65 in wheat yielding 850 bushels, 20 in oats yielding 355 bushels, plus a stack of oats for feed. Receipts show 1,755 bushels of wheat sold for 1,037.10 and various granary and garden outputs. Also notes new rail proximity within two miles and his elaborate One-Way Rates: Union Pacific colonist tickets from St. Louis to multiple western and Pacific destinations, with price ranges up to 30.00 for western routes. Contact L B Townsley, G A 903 Olive St., St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
St. Louis
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Butte
Anaconda
Helena
Spokane
Wenatchee
Washington
Everett
Fairhaven
Whatcom
Vancouver
Victoria
Huntington
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
Lithrtington
Astoria
Ashland
Roseberg
Eugene
Albany
Salem
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
California
Oregon
Montana
Utah
Idaho
BE. Townsley
G. A
Olive Street
Acecnieas
Lye
Canada
Indians in United States in round figures
In round figures the United States has 284000 Indians, with 91000 in Indian territory and 15000 in Oklahoma, or 106000 in the coming state. The five civilized tribes Cherokees Creeks Chocawtaws Chickasaws and Seminoles have governed themselves for decades and are prepared for citizenship. Most wear civilized dress and have schools and churches. Oldest Army Enlisted Man: Sergt David Robertson of the hospital corps on Governor's Island, a native Scot who enlisted May 27, 1854 and has never missed a day, now 74.
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United States
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Five Civilized Tribes
Leaslie’s
United States Army
Sergi
David Robertson
Hospital Corps
Governor's Island
Remedy for Blood Purification with Kidney Support
An advertisement urges readers to use a home mixture to cleanse kidneys and improve blood. It lists Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla and instructs shaking and taking teaspoonful doses after meals and at night. The claim is restoration of kidney function and increased red blood cells.
Origin of Passport System Traced to Canute Era
The passport system is said to have begun in England during King Canute's time, when free passes were obtained for subjects traveling through continental countries on pilgrimages to the shrines of Saints Peter and Paul in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canute
Peter and Paul
Rome
Best Violin Strings and Other Remedies From a Bygone Page
Best violin strings are from Cremona Italian lambs dried in Sep tember sun. Heat and varnish from Italian summers shaped mellow tone of violins over centuries. Also notes cures for feet, laxatives, and nervous disorders with various brands and claims.
Dyeing of Carpet Promises Bright Color and Duty
Fragmentary ad copy cites Putnam Fadale dyes for carpets claiming lasting brightness and ease of use. Mentions Spanish phrasing and a call to Lewis' Single Binder sold by Lewis' Factory in Peoria. Ends with moral reflection on life and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Lewis
Youngest trapper in nation nets pelts and fur
The Denver News notes Kendall Illinois born Woodbury Moore at 14 is the country’s youngest successful trapper. He collected bounty for ten coyote pelts and trapped 80 muskrats 12 skunks ten badgers and mink furs worth about 50 dollars this winter. He traps independently with no adult help.
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Woodbury Moore
Kendall
Denver News
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God Ives
Jaco
Nate
Swan River
Allen
Olmsted
le Ray
N. Y
Garfield
St. Vitus
Stevens
Putnam
California Fig. Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup Co
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Louisville, Ky
Cal
London
New York, N
Bears
A. D
A. W. Gleabon
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Tulsda
Star Theater
Russia
Japan
Edward Eggleston
Parker
W. L. Douglas
W L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Badels
W. le Douglas
Bruckrou
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
PO Calle UC
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