Joy of Christmas Sermon in a 1908 Chicago Page
A lengthy Christmas sermon reflects on Luke's angels and the birth of Christ. It contrasts worldly holiday joy with true spiritual joy, arguing Christmas celebrates a Saviour for all people and calls believers to express joy through faith, worship, and charitable acts. The piece cites biblical and historic references to explain why universal joy arises from Christ's coming and how to live it.
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Chicago
David
Christ the Lord
God
Israel
Heaven
Edersheim
Angela
Earth
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Christ
Hristmas
Bethlehem
Ruskin
Mary
Gadara
Samaria
Nicodemus
Zaccheus
Saul
Damascus’ Gate
Phillips Brooks
Love
Southern interests push for canal ratification in editorial
In Atlanta editor Clark Howell of the Constitution endorses Roosevelt era Panama policy and condemns southern senators for opposing the treaty. The piece argues recognition of Panama was timely, warns against withdrawing treaty rights, and ties southern voting to the regional progressive, producing and business interests.
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Atlanta
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Roosevelt
Daniel
Virginia
Republic of Panama
Europe
America
Republica of Panama
Panama
Hoar
Boston
Hale
Maine
Portland
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk
Teller
Colombian Troops Reported Landing at Pines Island Panama
Information from Colon dated December 22 states about 100 Colombian troops have landed at Pines Island near Cape Tiburon at the western Gulf of Darien entrance. The Maxviewer sailed from Colon to confirm the report, while Bancroft remains nearby Nombre de Dios and Nashville returned to Colon from Bocas del Toro. Rear Admiral Coghlan has shifted his flag to the Prairie.
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Colon
Panama
Island of Pines
Cape Tiburon
Gulf of Darien
Maxviewer
Bancroft
Nombre de Dios
Nashville
Bocas del Toro
Coghlan
Prairie
Torpedo Boat Destroyers Paul Jones and Preble Ready for Sea
The torpedo boat destroyers Paul Jones and Preble lie at Mare Island navy yard coaled and ready for sea awaiting eastbound officers. It is expected the ships will sail next Wednesday for Panama. A crew from the training ship Independence serves on the Paul Jones and the Preble has a full crew, though both lack some officers.
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San Francisco
Paul Jones
Preble
Mare Island Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Panama
Independence
Reciprocity with Cuba Takes Effect at Midnight
Treasury secretary issues instructions to customs officers to implement the reciprocal treaty with Cuba approved December 11 1902 and made effective by congressional act and the president's proclamation of December 17 1903. The circular states the treaty becomes operative one minute after midnight.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Customs
Congress
Circaler
Finland's Passengers Landed After Ship Aground
The Red Star line steamer Finland left Antwerp for New York and went ashore near here. Passengers have been landed while the vessel leaks and cargo is discharged. Work proceeds slowly due to shortage of tighters.
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Finland
Flushing
Holland
Red Star Line
Antwerp
New York
Elas Hartz Goosebone Prophet Issues Final Forecast
Reading, December 22. Elas Hartz, the 89 year old goosebone weather prophet, says this winter will surpass all others and urges people to be on the lookout.
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Reading
Elas Hartz
Harvest Yields for Wheat Hit 76 Million Bushels
Melbourne report notes harvest generally excellent with an estimated total wheat yield of 76 million bushels in the Pix states. Officials say this tops previous records.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
A clinic style notice extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for ovaries inflammation and related menstrual pain. Letters from Miss Anion Bariey of Atlanta and Mrs Minnie Orroson of Otho praise the product for restoring health after near surgery and years of suffering.
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Alice Bailey
Atlanta, Ga
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinxuam
Ros
Anion Bariey
North Boulevard
Minnie Orroson
Otho
Iowa
New York Central Promotes Four Track Series
Advertisment extols New York Central rail service as unmatched in time, equipment, roadbed and dining, inviting readers to request the Illustrated Catalogue of the Four-Track Series by sending a two cent stamp to George H. Daniels. Included is a separate quoted exchange about a married woman and a man's reaction.
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New York Central
West
East
George H. Daniels
Grand Central Station
New York
Cough remedy ad offers 25 doses for 25c postpaid
A fragmented advertisement touts cough care tablets for 25c with 25 doses from DR. SKIRVIN CO. of La Crosse Wisconsin. It includes an unrelated quotation about those who seek admiration and individual happiness referencing Lady Blowing.
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DR. Skirvin CO
la Crosse
Wis
K. 1
Dr. Joseph
Price
Bl & Box
DR. Joseph Rheumatic Cure Co
Jollet
Care a Cold in One Day Patent Quinine Tablets
Advertisement style note on remedy Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a cure in one day. Mentions a 25 cent charge and refund policy if ineffective. Includes stray lines about Yodide of Potassium and various magazine quotes. References Cornell Widow, J W O'Brien and Moncapelio's Minne with scattered nonsensical phrases.
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All Druggista
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M. Edson
The
Island OF
Pines
Preble Simpley
Cuba
Jill
Miss Hilt
Cornell
Pigo
J. W. O’brien
Third Ave
Moncapelio
Chicago Tribune
Richard
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello, I
Amakesis
St. Jacobs Oil
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