Bearded Oscar II of Sweden Compared to German Emperor
The article portrays Oscar II as a unique ruler with similarities to William II of Germany in intellect and cultural interests, yet warns his military tilt risks surpassing for Crown Prince Gustaf. It credits Oscar with patronage of science, Arctic exploration, Nobel efforts, literature, and translations, and notes his ongoing memoir writing.
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Mitr
Oscar Ir
William of
Germany
Oscar
Sweden
Gustaf
Forum
Hus
Scandinavia
Nordenskjold
Nansen
Hedin
Andre
Thar
Goethe
Sea
Tasso
Kronberg
Voltaire
Charles XI
Emancipated club member questions painting path
A dialogue snippet shows Rosa debating talent for painting and considering chemistry as an alternative. Father questions her fit, highlighting social perception within the Emancipated club. The quote suggests tension between artistic pursuit and scientific study among young women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa
Papa
Meggendorfey Bluetler
Debtor defies odds in cheeky exchange with creditor
A humorous exchange in Chicago pits a penniless debtor against a stubborn creditor. The debtor quips you cannot get blood from a turnip, while the creditor snorts and clobbers him on the nose, highlighting stubborn thrift and bold bravado in a brief, comic clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Jacob and Laban Covenant at Mizpah on Mount Gilead
In a troubled night a divine message spurs Jacob to flee Haran with his family and wealth. Laban pursues, Rachel hides her stolen household gods, and a dramatic search ensues before a covenant at Galeed Mizpah is formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Padan-aram
Isaac
Canaan
Laban
Rachel
Mountailead
Acob
Heaven
Leah
Aacob
Worakep
Lahan
Jim
Mount Gilead
Mizpah
Street organ grinders and Southern tunes in Philadelphia
A New York Press report recalls a traveling observer who found a black street organ grinder in Philadelphia. The performer wore sailor trousers and a red shirt, with a five tenor voice, playing melodies shaped by Southern tunes like Suwanee River and Dixie. The anecdote hints at a growing Negro hand organ niche sparking pennies for performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Suwanee River
Maryland
Dixie
Richmond
Chase
Cuffey
The Simple Life Quote by Ruth Sterry
A reflective statement emphasizes tenderness kindness and resilience. It urges bearing trials without prejudice rising above suspicion and seeking beauty and goodness in everyday life for inner peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Sterry
N. Y
Plug Tobacco Sparks Town Pride in Winston-Salem
In Winston Salem North Carolina Hon J C Buxton hails the city as the world’s greatest plug tobacco center. He notes last year’s factory production of 32 960 000 pounds and warns the output will keep rising while consumption grows.
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Winston, Salem
N. C
J. C. Buxton
Old North State
Winston Salem
Daniel in Belshazzar Sunday School Lesson 1905
A Sunday School lesson on Daniel 6 17 80 notes Babylon Belshazzar’s feast and Cyrus rise. It covers the interpretation of Mene Tekel and Peres, the fall of Babylon, and Daniel’s rise under Persian rule with emphasis on providence and moral lessons. The piece cites Ezekiel Isaiah Jeremiah and Farrar and reflects on exile, return, and divine sovereignty.
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Babylon
Euphrates
Cyrus
Jeremiah
Ezek
Ottley
E. T. Harper
Ezekiel
Isaiah
Nabonidus
Pinches
Belshazzar
Elam
Media
Persia
Herodotus
Daniel
Esagila
Belus
Acropolis
Farrar
Nebuchadnezzar
Gad
Tekel
Peres
Uplarsin
Mene
Belshazéay
Blain
Deoin
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Hdstor
Oscar II
Jacobs
Haran
J. M. Elson
Prof. Beecher
Daniel Sil
Evant Ad
Troy City
John Deimling
Folcophone
Overman
Schotthott Building
Public Square
W.F. Peter
iWaicm
Theo. Guennewig
Ste. Troy
Ilinois
Telephona No
Eckert Corn and Feed Mill
Vale
Citizens’ Shaving Parlor
Julius Peter
Calla
Main St
Troy
George
Kinloch 9
Geo. Liebler
South Main Street
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