Baptist Pastor Rejects Ten Commandments View in Denver
Denver scene reports Rev Joshua Gravat at a Baptist Pastors Club meeting arguing the Ten Commandments were a covenant with Israel and not applicable to modern Christians. He claimed salvation rests in the New Testament epistles and that few ministers still preach the commandments.
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Denver
Colo
Joshua Gravat
Baptist Pastors’ Club
God
Israel
Mr. Gravat
Hell
Christ
Good Living and Digestive Health Ad
An ad argues that indulging appetite harms health and digestion and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion issues. It includes a customer testimonial from Mrs. Ellen K. Bacon praising the product and mentions Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser offered by mail for stamps.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Ellen K. Bacon
Shutesbury, Prats Co
Mass
Winer
Retort on Reportage and Ancient Punishments
The piece cites Christian Endeavor World about shorthand reporters shaping legislative speeches and praises a member's exact words while noting omissions. It surveys ancient penalties, noting Egypts oldest death sentence around 1300 B C for magic and Britons in quagmires as early punishments, plus a 6000 year old Chaldean slave compensation rule.
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Christian Endeavor World
Amherst
Egypt
B. C
Chaldea
Gold Snake Superstition Guides Mexican Miners
A Mexican superstition about the gold snake says it is harmless and handsome with green body and golden iridescence. Miners believe a nest of gold snakes signals nearby rich gold deposits, prompting many to file claims immediately.
Barber’s Joking Escape From Shoulder Dislocation
A man recalls dislocating his shoulder in the spring. The barber comments on a doctor who once set it escaping the chair just before a visitor arrives. If the doctor’s wife recognizes him at home, she’ll know him only by his voice.
Platter Adds Charge After Visitor Faints
A note from Fliegende Platter records a hotel plan where a guest faints at sight of her child. The proprietor mentions sending the boy for water and asks that 40 cents be added to the lady's bill.
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Jean
Portrait Request Sparks Artist Client Exchange
An exchange in Ubigo State Journal centers on a potential Jeneth portrait. Mr Saphedde Weill requests a full painting, asking it be priced like typical customer orders.
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Saphedde— Weill
Ubigo State Journal
Railroad Time Tables and the Public’s Understanding
The New York Press laments the complexity of railroad time cards and praises a government and employee oriented card that even a child could read. It notes the speed tables, water stations, yard limits, clock locations, bridge speeds, station lists, and holiday days, arguing public access may reduce fool questions.
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New York Press
Who Executed Charles 1.2
Whitechapel burial register for 1619 notes June 21 Richard Brandon of Rosemary Lane as the man who beheaded Charles I. Another candidate, William Howlett, was condemned after the Restoration but saved. Brandon died six months later, and rumors claim remorse shortened his life.
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Charles
Whitechapel
Richard Brandon
Rosemary Lane
Brandon
William Howlett
London
Harper's Magazine
Washingtons Birthday in Boston Celebrations Begin
The Massachusetts legislature made Washingtons Birthday a legal holiday in 1856 so Feb 22 1857 became a holiday. Mrs Harrison Gray Otis hosted a public reception on that day and Boston’s military companies paraded past her house. The earliest recognition of the day is traced to Sept 12 1781 with French troops in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Harrison Gray Otis
Boston
Newport
R. 1
Understanding a Mild Hemorrhage in Medical Care
A mild hemorrhage can be startling but not always dangerous. Rest, quiet, and cold drinks help until a physician arrives. a little salted water is a simple home remedy. If the cause is serious, be sure a physician decides the next steps.
Turkish Cemeteries Vessels Water Birds Belief
In Turkish cemeteries visitors place small vessels of water for birds and some tombs feature basins to aid birds. The practice stems from a superstition that birds carry messages to the dead and, like others in Turkey, may be considered hostile unless offerings are made to win their favor.
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Turkey
Surrey
Local ads feature laundry and tailoring services in Troy
A Troy laundry company promotes washing as essential and announces Miss Louise Brink will open a ladies tailoring and dressmaking shop with experience in Denver and Los Angeles. The address is 46 North Stone Avenue next to Dr Fenner. EK Capo’s advertises expert watch and jewelry repair with guaranteed first class work.
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Louise Brink
EK. G. Capo’s
Piles Cure Found After Forty Years Says Haney
M C Haney of Geneva Ohio suffered chronic piles for four decades before DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve provided a permanent cure. The ad touts the salve as invaluable for cuts and directs readers to Bell's Pharmacy for purchase.
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M. C. Haney
Geneva
Ohio
DeWitt
Bell
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