The Damascus Basket and the Rope of Life
A sermon recounts Paul’s basket escape from Damascus as a parable of small acts shaping history. It links countless unseen helpers with bold feats, urging readers to honor the quiet workers who held the rope that carried mighty outcomes across history and eternity.
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Howe
Paul
Earth
Heaven
Pauls
Philippi
Mediterranean
Nile
Sinai
Epworth
Eng
John Wesley
Pitcairn Island
Besthendom
Cook
Bethlehem
Pitcairn
Damascus Gull
Nantucket Shoals
Boston
Jamaica
F. W. Robertson
England
Thas Sea
Liver Complaint Diet and Pigeon Reverence Across Lands
A mid 19th century column discusses liver disease diet avoiding fatty sugary and highly seasoned foods with starch heavy staples swapped for gluten bread and emphasizes moderation in portions and fresh air exercise and warm soaks while warning against self treatment. It then notes Moscow pigeons revered as sacred emblems of the Holy Ghost under church protection and compares them to sacred birds in Venice and Benares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murchison
Russia
Moscow
Benares
Venice
M. AM. Batlou
Death in a Dive Hurley Fire Claims Many in Alcazar Theater
Frightful blaze in Hurley Wisconsin destroys the Alcazar Theater and much of the town’s business district. Ten to seventeen deaths reported with numerous injuries and heavy property losses. Fire started during an evening performance, spreading rapidly across Third to Fifth avenues. Rebuilding efforts begin as residents seek shelter in tents and aid spreads from local firms and workers.
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Breey
Wis
Hurley
Ivis
Sadie Wells
Lottie Moore
Minnie Gifford
Jennie Allen
Mabel Hairy
Laura Brainerd
Sadie McCabe
William Jackson
J. W.van Quiry
Samuel Haley
Hames
Mabel Powell
Bell Danvers
Jennie
Dan
John Jarrett
Fie
Bourton
Tew
Two Irrelevant Issues in the 1888 Presidential Race
A collection of editorial clippings debates the wisdom of basing the 1888 Republican nominating contest on Irish questions and the bloody shirt. The pieces argue this focus misreads public sentiment, noting Sherman and Blaine rely on outdated themes while voters seek different issues. The roundup also critiques party culpability in Hayes-Tilden era fraud claims and flags Sherman’s fluctuating stance.
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Blaine
Sherman
Harrisburg
Senator Sherman
Chicago Times
New York
Hayes
Tilden
Bill Chandler
Zach" Chandler
Bogun
Republican Party
Mr. Tilden
Chandler-Hayes
Chandlors
Hayeses
Shermans
Benedict Arnold
Repubican
Mr. Graphic
John Sherman
Ohio
Mr. Sherman
Gettysburg
Foraker
Sun
Bay University Law Talk Cites Duty and Ethics for Practicing Attorneys
General Butler addressed Bay University seniors on the practice of law. He warned to defend clients honorably, never betray secrets, and seek full disclosure of facts. He urged avoid acting as brokers or bankers, insist on client confidence, and uphold truth while challenging unjust rulings.
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Butler
Bay University
Eaveral
Timent
Bhine
Deg
Remperly
Intosteee
Tribune
Wealth and duty clash as public spirit grows
An editorial argues the wealthy owe duties to society beyond personal pleasure. It denounces lavish spending that harms public life and praises gifts to charity as rare and newsworthy. It warns wealth accumulation without public benefit threatens the nation and presses for accountable use of riches.
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Monastery of Mount
Lorder Services
Oyie
Heavenly Temple
Ephesians
Philippians
Heavenly Throne
Thessalonians
Timothy
Titus
Pailemon
Felix
Andrews
Liverpool
Bankera
Mercer
Thas
Acre
Dora
Pogoes
Somerville
Mother
Father
New England
Charles G. Finney
St Paul
Tabalt
Thos
Wres
Dredyterian
Sheri
Moore, McPherson & Co
Moore
Rolpsans
Broa
Geary
Ned Cin & Finn Keneral
Sameer Pene
John E. Warton
Stevens & Co
Alcazar Theater
Burley
Chicago
Cnet
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Tuley
Dodge City
Kan
Bostonian
Pall Mail Gazette
United States
Towle
Mombern
G. A. RK
St. Louis
St Louis
Marsion Washington
David R. Francis
Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Arai
Republic
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Washington
Ema
Grz
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Everest
Hocase
Grand Amy
Zual
Grover Cleveland
Wasuixoros
United Sates
Wth
Ulan
Uoch
David. Prancis
City of
Frank Gaiennie
Merchants’ Exchange
John W. Noble
Frank P. Blair
Gar
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Gateway
Philadelphia
Lincoln
Abram Lineulu
Richmond Religious Herald
Worcester
Union
Fairchilds
Cleveland
Fairchild
Pickett
Corp
Tanner
Democratic Party
North
N. ¥. Times
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Abilene
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Spirit OF the Press
Hot Springs
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