Clerks and the Call to Honor in Brooklyn Stores
A sermon-like tract urges young clerks to endure disciplined service, resist unfair management, and seek spiritual and moral growth. It praises Lydia the Christian saleswoman and warns against greed, dishonesty, and “drumming” while urging employers to treat clerks with dignity and provide guidance and support. The speaker reflects on trials, temptations, and the ultimate reward for integrity in commerce.
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Phillip Yathra
Lydia
Thiak
Christian Bordam
Thang Oderoyou
Purself
Lime
Vternity
Seaice
Beesi
Bamber
Clarks
New York
Cinnati
Chicago
St Louis
Brooklyn
Tess
Sim
Bac
Ecupy
Fernal
Ios Company
Yyewe
Msane
Busin
Hes
Wore Weill
Valpa
York
London
Vienna
Thebes
Babylon
Tyre
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Tsay
Tor
Tomer
Merrimac
Limay
England
United States
John
Thia
Dend
Granite Hills
Savannas
Earth
Heaven
Pivotal Civil War Memory Topics Stir In 1870s Debate
A Harper's Weekly inspired reflection surveys Civil War memory, praising Union and Confederate courage while urging reconciliation. It cites Sumner and Cleveland on burying animosities, recalls Grant’s humane terms at Appomattox, and notes a shift toward national pride over rancor as Lee and Grant legacies are discussed.
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Senator Sherman
Nashville
United States
Cleveland
Albert Sidney Johnston
Sherman
Sumner
Union
Ingray
South
North
Lee
Grant
Appo- Mattox
Harper’s Weekly
Blaine European tour compared to Grant plan
Harrisburg Patriot notes a proposed Blaine European tour as an electioneering imitation of Grant’s 1872 journey. It argues returns may not spark as strong public enthusiasm and predicts managers must create demand upon arrival ahead of the Republican convention.
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Mr. Blaine
Meturn
Grant
Hale
Europe
Japan
China
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Blaine Hippodrome
Blaine
Harrisburg Patriot
Payson Doubts Blaine Nomination Strength in West
Congressman Payson of Illinois questions Blaine’s renomination while signaling willingness to support him if nominated. He predicts Cleveland’s re-election chances rise if the country stays prosperous and notes Edison Company has 702 installations in the United States with 181,463 lamps in daily use.
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Payson
Illinois
West
Blaine
Washington
Cleveland
Boston Journal
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
MY. Post
The
Edison Company
United States
Progress at Waltham Watch Company Foresees Growth
The American Watch Company, in talks with Robbins & Appleton, promotes innovations for 1886 including the patent Breguet hair-spring boosting watch quality. They stress shifting away from low-priced goods toward mid and higher grades, with the Bartlett movement highlighted for high value at low price. The firm unveils a one size smallest and thinnest ladies watch in the country, a durable drop mechanism chronograph, and multiple six and sixteen size models. Daily output cited at 1,250 watches, with potential for increase if demand grows.
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American Watch Company
Robbins & Appleton
Petes Ean
Ener
Ene
Eupintiak
Waltham
Altham
St. Louis Jeweler
The Call of Holiness in Business and Life
A religious reading stressing that faith must mold daily work and commerce. It argues that Christians should harmonize business with religion, treat strangers well, welcome workers, and pursue holiness in public, private, and family life, avoiding dishonest tactics and neglect of worship.
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Garis
Anot
Jesus of Nazareth
Children of Light
Beart
Kite
Ain
God
Begin to obey a new Master and serve a new Saviour
A call to abandon hesitation and act for Christ. Do not seek others' experiences or delays but begin to witness boldly to unconverted friends. Embrace a new line of living and rely on divine aid. Dr. J. L. Cuyler asserts that giving oneself to Christ yields Him and a thousandfold blessing.
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Christ
Dr 7. L. Cuyler
Reflections From Sermons On Faith And Virtue
A compact assortment of devotional quotes and moral maxims from various authors and ministers. It gathers guiding thoughts on love, charity, humility, steadfast faith, and the Christian life, urging daily renewal and trust in God.
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T. de Witt Talmage
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Ders Lis
Hia
Pica Ieee Ee
George
Augustine
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Stewarta
Delanos
Abbotta
Barings
Boston
Dawes
Hoar
Henry Cabot Lodge
Rhode Island
Lodge
N. S. Post
New York “Tribune
Whitelaw Ried
Murat Halstead
Reid
Mr. Halstead
Richard Smith
Mr. Ried
Cincinnati
Mr. Reid
Chicago Tribune
John Sherman
Rate York Tribune
Smith
Tribune
Halstead
Ohio
Mansfield
James G. Blaine
Chicago News
James Giles
Corydon
Ind
Indiana
William Henry Harrison
Posey
Jennings
Hendricks
Josh Billings
Father
Moses
Red Sea
Mi Lesson
Business and Religion
Rev
W. W. Stevens
Ax. W
Thoraby Smith
Hettie Bowman
Thomas Kempis
F. W. Robertson
Luther
Romaine
F. T. Morgen
Calvin
Thomas A Kempis
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