Talmage Warns Against Laziness Turning Opportunities to Waste
In a Brooklyn tabernacle sermon Rev. T DeWitt Talmage laments indolence as a moral disease and describes laziness as weakening will, hindering industry, and spoiling captured opportunities. He cites biblical allegories, childhood habits, and modern temptations to urge active faith and purposeful labor.
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David
Solomon
Reece
Pera
George Stephenson
Andy
The Mystery of Life and the Mystery of Motion
A reflection on life mysteries and theories in science and philosophy. It notes how entertaining ideas sustain interest, citing Edison and a quip about motion. The piece contrasts changing theories with living them and touches on social shifts in perceptions of beauty.
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Heaven
Adirondacks
Mr. Edison
Serrimer
Democratic strategy on presidential nominating rules debated
A Chicago Times column argues northern Democrats dwarf the south in electoral heft and urges inclusive, sectional unity at the Chicago convention. It contends binding instructions would harm a deliberative process and emphasizes Illinois and other states as pivotal in shaping the party’s nominee.
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Cleveland
South
Chicago
Connecticut
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Indiane
Mlinois
Michigan
Iowa
Wisconsin
Kansas
Minnesota
Dakotas
Iinois
Illinois
Chicago Times
Blaine
Minneapolis
Seymour
Quay
Harrison
Perania
White House
Puiblic
St. Paul Globe
Douge
Raum
Congressman Cooper
Bureau
Cooper
Hersey
Pension Bureau
Ranm
Baum
George EB. Lemon
Lemon
Louisville Courier-Journal
Rhode Island
Troy Telegram
New England
Republican Party
Northwest
Reed
N. Y. Post
The Sir James Homlake Incident and Odd Addressing Customs
A collection of anecdotes on deference and address, including a Canadian tale where Sir Charles Smith insists on being called Sir Charles, a humorous porter misnaming Sir James Homlake as Misser Omelette, and other society quips. The piece reflects on class attitudes and coded language in late 19th century America with satirical edge.
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Oan
James Homlake
Charles Smith
Dakota
Smith
Charles
James Hamlake
Enna
American Iron and Steel Institute
James
Sir James
Mr. Carter
United States
Estmet
Washington
D.C
Idaho
Windows Fm
Mark Kenuisten
Amon Bi Carter
Elum
Gee Whitaker
Elaire
Mansie Smith
Boston
New York City
Martin Morrison
St Pearl Street
Morrison
Porter House
Looney
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Lydia
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Gideon
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Jily
Hell
Walt
Earth
Agrippa
Contemporary Comment
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Detroit Free Press
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St. Louis Republic
Brooklyn Eagle
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Detroit
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West
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Superior
Huron
Ste. Marie
King of Lakes
Sault Ste. Marie Canal
Susan
Snes Canal
Great African Canal
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Genmany
Indianaspolis Journal
Boston Transcript
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Mose
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