Talmage Praises Editors and Press with Sermon on News
Rev. T DeWitt Talmage extols newspaper workers detailing their trials and temptations in chasing current news. He calls the press the great educator of the century, warns against corruption and overwork, urges moral integrity, and urges readers to support dignified journalism and spiritual duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. DeWitt Talmage
Christendom
Italy
Venice
Solyman
Dalmatia
England
Secret Owl
Heraclitus Aidens
Rivalry over Manning and Whitney shapes 1884 cabinet turmoil
A Cincinnati Enquirer report tracks tensions between President Cleveland and Secretary Manning amid disputes over cabinet picks. It cites Tilden and Randall pressuring for Whitney, framing Manning as a forced appointee and hinting at looming resignation or replacement. The piece notes Manning's illness and possible return to service after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
Lamont
Mugwump
Cleveland
Cabinet Chamber
Enquirer Bureau
Tilden
Mr. Cleveland
Treasury
William C. Whitney
Sam Randall
New York City
Whitney
Randall
New York
Mr. Whitney
Prsident
Hill
Mr. Manning
White House
Cincinnati Enquirer
No Good Goode as Public Official Candidate
The Petersburg contest record shows John Goode of Virginia linked to frauds in the Petersburg District, described as outrageous by the Platt-Goode testimony. The editorial urges rejection of Goode as a second officer in the Department of Justice, noting his role in broader scandals and calling him unfit for office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goode
Virginia
Department of Justice
Committee of Congress
Platt-Goode
Petersburg
Bourbon
Library of Congress
Goode
Pan-Electric
N. S. Tribune
Republican items and political notes from 19th century papers
A compilation of brief political snippets from newspapers including Dallas News Philadelphia Press New York World and N S Tribune. Topics cover Democratic leadership speculation Thurman age postmaster and pension officials Civil Service law land-entry revocations Lamar order Washington statehood and territorial politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Moses
Thurman
Dallas
Tex
Vilas
Black
Philadelphia
Gex
N. Y. World
W. A. J. Sparks
Lamar
Cleveland
Sparks
Philadelphia Press
Secretarial Folly and British Influence at State Department
Detroit Tribune accuses Secretary Bayard of mismanagement and alleges the State Department is dominated by the British Minister in Washington. The piece cites telegrams on fishing vessel entry rights and claims flip flops in policy show British interference and a discredited American stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bayard
Department of State
Cleveland
Bayard
Department
State Department
Washington
Whitten
Portland
Dominion
James D. Porter
D. C
Canadian
Sir Lionel Sackville West
State Department of the
United States
England
West
International Commission
Detroit Tribune
Editor Dor Shiesheimer Fails to Bridge White House Rift
The piece recounts ex editor Dor Dorsheimer of the New York Star pressing President Cleveland to mend ties with Democratic leaders Beck Voorhees Carlisle Morrison Randolph and others. Carlisle rushes from the White House to the Capitol to open a session, while Dorsheimer's peacemaking ends in a light social gathering and alcohol fueled talk. Inter Ocean notes. The Chicago Tribune adds commentary on Mr Pulitzer resigning from Congress duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Dorsheimer
New York Star
Cleveland
Washington
Congress
Mr. Dorsheimer
White House
Capitol
Mr. Carlisle
Senate
House
Executive
Inter Ocean
Mustache Misunderstanding At Grandmother's Quilting
A visiting twenty year old man named Joe Jeffords shyly reenters his grandmother's home where a group of neighborhood girls giggles at his visible mustache. The blind and deaf matriarch mistakes the boyish boy for a man and jokes about the new facial hair before Joe excuses himself. Joe avoids the sewing room thereafter and converses with his grandfather in the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffords
Joe
Grandma
Robert
Joey
Joseph Jeffords
A Complete Change Mercantile Hypocrisy Displayed on Sight of Ready Money
In a store a merchant confronts Hammerton about an outstanding bill. The clerk says Hammerton promises payment but has not, despite six months of claims. The merchant accepts the payment, remarks on Hammerton's money troubles, and urges him to return for future purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammerton
Arkansas Traveler
VAIN. GIRLS. They May Attract Attention, But They Can Not Win Respect
A columnist argues that attracting attention and dressing vainly does not earn real esteem. Young women may lure suitors with charm, but modesty and decorum protect their dignity and long term respect from truly worthy men.
Ancient Via Appia Mosaic Depicts Proserpine Rape Scene
Signor Lanciani reports a near perfect ninth by six foot mosaic in a tomb chamber near Porta Parese Rome dating to the first century. The floor shows the Rape of Proserpine in a chariot drawn by four black horses with Mercury leading, four fleeing nymphs, a seasonal border with ducks, and a winter head resembling Plutarch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor Lanciani
Via Appia
Rome
Porta Parese
Proserpine
Mercury
Plutarch
Christmas carol of faith and Lent reflection by Lillian Grey
A devotional verse from Good Housekeeping describes users of Christmas and Lent through the Christ story. It frames the birth, life, crucifixion, and resurrection as guiding a believer from cradle to Calvary. The poem laments worldly barriers and honors a humble savior who travels in humble disguise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Lillian Grey
Good Housekeeping
Jesus Miracles and Teachings Calendar Overview
A dated sequence lists events and lessons from April to June including Jesus feeding five thousand, teaching at the well, sowing and reaping, the nobleman’s son, and Jesus the Christ. It references John 8:31-88 and school service elements such as songs and missionary or temperance lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Bethesda
Nicodemus
Jesus the Christ
Abraham
John
Christ's Meat and the Joy of Obedience
A sermon argues Christ's meat is obedience and inner life nourished by divine love. It warns against worldly pride and urges living by duties, crosses, and fidelity, claiming true happiness comes from self fed by Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jesus
Wise Sayings on Faith Patience and Virtue
A collection of devotional reflections emphasizing patience self mastery and kindness. Quoted voices include Wordsworth Farrar Maclaren McLeod Robertson and S S Times. The piece extols faith as obedience and the life of quiet good deeds guiding believers toward divine order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wordsworth
The
Living Church
Archdeacon Farrar
A. Maclaren
Norman McLeod
Jesus
F. W. Robertson
Do Well and Live Dope and Die Warns Advocate
A moral column quotes the Christian Advocate urging readers to choose the path of life over vice. It contrasts practical experience with danger, warning that dope leads to death while prudent living leads to joy and survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Christian Advocate
Speaking to the heart in preaching and religion
A reflection on how true religion reaches consciences and affections rather than solely appealing to intellect. It argues many rely on scholarly study or sentiment without moving the will, and urges pastors to address the heart to lead to genuine faith and the new life. The idea that Christ speaks to the heart is central to Guthrie’s concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Greeley
Christ
God
Canal Street
Alove
Guthrie
Presbyteria
Cheering Words in Life and Faith
The piece argues that while some doubt and discourage others struggles to live rightly, many need sincere encouragement. It warns against false praise and overbearing caution, stressing that generous, hopeful words aid rather than hinder, and that true ministry includes uplifting, not dimming, fellow seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sor
Christ
Ministry of Encouragement
S. S. Times
Also Mentioned on This Page
Talmage
Zachariah v
Bell
Dispatch
Standard
Morning Chronicle
Post
London Times
France
Napoleon
Paris
Germany
Boyle
de Tocqueville
Xenophon
Herodotus
Percival
Lazarus
Peter ScheeiYer
Jesse Glover
Common Council of
House of Parliament
Telegraph
Cardinal Wolsey
Church of God
Johnson
Cleveland and Manning
Secretary of the Treasury
Gay
Democratic House
Montana
Pulitzer
Chicago Tribune
Religious Department
Bethlehem
Galilee
Calvary
Earth
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!