Watering the Flocks at the Gospel Well Sermon
Dr. Talmage preaches on a Mesopotamian well scene from Genesis 29 urging a universal welcome to the Gospel. He likens Christ to a deep well of life for all nations, urging removal of pride and barriers to let every flock drink.
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Dr. Talmage
The
Hamptons
Mesopotamia
Jacob
Rachel
Jesus
Christ
Brooklyn
New York
London
Patagonian
Daniel
God
Oman
Ston
Microscopic Wonders Revealed by the Magnifying Glass
A historical note on tiny wonders from gold beaters to micro creatures. It describes ultra thin gold leaves, gilding thickness, crystal color by tiny grains, musk scent lasting decades, and the vast reach of spider silk. It concludes with the abundance and similarity of matter at the atomic level and vast numbers of living things in a pound of such matter.
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London
Edinburgh
Nature
Globe
Corns explained their cause and cure by proper footwear
The article notes corns arise from thickened skin on pressure points rather than roots to be cut out. permanent relief comes from well fitting boots, while removal uses salicylic solution and careful protection. quackery claims of extracting roots are dismissed.
Poisonous perambulators and arsenic in a child
A four month old child fell ill after a bot Sun and sickening vomiting followed by discovery of a green strap from a perambulator containing arsenic. Despite medical care the child died from exhaustion.
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Miitiah Medical Journal
Ohio's early days flashback to bank raid and Granger clan
Read about Judge Sullivan's 19th century clash over a $100000 bank fund seized under a force act. The tale recalls his arrest, the courtroom fight, and the dramatic vault key theft, plus the Granger family fortunes and Muskingum County medical pioneers in a sprawling Zanesville chronicle.
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Sullivan
U.S. Bank
Chillicothe
Cincinnati
Harper
Charles Hammond
Ohio
Henry @lay
U. S
Hamm
Treasury
Clay
Judge Sullivan
Samuel Sullivan
Hon
S. 5. Cox
W. 5S, Tde, Esq
Columbus
Grim Grave Robbery Prank Ends With Parson's Chase
Tale recalls a macabre prank by medical students and locals at a graveyard. A coffin is opened, the body hidden, and the parson narrowly escapes as a box role reverses, ending in a wild chase through Main and Fifth streets.
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Parson Jones
Angel Gabril
Main and
Fifth Streets
Dugan Hotel
Angel Gabriel
Gabriel
Woodlawn
Muskingum Avenues
Pennsylvania
Moses Dillon
Dillon Falls
Zanesville
Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
West
Samuel Sullivan
Early Ohio history recollections and notable figures
The piece recalls 1829 murder case of Louden and Cargill influenced killing, Henry Orndorfff of National Hotel, and Hugh J. Jewett’s Erie railroad presidency. It notes Muskingum County in late 19th century, with brief reflections by Frank B. Loonis on Corrections of dates and names and the Commercial Gazette’s role in preserving Ohio history.
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Louden
Cargill
National Hotel
Henry Orndorfff
Hagerstown
Ohio
Hugh J. Jewett
Forty-third Congress
Erie Railroad
Muskingum County
Sam
Commercial Gazette
Frank B. Loonis
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Exclusive social codes across the Atlantic differ in kind not just degree
The London Queen notes that American society shows fast-framing exclusiveness with chaperones and matronized outings while British customs resist grafts on tradition. It contrasts titles, ranks, and social policing in the two cultures, arguing both sides share a broad gulf yet differ in method.
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America
England
London
Wise Thoughts On Friendship And Time From Miss Churchill
A compact reflection on ceremony, desire, and time noting that strong wishes mislead, charms break, and time resolves doubts. It argues action today with clear light, and defines a true friend as one who bears your inmost thoughts, a bond earned slowly.
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Christian Eid
Miss Churchill
Congressmen a Curse to the Country Declared by Georgia Farmer
A Southwest Georgia Black farmer denounces Congress as a curse to the nation. He contrasts past defense-focused farming with modern long hauls and watermill impacts, claiming farmers work fields to suit others and fear becoming entangled by new legislation. He calls for Congressmen to be expelled from office.
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Georgia
Dar
Georgiana Longs for Playmate and More Alone Time
In the excerpt Georgiana laments being denied inviting a playmate from nearby, expressing loneliness. She wishes to be made in two parts so she could go outside and play by herself, reflecting a child's imaginative craving for self-entertainment.
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Georgiana
Billy Bayonet and Tommy Trigger Exchange War Jokes
Comic exchange between Billy Bayonet and Tommy Trigger on marching duty with playful weaponry wordplay. Comical banter shows soldier humor about the road being like an ammunition box, full of cartridges.
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Billy Bayonet
Tommy Trigger
Billy
Deer Park Restoration at Mount Vernon Aims for Washington Era
Plans to restore the Mount Vernon deer park to its original Washington era layout and appearance. The project seeks accuracy in landscape design, plantings, and era specifics to recreate the historical setting as it stood in Washington's time.
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Mount Vernon
Washington
Democratic Claims of 1876 Fraud Rebutted by History
The Philadelphia Press argues Democrats used myths of 1876 fraud to seize control, citing witnessed violence and ballot-box stuffing in the South. It details alleged schemes in South Carolina Florida Louisiana and Oregon and calls for truth over repeated cries of fraud.
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South
Carolina
Florida
Louisiana
Oregon
Mississippi
South Carolina
Manton Marble
United States
Samuel J. Tilden
Smith M. Weed
New York
Barnum’s
Baltimore
Weed
North
Philadelphia
Copperhead Editors Attack Democratic Writers as Blackguard Critics
A Chicago Inter Ocean excerpt denounces Democratic newspapers and editors for anti Union sentiment. It claims copperheads insult ex soldiers, slur Union officers, and praise Confederates while asserting most Union veterans are fair and loyal. The piece questions editors motives and loyalty amid postwar tensions.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
The Pension Office and its Democratic Mouthpiece
The piece condemns General Black who heads the Pension Office, accusing him of partisan manipulation of Civil Service rules, echoing Democratic attack lines from the Chicago convention. It claims Black inflates pension decisions by exploiting earlier work and praises Morrison while denouncing Black as loud but empty rhetoric.
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General Black
Chicago
Cleveland
Hendricks
Illinois
Black
William R. Morrson
Morrison
Tie
N.Y
Drift of Opinion on President Cleveland and Veterans
A collection of editorials and letters from several papers archive debate over President Cleveland. Notable claims include his alleged slurs toward crippled veterans and criticism of his handling of pension promises to Grover Brinske, his wartime substitute. Reactions urge him to attend G. A. R. reunions or send Brinske to represent him.
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Cleveland
Pittsburgh Chronicle
United States
South
Chicago
Jeff
Inter Ocean
Kay George Brinske
Grover Cleveland
Brinske
Indianapolis Journal
Buffalo
St. Louis
Des Moines
la. Register
Appalling Truth on the Democratic Party Decline
The Cleveland Leader laments the decay of the Democratic Party. It argues the era of great generals and statesmen is past, citing Benton, Calhoun, Hayne, Wright, Van Buren, and others as fallen glories. It says Grover Cleveland and David B. Hill are the only respected leaders left, urging the party to nominate one of them for president.
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Democratic Party
Benton
Calhoun
Hayne
Wright
van Buren
Marcy
Cassy Black
Douglas
Buchanan
Clifford
Grover Cleveland
David B. Alill
New York
United States
Cleveland
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Henry
Granger Milling Company
Muskingum
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Moses Morehead
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Muskingum Valley Medical Society
Robert Mitchell
D. R. Safford
D. W. Rhodes
Isaac Spangler
R. E. Stanberry
Thomas Flanner
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Main Street
Horatio Gates Jamerson
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Mondlight
Henry Orndorpfp
Copperhead Editors
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