Western Episode of Love and Adventure
A Western tale follows Dick Prater, a Chicago clerk, who seeks a marriage with Doris Manning despite her father Cyrus Manning’s initial refusal. After joining a cattle outfit, Dick survives a brutal blizzard, rescues captives, and clashes with Apache raiders. He helps ambush attackers, rescues Manning and Doris at a Nebraska camp, and earns Manning’s approval for marriage Weeks later.
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Cyrus Manning
Colorado
Esq
Chicago
Dick Prater
Manning
Doris
Millionaire Manning
Myers’ Gang
Lone Star Ranche
Ben Drake
Ben
Drake
Nebraska
Gener
Vick
Bunyap
Mr. Morrison
Pigs and Servians Picturing a Peasant Economy and Pirot Rugs
A vivid pastiche describes Servia as a land where pork drives wealth and culture. Pigs roam the Danube banks while Pirot carpets, worn aprons, and bold dress illustrate native industry. A derailed dog tale and a peach dessert recipe close the excerpt.
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Servia
Pirot
Danube
Belgrade
Alexander
Talkovo
Saturday Review
The Virginia Canvass in Democratic Race Fears
The piece argues Democrats in Virginia exploit race fear to win, citing past tactics and claims of a white man’s party while predicting Republicans can unite with white allies to regain Virginia as a Republican state. It notes alleged Democratic campaigns inflict scare tactics and contrasts historical rebel issues with current race-based appeals.
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Virginia
National Committee
Richmond Dispatch
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Cleveland
Lee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Chicago Tribune
Faithful John Sherman in devotion to Republican principles
The St Louis Globe Democrat argues John Sherman remains a steadfast party loyalist despite speculation about a presidential bid. It notes his forty year record from Whig roots, his stances in state and national campaigns, and doubts about his 1892 nomination due to age, while praising his integrity amid political temptations and disappointments.
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John Sherman
Foraker
Sherman
Zachary Taylor
Daniel Webster
William Henry Harrison
St Louis
Globe Democrat
A Tough Look at the Republican Record Across History
A Detroit Tribune perspective rebukes the Republican Party, tracing its history from birth over thirty years ago through the Civil War era, Reconstruction and later policy clashes. The piece cites support for slavery, secession, states’ rights, opposition to Union restoration, currency debates, and alleged violence, contrasting with Democratic actions. It questions the party’s record on credit, pensions, Homestead, and protection, labeling it a harsh historical recap.
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John C. Calhoun
South Carolina
Fort Sumter
Lee
Appomattox
Jeff Davis
Union
Confederate States of America
Detroit Tribune
Drift of Opinion Across Party Lines in National Debate
A collection of satirical and political commentary from various newspapers mocks party figures and positions. It notes General Clarkson’s standing with Bourbon bosses, Cox's jokey antics about new states going Democratic, Carlisle in Mexico, and the clash between reform attitudes and party branding. It also references Governor Foraker’s renomination, race politics, and humorous digressions on Democratic vs Republican reforms.
The Old and the New South in Virginia
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues the struggle in Virginia is between the old and new South. It cites General Mahone and other Confederate leaders as having accepted the postwar order, facing a ruling oligarchy that rejects secession as justified.
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Mahone
Virginia
Appomattox
Longstreet
Mosby
New South
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Surplus Grows to 70.8 Million Says Tribune
The National Tribune quotes G A KR noting Tanner’s long digging at a surplus now totaling 70.8 million dollars the largest since October. If fractional silver is counted the total nears 100 million, prompting remarks on tax and pension spending.
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Tanner
Windem
National Tribune
A. KR
What the South Most Needs
The Toledo Blade argues the South requires diverse industries to educate people beyond provincialism and boost prosperity, countering claims that cotton mills are overbuilt or unsuitable for climate. It emphasizes expanding varied production to create wealth and opportunity.
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New York
South
Toledo Blade
Not Going Down But Climbing Toward Immortal Youth
A devotional meditation on aging in which faith redefines old age as ascent toward spiritual heights. It contrasts worldly loss with inner renewal, quoting scripture about those who wait upon the Lord renewing their strength, and foresees the crown of immortality for the faithful.
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Dick Prater
Doris
Millionaire Manning
Precious Faith and Its Boundless Wealth
A preacher explains that true faith makes Gospel truths precious by belief and possession. It compares faith to valuing a mine or bonds, showing faith gives worth to spiritual riches sourced in the righteousness of God and Jesus Christ, with emphasis on enduring, reliable promises.
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Peter
God
Jesus Christ
Apostle
Nevada
New Orleans
Bank of Grace
Wealth From Promises In Heaven Bank Of Faith
A sermon compares biblical promises to a bank’s securities, urging believers to count their spiritual wealth from Genesis to Revelation. It argues that promises like ask and you shall receive make every believer rich, as God keeps blessings like a banker holds funds until called upon. The piece emphasizes faith as true value and possession.
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Jesus Christ
God
The Expense of Churches Worth More Than They Cost
Dr William M Taylor argues in Christian Weekly that churches protect communities from wickedness and crime. Building churches raises neighborhood property values and reduces pauperism while counteracting intemperance. Benevolence yields returns as churches stand against selfishness, giving more than they receive.
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House of Prayer
Wm. M. Taylor
Christian Weekly
Hold Fast to Faith and Future Crown, Says A Maclaren
The sermon urges holding fast present knowledge and spiritual possessions to gain the promised crown. It emphasizes faith, persistent life, and divine trust, warning that only self can deprive one of the crown. It anchors the message in reliance on Christ and divine will.
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Christ
A. Maclaren
Choice Selections Echo Faith and Duty Across Prose
A compilation of quotations on faith, scripture, and moral duty from sources like Puck Isaac Newton and Christian Inquirer. It discusses reliance on God's word, perseverance in study, and the ideal of living under divine law. The selections reflect a period tone and emphasize religious devotion, practical piety, and diligence in service.
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John A. Arnold & CO
Conundrums
H. C. Dodge
Detroit Free Press
Tom O
China Sea
McLary
Eric
Virginia Canvass
Bes
General Clarkson
National Capital
Sunset
Cox
Bay
Carlisle
Mexico
Chicago Journal
Ohio
Hokey
Philadelphia Press
Athens
Berit
Bret Clarkson
Christian Observer
Puck
Isaac Newton
Spurgeon
Christian Inquirer
Havergak
N. Y
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