Our Duty to Serve Our Generation in Sacred Duty
A preacher urges immediate action to serve the current generation. He cites David’s example of serving his generation before death, calls for feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and aiding the poor, and stresses personal testimony to save souls while reflecting on the urgency of the age. He warns that future generations will judge today’s actions or inactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Ktog
Musical Academy
United States
Begiand
Asia
Africa
Earth
Martin Tuthers
George Washingtong
Lady Huntingdons
Elizabeth Frys
Christ
George Peabody
Preauott
Natorian
Pisarro
Vietory
Panama
Peru
Jesus
Philadelphia
Nevada
David
Adonijah
Saul
Erus
Alulum
Spain's Young Farragut on the Vizcaya Tale of a Spanish midshipman
A New York harbor incident linked Captain Enlate of the Vizcaya to a young midshipman named Sanches Farragut born in Minorca. The tale recounts Farragut being sent to Havana, then to the Cape Verde Islands, and ultimately not taking part in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Via Taya
Spain
Vizcaya
New York
Maine
Enlate
Farragut
Sanches Farragut
Minorca
Admiral Cervera
Varragut
New York Harbor
Cervera
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Pring
HB. K. Moore
Vizcana
Havana
Wersip
Young Farragut
Naval Hospital
Cape Verde Islands
Moore
Santiago
New York Sun
Curious Facts From Around The World And History
A compilation notes numerous peculiarities including hot well water in Arizona and long two foot crayfish in India. It cites butterflies with up to 20000 eye spots, ancient African slave economies, and commodity money from India to Abyssinia. It mentions 1847 as the first German naval pier officer date, a Swansea iron mill product, a meteorite strike in Austria, Gossamer iron, Westminster Abbey clock accuracy, and a Persian revolt led by Gus with jewel covered apron standards.
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Arizona
India
Africa
China
Abyssinia
Zceland
Minime
Austria
Swansea
Wales
Westminster Abbey
England
Persia
Gus
Beneficent Nature Greenhouse in Yellowstone Showcases Hot Water Heat
A flower lover in Upper Geyser Basin Yellowstone Park maintains a unique hothouse built from rough wood with a glass roof facing east. Heat comes from an almost boiling five inch geyser outlet, circulating through raised beds for mushrooms. Lettuce and cucumbers thrive quickly in this high temp, solar and steam rich environment.
Remarkable Recovery Report For Mrs Houseweart From Willams Pills
A Byron Illinois case highlights Woman's Belief Corps support during the Civil War era as Mrs James Houseweart recounts severe illness. After medical advice failed, she used Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, taking eight boxes with substantial relief and renewed strength. The pills are sold in boxes for 50 cents each or six for 2.50 by druggists or mail order.
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Byron, Til
James Houseweart
Mira
Houseweart
Phyasteian
Willams
Pr. Williams
Medicine Go
Soheneutady
Kanaka speech and life among Sandwich Islands natives
The article notes that locals call themselves Kanakis and their language Kanaka, with m and w sounds merged. It explains common words such as wi lina and kekamahina for woman and girl, and ho mikana meaning come and kiss me. Observations come from children of affluent American residents in Fonolulu with native wives sending children to America for education. They describe grown, shapely youths with dark hair and brown complexions, and note their feet are rarely good. Chicago Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich Islands
Realonts
Fonolulu
America
Hawaiian Islands
Chicago
Times
Dont Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Fire Away Ad
Old advertisement touts a tobacco cessation program featuring MoT Bao the wonder-worker claiming to make weak men strong. Offer includes cure guaranteed, booklet and sample free from Addrena Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addrena Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Catarrh cure promises and dubious claims in old notice
An early 20th century advertisement promises a cure for catarrh and deafness, with bold claims of complete relief and a reward for cures caused by catarrh. The copy urges readers to send for free circulars and emphasizes a tonic-like treatment as the sole remedy.
Broken 19th Century Classified Catalog Excerpt
An old catalog note from Poi, Chenry & Co. and Alas Hines & Son markets furniture and home goods. Describes catalog delivery, wide assortment, carpet designs, and testimonials of reliability. Mentions Mrs Winslow’s Syrup and Cascarets as consumer remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines & Son
Grein Furniture
Carhebs
Daltiniew
Allie Dole Lass
le Roy
Mich
The Cuban Gentleman in London Style and Splendor
The Westminster Gazette describes Cubans as refined, tall and slender with olive skin and intelligent eyes. They favor jewelry strong collars hats and flamboyant fashion while relying on wealthy networks and luxury to cover life expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Blametler
Orn
Tropica
Westminster
London
Telephone counts by nation in 1920 era report
A historical survey lists telephone usage by country with figures: United States about 900000 lines, Germany 140000, Great Britain 75000, France 35000, Switzerland 30000. The compilation highlights early adoption disparities among major nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Bngland
France
Switzerland
Cascarets and Tobacco Claims from 19th Century Ad
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a blood purifier promising clear skin and purging impurities with a 10 cent to 50 cent price range. It also promotes Lyon’s Pick Leaf smoking tobacco with a pledge of fresh breath and a vivid German soldier rank reference embedded in the copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon de Co
Delluhttil
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DR. Talmage
Jerusalem
Ledat
Torday
Isjinlan
Breda
Tower of the World
Tvo
Asia Minor
Isaiah
Isulan
Leipsic
Naoseot
Schwarzeberg
Sys
Wis
Asette
Rockford
Chenry & Co
Taleo
Rock Hill Buggy CO
Rock Nill
S.C
Columbia Female College
South Carlin Moidern
Jalivt
Termalow
Cascarets
Equivale Iiecents
Wil
ASU
Canmonsia Bid Sy Nue Co
Conversia Mia Syrup Co
Garryoanda Fia Synur Co
California Fig Syrup CO
BAN Francibco
Gol Houville
Kernew York, N
St. Andrew’s
Andrews Mfg. Co
Bristol
Tenn
BUNA
Hatont Attorneys
N. Ey
Sion
Herat
Nation
Winstonaeea
Deatrer van Boers
Nibderes
Wiaatos Ciuak CO
Winston
Morean'h Honm
Akiante
Vadlewith
HEP AB
Rip
Thompson
Couel
Noth
Sulius Hines
Balthmore
Max
Albany, N
Plohannt
Palatehie
Poront
Bicken
Wonken
Gripn
Memeny Company
Cmeapa
J Ae
OINES
Hollera
Lombard Tron V
Gerstle
Manny
St. Joseph’s
Dig Storrs
Chattanooga
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