Day of Atonement Ceremonies Observed by Hebrews
The article describes the Day of Atonement as the holiest 24 hours in the Hebrew calendar, noting fasting and prayer by orthodox and reform Jews. It details ancient rites with white linen priest garments, the two goats ceremony, and the high priest, plus modern observances of a strict fast, synagogue services, memorials for the dead, and the solemn closing service. It mentions shrouds worn by men and women’s white caps, a cock and hen ritual for atonement, and ends with varied personal preparations for the fast observed by a rabbi and a clothing dealer.
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America
Uui
Adam
Abraham
Moses
Jerusalem
Israel
Mount Carmel
Elijah
Joshua
Jericho
Chatham Street
New York Sun
Refused to Co-operate With Awkward Breakfast Statement
A Boston Record vignette notes little Julia often says amen after grace but at one breakfast she stayed silent and declared she would not say amen for such a breakfast. Her papa and family respond with humorous restraint as Julia shows comic scorn at meager fare.
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Julia
Boston Record
Saccharine as a Sugar Substitute Emerges in Fuel of Industry
A Buffalo Courier report highlights saccharine, a coal tar product derived from petroleum residuum, claiming it to be about 2,500 times sweeter than cane sugar and proposed as a glucose substitute. The piece notes commercial imports, potential medical uses, and speculative futures, with remarks comparing electricity advances and historic plant-derived medicines.
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Merck
Darmstadt
Grape
Vanderbilt
Buffalo Courier
Artist flaws in fashion plates critique women in Detroit
A Detroit Free Press reader argues that fashion plates misrepresent women by flattering bodies, contrasting this with accurate drawings of houses and horses. He claims shoes and body proportions are distorted, and questions why women accept such false ideals and flattery. He hints at discussing waists in a future letter.
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United States
Detroit Free Press
Sumner's Frugal Finances and Generous Spirit
Arnold Burges Johnson sketches Senator Sumner's finances from poverty to later comfort. He lived within his income, never incurring debt, and paid his own expenses, even for rail fares. Sumner gave lavishly in acts of kindness and refused others paying his costs, maintaining scrupulous honesty and independence throughout his career.
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Sumner
Mr. Sumner
Senate
Jy Sam War
Arnold Burges Johnson
Oatare
Ierchange
Eclipse frenzy spurs vast Russian sales of glasses and pamphlets
The Pittsburg Chronicle notes a chemist claiming a method to turn wood into edible nourishment, sparking editor jests about a likely process. Amid this, Russia sees huge curiosity before the solar eclipse with 145,000 glasses and 400,000 pamphlets sold in Moscow.
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Pittsburg Chronicle
Russia
Moscow
List of Causes at November Term Court Warren Pa 1887
The document lists cases set for trial at the November term starting Monday November 14, 1887 in Warren Pennsylvania. Names include Wim. Galligan versus Creo Bates and Gordon La Bart versus Calvin Stoddard among many others with various corporations and individuals appearing in sequence. Prothonotary D. Uaarird notes the office date October 22, 1887.
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iSs
Wim. Galligan
Creo
Bates
Tabor
Gordon la Bart &E
Calvin Stoddard
Stu C. Pershing
Joseph Clinton
Lane
McCalmont Storage Co
Beecher Et al
Rocky Oil
H. A. Bart
Charles Potter
W. Dalrymple
Wia
B. Dunham
Fred Jones
Commissioners of Columbus
Pennevania RR. Co
Wirain
John McIntyre
Dewight Smith
Frad Wentz
P.M. Gracelon
W. Sirho
Wm. Faslish
Benj. F. Brownell
C. Duncan
D. Uaarird
Pro
Warren
Warren County General Election Notice 1887
The high sheriff Love announces a general election in Warren on the second Tuesday of November 1887. Voters will elect a judge of the Supreme Court state treasurer district attorney county commissioners auditors and other local offices. Polling will be at designated centers throughout Warren County with specified houses and towns listed for each ward and township. The act requires voting by tickets labeled judiciary state officers and county officers. inspectors and clerks to be appointed if needed.
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Aymady
Sher
Warren
Warren Cain
Wirren Wall
Lertion
Columbus
Eldred
George Peek
John Gerow
Freehaid
Gol
Lottsville
Pariington
Farmington Centre
Gloue
Wm. J. Thomas
Kinsua
Burling Green
Limestone
Mead
Pleasant
Gest
Warren Borough
Pine Gove
Tanhovel
Pittsfield
S.whl
Fint- Powusse
Riel
St. Tehion
Sugar
Stapies
Enterpr
Primipl
Lawiefay
Watson
Plank Owl
Iolls. Warner
Senate
House
Pennsylvania
Cangre
United States
Congress
Cormiseigner
Uwealtt Petr
Jasper Ta
Helin Vaurd
Aistrirt
Shell Base
Vledtiae
Elistriel
Clork P
Common Pleas
Warren Reuniv
Proihunotary
The
A. Love
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