Scoop Advice to Girls by Rev George PF Willard
A 19th century sermon urges women to pursue education and self improvement beyond domestic roles. It promotes balanced development, work, and marriage to a worthy partner, warning against idle wealth and the lure of vain society. The piece ends with a biblical excerpt about the Lord being strength and aid.
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Frances B. Willard
Wonan
Helen Gould
Tonga
Mtn
Seven Thoughts From Psalm 28 7 On God’s Power and Presence
This piece outlines seven reflections drawn from Psalm 28:7 about recognizing God as source of power and protection. It urges trusting God in all ways, drawing strength for service, seeking His shielding, and living with heart faith. It stresses joy and communal worship as natural outcomes of near fellowship with the Father.
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David
Adam
Serroy
Lear
Heaven
Pearse
Sermonette Fragments on Morality and Religion
A series of brief sermon excerpts from various pastors in New York and Pennsylvania discuss nature of moral freedom, race, child labor, wrongdoing, church duty, and the judgment. Topics include moral liberty, equality before God, character tests for youth, public accountability, and divine scrutiny of human conduct. Notable voices include Rev. Bentley, Rev. Henry, Rev. Carlisle, Rev. Mohn, and Rev. Snede.
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Levy
Pittsvur
de. Bentley
New York
A Henry
Congregationalist
Brooklyn
Bavege
Walturiin
Laos
Hey
W. Sherhlan
Methodist
Louisville
Carlisle
Colambia
Israel
Popery
E. T. Mohn
Akron
Orla
Rev. W. Snede
Pitteburg
American shipbuilding drive post Civil War gains momentum
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw argues for a vast national program to build an autonomous American merchant fleet. He envisions ships built in American yards, crewed by American sailors, and funded by American capital, to dominate transoceanic trade and transfer Pacific sovereignty from Britain to the United States.
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Leslie M. Shaw
Liverpool
Pacific Coast
Suez Canal
Cape Lora
New York
Isthmian Canal
Gong Mong
Nicaragua
America
Guanders
Philippine Islands
Pacific Ocean
How Young Men May Rise in Business by Samuel Britt
Samuel Britt, a New York merchant, shares a rags to riches tale of starting as a newsboy at 13 with $140. He emphasizes frugal living, diligent study, and early savings to build a four-store, 200-employee business, urging youths to hustle, monitor expenses, and invest in themselves to reach ownership and financial security.
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Samuel Britt
New York
How Husbands Are Spoiled
An essay on how excessive husbandly pampering and constant attention can create selfish, demanding spouses. The author urges wives to balance love with discretion, avoid overindulgence, and recognize how absence or restraint can improve marital dynamics.
SENT BY INJUNCTION
By Joan Mitchell, President United Mine Workers. Government by Injunction is a tool used by opponents of organized labor to harass workers and evade jury trial. The piece argues injunctions in labor disputes mislead the public and threaten constitutional rights and union existence if unchecked.
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Joan Mitchell
United Mine Workers
The Truth in Love and Poverty in a Wedding
Mabel Travers confronts poverty and marriage prospects as she debates Lesile’s limited income with her mother. Mrs Travers urges realism about wealth, urging Mabel to accept love over money while explaining poverty is relative and tied to expectations.
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Abell Travers
Travers
Mabel
Lesle
Mrs. Travers
Les
Lexile
Leslie
Villa
Marie
Trayera
Ler Wether
Mrs.Craver
Mothers Advice On Wealth And Love From New York News
A dialogue-driven piece recalls family finances and social risk as Mabel and Leslie compare fortunes to their parents. Mrs Travers recounts her marriage based on a modest income, noting the experiment ended happily though risky, while Mabel longs for shared hardship to prove love and devotion.
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Mrs. Travers
Mrs. Travera
Mabel
Father
New York News
Busy Men Seek Fresh Air Amid Packed Schedules
A New York Sun report notes busy executives struggle for outdoor time as physicians urge air to combat gout and other ailments. Doctors advise riding with windows open year round. Whitney credits health to this habit, while three young men seek aid for the YMCA. Browning phonograph preservation mentioned alongside a Chelsea gathering for antique voice recording.
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New York
New York Suna
Menos
Wiliam Co. Whitney
Paul and Silas Lessons in Philippi and Epistles Review
A fragmented 19th century teaching note outlines Sunday lessons on Paul and Silas in Philippi Acts 16 22 34 and Pauls letters to Thessalonica Corinth and Ephesus. It emphasizes tracing the three journeys with maps and student-led devotions, naming Barnabas Luke Aquila Priscilla Mark Timothy and others, and contrasts approaches across cities to show gospel presentation in civil centers. It also includes a New Cure for Pneumonia anecdote about Southworth and Rice and a mistaken use of a note as medicine before diverging into unrelated text.
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Apollos
Mireh
Ephesus
Ephesians
Liew
Jerusalem
Antioch
Philippi
Corinth
Athens
Apostle
At Bible Dictionary
Barnabas
Bi- Jax
Luke
Aquila
Priscilla
Mark
Timothy
Thessalonians
Ernest Southworth
James Rice
Bangor
Lobster
Wise
Isis
Jomber
Tudian
Jo Southsworth
Mr. Rice
Laden
New York Sun
Medy
Uteui
Coppela
Moni
Ameri
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