Infidel congressman turns to faith after wife’s prayers
Congressman H Pratt, once an agnostic from Charles City Iowa, recounts how his wife Maggie VanCott and others prayed for him in 1877. A sudden conviction followed a Washington visit and a February pact in Charles City, leading Pratt to resign his political path and begin preaching at a local church.
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Thirst St. EA Church
H. (. Pratt
Toledo
Jesus Christ
Maine
Harvard University
Charles City
Co. 1
Iowa
Pritt
Charles
Pratt
Christ
Ars
Maggie VantCott
Names City
Mr. Pratt
Jesus
Washington
George
Clear Lake
Maggie VanCott
Mrs. VanCott
Dr. Pratt
Pract
Women Avoid Operations in Hospitals
The article notes many inmates in large city hospitals are women facing operations for female illnesses. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, citing grateful letters from women who reportedly recovered after being told surgery was their only chance.
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Wong
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia EE. Pinkham
Queen Esther Series Attracts Revivals In Churches
Rev Edgar A Valiant preached on The Devices of the Wicked as part of a Queen Esther series highlighting The Influence of Woman at First Baptist. The Queen Esther oratorio was performed with Weer directing and Marion Walker at the piano. Other church revival notes include Northminster and Emanuel Evangelical updates with multiple speakers, choir leadership, and charity offerings.
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Edgar A. Valiant
First Baptist Church
Zeresh
Haman
Vashti
Queen Esther
Pinkerton
George C. Weer
Marion Walker
Bertha Tall
Blanche Thompson
Eudora Carey
Robert Walker
A. A. Stocker
Hitchcock
South Africa General Mission
First United Brethren Church In Christ
Byron J. Clark
Des Moines
Clark
Tien
Nellie Ravane
Northminster Presbyterian
Northminster Presbyterian Church
WB. Sandford
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Sandford
Mr. Sandford
Elma Raceman
Emanuel Evangelical
Woman's Missionary Society
Emanuel Evangelical Church
E. Z. Schultz
Young Women's Department
The
China
The Drawback Sage’s Cloud Metaphor Analyzed
The sage notes that the saying about every cloud having a silver lining assumes a view unseen by most observers. He argues that perspective determines whether hope appears in hardship and suggests reevaluating how we interpret cloudy events.
Fateful Question Hangs Over Quizzical Boarder
Inquisitive boarder ponders the fate of the old fashioned man who used to mutter as the faller save while awaiting his oatmeal. The fragment hints at a vanished speaker and a turning point in a domestic scene.
Pastor Beeman Resigns from Walout Street Baptist Church
Congregation at Walout Street Baptist Church mourns as Dr. Hilbert G. Beeman reads his resignation letter after morning service. Members had hoped for his stay but understood urging to accept a call to First Baptist Church of St. Pat. Heartfelt sorrow marked the moment.
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Walout Street
Hilbert G. Beeman
First Baptist Church
Beeman to leave Waterloo church for St Paul posting
Dr Beeman, after twelve years guiding Walnut Street Baptist Church, announces a leave of absence and plans to move to First Baptist Church of St Paul in March The letter expresses gratitude for support, stresses divine call, and notes the need to avoid personal salary disputes while sharing hope for new leadership and direction.
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Godin
Resignation Accepted With Plans For Continuity
The letter expresses congratulations and regret and asks for the resignation to be accepted by Thursday February 8 with effect on March 1. It notes the action is only part of the process and urges the labors of a successor be made effective, inviting devots and trustees to assist in special work.
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Aneot
Converts Hold Revival at Grundy Center Shrine
Revival services led by Evangelist Be and associates drew many converts at Grundy Center with free will offerings. The campaign highlighted practical conversion scenes and featured professional testimonies. The evangelist and his party moved to Waverly for next Sunday's service after returning from Grundy Center.
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Granidy
Evanuellat
Union
Great lecture Wednesday features Frank Cannon
Waterloo residents may hear former United States Senator Frank Cannon at the First M. E. church on Wednesday, October 7. Tickets cost 50 cents and are on sale at Miller's drug store.
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Everybody's Magazine
Salt Lake Tribune
F. P. Gallagher
The
Cannon
Washington
United States
Waterloo
Frank Cannon
M. KE
Miller's Drug Store
Ford axles give stability to car
Chicago manager B J Esay of Ford Motor Co says that sixty percent of auto breakdowns come from weak axles and that the axle must be the strongest point of the car. He notes steel industry findings support this view and emphasizes axle strength as essential to overall vehicle reliability.
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B.J. Esay
Chicago
Ford Motor Company
No More Constipation Olive Tablets Promote Gentle Laxative
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets offer a harmless laxative to ease chronic constipation and torpid liver without griping. The sugar coated tablets, claimed as easy to take by children, promise quick, pleasant results with one or two tablets at bedtime. 10 cents to 25 cents per box from The Olive Tablet Company of Columbus, Ohio.
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Edwards
The
Olive Tablet Company
Cofimbys
Ohio
Ford spring design argues weight and shock transfer differences
The discussion centers on Ford suspension claims with vanadium steel axles and shock absorption. It argues that Ford springs work by absorbing shocks at the wheel assembly, reducing load on the body and transferring force through the axle to the wheels.
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Ford
Harry Pard
Restore Gray Hair to Natural Color Sage Tea Remedy
The Wyeth Chemical Company markets a Sage and Sulphur hair treatment to restore natural color, reduce dandruff and itching, and strengthen hair. A fifty cent bottle is sold with a money back guarantee if not as represented. St. W. Taggart, Com St.
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Bevonty
Wyeth Chemical Company
St. W. Taggart
Com
Meritat air Toni Guarantee by Drug Stores
The undersigned drugist authorized by the American Drug and Press Association guarantees Meritat air Toni to give satisfaction or the purchase price will be refunded. The guarantee signals strong confidence in the preparation. Venierson Drug Co and Red Cross Drug Store are sole agents.
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American Drug & Press Association
Meritat Air Toni
Venierson Drug Co
Red Cross Drug Store
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