Lighthouse monument to John Smeaton in Whitkirk parish church
A large model lighthouse was built inside St Marys Church Whitkirk near Leeds as a memorial to civil engineer John Smeaton known for Eddystone lighthouse. The rock base bears his memory inscription. The text notes Ely Cathedral’s octagonal tower adding a lantern for travelers, a feature retained through restorations.
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St. Mary’s
Whitkirk
Leeds
John Smeaton
Eddystone
Simeon
Ely
Fens
Rain Charged with Electricity in Comota Spain
A remarkable shower of electrified rain fell in Comota Spain after a warm day. Lightning flashed as dark clouds gathered and great drops cracked on the ground while sparks flew from each drop. The event ceased when the air grew heavy with poison.
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Comota
Spain
Mrs. Kriner's Letter Praises Lydia E. Pinkham Remedies
Mrs Kriner of Nightstown Indiana credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing years of Change of Life and female ailments. She reports immediate relief after starting the regimen and says the remedies give her renewed health and strength.
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Lydia
President McKinley Proceeding to Lake Champlain Resort
The article describes President McKinley and Mrs McKinley traveling to a Lake Champlain resort near Bluff Point for a summer rest. Attending officials include Secretary Porter and Assistant Secretary AT. Praden, with White House staff present and guards at hotel entrances to keep guests away from the public areas. It notes prior presidents’ summer habits, travel routes, and health concerns of the era, contrasting past practices with McKinley’s peaceful retreat and limited public business during vacation.
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Alt Bluff Point
MciSiales
Pictyresquie Lake
Laanplamn
Bluff Dotnet
McKdnley
Ani
Mre Alver
Porter
AT. Praden
Cortelyou
Marr
McKinless
White House
Thor Familiog
Sowall
Hobart
Tie Fame Asean
Daugh Ecot Serres
Chee Stel Bat
Washington
Bertieros
Tl&st Miles
John Dooes
Philadelphy
Avon Ag Congress
Ain
Thor
Adams
Quincey
Pholatelphia
Trenton
Provident
Jefferson
Monticelto
Virginia
Polk
Hostern
Santa
Westintran
New York
Rostoy
Reigh New Mugland
Apeech
Leon
The Sunday School Lesson on Charity and Knowledge
A detailed, period style study of 1 Corinthians 8 13 focusing on how knowledge can puff up yet charity edifies. It discusses meals offered to idols, weak brethren, and the need to restrain liberties for others consciences while honoring Christ’s love. It includes teaching hints and references to temperance and living for others.
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Gollen
Thumselft
Paul
Corinthat
Sphegus
Apostle
Clarch
Nial
Prmcediaus
Abel
Ilula
Moogkind
Stomach Bitters Promoted as Digestive Aids and Nerve Comfort
An old advertisement extols Stomach Bitters as a versatile tonic that strengthens digestion and nerves, boosts appetite, and promotes daily enjoyment. It claims to remedy constipation and rheumatic complaints, and to enrich life through natural health benefits.
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Howtetter
Ragpicker Strikes to Rich and Oddities of Daily Life
Odd bits from North Walpole to Mellows Falls reveal a rag picker's sudden wealth and a cozy home. A note on Buckingham's Dye promises home use for brown to black hair. A Scottish MP spoke on golf tracing it to Eden. Nickel Plate Road offers Low Rate Excursion tickets August 21 to September 20. Linwood Park hosts a religious assembly August 8 to 23 via Nickel Plate Road.
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Walpole
Mellows Falls
Garden of Eden
Gavn
Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Vermillion
Obio
Sia
Liawool Park
Allen's Foot Enin powder and foot care ads
An old advertisement highlights Allen's Foot Enin powder to relieve smarting feet, swelling, blisters, and corns, promoting comfort in shoes. It mentions availability at druggists and shoe stores for 2s 6d, with an address in Le Ray, NY, and a promotional note about Piso’s Cure. The text blends multiple product notices and railroad news.
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Allen
Paichige
Allen S Olmatal le Ray
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