Wisdom is better than rubies, Talmage declares
Rev. T DeWitt Talmage at Brooklyn Tabernacle argues true religion outweighs wealth and gems. He contrasts ruby wealth with spiritual riches, citing Solomon and stories of history to claim wisdom and faith bring lasting happiness beyond worldly adornment.
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T. DeWitt Talmage
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Hcaven
Jeremiah
Fizeke
Tyre
Solomos
Burmak
Charles the Bold
Grandson
Rudolph II of Austria
Henry V
Agincourt
Gustavus III
Catherine of Arragon
Sir John Mandeville
China
Solomon
Sedar
Washington
White House
Daniel
Shadrach
Ezekiel
St. John
Paul
Better Than Rubies In Heaven The Departing Soul
A preacher describes a dying woman’s room and the absence of faith contrasted with the glow of supernatural comfort. He imagines heavenly sight and music, then longs to reunite with friends and Christ, declaring heaven’s joy far surpasses rubies and earthly riches. The speaker recounts the hope of meeting distant readers and kin in heaven.
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Christ
Lebanon
Christendom
Edinburgh
Scotland
Shetland
Cape ‘Town
South Africa
Nps
John the Baptist a Great Preacher of the Wilderness
The piece argues John the Baptist was among history’s greatest preachers, noting he drew crowds from towns into the wilderness without wealth sponsors patrons or media coverage. It contrasts his humble, unknown status with modern advertising and status symbols.
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John the Baptist
John
Willionaire
Christ
Trial of Abraham Faith in Beersheba and Mount Moriah
The lesson outlines Abraham at age 125 living in Beersheba with Sarah and Isaac born in 1800 B C. It recounts the test of offering Isaac on Mount Moriah, the meanings of faith and obedience, and lessons on trials strengthening character and guiding future generations. It parallels such trials with biblical and moral examples to illustrate reliance on God.
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Abrahama
Peloubet
Abraham
Isaac
B.C
Josephus
Beersheba
Hebron
Palestine
Jerusalem
Mount Moriah
Temple of Jerusalem
Calgary
Temple
Sarah
Ishmael
J. C
Sodom
Egypt
Ingar
Hagar
Bunyan
Hopeful
Amazon
Moriah
Ornan
Temple Mount
Canon Morley
Ex Senator Duncan Dead and Early Iowa Legislature Facts
Ex State Senator Duncan of Columbus Junction dies. Francis Alexander Duncan born June 9 1824 in Tennessee, moved to Iowa landing Port Louisa 1844 and Columbus City area, served in the Fourteenth to Twenty-first assemblies and Senate, leaves a family and church work legacy. Also notes on relief fund spending, mayoral expense returns, and a fish law court case in Lansing with G H Hoag convicted after six hours deliberation.
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Askemoltes
Senate
House
Des Moines
Bleventh
Sen- Bie
Duncan
Columbus Junction
Francis Alexander Duncan
Blount County
Tenn
Keng Andrew
Margaret Duncan
Lows
Port Louisa
Columbus City
Mary Adeline Shaw
Iowa
Towa
U. P
Fleh
Lansing
Griggs
G. H. Hoag
Qeal
Mississippi
Brief satirical snippets from early 20th century papers
A collage of quips and exchanges from papers like Buffalo Courier Elmira Gazette Chicago Record and Atlantic Constitution. Topics include editor clashes typewriter operability population political candidacy and European beer consumption with dismissive or humorous tones.
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Danks
Smith
Buffalo Courier
Tur Huntsman
Elmira Gazette
Chicago Record
Notable Woes and Fates of Historical Figures
The passage catalogs hardships of figures like Tasso, Selden, Palestrina, Cuanne acne, Jounson, Coxe, Steune, Chunchill, Soenkare Aas, Gallileo, and Tiis, noting poverty, imprisonment, illness, notoriety, and conflict with critics. It weaves a portrait of enduring struggle and societal misfortune across eras.
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Tasso
Selden
Palestrina
Cuanne
Jounson
Coxe
Steune
Chunchill
SoenkareAas
Gallileo
Tiis
Iowa Senate and House Debated Broad Reform Bills
The Iowa legislature faces a wave of bills in both chambers including insurance reform, police matrons in cities, hog cholera controls, and jail housing for women. Other measures cover telegraph charges, woman suffrage debates, library funding, prison terms, education and county boards. A fatal boiler explosion at Kelly is noted in Des Moines, with injuries.
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Senate
Drs Marines
Drs Moines
Finn
Committee On Educational Institutions
State University
Kelly
Kurper
Des Moinas
Matson
Jamson
Board of Children's Guardians
Lookout Mountain
Missionary Ridge
Des Moines
State Board of Health
State Fish Commission
Congress
Missour River
Council Bluffs
Bowen
Hrower
Ninth Judicial District
Ill
Judiciary Committee
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. Martin
Ellison
McCain
Bilanchard
Tan
Yeaterday
Board of Charities
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Sprouts Of Experience And Early Gardening Tricks
In this fragment, gardeners discuss crowding avoidance and companion planting. Advice covers dry storage for bulbs, guarding potatoes, sowing mustard for winter greens, and using mustard leaves in lettuce salads. The piece notes balloon ascents reaching high altitudes and the rarity of air, contrasted with self registering balloons.
Des Moines Rail Train Tragedy and Local Notices
A Rock Island train in western Des Moines struck two children, with legal action brought for damages. The supreme court ruled the kids trespassers and that the train speed and city limits ordinance did not affect the case. Also reported are marriages, court decisions, plumbing exams, racing association news, relief committee notes, and assorted Iowa items from Hillsboro to Davenport.
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Rock Island
Des Moines
Supreme Court
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Goliath
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de Witt
Withhold
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Hurtington
Louiss County
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Iin
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Burlington
Cadwell
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Council
Whigs. Third—Met November 24, 1840, Conell
Vefore
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Democras
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Powe Eroy
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Fiyanour
Chicago ‘Tribune
Tar Pall Mall Gazette
Europe
Germany
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King John
Tansner
William Sells
Iowa State News
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Pleasant Valley Township
Scott County
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Morey
Master Plumbers’ Association of Town
J. A. Harris
Sioux City
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Robert Clayton
Western Mile
Milwaukee
Independence
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Hawarden
Sioux Falls
Mason City
Manson City
the Sons of Veterans
The
Sons of Veterans
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Pomeroy Relief Committee
Newa
C. Peck
Hillsboro
Missouri Valley
E. I. James
Stone
Charles Avery
Packwood
Lena Wetherell
Oskaloosa
John Birran
Osage
John Fordham
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Adams Express Company
J. C. Armentrout
Keokuk Medical College
Robert Goodman
C. L. Smith
North English
St. Ansgar
William Foster
Foster's Opera House
Lyon County
Ottumwa
Melntire
MecInthre
Keokuk
A. C. Jones
Grant Township
Union County
Amos
Fort Lodge
Beresford
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad
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