Revival and Renewal at the Baptist Church Led by Mulford
A historical account details Rev J T Mulford’s leadership at a Baptist church since 1881. His revival efforts modernized the edifice, expanded the membership from 47 to 69, and attracted a vibrant, educated congregation. The church faces property purchases and relocation plans as it seeks a permanent, expanded site.
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Wick
Worrien
Mayberey
J. Qe Collins
Wor
A. Ray
Bog. J. Winters
J.J. Matewk
Cif" Malcom
J. W. Tabbert
J. Ruwiry
J.B. Brislew
F F. Clapey
J. 1 Mulford
American Baptist Home Missionary Society
Binles
Aml
Lng
Cburch
Whitts
Las Leen
Baptist Church
Lange Wiudenverene
Bia Bearera
Mulford
Gentlemen in the city and the long walk home
A fragmented excerpt recalls a man who wore alt garb and carried a dipper, his daily rounds to fire his work described as trying. He questions city life and dreads tenements while reflecting on the people he sees and the meals not lavishly prepared.
Fragmented Night Scene Described in Odd Verse
A garbled OCR fragment evokes dreamlike imagery with storms towers lamplight and murmuring sounds. Readable elements include a land and a window scene with tense atmosphere, though key nouns and syntax are unclear.
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Armas Geranamy
Elmed Towers
Corsets, Sleep Rules, and Health Beliefs From Old Journal
The excerpt discusses corset wear and its health impact, claiming tight lacing harms internal organs and breathing. It critiques loose corsets yet notes proper posture and occasional sitting pressure affect the abdomen. It then shifts to sleep guidance, citing Bishop Taylor and Wesley, debating optimal hours and alleging American habits hinder vitality. The piece ends with social remarks about women’s routines and aging.
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Lewis
Alfred
David
Taylor
Wesley
Willich
Owen Galen
Nhl
Two Hundred Thousand Daggers Alarm French Plot
A French intrigue is described with a 10 inch dagger variant shaped like a crucifix and nickel plated, produced in Paris for the King of Abyssinia. Daggers were distributed among royalist legions, with arms and munitions ready, amid plans for a government coup thwarted by Prince Jerome’s manifesto. Also notes a Vermont inventor’s steam engine replacing pistons, promising high power from a turbine-like wheel.
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Rochefort
Christ
Paris
Abyssiia
de Charette
Prince Jerome
Cat
Frank Kittredge
Danville
Mr. Kittredge
Forbe
Ated Maore
Winter Life in Innesota St Pont Prmen Prens
Winter life in Minnesota details Joseph Holton trapped north of Kako Park last week. He trudged to the d Engler bronner farm after a freezing night with temperatures near thirty below. His team suffered—one horse frozen, the other weak. Madeira judgment noted by Mr. Stewart as a distant anecdote amid ice and peril.
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Innesota St Pont Prmen
Joseph Holton
Kako Park
d’Engler 'Bronner
Flo
Madeira
Stewart
Commerce Awakening Shapes Mexico Through American Trade
The article argues that Mexico’s awakening is driven by American influence and growing commerce with the outside world. It tracks how Spanish colonial limits were replaced by later efforts to standardize law, improved internal transport, and impending railroads, which promise national unification and economic vitality, despite early friction with railroad management. It also notes cultural pages, referencing Dickens’s granddaughter and a budding actress.
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Mexico
Manny
Spain
Muxivy
United States
Wlao
Uni
Fortune From a Well Makes Man-Who-Owns-a-Well
East Hartfort Connecticut man Harry C Goodwin a California Forty-niner turned scarcity into fortune by drilling eighty feet to find abundant water then opening a free public fountain for passersby and selling water to cattle owners at fifty cents a yoke per week while offering unmetered gallons for a cent each a tale of early water monopoly wealth on the coast.
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Nakings
Harry C. Goodwin
East Hartfort Conn
California
San Francisco
Fragmented Verse Reflects Winter Longing and Jealousy
A distorted poem fragment portrays a speaker recalling youths, a distant host, and envy of another’s freedom. Imagery mixes winter wind, wine, and social envy, with lines suggesting longing, taboo, and internal conflict.
The Negro Tinge. The Child Bride of a Baltimore Millionaire
A Baltimore divorce saga unfolds as a light mulatto wife, kept by a wealthy broker, is revealed to have African ancestry. The husband seeks divorce after indicting his spouse’s gambling and hidden lineage, aided by a prosecuting mother and a sensational grandmother. The case, filled with social scandal, promises a public court drama.
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Sunday Register
Baltimore
United States
Lexington Street
Jady
Madion Avenue
Lange Aniwnita
Pam
Mmbler
Ser
Usband
Palace schemes and political downfall in Washington era
A long, dense narrative chronicles politicians like Blaine Windom and Aherman building wealth and palaces while in Congress, suggesting entanglements and public distrust. It threads through spy-like schemes, a Civil War memory, and a police ruse as part of a broader critique of corruption and ambition in the nation’s capital.
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Congress
Sheen
Witton
Moses
Senate
House of Representatives
Blaine
Corcoran
West End
Washington Ag
Mr. Windom
Patriota
Evor Robeson
Opin
Yeps
Heton
Cincinnati
Washington
Conway
Tule
Ture
Hilten
Ter
Iiletens
Seyi
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Evi
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Crue Baptista
Sewan Cart
Fev Agignan
Raevid
Saumur
Trample Gygtlete
Seewatty
Maginnis
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Church of ’ Vediel Funkers
Amir
Alea
Timtiel
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Trois
Neiirat
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Cherkes Oleruderinas Tea
Pervona
Volaerlmoirs
Xone Association
Edeala
Estenh
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Eider
Sir Seteick
Clarkes A. Au
Daniel Mears
J.T. Mulford
Hume
Fife
Lister
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Percase
Land OF Dreams
Dickens
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Caries Dickens
London
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Miss Dieswns
Wicely
Miss Dickens
Hite
Swaar
Piace
Mary Broar_Dee
Thame
Simon Wachowaki
Chi
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Appomattox
Vinkeen
Iine
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Fred
Charles Neural Lee
Hia Bhorne
Charles Minecette
Goweritz
Hugh Wo
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Distinecen
New York
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Penethas
Medica
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Virginia Valine
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Ashby
Banos
Curler
Lee
Minit
Gerd
Ife
Caar
China
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Searle
Gatachina
St Petersburg
New
Geo. R. Taylor
Cambries
Percales
Satteens
Ophondd
Last Centon
Brues & Coffer
Eastern Dry Goods Store
HO Mats
Wiont
Peti
Ateah
DE Pall
T. C. Moffat & CO
Twelfth Street
Jos. H. Sage
Market Street
Wheeling
W. Va
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Maia
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