World Parliament of Religions debate questioned by faith leaders
The piece argues against a World Parliament of Religions plan at the Columbian Exposition. It defends Christian exclusivity, rejects pan religious pantheons, and asserts salvation only through Christ’s sacrifice. It links ancient Nehemiah and biblical prophecy to warn against religious syncretism.
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Tabernacles
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Zoroaster
Mohammed
Christ
North Carolina’s Promise and Poverty in a New Era
A Biblical Recorder editorial argues North Carolina lags in population and commerce despite rich farms and mineral wealth. It lauds medals won at the Columbian Exposition for the states’ agricultural and mineral exhibits and urges residents to develop resources to attract others and secure a glorious future.
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North Carolina
Orthography of Newbern in historical notes debated
A reader discusses correct spelling of the town Newbern New Bern Newberne or New Berne referencing W H Oliver Maj Graham Daves and colonial records. The article cites 1775 New-Bern in the Magazine of American History and a Wilmington July 21 1874 meeting pledging aid to Boston sufferers.
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Magazine of American History
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Boston
Rowan County
Anson County
The Trouble With the Horse on West Twenty Third Street
A glossy black horse tethered to a dry goods wagon on West Twenty third street caused a crowd when it halted. A well dressed woman freed its mouth from a banana tied to the rein, prompting comments on cruelty and calls to abolish the rein as a crowd disperses.
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West Twentythird Street
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Death of Judge Hugh L Bond in Baltimore
Judge Hugh L Bond a U S Circuit Court judge died in Baltimore last Tuesday morning after failing to recover from a prior bout of laurippe. He had heart failure as the cause. Bond, a New York native, graduated from the University of the City of New York in 1848. He served as Baltimore Criminal Court judge for eight years starting 1860 and was named U S Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit by President Grant in 1870. He oversaw the Ku Klux trials in the Carolinas and ruled on the South Carolina Presidential electoral board case in 1876. At his death he was chief judge of the U S Circuit.
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New York
University City of New York
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Christian Advocate
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U. S
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Carolinas
South Carolina
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Fearless stance against public fear quoted lines
A reflective proverb urges courage before public scrutiny. It contrasts facing fear with allowing it to dominate, noting that boldness earns respect while timidity invites subservience.
Creeping up the Stairs Poem by Rev N S M Feltridge
A reflective verse set at twilight follows a parent watching a child creep up stairs. The speaker recalls troubles and finds solace in the child’s ascent. The poem contemplates life’s struggles and spiritual rest above, guiding readers toward hope.
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N.S. M’fetridge
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Doughnuts in Rhyme Recipe in Ladies Home Journal
A verse style recipe offers a sugar milk and egg batter with nutmeg lemon and baking powder. It guides rolling cutting and frying to a light brown finish then sugaring after cooling. The note promotes November Ladies Home Journal and a subscription offer.
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Ladies Home Journal
State News Roundup Highlights Crop, Court, and Local Incidents
State Fair covers all expenses and bond interest. Anson county sorghum harvest shines. Raleigh cotton output expected to rise 20 percent. State geologist Holmes plans winter pine forest studies. Enoch Coffey dies after fatal fall in Caldwell. Matt W. Ramsom may become Circuit Court judge. Deaf mutes and blind students total 234 in Raleigh institutions. Burgaw correspondent reports bumper corn yield from small plot. Rev Haddaway dies from Bright’s disease. Theological seminary bans football. Southern Pines hotel project underway. Odd potato accident at State College farm leaves student briefly unconscious. Salisbury bank case of I H Foust moves toward November trial. Weldon notes theft during storm, including clothes and money. Police uniform stolen. gold ring not recovered.
Go About Your Business Clock Motto Origin
A London clock inscription dates from a 200 year old repair. A master clockmaker sought a motto, and after delay the benchers allegedly urged him to “go about your business.” The phrase supposedly fit the lazy, brawling lawyers’ image, and the base has carried it since.
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London
Commons
True and Brave Poem Reflections on Life and Duty
A compact verse speaks of truth and bravery as enduring values. The speaker prefers a difficult path and sacrifice over an easy life, embracing a sense of duty within a rigid or divine plan. The tone is earnest and austere, recalling older poetic cadences.
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