Three Exploits to Do in Life Save Woman Child or King
The speaker urges that the three greatest deeds are saving a woman, saving a child, or inventing. He cites modern examples of commerce crises and a New York woman in need, then shares parables of mercy and a lifeboat rescue to urge proactive aid, urging listeners to act through faith and charity to help those in peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiochus Epiphanes
Thomsen
Ava Teves
Antiochus
Epiphantsee
Popilias
Eleazer
Antiochus Humdrum
Washington
Ran Edison
Humphrey Davy
Kill Whitney
Iaventian
Auburn
Asafe
Pope
Witter
Fide
Herut
Joe
God
Heaven
New York
Victor Hugo
Alexander Smith
John
Hell
Brooklyn
Christendom
Oregon
Calldren
Ani
Atlantic Ocean
Jesus Christ
Harry
Will
Brother Will
The Night Jenny Lind Won Over Grisi at Court
At a London court concert in the 1840s Queen Victoria urged both stars Grisi and Jenny Lind to perform together. Lind faltered under Grisi's glare, but a memory of a childhood prayer inspired her to sing in her native tongue. The transformation drew a spellbound audience. Grisi then comforted Lind with a kiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grisi
Jenny Lind
London
Norma
Lind
Queen Victoria
Giisi
Jisi
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Surviving Confederate Hero Recalls Selma Charge
Major J. W. McClang of San Francisco tells a Democrat correspondent how he led a Federal assault during the battle of Selma. He describes passing through the town, a daring escape, a hot river crossing, and a near-death ride while bullets flew. He asks for the name of his Federal commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McClang
San Francisc
Thoice- Democrat
Selma
Brown
Armstrong
Armtrong
Celene Johnson
Rebs
Wwe
Batl
French Artists Snub Berlin Show Draws Mixed Criticism
The article notes Bouguereau and others sending works to Berlin despite French protests. L'Autorite and Le Matin publish harsh judgments labeling the artists unpatriotic, with calls they remain in Germany. It mentions Russia's ukase on citizenship and shifts toward domestic life, citing a Wyoming case where a woman lawyer led a jury on a servant wage dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouguereau
Vailiefroyes
Mme
Germany
Matin
Boston Transcript
Wyoming
Pneumonia Risk in Crowded Concert Halls Sparked by Fans
A Boston Herald observer recalls a concert crowd where a gusty fan spread cold air and illness. The speaker, recently recovering from influenza, laments others’ indifference and urges crowd rules to prevent colds and pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Herald
Whale Speed Study by Turner and Henderson
Sir William Turner, eminent Edinburgh anatomist, estimates fin whale speeds. He and John Henderson of Glasgow analyzed a stranded great Finner to calculate the propelling force needed for twelve miles per hour, using a 74 ton, 60 foot whale as base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Turner
University of
Edinburg
Scotland
Turner
John Henderson
Glasgow
Lenguiddry
Mesers
H. Nedersen
Remember It and the Virtues of Economy
The passage asserts economy as the parent of integrity liberty and ease and sister to temperance cheerfulness and health. It warns that profuseness is a cruel demon that leads followers into dependence and debt, fettering them with irons in their souls.
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Suvday
Rev. DR. Talmage
Jenny Lind and
Griisi
Russia
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