Moses a Man With a Mission at First Presbyterian
The Rev. William Cumming preached at First Presbyterian on Exodus 3 10 emphasizing that all men can be saved and that each believer may hear Gods call Come now and I will send thee He urged stirring a world loving compassion and readiness to serve and warned of the daunting yet glorious mission to free the enslaved and live out a holy life under divine guidance.
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William Cumming
First Presbyterian Church
David
Joseph
Elijah
Paul
John
Jesus of Nazareth
Moses
God
Pharaoh
Egypt
Israel
Midian
Sterne's Destitution and End of an Era
The Emporia Kansas Gazette reflects on Laurence Sterne's poverty before his death, recalling Garrick's quip about insurance and Sterne's misery amid others' happiness. It notes ongoing political fatigue, urging readers to abandon politics and pursue a higher life as the piece closes with literary allusions and a final editorial tone.
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Wordsworth
Sterne
Garrick
Great Wars Shaped Civilisation Through Ages
The article cites pivotal conflicts shaping world history, noting the 490 B C Greek Persian clash halting Europe’s eastward advance, the Tours battle ending Moorish threat to save Europe, the Napoleonic upheavals advancing democracy, and the American Civil War preserving the United States’ unity and future global role.
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B. C
Europe
Tours
United States
New York
Motion Denied In Courtroom Exchange Over Lawyer
A man accused of murder complains about his assigned counsel whose crude appearance prompts him to ask the judge if the man is his lawyer and if he will defend him. The judge confirms, and the prisoner asks if he could see the lawyer alone briefly.
Care of Plants The Proper Watering Method
A practical guide to indoor plant care advises watering thoroughly until every soil particle is wet and allowing the surface to dry before watering again. It emphasizes proper drainage using small broken pottery or bricks, and warns against top watering or overwatering which causes root decay and unhealthy plants.
Tea Table Etiquette and Hospitality Notes
A guide to hosting tea with a drawing room set for three to four, placing all paraphernalia on the table for perfect warmth and freshness. It praises graceful tea making as domestic charm and suggests sandwiches, toast, and sweet bites like nut cakes with jam and preserved ginger, plus maraschino cherries for variety.
Alcohol a Remedy For Hay Fever In Girls
A discussion on treating hay fever and facial redness in girls suggests cooling the inflamed skin with alcohol. It notes spirits of cologne as an alternative daily daub to bleach and soothe the skin, drying pimples and reducing redness for those with hay fever symptoms.
Why It Is Warmer on the Plains Than on Mountain Tops
A Chicago News explanation notes that heat comes from the earth's surface, not the air. The atmosphere acts like a greenhouse lid, trapping heat near the ground. Denser air on plains slows heat loss, while thinner mountain air allows heat to escape, keeping peaks cold year round.
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Chicago News
Earth
Parlor Trick With Demonstrated Sugar Lump and Hats
An old time conjuring bit describes borrowing two hats placed crown down and proving nothing is under them. A lump of sugar is claimed to be swallowed and then produced under one hat after a short delay. The performer eats the sugar openly to win laughs and audience trust for later tricks.
Homemade Ring Game Cardboard posts with numbered order
The Philadelphia North American describes a DIY ring game: four card board posts with hooks at varying heights. Players swing a ring to encircle posts in numerical order 1 to 4. A correct encirclement grants another turn. a wrong post resets to post 1. The first to complete the sequence wins.
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Philadelphia
Harrys Arithmetic Slate Confession
A playful piece presents Harry boasting a large slate for arithmetic and preferring multiplication over addition subtraction and division. The speaker resists new sums, praising packed long rows and ready-to-use multiplication, while humorously admitting inexperience with division.
A Homemade Scrap Basket From Cardboard and Wallpaper
Instructions detail making a decorative yet inexpensive waste paper receptacle basket from heavy cardboard cut into five pieces. It covers dimensions, assembly, paste choice, lining, outer wallpaper, and ribbon accents to match room color schemes and rival costly versions.
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Cretonne
A Dressmaking Hint on Hanging Circular Skirts
An old fashion note explains sagging circular skirts before hemming to ensure even hang. Finish the skirt, attach to a belt, suspend on a hanger, weight both sides with iron rods or glass bottles for 24 hours or more, then cut to length. Weights relax fullness and prevent future trouble.
Their Business In Life. A Wife and Husband’s Shared Duty
A reflective piece questions marriage as a young wife and husband weigh their power and responsibility. It urges couples to actively nurture happiness, noting that choosing each other excludes possible happiness elsewhere and frames their union as a lifelong business with immense privilege and obligation.
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St. Louis Republic
Political “Pome
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Friend
Justitia
Vox Populi
Emporia
Kan
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People’s State Bank
J. L. Brown
J. M. Hodgkin
L. B. Cockrell
The
Winn-Martin Coal & Supply CO. i Corporat
Hagan
Winchester, KY
Brown -Proctoria Hotel
Woodson Moss
Gilbert & Botto
Opera House
Nelson
Office
Conkwright Transfer and Ice Co
North Main Street
Winchester Tailoring CO
M. & G. H. McKinney
Allan & Murphy’s
Selma Lagerlof
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