Religious Leaders Debate Modern Faith And Society
A compilation of sermons from Rev. G H Grinton, Rev. Frank Jackson, Rev. W H Pound, Rev. R S McArthur, Rev. K B Tupper, and Rev. W E Darby argues for personal responsibility, the end of church monopolies, active church life, and faith as a practical civilizing force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G, H. Grinton
Methodist
New York City
Frank Jackson
Atlanta
W. H. Pound
Congregationalist
Chicago
America
McArthur
Baptist
K. B. Tupper
Philadelphia
Jesus Christ
W. E. Darby
Episcopalian
Brooklyn, N. Y
Ram's Horn Blasts and Moral Warnings
A collage of moral snippets and humorous quips from a vintage page. Religion, satire, and product ads mingle with fables and light dialogue. Notable lines reference repentance, critics, war critique, and remedies like Allen's Foot-Ease and Piso's Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Paper as Material and Weapon Across Nations
Reports describe paper used to build a king’s palace in Korea and pave roads in Russia, plus paper yachts built in Austria and paper guns and teeth in Germany. The ideas showcase feasibility and high costs, with varied durability claims and limited adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Savinorosko
Russia
London
Woerth See
Henry Krupp
Germany
Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling A World Famous Creation
The article notes Michelangelo shaped form and drapery, claiming he was a sculptor not a painter. It recalls his four year solo effort from 1808 to 1512, the completion of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, covering 10 000 square feet with 343 principal figures. It highlights his youth, scale, and varied expressions including Jeremiah. A final line reflects on silent men and knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crane
Unitarian
Worcester
Mass
J. E. Ecob
Unltarian
Philadelphia
Bishop Potter
New York City
Rae CaGtie
B. W. Grove
Michelangelo
Julian II
Sistine Chapel
Rome
Jeremiah
St. Nicholas
Firs Permanently Cured Nerve Troubles Ad
An old newspaper fragment touts Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Remedy promising permanent cure after one day of use. It includes an address line for Kline, Philadelphia, Pa, with garbled surrounding text and a jagged mix of quotes and ad blurbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kline
Col Beckwith Endorses Cough and Cold Remedies
Colonel Paul E Beckwith retired from the 1st Regiment Minute Men writes from 1503 Vermont Ave NW Washington DC praising remedies for coughs and colds citing many friends endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Beckwith
1St Reg. Minute Men
Vermont Avenue
N. W
Washington, D. C
Peruna Favored by Military in Catarrh Ailments
The article notes Peruna's popularity among soldiers and sailors for coughs and colds. It cites high ranking officers endorsing its curative qualities and mentions multiple veterans organizations as sources of testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
J. K. Nomances
Waltham
Mase
Sheepnts
Lowell
Bass
Peruna
Army
Navy
Harrison L. Deam
Burnside Post
Department of the Potomac
Union Veterans Legion
Green Clay Smith
U. V.A
Loyal Legion
Department of Columbia
Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry
London police force 1903 hailed for results despite low pay
Consul General Evans cites 1903 London police figures: 689.31 square miles, 14 020 officers, average pay about 487 dollars per year per man, 124 554 arrests with 3 322 convictions, 684 acquittals, and 21 887 magistrate discharges. Murders total seventeen with nine arrests. traffic discipline praised though arrests of disobedient drivers are rare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
New York World
London
Charing Cross
Mr. Evans
Judge Denies the Law over Rural Cottage Plans
Sir William Grantham, judge in London, denounces rural district councils for blocking cottage plans in Chailey. After a deputation of landowners complained of compliance hardships, bricklayers began work the next day, highlighting friction between landowners and council control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Granthan
King’s Bench
London
William
Barcombe
Lewes
Chailey
Grantham
Local Government Board
Sir William
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by Toledo Firms
A 19th century advertisement offers a $100 reward for a cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists sponsors F. J. See die, TRUAX druggists of Toledo, and endorses Hall's remedy as bloodstream acting. It claims testimonials and a 75 cent price per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eny
Lesale
Salzer’s Oats Promises Strong 1904 Yields Across Regions
The U S Department of Agriculture backs Salzer’s New National Oats as its heartiest endorsement. Salzer’s oats reportedly yielded 150 to 300 bushels per acre in 30 regions. Farmer challenge to beat these figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Salzer
Pacific Northwest
Salzer Seed Claims and Grain Yields Highlight Farm Notes
Fragmentary farm advertisement notes yields per acre for Spelts or Emmer and Beardiess Barley claiming 121 to 200 bushels per acre. Mentions Salzer's Beardiess Barley and Victoria Rape varieties and a stamp offer to receive seed catalogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salzer
Victoria
Balser
Hermetically sealed piano covers eyed by shopper
A man asks for hermetically sealed piano covers as a clerk confirms their wide range. The brief exchange appears in Yonkers Statesman, illustrating a local commerce moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers Statesman
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