The Contrary Wind sermon notes on trials and faith
This sermon discusses Jesus sending disciples across the lake and facing a contrary wind. It argues that storms, lack of progress, and fear do not prove disobedience but test faith, obedience, and trust in God through darkness until divine guidance arrives.
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Jesus
Bethsaida
Isaiah
Lord
Passover Instructions and Significance in Exodus 12
Lesson reviews the Passover institute, lamb selection, blood on doorframes, and Israelite feast readiness as a sign of redemption and fellowship. It outlines the death of the firstborn, the great deliverance, and Pharaoh's demand for departure, emphasizing the Passover as a memorial of liberation and new life in Christ.
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Christ
Israel
Egypt
Pharaoh
Moses
Inward Liberty Through God Will, as per Thomas a Kempis
A reflection on inward freedom. The author urges seeking only God's will and the neighbor’s good, arguing true liberty comes from internal alignment, not external action or worldly desires. The message emphasizes purity of intention and spiritual self discipline.
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Thomas A Kempis
One Eternal Lesson for Us All
A reflective line emphasizes life as a schoolroom not a playground and holiday not a holiday, urging that the core education is learning to live better each day. The message frames daily conduct as the perpetual instruction guiding humanity.
Beer and Liver Danger Warned by Chemist
Prof. W. A. Osborne, a noted chemist, explains that alcohol repeatedly assaults the liver before elimination. He notes the liver’s role in bile production, absorption from the stomach and bowel, and states most alcohol is expelled via bile after stressing the liver, leading to alcoholic degeneration over hours or days.
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W. A. Osborne
Doctor Osborne
Prohibition Talk and Police Report Dominate Sioux Falls Row
The pamphlet The German Whisper cites General Pershing on liquor limits for U S troops in France while Sioux Falls police chief W H Martin reports prohibition has failed to curb crime. His annual liquor-arrest table shows 1 477 total arrests for 1917 18 with monthly spikes and a low patrol ratio.
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Sioux Falls
Minn
W. H. Martin
United States
Martin
Isaeeslees
Scscceeseees
Rum ration criticized by British Army medic in senate remarks
A Royal Army Medical Corps surgeon who served at Gallipoli and was wounded on the Western Front argues the rum ration is utterly bad and claims thousands of British wounded would be alive today without it. He calls for reconsideration of naval and military provisioning and links to broader wartime costs.
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Committee On Public Information
Federal
Harry O'Higgins
France
Pershing
Mr. O'Higgins
Royal Army Medical Corps
Gallipoli
Hellam
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. RB. Crum Lina
BR. No. 1
Lowell
Mich
Get New Kidneys and Gold Medal Haarlem Oil
Warnings on kidney and urinary trouble urge early action with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. Claims instant relief and a 200 year history, noting two capsules daily and a money back guarantee if not immediate relief. Contains product branding and a drugstore purchase prompt.
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al Haarlem
Haarlem
Beginning Training of Mind Focus
The text warns against trying to quickly train attention by long sessions. Start with brief daily focus periods and gradually lengthen them. The aim is not long-duration concentration but the ability to concentrate intensely when needed, emphasizing quality over quantity.
Stand Your Ground Against Unproductive Moods
The author urges individuals to ignore widespread troubles and disappointments. People should avoid dwelling on problems and avoid sharing them to stay constructive. Each person must take personal responsibility and resist unhelpful moods.
Mothers urged to inspect CASTORIA bottles for safety
Public notice reminds caregivers to examine every CASTORIA bottle, the well known infant remedy, to ensure proper labeling and avoid potential safety issues. The message stresses vigilance in checking contents and expiry to protect children’s health.
Myth of Santa Claus Sparks Workplace Irony
A man burdened with bundles cites the idea that Santa Claus is a myth. He notes that people who ignore a human boss still rush to satisfy a supposed myth rather than obey real leadership. The exchange frames a humorous critique of workplace attention and belief.
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Santa Claus
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claim and Motto
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine with a claim that no cure exists for catarrh without it. It states internal use, blood purification, and mucous surface action, with price and 40 years of presence, plus a testimonial offer. The ad ends with a moral about courtesy and kindness.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Slander a moth that eats holes in a good name
A concise reflection compares slander to a moth that gnaws at reputation, eroding trust and tarnishing character. The line uses vivid metaphor to condemn unfounded accusations and highlight the damage to individuals’ reputations.
Chaplain Boosts Morale Amid Gas Attacks
At a U.S. evacuation hospital near the Imes, Chaplain Flory Joe speaks to wounded and gas victims. A sergeant with limb losses answers questions about returning to the division. Amid choking coughs, the ward offers a whispered cheer as hope lifts briefly.
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Flory Joe
United States
Imes
Gossip and Scheming Rekindles Vicious Kiss Plot
Two unnamed women trade lines in a sharp backbiting exchange about Mrs Flub lub, promising bitterly to act with a reckless, provocative kiss as the only response to their contempt.
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