Amos A Story of One Prophet To Israel
A Tekoa shepherd named Amos rises from humble beginnings to become Israel's prophet. Through years of isolation among Bethlehem hills he gains spiritual vision, answering a divine call to deliver God’s warning. He confronts idolatry and moral decay sweeping Judah and Israel with a message marked by clear declarations of the Lord.
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Amos
Israel
Tlekon
Judea
Bethlehem
Aman
Naver
Uzerah
Judah
Jeroboam
Joash
Israe
Hosea
Uzziah
God
Anu
David
Tekoa
Moses
Jerusalem
Temple
Mel
Thus saith the Lord sermon on prophecy and faith
A sermonette argues Amos style prophecy commands unwavering obedience to God’s word. It calls preachers to listen deeply, repeat faithfully, and deliver a fearless message despite world sin. It likens bold faith to Daniel Elijah and Paul, noting Christianity’s cross as salvation and humans’ rejection of light.
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Amos
Piace
God
Heaven
Daniel
Elijah
Paul
Christ
Jesus
David the shepherd boy and his enduring inspiration
This passage extols the biblical story of David from his shepherd days, facing dangers to defend his flock, his anointment by Samuel, his battles with Goliath, and his music soothing King Saul. It emphasizes the timeless appeal of David’s devotion, courage, and talents.
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Hat
David
Samuel
Israel
Goliath
Bethlehem
Saul
Rabbit Attacks a Horse on Jamaica Farm
Charles Miller of Jamaica New York reports a mother rabbit defended her young by biting a six month old colt in the foreleg. The rabbit died after the struggle, and Miller uncovered four newborn kits near the rabbit’s body as he freed the colt. The incident occurred on a pasture in Jamaica, a suburb of Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
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Charles Miller
Jamaica
New York
Miller
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
Is Japan a World Menace to the East and West
The piece surveys shifting European American views on Japan after the Russo Japanese War. It argues Japan’s rise threatens Asia and India through Korea Manchuria and trade expansion, warning Western powers and Indian leaders to watch Japanese aims closely as Asia braces for a new dynamic. It cites Count Okuma and Asian editorial reactions as evidence of growing apprehension.
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Europe
America
Japan
Pacific Coast
North America
Russia
Asia
Korea
China
Manchuria
England
India
East India Company
Hindustan
France
Count Okuma
Kobe
Alexander the Great
Mohammedan Attila
South Ocean
Hamanda Chatterji
The
Modern Review
London
South Sea
Mohammed
Attila
Belgian Engineer Plans Tower to Surpass Eiffel in Brussels
M. Tournay, a Belgian engineer, is commissioned by the 1910 Brussels exhibition committee to build a tower at Ixelles that will be taller than the Eiffel Tower. The project is estimated to cost $240,000.
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M. Tournay
Belgan
Brussels
Ixelles
Saul Rejected by the Lord Sunday School Lesson 1908
A July 26 1908 Sunday School lesson analyzes Saul’s rejection by God after disobeying Samuel at Gilgal. It outlines Saul’s early reign, the Philistine threat, and his failure to trust God by offering sacrifices, leading to the vow that his kingdom would not endure. It cites 1 Samuel 15 13 28 and contrasts divine justice with human fear.
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Saul
Lord
Joshua
B. C
Ussher
Gilgal
Jordan ‘Valley
Gibeah
Benjamin
Jerusalem
Samuel
Eyrie
God
Palestine
Sinai
Israel
Hsan
Amalek
Plutarch
Other Side of the Man Delays a Harsh Sentence
Detroit Free Press narrative portrays William, jailed for drunkenness, showing a compassionate side as a mission worker reveals his care for an elderly woman, "Grannie." Judge Stein remits his sentence after learning of William's acts and sincere effort to reform, aided by charity and gratitude.
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Stein
House of Correction
William H. Venn
Detroit Free Press
William
McGregor Mission
Grannig
Champlain Street
Grannie
Alana
Willam
Total Abstinence Union of Canada Meeting in Montreal
The first annual meeting in Montreal urged broadening temperance education. The president praised early achievements since formation and credited recent Quebec legislation banning cashing of chain saloons to the union. The group is affiliated with the Dominion Alliance, linked to the Anti Saloon League of Canada.
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Total Abstinence Union of Canada
Montreal
Quebec
Total Abstinence Union
Domainion Alliance
Anti-Saloon League of Canada
New York’s Annual Drink Bill Cited in Address
Rev Dr Madison C Peters argued New York spends about 1 million dollars daily on liquor. He claimed this figure equals or exceeds a large share of government costs and matches income of many U S universities when tied to four percent interest.
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New York
Madison C. Peters
United States
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