A Vision of Peace Story of Micah the Prophet
A scholarly meditation on Micah the Moruaathite of Moresheth, prophesying during Jotham Ahaz and Hezekiah’s reigns. It traces his calling and doubt filled ministry, the three sections of the prophecy, and a visionary scene of future peace when nations cease war.
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Micah the Prophet
Micah
Prophet
Micaiah
Wilco
Imiah
Elijah
Moresheth
Jerusalem
Jotham
Ahaz
Tezekiah
Hosea
Amos
Israel
Isaiah
Judah
Jehoram
Morathi
Ewald
Jehovah
Zacharias
Luke
The Loveliness of Christ in Life and Death
A sermon-like meditation on Jesus as the bridegroom and the church. It traces His loveliness through birth boyhood social life holiness humility greatness death resurrection and intercession, urging readers to see His beauty and be drawn to Him.
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Salomon
Jesus Christ
Christ
Solomon
Jesus
Til
Columa
Universal peace foretold as end of war nears
A sermonette urges belief in universal peace as Micah foresaw three millennia ago. It argues global consensus, arbitration, and disarmament will divert military energy to blessing, with God’s rule bringing nations together and swords turning to plowshares.
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Micah
Earth
Heaven
Heavenward Hope in Jerusalam and the Slums
A reflective tale links a New York slum suicide to the healing power of faith. Micah contemplates God’s message to Israel as he walks through Jerusalem, weighing warnings, pleas, and the enduring struggle between despair and belief.
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New York
Micah
Jerusalem
God
Kiang species bred at London Zoological Gardens first time
The London Zoological Gardens report a kiang, the largest wild ass species, bred in captivity. The animal, native to Thibet and Mongolia, marks a notable step for civilization in zoological breeding efforts.
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London Zoological Gardens
Thibet
Mongolia
Shepherd to Wear Kilts at Baltimore Park
Baltimore park board hires Peter Mackenzie of New York to guard sheep at Druid Hill and has ordered Edinburgh to supply kilts. The shepherd will appear in real Scotch kilts on duty, adding a picturesque touch to the park.
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Druid Hill Park
Baltimore
Park Board
Peter Mackenzie
New York
Druid Hill
Edinburgh
The Minister's Unexpected Reunion and Redemption
A reform era provokes clashes over law and order. A minister, faced with a drink-soaked, threatening visitor who is his former college classmate Joe Bailey, recognizes Billy Powell. Powell seeks the minister’s aid to avoid a fall, but the minister refuses to abandon him. A week later Powell reforms, joins the parsonage for dinner, and vows to reclaim his life through hard work and faith.
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Joe Bailey
Billy Powell
Joe
Billy
David Made King Over Israel and Judah Lesson
Sept 13 1908 Sunday School lesson on 2 Samuel 2 1 7 1 9 with notes on Hebron Jerusalem and the coronation of David, his qualifications, and the concept of a shepherd king. It emphasizes patience faithfulness and preparation through lesser duties before ruling many. It cites biblical references and period commentary.
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David
Israel and
Judah
Solomon
Saul
Hebron
Jerusalem
B. C
Assher
Edward Irving
Professor Moorehead
Abraham
Rebekah
Eschol
Professor Blaikie
Lfe
God
Israel
Michal
Goliath
Agamemnon
Grant's Last Message to His Boys in Blue
A Dorchester man, A. J. Holbrook, recalls Gen. Grant's final bedside words to the “Boys in Blue” and explains how he had the message engraved on a silver dollar dated 1835. Holbrook, retired Mattapan postmaster, recounts Grant’s illness, visits to Mrs. Grant, and the general's tearful reply telling him to relay a message of love to the soldiers.
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Gen. Grant
Dorchester
Boston Globe
A. J. Halbrook
Mattapan
Boston Post Office
Dorchester Avenues
Fuller Street
Ashmont
Holbrook
New York
Metropolis
Grant
Fourth Street
Col
Fred Grant
Col. Grant
Fredericksburg
Isaac I. Stevens
Stevens
West Point
Two-eyed
John
Germany Sees Natural Population Increase
Germany’s population grows at about 00,000 per year driven by births exceeding deaths, signaling a steady natural increase despite any migration effects.
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Germany
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