Fire as Blessing and Purifier in a 19th Century Sermon
A Los Angeles dispatch reprints a sermon interpreting Luke 12 49 as Christ sending fire on earth. The preacher argues fire symbolizes life and heat for creation, and purifies souls through trials, comparing divine heat to forest fires and kiln flames that burn away impurities to reveal true life and holiness. The piece quotes historical references and illustrates ideas with farm, egg, and heat metaphors.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Christ
Yellowstone Park
Yosemite
Forest Rangers
Country College
Moscow
Golden Gate
San Francisco Bay
Earth
Tam
Plymouth Rock
Biddie
Jesus
God
Earl of Ruch
Nia
Thoss
Ainner
Christ the
East Livernoal
James
Ecclesiastes
Timor
Chitet
Fires of peace and triumph amid war memories
A sermon reflects on war as curse or blessing, urging that the fires of peace follow triumph. It recalls the sacrifices for religious liberty, martyrs, and leaders, and envisions universal peace with reunions. The speaker speaks of mothers and families hoping to see returning loved ones at heaven’s campfires.
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Earth
Prayeh
Prais
Ridley
Latimer
Huss
Savonarola
Teig
Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden
Lutzen
Gustavus
Luther Knox
Calvin
Appomattox
Gage
Redemp
Tion
Eva
Hanilgan
Christ
Paupera Inmates Craft Rugs at Newton Workhouse
In Newton district, male inmates at the workhouse have spent spare time making rugs from rags, supplying local demand. The effort reflects frugal labor and community needs, with the project serving as productive occupation for prisoners and a source of goods for residents.
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Newton ‘Abeat
Two Thousand Bachelors Seek Wives in Belgian Village
Two thousand men from Belgium France and Germany gathered at Beaussings Latlag for the fourth yearly marriage mart conducted by the maids of Ecaussines. With only ninety seven eligible women the event drew a wide mix of trades and ages. The Spinster Committee welcomed arrivals, a grand gathering with nuptial tunes, speeches on pleasing men, and social mingling. Hundreds of marriage inquiries poured in by letter as festivities closed with dancing.
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Belgium
France
Germany
Beaussings-Latalag
Ecaussines
Luxemburg
Cupid
Place Des Francailles
Paris bachelors seek wives from calm Senegalese women
In Paris a group of bachelors from Gilly discuss marriage prospects. They earn about 60 a month and seek wives from Senegal noted for beauty and quiet domestic life. Two men ask the president to match them with suitable partners, though the butcher and hairdresser mix up their qualifications.
Remember Butler and the Wolseley line tale
An anecdote from Vanity Fair via Windsor Magazine recalls how Lord Wolseley hired Lieut Butler after a telegram reading Remember Butler, 68th Regiment. Butler predicted Indian activity on the flank, earning a billet and inspiring Wolseley to create a roster of proactive soldiers.
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Vanity Fair
Windsor Magazine
Red River
Lord Wolse—ley
Stone
Sir Willan Butler
Wolseley
Canada
Lst
Dundes Advertiser
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