Revelation lesson on John Patmos vision and seven churches
The lesson outlines John the Beloved’s Patmos vision of Christ among seven lampstands, the seven stars, and a sword of the Word. It discusses authorship, dating, audience to Asia’s seven churches, and the prophetic, historical phases of church history from John’s era onward.
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Paul
Jesus Christ
Scofield
John
Patmos
Aegean Sea
Ephesus
Son of
God
Jesus
Asia
Asia Minor
Christ
Isle of
Damascus
Railways Inquiry Opens as Congress Probes Federal Role
Ten members of Congress begin hearings on public control of railroads and the extension of federal powers over rates securities and incorporation. Stakeholders including shippers bankers and railroad leaders will present views on federal versus state authority and potential reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
Newlands
Nevada
Robinson
Arkansas
Underwood
Alabama
Odnerals
State Commissions
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Department of Justice
Newlands Committee
National Thanksgiving Reflections Embrace Prosperity and Peace
The piece urges gratitude for divine blessings and national prosperity while acknowledging war-torn nations and the duty to defend liberty. It reflects on American heritage, abundance, and the responsibility to uphold the principles that sustain peace and prosperity.
A Prayer For Internationalism And Faith In Unity
A prayer gives thanks for internationalism and world federation beyond the mailed fist. It praises God as help in ages past and hope for years to come, honors Jesus Christ as pivot of history and savior, and invites all people to praise and bless Jehovah whose loving kindness endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Jehovah
True Spirit of the Festival
The text reflects a broadened Thanksgiving spirit stressing benevolence. It urges remembering the poor and supporting humane institutions as core deeds accompanying religious thanksgiving.
Fair Harvest Poem Stirs Hope From Sorrowing Seed
A reflective verse celebrates the seed sown in sorrow returning as life and strength at harvest. The speaker notes the soil’s harshness yielding a tenfold revival from death, turning loss into renewal.
Movement to Purify School Song Lyrics Sparks Debate
A New York meeting of high school music teachers discussed removing dialect from songs in textbooks including Dixie Old Black Joe and Suwannee River to standard English. Proposals also suggested softening the Star Spangled Banner by changing rhythm and key to ease singing for children and general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Frank R. Rix
Board of Education
Dixie
Stephen Foster
de Col’ Col
Suwannee River
Stix
Doctor Rix
Bloomfield merchants ready holiday shoppers with gift ideas
A Bloomfield feature promotes local merchants offering holiday gifts. L. H. Stalcup, Vanmeier and Company, Al Williams, Hannah, Star Grocery, Spooner and Hays, Burke, McCracken, Mansfield Ford, S. D. Miles, Jones Lumber, Neidigh and Parish showcase stock from fur sets to toys and home improvements. The piece urges visitors to shop Bloomfield for a complete holiday experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Holliday Gifts
L. H. Stalcup,Vanmeier and Company
al Williams
Hannah
Star Grocery
Spooner and
Hays
Burke
Santa Claus
McCracken
Mansfield
S. D. Miles
Jones Lumber Company
P. D. Neidigh
Parish
Neidigh
Proclamation of Season Spirit and Gratitude Reflected
The article reflects on the proper spirit of the season as expressed by officials and citizens. It emphasizes gratitude for blessings received and renewed dedication to face future trials with faith and strength.
Thanksgiving Prayer by William Gannett
A prayer giving thanks for health nights sleep seasons of bounty and beauty, for earth's gifts and the year's provisions, attributed to William Gannett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William”Gannett
Cranberry Industry Confined to Three States
Government specialists report the cranberry industry is mainly in Massachusetts New Jersey and Wisconsin with about 300000 150000 and 75000 barrels produced respectively in an average year. The trade is slowly expanding to Minnesota Michigan and Oregon where marshes and climate suit cultivation.
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Massachusetts
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Oregon
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E. O. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Jesus Christ the First and
Congressional
Authority
Fair Harvest
New York Education Board
Sawiji Misawa
San Francisco
California
Japan
ECE
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