Dorcas the Benefactress of Joppa and Her Needle
Rev T DeWitt Talmage honors Dorcas of Joppa as a model Christian woman who with her needle clothing the poor and comforting the afflicted. He recalls Peter’s revival of Dorcas, contrasts practical charity with mere sentiment, and envisions eternal rewards for faithful service. The sermon links Dorcas to virtuous female benevolence and Christian duty.
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T. DeWitt Talmare
Joppa
Dorcas
Holy Land
Garnwet
Wade
Lebanon
Jerusalem
Solomon
Judas Maccadarus
Naxpoleon
Alont
Doreas
Rei
Dore
Poes
Thoreas
Peter
Simon
Apostle
Mim
Tabitha
Disciple
Tel
Yonder
Christ
Mary
Martha
Jesus
Bonsfactecas
Listosy
Garden of Eden
Elizabeth
Haa
Ehari
Cod
Princess of Cont
Queen Blanche
Louis VII
France
Queen Maud
Henry I
Mra. Retson
Matagorda
America
Gettysburg
South Mountain
Mediterranean
Church of God
Houte Dorcas
Josephine of
Josephine
Gles
Jesus Christ
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Gethsemano
Calvary
Discovery of leaf color links soil fertility, Ville asserts
French agriculturist M. Georges Ville presents a study from Vincennes tying leaf color to soil richness in phosphate, potash, lime, and nitrogen. He reports color shifts under deficiency and dark green leaves when fertility is adequate, urging replication by US agriculture to guide fertilization. The piece includes a later unrelated note praising domestic comfort.
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M. Georges Ville
Vincennes
Paris Academy of Sciences
Jie
M. Ville
Department of Agriculture
N. Y. Herald
Hom
Epiteph
Bazar
RINGING THE CURFEW The Origin of Time-Horn English Custom
A historical overview challenges the belief that curfew arose solely under William I. It traces curfew practices across Europe, noting earlier use in Alfred's Oxford and Normandy links. The piece argues curfew aimed to prevent fires and regulate nightly living, not as a badge of servitude, with Henry II cited for restoring candle use after curfew.
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France
Spain
Italy
Scotland
Europe
Enegland
Alfred
Oxford
Carfax
Meshall
Normandy
William TH
Henry J
Christian Union
The Faithful Elephant Hero of Poona Battle
An Asia battlefield tale tells how a Poona elephant served as a flag bearer and stood unmoved amid spears and javelins while the mahout lay fatally wounded. The loyal creature obeyed only its master and finally allowed the driver’s son to lead him away, at last speaking again.
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Asia
Poona
Indian Alligators Preying On Humans Revealed By Ghara
The Riddell Museum curator reports a ghara find containing human remains and jewelry inside a large gharial. The piece notes crocodiles reach long lengths in Indian waters and are dangerous, with wild animal losses and social impacts on cattle, crops, and industry, reflecting deep despondency across communities.
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Riddell Museum
India
London Standard
The Cruel Editor's Preference in Poetry Choice
An absurd banter shows a long haired entrant offering poetry in many forms to an editor who demands the poetry of motion. The mock exchange parodies editor and poet dynamics with a surreal, era tone.
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Edtator
Jimmy
Lawrence American
American Education Critique Sparks Debate on Culture
The article reviews Prof Mahaffy of Dublin and his critique of American college culture, noting wealth in big cities, diffusion of practical education, and rising class sizes. It contrasts European nurture with American adaptability, while highlighting persistent questions about cultural standards in the United States. It also touches on varied items from Norways star Hanes to health ads and a humor note about a Spaniard preferring a beer garden to a bull fight.
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Lis Desert
Mahaffy
Dublin
Tegantingane
Mabahy
Wales
Weiter
Aris
Wallegen
America
Our
Republic
Broalest Kimbew Fort
N.Y. Ledger
Catarrhal Fever Cure Promoted as Home Remedy
Patchy claims tout a home treatment for catarrh fever deafness that supposedly cures in one to three simple applications within two weeks. The notice warns this is not a snuff or ointment and cites stamps for more information from several advertisers, urging caution to readers.
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Aew
Ae Lujurinua
Pos
Dison & Ben, Cor
John Doman Adtreet
Furunto
Canada
Christeam Ashwoutr
Ioca
Honda Sarsaparilla
PISD
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Bioseed
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Dervas
Manyatiow
God
Nony
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England
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Alina
Balaklava
Sebastopol
American Education
Hanes 1
Norway
Toves Te Weite Aluwt
Awe Aleeine
Bine
Lomson
Indy
Penton, Mish
Fale
Makenaime
Pierce
du Pieree
Bingham
On Herald
Cosrsxies
Boston
Mass
Tote Eorron
T. A. Bioch’s
M.C
Pearl Street
New York
Seeas Wunes
Texas
Billings
ST. Louis
Seleet Beeves
Port Teers
Missouri
Chicago
Kansas
New Orleans
Erville Journal
G. M. Beorr
Okolona
Misa
Dir
Terre Mante Express
Indies
Jay Iso
Sam
Oregon
Beard
Portland
Philadelphia
Carter
Mencrry
Henry Wand Hee
Pfoncemes
O. Piewyune
Adona
Hale
Pika
Boston Courier
Tansill
Amerie
Tue
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Eagle
Tory
Optus
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Thompson
China
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Ima W. Baker
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Bess
Floyd & Mooney
Memphis
Frank
Bol
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Sportsman's Supplies
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Atlanta
Lorian
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Memet
Wat Strong
LAW
Main Street
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Tenn
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McCormick
Cincinnati
Skudinon
Hayant's College
Buffalo
Fermen E Lavorers' Union Exchange
St Vite
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