Unity in Mission Aims at Social Gospel Reform
The piece argues home missions shift from geography to societal problems including immigrants slums and tenements. It envisions a future church-led social program stressing justice for children women and workers, cooperation with broader social movements, and a renewed revival with earth oriented duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stelzle
Standard
Heaven
Earth
Jesus
Church of Christ
Ps Aed
Blessedness and character in the Beatitudes
A sermon by Rev. J. Monroe Gibson argues that blessedness is spiritual and rooted in character rather than circumstance or wealth. If people seek to become what they ought to be, society could become a moral paradise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Monroe Gibson
Germany
England
Botticelli
National Gallery
London
Fritz Ortwein
Woden
Cartman
Austria
Salzburg
Nuremberg
Wales
Redeemer
Best Things and the Love of Humanity
A reflective piece asserts that love of books and songs grows from living with people. The greatest love, for humanity, is learned by bringing the spirit of the great friend of all men into daily life through time, attention, and genuine understanding.
The Christmas Tree Origins and Misleading Myths
This long piece debates the tree origins from Egypt to Germany, citing Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Tudor and Druid links, and cites myths of Yggdrasil and the Norse world. It also notes mistletoe ties and Victorian adoption while warning against romanticizing pagan rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
Victoria
Prince Albert
S. J. Adair FitzGerald
T. P.’s Weekly
Teutons
Yggdrasil
Great Britain
Frederick
Princess Royal
Windsor
Drusus
Greville
Queen Victoria
Lieven
Paris
Ditchfield
Manchester
Wurtemberg
Thackeray
Dickens
Charles Dickens
Alfred J. P. Raymond Dowling
Eve
Arria Marcella
Gautier
Wanted to Finish the Job
A driver at forty miles per hour hits a rooster on a public road. The couple debates turning back to help the animal but the husband declines, noting they have no time and fearing further harm. The judge remarks on the moral dilemma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Jennie
Judge
One Fisherman's Idea
A brief dialogue features two anglers debating a fish that nearly hooked itself. The first recalls a broken hook in the fish’s mouth, while the second quips that a fish should avoid hooks after a near miss. The first retorts that a fish cannot outthink humans.
No Call for Anxiety
A citizen gives a tramp a coin and demands assurance it will not be used for unworthy purposes. The tramp deflects, insisting the gift would not cover basic needs like food or clothing.
Coal Handling Is Bonded To Ensure Value
A dealer explains high charges for coal loads, arguing the extra cost covers bonding and protection of valuable shipments, insisting that bonded handling reduces risk and preserves buyer interests.
Man Of No Interest In Public Life Sparks Debate
A man described as lacking interest in public schools roads religion and politics draws attention as neighbors debate the value of civic involvement and its impact on the community.
Surprise Party Happiness Hidden in Plain Sight
A playful remark notes that a genuine surprise party becomes memorable when someone enjoys it, turning the moment into shared delight rather than a planned spectacle. The idea emphasizes spontaneous joy over formal structure.
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Egypt
France
Britain
British Isles
York
Hoder
Balder
Asgard
Freya
Paradise
Adam
Dean
Michigan
Sherman Area
Corunna
Mich
Doan
Sarte
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
New York
Post
Dr. Hutchison
Baule Creek
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