Beauty Treatment For an Old Chair
Ruth Wyeth Spears demonstrates a home makeover for a tired chair using a soft red cotton crash, dove gray binding, and padding to tilt and reshape. Upholstery remains, with muslin and padding to achieve a smooth surface, plus notes on filling with rags or excelsior.
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Spears
Greateromfort
Contagious Laughter Amid Sorrow and Infection
A Dickensian reflection notes laughter as irresistibly contagious even when infection and sorrow linger. The quote emphasizes humor as a bright force against hardship.
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Charles Dickens
Lesson Title and Scripture Selections
Lesson for February 25 outlines subjects and scripture texts selected and used by permission by the International Council of Religious Education.
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International Council of Religious Education
Christ Makes Men Stewards of His Goods
A sermon on Matthew 25 emphasizes that all people are stewards of God’s gifts and will answer for their use of them. It contrasts faithful use of talents with squandered opportunity and warns of judgment for unfaithfulness, urging readiness for Christ’s return.
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Christ
Jesus Christ
As You Reap
A reflection on biblical sowing and reaping phrases emphasizing that individuals reap what they sow and reap portions accordingly. The lines echo moral cause and consequence and caution against wasteful or generous conduct.
Albatrosses Roam World and Shipboard Seasickness
Ornithologists note albatrosses fly global paths, buffeted by gales yet prone to seasickness on ships. A South Dakota flour mill uses friction heat from grinding to heat a six story building. American lawyers often manage clients legal affairs and personal details such as housing and marriage partners.
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South Dakota
Fuel Mix Powers Outboard Boat Racing
In many outboard motorboat races the fuel mix of alcohol benzol and castor oil delivers higher power than high test gasoline, a practice noted by Collier's in coverage of racing.
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Collier’s
Young Man Buys Diamond Ring With Two Whistles
A hopeful suitor proposes to the world’s most beautiful woman and visits a jeweler. He asks the price of a $250 diamond then, after a whistle, points to another ring and learns its price with two whistles.
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