Heroes of History I Jesus of Sirach Exalted Through Time
In a dialogue between Jesus and Lucius the Seventh Book of the Apocrypha, Ecclesiasticus, is read as they recount the wisdom and virtues of historic figures. They discuss Enoch Noah Abraham Isaac Jacob Moses and Aaron, tracing divine mercy and covenant through generations while Lucius records the names. The scene ends with Jesus prompting a future result of the writing.
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Jesus
Sirach
Rufinus
Jerome
Solomon
Simeon Asiro
Son of
Asiro
Ben Bira
Lucius
Abraham
Enoch
Adam
Noah
God
Isaac
Jacob
Moses
Aaron
Statue to Gen John Morgan to stand before Lexington court house
A bronze equestrian statue of Gen John Hunt Morgan will be erected in front of Fayette county court house Lexington after approval by the county fiscal court. Kentucky division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy accepted the model amid debate over Morgan's likeness. The group aims to raise $15,000 for the statue to be cast in bronze and installed next fall.
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Lewington
Kentucky Daughters of the Confederacy
Lexington
John Hunt Morgan
Fayette County Court House
Kentucky Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy
James L. Arnold
Covington
James H. Mulligan
John S. Woodbury
Louisville
Basil Duke
Gen. Morgan
Daughters of the Confederacy
Gems From The Book Wisdom And Warning In Brief Proverb Text
This excerpt presents a collection of biblical style maxims on humility faith and prudent speech. It urges fear of the Lord, restraint in speech, testing under pressure, meekness before renown, patience in answering, and the value of a faithful friend as defense.
Wisdom of Jesus and Lucius in Judea Nurtures Truth
In a shaded Judean arbor, Lucius seeks Jesus the sage to learn how great deeds inspire. They discuss whether Israel has more to glory in, and Jesus reflects on why he has not spoken of Israel’s many leaders before.
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Lucius
Israel
Judea
Jesus
Goodby
Jesus the
Sirach
Hard Drinker a Menace
A moral critique describes the hard drinker as physically capable of carrying large quantities of liquor yet morally weak. His strength becomes folly as he justifies wickedness for reward and slanders neighbors, turning into a walking contagion and menace to all he encounters.
Woodruff Nomination for Hawaii Judge Faces Review
President Taft named George W. Woodruff United States district judge for Hawaii but opposition over his limited judicial experience and past rulings led to reconsideration. Friends pressured, may withdraw or reassign him as department officials note past overruled Interior rulings.
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George W. Woodruff
Washington
Taft
United States
Hawaii
Woodruff
University of Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Bureau of Forestry
Interior Department
Department of Justice
Mr. Woodruff
Fern Leaves Prove A Fresh Packing Material
It is reported that fern leaves, a widespread plant, serve as an excellent preservative for food and meat. Herrings packed in ferns on the Isle of Man arrive as fresh as when shipped, and experiments show potatoes packed in ferns stay fresh for many months longer than when packed in straw.
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Isle of Man
Wizard Oil Promises Quick Aid for Family Mishaps
A humorous exchange touts Wizard Oil as a substitute for a doctor in emergencies. The ad jests about poor referee calls and a household that values the product for rapid solutions.
Doctor of Divinity Endorses Faith Cure Belief
A noted doctor of divinity advocates belief in faith cure as a religious remedy. The position ties spiritual healing to medical practice, urging believers to combine prayer with personal faith.
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Heroes OF History
Gen
John Morgan
John H. Morgan
Chas. H. Fletcher
New York
A. F. Peeler
St. Louis
B. Down
Philadelphia
Edward Parrish
Brooklyn
N. Y
J.B. Elliott
New York City
C. G. Sprague
Omaha
Neb
J. A. Parker
Kansas City
H. F. Merrill
Augusta
Norman M. Geer
Cleveland
Ohio
Cline
Les
Carters
UTES
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mass
Howell
Powell
Perry Davis
Dodds
Bystrica
Wan Exas- Bermuda Union Co
Texas- Bermuda Union Co
Clayton Block
Denver
Joe Gale
Key
Metico
Chas. T. Nixon
Chanute
Kansas
Cascarets
Daisy Fly Killer
Parker
Thompson
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