Pride and the Gospel's Supremacy Across Civilizations
A sermon-era reflection contrasts ancient pride in Hebrews Greeks and Romans with Paul’s claim of the gospel’s power beyond Rome and its culture. It notes Hawthorne’s American confidence and asserts the gospel remains pure despite misuses by some, ending with a call to be neither hot nor cold in faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hume
St. Paul's Day
Abraham
Moses
Jerusalem
Rome
Paul
Egypt
Greece
Palestine
Cicero
Hortensius
Virgil
Horace
Ovid
Tacitus
Livi
Caesar
Pompey
Titus
Nathaniel Hawthorne
England
America
Jesus
Nazareth
Sweetest Things of Life and Daily Joys
A contemplative reflection on finding happiness in everyday duties and simple pleasures. It extols breath, light, flowers, daily bread, sleep, meals, health, and study as the sweetest aspects of life, urging gratitude in ordinary moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke Hertord
Manila the City of the Orient Inspires American Imprint
An illustrated portrait praises Manila’s transformation from a historic walled city to a modern, healthy port with parks, bridges, clean streets, and rapid growth. It notes American architecture, schools, and public works, contrasts nipa cottages with Chinese shops, and highlights lively waterfront life, diverse races, and the Philippines as a key American achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Occident
Orient
Kitty-Oh Fans Advice on Marriage From Mr Profundo
The Boston Transcript notes Mrs Kitty-Oh asks Fan for marriage guidance from Mr Profundo who sings in their choir. Fan responds with a witty remark to take her bass, suggesting playful humor in a personal dilemma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty
Fan
Coca Cola caffeine and fairness in perception
An anecdote compares criticizing Coca-Cola to judging an umbrella bearer. It argues caffeine content is the same in tea coffee and Coca-Cola and that prejudice governs critique. The piece urges fairness and consistency in judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Coca-Cola
Gossip and optimism in Miss Maude’s gaze dialogue
The excerpt contrasts gossip about Miss Maude with a claim her eyebrows are not as dark as rumored. It argues men’s generosity isn’t enough for fulfillment and urges belief in the better side of men, concluding optimism saves people, attributed to Ian Maclaren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Maclaren
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Brent
Palawan
Young Men's Christian Association
Fort McKinley
Helen Gould
Yonder
Ayuntamiento
Philippine Assembly
Commission
Senate
Cabinet
Islands
Peras
Bay
Mediterranean
Cavite
Corregidor
Africa
Philippine Archipelago
Philippines
Escalta Sureet
Llaniga
Correcidor
LO Cabello Island
Waltve
Hostetter
Fort Peck
Sam
Glasgow
Havre
Great Falls
Montana
Abe Kay
General Immigration Agent Dept
Great Northern Ry
ST. Paul, Minn
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