Monticello to be preserved as national Jefferson shrine
Memorial Foundation raises a million dollars by popular subscription to buy Monticello from Jefferson Levy family and establish it as a national memorial to Thomas Jefferson. The article details Jefferson's life and the mansion’s architecture, layout, and historical significance.
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Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Memorial Foundation
Jefferson
Commodore Uriah Phillips Levy
Martin W. Littleton
United States
Virginia
William and Mac C College
Continental Congress
Adams
Sherman
Franklin
Livingston
Congress
France
Jackson
Tripoli
Louisiana Purchase
Hamilton
Burr
Lewis and Clark
Pike
Rocky Mountains
England
Fulton
Clermont
New York
Albany
Charlotte
University of Virginia
Shadwell
Martha Wayles Skelton
Raynor
Little Mountain
The Baby John the Baptist Heralds Christ
Lesson outlines John the Baptist birth and ministry foreseen by God. It covers his humility and courage, his call to repentance and proof of penitence, Jesus' testimony affirming John, and John's martyrdom under Herod. Names Luke Matt John Herodias are present. Biblical figures and places anchor the piece.
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John
Jesus
Herald of the Christ
John, the Baptist
The
Jordan
God
Christ
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Guiry
Paul
Herod
Herodias
Outdoor Frocks and Service Suits for Women and Girls
A fashion overview promotes outdoor wear with organdie and swiss frocks for young women and sturdy service suits for active holidays. It emphasizes practicality for hiking and riding, detailing fabrics, trims, colors, and seasonable accessories while noting comfort, mobility, and style.
Eagles Build Enduring Nests Off South Carolina Coast
Herbert Ravenel Sass notes in Harper s on bald eagles that their nests resemble ancestral mansions lasting long beyond human lifetimes. A plantation nest 112 feet high on a coastal pine has housed the same pair for over 50 years, enduring as modern houses rise nearby.
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South Carolina
Herbert Ravenel Sass
Harper's
Ruined Structure Comment Sparks Conservation Debate
A fragment notes a building or site has fallen into ruin, prompting questions about preservation and the appropriate next steps. The brief hints at concerns over maintenance, funding, and potential restoration plans.
Clay Trampling in Glass Making Causes Fatigue
In glass production the clay used for pots must be kneaded by human feet as machines fail to achieve the right consistency. The tramper endures long hours and frequently suffers severe foot soreness from this demanding task.
Sunday School Lesson by Rev P B Fitzwater
The text presents a 1923 Sunday School lesson taught by Rev. P. B. Fitzwater D D a director and teacher at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Copyright details indicate distribution by the Western Newspaper Union.
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P. B. Fitzwater
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Seeking the Name of God in Turkish Paper Scraps
A note quotes Richter on how Turks collect every fragment of paper to avoid missing the name of God written on it. The passage reflects on religious scrupulousness and caution in handling texts.
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God
Richter
Men of Genius Quote Reflected In Editorial
A clipped passage presents Longfellow likening genius men to a dull meteor, noting that brilliance can appear inert in society, an observation echoed in the surrounding commentary.
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Earth
Longfellow
Prosperity and Adversity Proverb
A Colton quotation notes that one who swells in prosperity will shrink in adversity, illustrating how wealth and success can bring fragility in hard times. The adage emphasizes resilience and balance between fortune and misfortune.
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Colton
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