Asa the King Who Chose to Seek the Lord
The lesson notes Asa as Judah’s third king who restored worship of the Lord after Solomon and Rehoboam. It emphasizes seeking God with all the heart, rest as a divine gift, and divine deliverance against Ethiopians, contrasted with later reliance on human power. It closes with a warning to trust the Lord and not lean on flesh.
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Asa
Elijah
Elisha
Judah
Solomon
Israel
Rehoboam
Abijah
David
Lamech
Noah
Hiram
Egypt
God
Jonathan
Jesus Christ
Gideon
Syria
Fiesh
Gilbert Toppingwithy Gaffinbrook Proposes In Ally Sloper Tale
Ally Sloper recounts a comic 1898 misadventure in which Gilbert Toppingwithy Gaffinbrook plans an elaborate marriage proposal. The scene unfolds in a meadow as the suitor rehearses a dramatic kneel and the girl reacts with an angry, literal mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesar
Gilbert
N. B
Love and the chair at every supper
Widow keeps her late husband remembered, claiming a medium urged a chair for his spirit. A visitor teases that the spouse has married Helen of Troy and Cleopatra in the afterlife, prompting scorn and a vow to claim his clothes and belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Helen of
Troy
Cleopatra
Venus
New York Weekly
Pigeon Toed Rider Confounds Elderly Wheelman
A Chicago Tribune excerpt describes a young rider correcting a wheel man as the elderly observer reveals a mature woman behind her. The scene features a startling misidentification and a sharp exchange as the woman speaks asking if the man spoke just in time.
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Chicago Tribune
Looked Too Good to Eat Gentleman's Dining Dilemma
A distractible elderly man dining with a friend was offered chicken glazed with eggs and beef or plain roast beef. After a brief hesitation he chose the unattractive option, saying the chicken looked so appetizing that he would have the beef instead.
Noted Voices Split on Philippines Policy in Cincinnati Inquirer
A Cincinnati Inquirer excerpt shows Challie favoring US control of the Philippines while another speaker references Aguinaldo and a made tie. The dialogue suggests interest in political matters and imperial policy debates reflected in a city newspaper.
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Yaas
Challie
United States
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Cincinnati Inquirer
You’re My Most Expensive Habit Engagement
Geraldine and Gerald debate breaking their engagement over Geraldine’s costly habits. She asks why and he explains she is his most expensive habit, prompting a clash over their future. Town Topics presents a humorous exchange on romance and finances.
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Geraldine
Gerald
Presence of Mind Quote Sparks City Debate
The Chicago Tribune quotes a veteran observer remarking that berth choice changes nothing, comparing it to the idea that lies have the lower place. The exchange touches on humility and status as key themes.
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Ferguson
Chicago ‘Tribune
Real Nasty One in Ally Sloper Caption
A cartoon caption presents Ally Sloper recalling a confrontation with a sharp exchange about memory and recognition. The lines hint at a humorous misunderstanding between characters about whether one person can recall the other.
Literary Notes Quote on Bradleys Borrowing Prowess
A Cincinnati Enquirer note quotes a remark about Bradley's literary ability and refers to his habit of borrowing books more than any other man known. The wry line contrasts claimed talent with prolific borrowing.
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Bradley
Cincinnati Enquirer
Typewriter Golfed Glory: The Old Fashioned Man
A reflective note from the Atchison Globe questions what becomes of a man who values simple tools like a gold pen after achieving success. The piece contrasts ambition with satisfaction and ponders modern substitutes for traditional writing instruments.
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Atchison Globe
The Old Fight and the Stroke of War
A Detroit Free Press quotation contrasts pen and sword in shaping history. The line compares a pen stroke ending a war with a sword bringing Spain into a nation, reflecting historical perspectives on conflict and sovereignty.
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Spain
Detroit Free Press
Expensive Naval Models at Omaha Exposition Exhibit
The Navy department exhibit at the Omaha Transmississippi expo features scale models of battleships armored cruisers gunboats and more with a focus on the Vesuvius dynamiter. Each model averages $6000 and the display includes a $3000 dry dock and a range of ordnance from 13 inch guns to rapid fire weapons.
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Navy Department
Omaha Exposition
Illinois
Manila
Santiago
United States
Jackies
Spirit of enterprise spurs fast mails appeal
Uncle Sam's children are urged to adopt enterprise as Santiago already makes an urgent appeal for rapid mail service, signaling a push for faster communications and national initiative.
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Uncle Sam
Santiago
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Vision of Life and War in a Poem by Edward Wilbur Mason
The verse speaks of life and power to save amid dawn light and storm. A speaker longs for peaceful home life, vows to endure battle in a spiritual sense, and imagines a steadfast devotion as a soldier of faith. The New York Sun attribution ties the piece to Edward Wilbur Mason.
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Earth
Heaven
Edward Wilbur Mason
New York
Christian Commission Continues War Relief Efforts
The Army Christian commission maintains two workers with tents and gear for the Fifth Sixth and Eighth Massachusetts and First Rhode Island regiments. Summer costs for tents ice water stationery and support run to 8500. Workers have aided soldiers amid fever and hardship, with one helper praised for tending the sick and aiding travel. Contributions go to F. O. Winslow treasurer 167 Tremont St Boston.
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Army
Christian ‘Commission
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Boston Globe
Young Men’s Christian Alsy
F. O. Winslow
Treas
Tremont St
Boston
Time Table Corrected for Boston West Trains 1898
Corrected June 27 1898 timetable lists trains from Boston to Belmont Waltham Weston Wayland East Sudbury South Sudbury Wayside Inn Rockbottom and more with arrivals and departures across morning to late evening. Stops indicated by notes for passenger boarding and alighting.
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Boston
Belmont
Wayland
Arr
East Sudbury
South Sudbury
Wayside Inn
Rockbutton
Hudson
South Bolton
Berlin
South Clinton
West Boyston
Oakdale
Northampton
Ware
A.m. Barre
Jefferson
Weston
A.m. Waltham
A. m. Belmont
China Buffet A Safest Way to Display Antique Pottery
An article proposes a dedicated dining room china buffet to display precious china and bric a brac while preventing breakage. The design features a five foot high top shelf for eye level viewing, glazed below for dust free storage, a center niche for exceptional pieces, and a back row of oriental tiles. It also suggests filling display spaces with sand or bran to protect items from dust and movement.
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Dresden
China
Crab and Cream Hash
Cut large crab meat from one big crustacean or two small ones. Heat a pint of cream in a chafing dish, then add the crab and the chopped Bermuda onion. Cook until crab is heated through, season with salt and pepper.
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Bermuda
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Ally Sloper
Enterprise At
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Christian Commission
Peoples Dry Goods Company
Aynard
MAS
E& Maine Railroad Southern Division
UNION
Causeway Street
Daniel W. Sanborn
Dana J. Flanders
W. G. Bean
Safety For
Hudson Savings Bank
George B. Cochran
Henry Tower
Fitchburo
Marlboro Branch
Marlboro
Weer P.M. P.M. P.M
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Maynard
Whitman's Crosain Bs
Greasondale
Arrive
Tao
Geasondale
Whitman’s Crossing
Boston Wednesaboro
Whitman Crossing
J.R. WA
Sunnars A.M. P.M
NEW York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
DAO
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Clinton
Leominster
Fitchburg
Sun
SS Acm
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Southboro
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Lowel
Sudbury
Phramingham
Mansfield
Bun
Frratoingham
Las
Peter Clark
Alu
Kendall Gen
J.rufus Wales
Shawmut Ave
Marlboro, Mass
Robert W. Carter
Magne
Mexnard
Fitchburgh Railroad
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Saratoga
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Canada
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Middleburg
Vergennes
Barhneron
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Montreal
Quebec
Fitchburg Railroad
Washington Street
J. R. Watson
General Pasa. Avent
Marlooro
Liberty Street Marlboro, Mass
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