Witness of the Face Shows Christ in the Countenance
A 1904 essay argues Stephen’s face shone with angelic light under persecution, reflecting the indwelling Christ. It contrasts Moses and Jesus on mountains with Stephen in judgment hall, urging Christians to let inner grace illuminate their faces to witness to others.
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Chicago
Moses
Mount Sinai
Jesus
Stephen
God
Heaven
Josiiah
Apollo
Christ
Council
Longfellow
Saul
Damascus
The Bar of Justice and the Blue Jay Verdict
A long reflection on a not guilty verdict contrasts with a 1896 U S government inquiry into blue jays. It recounts how blue jays rarely eat eggs and nestlings, focusing instead on insects and vegetable matter, and cites a public moral about shining faith and just conduct.
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Bar of Justice
United States
District of Columbia
Canada
Ontario nickel deposits described by Prof Coleman
The Sudbury nickel fields in Ontario exceed other ore deposits in total quantity, with ore averaging 2.5 percent metal content and sometimes reaching five percent. Ontario stretches about 40 miles by 20 miles in extent, contrasting with richer New Caledonia ores.
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Coleman
University of Toronto
Sudbury
Ontario
New Caledonia
Shipping Port for Animals From Hamburg Ships Livestock
The article notes most freight to US ports from distant continents includes animals, with Hamburg Germany being a primary site for regular shipments. It highlights that consignments for American zoos can be gathered at Hamburg and shipped free of duty, per P. W. Humphreys in St. Nicholas.
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United States
South America
Africa
Asia
Europe
Hamburg
Germany
P. W. Humphreys
St. Nicholas
Carnival of Venice Becomes Childrens Sole Interest
The carnival of Venice once crowding the city now is described as a monopoly of the children with adults largely absent from the festivities.
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Venice
The Day of Remorses in a Chicago Post Quote
A Chicago Post remark contrasts life choices with a playful exchange about living life over. The exchange hints at regret and resolve, framed as a brief reflective quip from a newspaper opinion page.
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Chicago Post
Noted switch from bicycle to golf attire
In a conversation from the Philadelphia Press a speaker jokes about abandoning bicycling for golf and mentions keeping golf stockings once worn for cycling as part of the outfit. The exchange showcases a lighthearted sports fashion quip.
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Philadelphia Press
Scooters Race On Patchogue Great South Bay
Long Island fishermen pioneered the scooter a small ice and water craft. A formal race with nineteen entries near Patchogue on the Great South Bay crowned a winning boat, with plans for annual events and growing interest.
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Long Island
Big Bay
Patchogue
Great South Bay
Jesus asks who I am and Peter answers the Christ
Jesus questions the disciples about his identity in Caesarea Philippi. Peter proclaims him the Christ, then Jesus predicts suffering, death, and resurrection. Peter rebukes him, and Jesus cautions that true followers must deny themselves take up their cross and follow. He warns that gaining the world without the soul profits nothing.
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Jesus
Caesarea
Philippi
John the Baptist
Elias
Peter
Christ
Satan
Mayer
Galilee
Bruce
Herod
Elijah
Malachi
Matthew
Jeremiah
Messiah
God
Earth
Vignaux Repeats Balk Line Title In Paris Showdown
Maurice Vignaux, dean of French billiardists, captures the 18-inch balk line one shot world title by defeating Sutton in Paris. The victory follows his prior wins over the American, amid doubts about American contenders and lingering Ives legends. Vignaux, aging but shrewd, may retire soon, making Schaefer’s pursuit uncertain amid French matchmaking. Jockey George Odom signs with Keen stables for season riding, while J Irving Bush becomes Wisconsin football captain after Vanderboom departs. Ostrich wins Crescent City Derby by a length over Auditor with Conkling third.
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Maurice Vignaux
Jacob Schafer
Chicago
Vignaux
Sutton
Paris
America
France
Canal of Vignaux
Ives
Napoleon
Ivories
Schaefer
George Odom
James R. Keen
Odom
Better Than Riches DeGarry In Making Love
A quip item notes DeGarry in Boston discusses the best possession for a fellow and Merritt cites a dictionary, while a judge remarks on what is said. The lines reflect humorous inferences about wealth and wit in a brief newspaper snippet.
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DeGarry
Boston
Merritt
A Drop of Ink Quote Sparks Word Flood
A humorous exchange cites a quip about ink and thought, with M’Swilligen and Squilldig debating how a single drop sparks a flood of energetic words. The remark recalls Tit-Bits’ line about ink provoking language and a humorous personal mishap with a carpet.
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M’swilligen
Squilldig
How It Happened In Court At Columbia College
The interview quotes Second Story Sam admitting he was caught going through as the judge questions his motive. The New York Journal frames the exchange, noting the suspect’s response and the setting at Columbia College.
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Columbia College
Sam
N. Y. Journal
Men and Women and the New York Tribune’s view of progress
The piece cites Gail Hamilton’s comments from the 19th century on the dynamics between men and women. It argues men exhibit strength and civility while women scrutinize details and fashions, yet acknowledge tenderness in men. The author endorses progress toward greater respect for womanhood and benevolence from men.
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Gail Hamilton
The
New York Tribune
Japanese Proverbs Selections of Wisdom and Insight
A collection of traditional sayings on truth, timing, leadership, hardship, wealth, aging, home life, family, empathy, and adaptability. Each proverb offers concise guidance, matching a Japanese cultural lens on human behavior and social conduct.
Russia's Mounted Cossacks Reach 150 Regiments
Military notes report Russia maintains 150 regiments of mounted Cossacks, reflecting significant cavalry strength and organizational scale within the armed forces.
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Russia
The Picture Hat
A theatergoer recalls an amusing incident at a local theater where an elderly man, blocked by a large picture hat, taps the wearer and earns the reply that her hat cost 25 dollars, ending the exchange. The anecdote appeared in the Philadelphia Press.
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Philadelphia Press
What’s Bill Huntin Rabbits Dick Haulin Firewood
The exchange from the Atlanta Constitution sketches a rural scene with three men named Bill Dick and the old man. They joke about hunting rabbits hauling firewood and trading a bale of cotton for matches.
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Atlanta Constitution
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