House Hunting in Heaven Flats and the Soul
A 1908 Chicago article explores choosing a lasting home for the soul, contrasting Abraham’s heavenly city with Lot’s Jordan valley life. It warns against earthly comforts and flat living, urging faith in Heaven and urging parenthood, families, and children as essential to true home.
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Attacks on the Bible Fail Across Ages
The speaker notes that attacks on the Bible have come from many sources since apostolic times, yet the text remains intact. He argues scientific works outdated after 50 years cannot diminish the Bible and that millions of copies are printed yearly.
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Re A. Bartlett
The Goodness of God and a College Chair of Socialism
A fragmentary dialogue quotes Rev. Dr. Alsop on God's mercy and goodness as spontaneous and undeserved. It contrasts human merit with divine generosity and ends with a satirical line about a college using a millionaire’s money to establish a chair of socialism in a Puck-like quip.
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Paul Warned and Resolved on Jerusalem Journey
The lesson traces Paul and companions stopping at Tyre and Caesarea, where disciples urge him not to go to Jerusalem and a prophet foresees capture. Paul remains resolute, saying he is ready to die for the Lord, as the group supports his ministry and prepares for the journey toward Jerusalem.
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Global gossip and political quips from far lands
A collection of remarks spans J P Morgan and King Edward at a bridge game as the band plays God Save the King, a claim about human resemblance to animals by physiologists, Swift McNeill's jab at Chamberlain, a fund drive to memorialize Amy Robsart, and T P O'Connor’s vivid obituary note on Thomas B Reed.
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Revival of Quilting Bee Patterns New and Old
The piece notes quilting bees rising in popularity beyond rural areas to city life. It highlights a return to traditional pieced quilts and new designs, mentions perforated stamping patterns, and describes old and modern marking methods. Autograph quilts and church society roles are discussed, with weaving and comforters cited as common outcomes.
Norseman bedroom set debuts in fumed oak look
A new Norseman style bedroom set combines sturdy simplicity with a massive form. Curved accents give a Norse feel, fumed oak and ash stained green are favored, copper hinges and handles decorate a plain design, and a tiled washstand back adds utility and beauty.
Selection of Shoes for Women of Varying Heights and Feet
The article weighs high heels against comfort for women of different statures. Short women gain daintiness from tall heels despite corns and strain, while tall, slender feet suffer gait and balance on extreme heights. Advocates a low heel for tall feet to display natural arch and allow ease of movement.
Coeducation Debate Highlights Sweden Boston Chicago
Swedish writer Miss Cecilia Milow criticizes coeducation in Sweden saying it cannot work as in Chicago while noting Boston schools reflect its conservative character. She arrives in New York to report on American education and philanthropic institutions. Mary Anderson de Navarro vows never to return to the stage in a letter to J W Morrissey. Morrissey helped secure a 35 week Shakespeare and Longfellow readings tour with 5000 a week offer from Pbert Gran. Rent King of Art joke.
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City Officers and Council Members Listed in Municipal Record
The document lists city officials including Mayor J A Evans and City Clerk W H Meclintock, with roles for City Treasurer C W Kerns and City Engineer H F Toheran. It records Police Lieutenant Dante Shea Fire Chief Louis Spring and Health Officer Dr M B Stevens, plus council members from wards one to four and standing committees across finance light street bridge public debt and more.
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Offhand remark about weighing sugar in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia Press item recounts Mr. Skinner the grocer tying a sugar package and confronting a customer about an offhand remark. The customer had suggested Mr. Skinner wished to be like those who measure with ease, prompting a playful exchange over the weigh in.
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