Integrity of the legal profession and public duty
A column contrasts ethics in law with public obligation, noting a San Francisco publisher's 175000 outstanding claims after a fire, of which 150000 has been paid. It laments lawyer loyalty over public duty, honors improvement, and touches on Fulton’s Clermont legend and university chaplain appointments. The piece also remarks on Harvard and Cornell, Roman Catholic chaplains, and public speaking in German instruction.
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San Francisco
Justice Brewer
International Journal of Ethics
Boston Herald
Cornell University
Harvard
Eliot
Harvard University
Royal United Hospital
Bath
England
Jarvis Bennett
Switzerland
Absalom the Plotter Sermonette
A sermonette condemns pride using Absalom as example. It notes his early rise at the gate and how pride corrupted him and robbed King David of trust, warning that a haughty heart leads to downfall and deceit. Pride is described as a harsh taskmaster and moral ruin.
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Charlote
Absalom
Christ
Abassom
David
Crosby
William Crosby
New Engand
Roxbury
Mass
Crosby & Nichols
Longfellow
Absalom Enters Jerusalem in Regal Morning Procession
The crowds watch Prince Absalom, heir to King David, ride in a grand chariot parade through Jerusalem. Heralds, buglers, horses, and bronze and gold chariots create a vivid spectacle as locals whisper about the royal heir's appearance and possible royal duties. The scene underscores Absalom’s rising prominence in Israel.
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Jerusalem
Absalom
David
Israel
The Cross and Divine Grace Amid Dark Memories
The cross is more than a symbol it carries memories of tragedy and a broken heart World Color Blind notes. It speaks of promises of God as rainbows of grace and a soul that rests in God despite earthly lack.
Absalom’s rise through gate of Israel and plotting to throne
The narrative follows Absalom using charm at the king’s gate to win favor and plot to seize the throne from David. A confidant counsels patient manipulation, delaying open rebellion until a calculated blow to place Absalom as ruler. The tale ends with Absalom seeking Hebron vow and king’s permission to depart.
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Israel
Absalom
Bathsheba
Solomon
David
Hebron
Geshur
Syria
Jerusalem
World Temperance Sunday Lesson for Nov 24 1907
Reads Romans 14 12 23 and Galatians 2 4 on liberty and responsibility in Christian conduct. Emphasizes judging oneself, avoiding censoriousness, and using liberty to avoid causing others to stumble. Includes commentary from Abbott and Expositor Greek Testament and notes on practical ethics for youth and employers.
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World’s Temperance
Paul
God
Lyman Abbott
Abbott
Christ
R. V
Jesus
Railroads
Silver and Crystal Combine in Exquisite Table Sets
The article notes a season trend of silver mounted crystal tableware, with champagne glasses featuring rock crystal bowls set in embossed silver stems. It describes detachable crystal and silver parts for easy cleaning, and expands to bowls, compotes, jellies, nuts, lemon dishes, and sandwich plates in the same fashion.
Rose Cottage a thrifty seven room plan for $2000
A period piece presents a seven room cottage designed for about $2,000 with parlor dining room kitchen and downstairs bedroom. It highlights attic storage four upstairs rooms plus a small porch and emphasizes comfort for elderly residents and economical construction using roof space. It also notes paint choices and a cautionary history of a similar tiny home built in tough times.
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Rose Cottage
No Home for the Boy
An aged childless woman who cared for animals adopts an orphan via a home finding society. The boy, having known a home and country life, seems ideal until the second morning when a note appears on the doorpost. The fragment ends with the ominous message.
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Bae
Politician’s Truth Often Suspected Of Motive
A Washington Star quote reflects on political truth telling. It notes that even when a politician speaks absolute truth, he is often suspected of ulterior motives. Farmers like Corntessel discuss public trust in leadership.
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Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Summer Gush
A dialogue parody from Chicago News about a vacationing couple. Mrs Harker praises a summer novel while Mr Harker jokes about repetitive romantic scenes. The exchanged lines alternately repeat holding hands and kissing as the chapters progress.
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Martha
Mr. Harker
Mrs. Harker
Caesar
Henry James
Harker
Chicago News
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Happe
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Thomas Wightman
Pittsburg
Wightman
Absalom the Plotter
Pnto Scripture Authority
Ned
Harper's Bazar
J. A. " Froude
Gunner
Brown
Guyer
Suyer
Buddha
Indo-China
Canton
London Tribune
Cornwall
Booker Washington
Sultan
Tenn
Morocco
Merican
William A. Radford
Halter
Wilim Fite
Chicago
Ytes
Pian
Floor
Columbus
Pointe Ane
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Siarding Lla Ry
Qualiy
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chattanooga
J. A Willamson
Toledo
D. G. Edwards
Bill Heads
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