Beginning of Foreign Missions in Early Church Life
This excerpt outlines the launch of foreign missions as a church-driven enterprise, highlighting the Antioch church's gifts, the Spirit’s call to Barnabas and Saul, their Cyprus preaching, Elymas the sorcerer’s opposition, the Antioch synagogue discourse, and the sermon’s impact, including Jewish opposition and Gentile acceptance.
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Church At
Antioch
Paul
Christ
Barnabas
Saul
Cyprus
Harmabas
Elymas
Marnabas
Sergius Paulus
Pleidia
Paphos
Perga
Pisidia
Ana Tilsen Christ
Learn the True Wisdom and the Burning Bush Image
A compact meditation urges the student to seek true wisdom as a bush aflame with roses. It evokes Moses and the Lord Almighty, inviting the soul to listen for divine speech from a vivid, fiery sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Hatiz
Bananas Grow Pointing Upward In A Store Display
A description explains that bananas grow with their free ends upward. The plant's underground stem sends suckers that reach full growth in about 18 to 24 months. The false stalk supports huge leaves and a large flower bud, with bananas forming from purple flowers that later turn upward. Each bunch holds 50 to 150 bananas weighing 40 to 100 pounds.
The Best Things to Possess and Choose
A moral reflection on choosing eternal, spiritual values over material goods. It contrasts Martha’s fixation on service and possessions with Mary’s devotion to Christ’s words, stressing knowing God personally, the authority of Jesus, and the lasting joy of possessing the best that endures beyond physical things. The piece urges selecting God’s approval over personal preference, noting that true joy comes from inner, spiritual riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Mary
Christ
Jesus
Jesus Christ
God
Elixir of Life Research Faces Ridicule and Hope
London Times notes public scorn for seeking eternal youth but argues age reversal may be possible. Cites Cicero De Senectute to challenge the idea that aging is desirable and urges support for adventurous research despite occasional failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
London Times
New Function for Railroad Man as Merchant and Social Servant
The Outlook notes the railway man has broadened his role beyond repair and transport. He now photographs travelers, markets travel like a piano dealer markets pianos, and enhances anticipation and memory of journeys. He serves civilization as an officer, enlarging the environment of men and teaching what travel offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathray
Be Ready for Opportunity savings ad in Denton Maryland
A bank promotes a savings account as preparation for opportunity. The offer highlights 4 percent interest compounded quarterly and accessibility to funds anytime. The account accrues interest even if not actively used, added to the principal quarterly. Denton Maryland.
Rise of the cabinet from English privy council roots
The article explains how the English privy council faded as parliamentary ministers gained power, leaving privy counselors as honorary. It notes the king then sought advice from leading ministers, a practice later adopted by the United States with the cabinet term derived from French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Columbus Dispatch
Interest In Fellow Man Duty and Sin on Last Day
Heamphrey J. Desmond laments the sin of neglecting a dutiful interest in fellow man, warning more will be found wanting on the Last Day for this grave charge than any other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heamphrey J. Desmond
God's Requirements for Israel in Deuteronomy 12
A compact religious excerpt stating what the Lord requires from Israel. It urges fear of God, walking in His ways, loving Him, and serving Him with all heart and soul, as expressed in Deuteronomy 12. The passage emphasizes devotion and obedience to the divine command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Lord
Balloon Upheld By Various Causes Joke
Two Florida men watch a balloon ascent. The younger asks what keeps it up. The older responds that it is caused by various causes, sometimes one cause and sometimes another.
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Florida
Darky
Eraser Tips Prevent Smears With Chalk Dust Technique
A vintage tip notes that a worn eraser may smear paper when erasing a fetter. To avoid this, rub a little chalk on the eraser edge. The chalk prevents smearing and speeds up neat erasures.
What Average Man Lacks in Knowledge of Places
A reflective note by Halsey Ricardo on urban literacy and civic awareness. It argues that people understand geography of distant lands yet miss the layout and planning of their own cities and neighborhoods. The essay stresses the need to learn city maps and spatial thinking to improve civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsey Ricardo
Four Doors and a Trick in a Room
An American bets six dollars with an Englishman that there are five doors in a room. The American counts to five with a cuspidor, the Englishman finds four doors and jokes about a similar trick in England. The Englishman later recounts the gag at his club, noting a miscount with a splatoon ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Kengishman
Hal Bally
Chengo Herald and
Exauuner
Emerson on Colleges and Independent Learning
A brief meditation on reading and education by Ralph Waldo Emerson. He argues that history and science require laborious study, while colleges should foster creativity by gathering diverse genius and igniting student passion. Gowns and wealth cannot replace wit or knowledge.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Golden Hill Farm Sale Near Greensboro and Denton
A 31 acre farm between Greensboro and Denton offers possession at once. Includes or excludes stock and crops as arranged. Property listed under Golden Hill Farm and owner James A. Corkell. 746 possession at once indicates immediate availability.
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Greensboro
Denton
Golden Hill Farm
James A. Corkell
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Denton Journal
Howard Melvin
Bens
St. Jonson
Melvin & Johnson, Publibhear
P. B. Fitzwaterd
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Jerusalem
Judea
Samaria
Saul Gilence
BFE
Rev
Grant Stroh
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Palm Beach
Union
Mullin's Home Store
Wilmington
the Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Denton, Maryland
Old Institution
Europe
Harvey L. Cooper
W. Brewster Deen
Calvin F. Haltaman
Sadie M. Haltaman
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Equity
Maryland
W. N. Adkins
Lawrence
Towers
Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Company
Eastern Shore Gas & Electric Co
Salisbury
Cambridge, Denton, Federalsburg
Georgetown, Laurel
Delaware
Singer Sewing Machines
Casey Jones Shirt Factory
West, Denton
Nisi
Theodore Thomas
Joseph H. Carroll
Lewin W. Wickes
Lawrence B. Towers
J. Virgil Moore
WM. Pepper
Maryland Trust
Baltimore
Elkton
ST. Paul
THE
O. & S. Milling CO
Greensboro, MD
Western Maryland College
Westminster
A. Norman Ward
D. D
College Farm
Maryene
Altimore
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Nanton, Maryland
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