Stephen the Deacon Martyr and Church Leadership
Lesson for August 19 outlines Stephen as the first Christian martyr and deacon, detailing how the early church resolved distribution tensions, expanded church offices, and showcased Stephen’s bold defense and faith. It covers his confrontations, the charges of blasphemy, his face shining, his historical defense, his vision of God, and his death as a testament to steadfast faith inspiring Saul.
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Stephen
Jesus
Mght
Moses
Christ
Lil
God
Stifler
Temple
Israel
Heaven
Saul
Are Little Men Those who follow that part of them selves
A fragmentary line reflecting on the concept of little men, describing those who heed a small inner part of themselves and the idea of diminutive stature in character.
Talfor Bird's Ingenious Nest Craft Described
The East Indian warbler known as the talfor bird crafts a remarkable hanging cradle. It sews dead leaves to living ones or joins leaves to form a pouch, attaching it to a branch by leaf stalks. Threads, often twisted vegetable fibers or cotton, act as needles in holes. The nest cup sits inside the pouch, entered from above.
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Detroit News
Faith under trial and the treachery of the flesh
Analyzed sermon on Abraham's test of faith and Sarai's prompting, tracing how the hero nearly yields to human means. Emphasizes reliance on God, patience amid delay, and the danger of acting without divine guidance. Concludes that true faith rests on God who worketh for those who wait.
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Abraham
Niny
Walt
God
Hagar
Abram
Sarai
Satan
Samal
Lfe
Christ
Earth
Jesus Christ
Christ Jesus
Zigzag path to home and a camp kitchen hint
A poem reflects on the zigzag road as a divine design to ease travel and lead souls home by God’s will. A camp cook’s article offers a green peas and new potatoes dish with bacon, cucumbers with sour cream, and a jarred cherry olive relish for winter use.
Policeman Grievance Over Walking Time Estimates
A New York Sun item shows a police officer venting about judging walked distances. He notes people blame him for timing, guessing a block equals a fixed minutes, while walking speeds vary. He recalls guiding to a square and a speedy elderly woman proving speed alters estimates.
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Blank Square
New York Sun
See Clearly or Stop Driving Says Eye Safety Ad
A cautionary passage portrays a near collision caused by poor vision as a driver argues he can read signs yet cannot safely drive. It urges mandatory eye exams for drivers, stressing the public duty to ensure road safety and urging immediate eye checks for all motorists.
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Jim
Safi
Ian
Facts About Sea Animals From Duncan Book
Notes from Animals of the Sea by F Martin Duncan summarize key points about ocean life. Young oysters enjoy 48 hours free movement before settling. Starfish attack oyster beds. Lobsters can produce up to 100000 eggs. Limpets travel at night and return to their home rock. Whelks have 220 to 250 teeth. winkles 8500. Umbrella Shell 750 600 teeth. Sea urchins have four splines for defense, poison, chewing and cleaning. Giant clam weighs 650 pounds. A 54 pound ring was found with 28861000 eggs.
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F. Martin Duncan
Rock
Penitent tears move heaven not human deeds
A religious reflection by Rev. C. C. Bell argues that Christ acknowledges only those good works done through the penitent. He teaches that Jesus longs for the penitent's tears and confessions, which bring heavenly joy, rather than the righteous’s own deeds.
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Christ
Jesus
Heaven
Rev
C. C. Bell
A God Created Soul in True Heroic Form
A reflective note asserts a hero emerges not from applause but from a soul true to its divine origin. The text stresses inner virtue over public acclaim, urging steadfast integrity as the mark of a noble person.
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Carlyle
Proclamation of Maryland Constitutional Amendment 1923
Governor Albert C. Ritchie proclaims to publish the full text of Chapter 281 Acts of 1922 proposing a new Section 314 to Article 4 for voter adoption at the November 6, 1923 election. The proclamation directs newspapers statewide and in Baltimore to print the amendment text, with German-language publication in three Baltimore papers.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
State of
Baltimore
Cley Council
Cley Connell
General Assembly
Albert C. Ritchle
Gald
Dalthmore
Annapolis
Ballroom Introductory Etiquette Ends With Barroom Fight
A professor of dancing held a public hop each Saturday with 50 cents admission. He insisted on self introductions and quipped that a ballroom introduction lasts only for the evening. When pockets were fraught with tips he stated a barroom introduction lasts only for the evening, adding that sometimes not that long as a fight erupted.
Sergeant Question Sparks Quiet Laughter Over Discipline
The martlet of a sergeant inspects gear along the Ine. He asks Private Tibbs if everything is complete. Tibbs replies yes and clarifies with a teasing exchange as the company laughs at the sergeant's puzzled look.
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Tibbs
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Margaret Pastorfield
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Margaret Pastorpifld
Albert C. Ritchie
Philip B. Perlman
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Mary E. Wright
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W. Brewster Deen
Wille
J. K. Newnan
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
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Maryland Trust
Elkton
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Mullin's Home Store
Wilmington
W. Foster Clark
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Isser CO
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Tutt’s
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Star Cars
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Denton
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Classica
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Dover
Delaware
Baby Shop
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