Lesson from Elijah God's faithful deliverer in famine
This lesson surveys the prophet Elijah's life in the northern kingdom around 912 B C as a faith model. It follows his challenges from Cherith to Zarephath, showing obedience, reliance on God's word, and miraculous provision through a widow, underscoring providence guiding his mission and faith in perilous times.
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Samuel
David
Elijah
Ahab
Samaria
Eliah
Cherith
Jordan
Jehovah
Eljak
Cherich
Zarephath
Jezebel
Mediterranean Sea
Tyre
Sidon
Zaraphath
God
Ives
Jesus
Israel
Mt. Carmel
Mary
Ambition Realized in Local Star's Odd Drive Tale
An unusual notice from the Titoanapolis Star recounts a figure nicknamed She attempting to drive multiple targets with varied metaphors. The piece reads like a local column exaggerating a woman’s bold, if quirky, efforts to seize attention.
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lTadianapoolis Star
Winter oats recommended for many sections
Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station expert Nicholas Schmitz notes winter oats mature earlier and yield more than spring oats in Maryland. Suitable varieties Virginia Gray Turf and Culberson or 206 key. Seeding last week of September to early October with wheat drill, heavier fertilizer than wheat, and careful seed selection to avoid Cheat.
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Maryland
State Experiment Station
Culberson
Washington
Baltimore
Elkton
Concrete silo saves load of silage in barn fire
Last August D G Harry of Pylesville built a 12 by 80 foot concrete silo. In November a fire destroyed his barn and hay and wheat but the concrete silo withstood the blaze with only doors burned and little damage to silage. A nearby stave silo burned. the preserved silage totals 28 feet of feed, useful during winter shortages.
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D. G. Harry
Pylesville
G. E. O Wolcott
Maryland
Stetson
The Right Work Opera Quip in Courier Journal
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes a witty remark about opera and plays reflecting social fervor. It contrasts getting a play with bearing an opera and hints at public taste during a lively cultural moment.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Economy gag on accounts at many stores
A humorous exchange contrasts a husband questioning his wife about having accounts at many stores with the wife replying that it keeps spending in check. The joke highlights a playful budgeting rationale in a domestic setting.
Repartee Duel in Mirror Riddle Ridicules Grooming
In a brisk exchange Mr. Dudds asks why Afrs. Dudds always stand before the mirror while dressing. The reply, a humorous quip about seeing what is going up, delivers a light punchline in the style of Puck.
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Mr. Dudds
Dudds
Puck
Day Defiance Sparks Unclear Descriptive Phrase
Fragmentary message appears to challenge authorities with defiant language. The text is incomplete, offering no clear events or identifiable names or dates to anchor a fuller summary.
Early Fire Fighters in 17th Century New York
An early volunteer brigade formed in New York City by 1948 with fire police duties tied to preventing fires. Buckets made of leather served as improvised equipment, and locals faced fines to fund gear. Fire brigades used wells or rivers for water, and anyone obstructing crews was soaked.
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New York
New York City
Bureau of the Prevention
Muttery
City Tull Park
Minstaittane Ishind
Focal
The tricolor of France and its modern adoption
The French flag features red white and blue in a modern tricolor order. Red occupies the largest stripe, blue is slightly wider than red, and white is the narrowest. The colors were chosen for naval visibility and are used across army navy and ceremonial contexts. The president’s standard incorporates the tricolor with white at its center.
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France
Henry IV
Ito
Nathonal Bauer
Army
Navy
Morcedant
Piance
Loudon
Modus Operand of a Dor Fteam in Sled Dogs
The text outlines a dog team working on a sled from the lead to the wheel dogs. The leader guides the team with the driver’s assistance, while the wheel dogs steer the team’s direction and the rest pull. A good lead is crucial, while a weak tender wastes resources. The driver remains distant at the final bars, guiding by voice and whip as dogs stay under control.
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Tote Zoo
Culloden Moor Ends Stuart Thrust in 1746
Philadelphia Press notes Culloden Moor as the last battle on British soil, fought April 1, 1746. Charles Edward Stuart fled to France after defeat. The Duke of Cumberland showed no quarter, with many prisoners executed and notable peers beheaded in England.
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Great Britain
George L
Charles Edward
James I
England
Scotland
Falkirk
Duke of Cumberland
George II
Culloden Moor
Liverness
Stuart
Charles Edward Stuart
France
Highlands
Nome
Balmerino
Kilmarnock
Lovat
Philadelphia Press
Wild bread fruit trees described in Juve growths
The article notes trees growing wild in Juve, reaching fifty feet with straight trunks. The fruit measures about thirty inches long and twelve duches broad, weighing up to 120 pounds. Flesh is tasty, seeds are edible, wood is bright yellow and very hard, used for furniture and cabinet work, and its clear tone yields musical notes.
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Watchiten
Seven Days In The Country For Arthur
In a New York Journal snippet, Willam asks about Arthur as George reports he is improving. Arthur has spent seven days in the country to regain strength, prompting a commentary on whether seven days equals a full week.
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George
Willam
Arthur
New York Journal
Taking a Tip from London Answers
A playful exchange over an unexpected visit leads to a sharp dinner remark. Horton shrugs off the surprise as the speaker notes the PA will inform you in due course.
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Houseman
Horton
Old Man
London
Teacher-Now Harold Fails To Name Letter After Hint
A brief cartoon item from the Chicago News features Teacher asking Harold to name the next letter after a prompt. Harold answers with a playful twist saying the next in line is a sister’s beau.
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Harold
Ema
Chicago News
Monocle Fashion from Vienna to English Elites
Historical note traces monocle origin to Vienna Congress where Dutchman Jonkbeer Breele first showcased the fad to diplomats. It spread across Europe, becoming popular among English upper classes in the early 1800s. Dr Kuchiner later warned against eye strain and risks, citing his 1823 Economy of the Eyes.
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Europe
Horace Rumbold
Jonkbeer
Vienna
Kuchiner
Washington Star
Gunpowder Plants Hazard Practices and Safety Measures
A Cinelmet Commercial Enquirer report describes gunpowder plant safety habits during storms. Workers retreat to watch houses as lightning and metal hazards loom. Clothing must be spotless with buttoned buttons and no pockets to avoid sparks. Roofs are fragile and doors open outward for quick escape, the plant typically protected by a water spray.
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Cinelmat! Commercial Enquirer
Ursa Major Lore and Garlic Farming Quirks
A fragment blends an Indian myth about Ursa Major and the Great Bear with a note on garlic’s sulfuric odor. It mentions the bear’s spring denning, chase, and eventual fall as described by Latimer J. Wilson, followed by a dairy-focused tip: garlic’s stink comes from sulfur compounds and cows should be kept off infested pastures four hours before milking to reduce off flavors.
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Red Men
Latimer J. Wilson
Wolan
Parm
Efressie
How Letters Strike Our Eyes Vision letter recognition tested by observers
Roman letters in varying sizes were tested to gauge ease of recognition by the same observer. T is hard to recognize and often confused with I or J, L appears rounded like a reversed J, V is easiest, O is fairly difficult, K better than H with N also hard, A is easy to guess but hard to positively identify, and E and F rank among the most difficult letters to distinguish.
Equine Sagacity at the Theatre Box Office
A horse stood in carriage shafts outside a local theater and suddenly dashed toward the box office. The crowd speculated until an observant observer noted the words To the stalls written above the box office, explaining the horse's unusual dash.
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London
Law and Ordinances Defined by Authority in New York American
The text explains that ordinances are laws at the municipal level while laws cover states. It notes law as the broader term and ordinance as a city specific rule of action. Authority for ordinances is municipal rather than state, and both govern conduct.
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New York American
Patience Wears Thin in Gown Padding Dispute
A London Telegraph snippet shows a dressmaker scolding a woman who symptoms of overpadding a gown. The quarrel centers on padding knowhow as the client insists while the maker funds a solution.
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London Telegraph
Blinks Raises Salary Debate in Ledger Note
The Philadelphia Ledger quotes Blinks arguing the world improves, monopolies fear is overblown, and human nature isn t so bad. It observes most people succeed in small tasks if not burdened by grand ambitions.
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Blinks
Philadelphia Ledger
Dentistry at unmatched prices in the city
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Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
O. E. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute
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Fred
Kittie
Nicholas Schmitz
Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
Caner
Ife
Pittsburgh Press
Tricolor
Java
THE
Baltimore Sun
St. Michaels
Royal Oak
Ruston Preston
Blurlock
Sharptown Hillsborodeen
Ante Hk. New Mkt
Chestertown
Tilghmans
Pederalsbury
Cambridge
Salisbury
Denton Ridgely
Centreville Trappe
Oxford
Jo. Alm
P. O
Concord Bargain House
Deere Carriage Works
W. W. Dukes
Concord
Hobbs Post Office
Ocean City, Maryland
N.C. Chan
Ocean
J.M. Ames
Tok Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro, Md
Jared LL. Jrl
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland
Chas. FE. Benefies. Co., Inc
West Tenth St
Indianapolis
Jad
A. L. Bridegroom
Preston, R. F. D. 2
Home Insurance Company
John Meredith
Eelereancre Md
Meredith
Turner & Richards
Féderalsburg
Marylanu
Del
Va, Ry
Hose
Paca
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Too
Cene Denton
Ar Rehoboth
West Bounil
Ebay
Thes
Up.m
Baip
Rehoboth
Gul
Denton
Baflimores
T. Murdoch
I. K. Jones
Willard Thomson
Call On Holt Construction Co
Denton, Md
Third Street
M. L. Beck & Bro
Thomas & Messer Co
Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD
W. A. Smith
Robert R. Roth
Masonic Building
M.toldam
Lipem
Tosp
J. H. Summerfield
Bliss Native Herbs
Oron F. Smith
Sauth Good
Faust School of Tuning
Boston
Caroline
Lewis R. Carroll
Baston
J.W. Wheatley
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Martin Weismai
Aur
James J. Ross
Wal Denny
Kent County Mutual Insurance Co
Dover, Delaware
F. Oe
Carter & Deen, Agts
Denton, Mu
Irving Joses
Agt
Greensboro, Ald
ALE. Noble, Agt
Preston, Md
Ochan City, MD
Ocean View
Is. Kinnamon
Ughes Lumber & Coal CO
Oscar Clark
Virginia State Board of Education
Colege
Virginia
Nepine Teat Ge Management
Adams
Hlackatsee
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