Samuel Called to Prophet in Early Temple Life
Historical sermon notes Samuel’s call as a prophet in the temple under Eli. Highlights his birth dedication, obedience, and growth under priestly oversight, God’s selection of Samuel, and the rising consequences for Eli’s house as Samuel grows in favor.
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Samuel
Order of Prophets
Josephus
Hannah
Eli
Israel
Jehovah
Ell
God
Christ
Lee Samuel
Samuel Jehovah
Jesus
Matthew Henry
House of God
Overworked man collapses after long day of tasks
A man collapsed after carrying a cue nine miles around a billiard table and pushing a lawn mower once across a 30 by 20 lawn. A doctor called the overwork the cause and ordered him to bed.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
W. Brewster Deen
J. Olan Clark
G. Lacey Stevens
Potter Steele
Register of Wills
Quotable Snippets From Old Papers
A fragmented line from the Cincinnati Enquirer about fool men and kisses paired with a Richter quote about caterpillars and blossoms and a Hindu saying on ambition. The closing MEWSPAPER RABRIYE appears as a stray credit.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Maryland Boys Swine Clubs Aim To Grow Hog Industry
The state plans to form Boys Pig Clubs modeled after successful Corn Clubs to boost swine production and forage cultivation. Goals include teaching breeding and feeding, improving meat on home farms, curing meats, and giving boys practical farm income and business insight.
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Alstar
Corn Club
Precautions for Saving Eggs for Hatching in Egg Room
Guidelines emphasize cleanliness and numerous nests, gather eggs twice daily, clean dirty eggs without washing if possible, minimize handling, save only well formed eggs with good latch, store in a clean moderately moist room, maintain 40 to 65 degree temperature, avoid saving longer than necessary, and turn eggs daily if stored beyond a few days.
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Neceaaary
Community Aim for High Grade Produce In Parcel Post Era
L B Flohr addresses the Maryland State Grange on December 16 1914 stressing parcel post as vital for marketing. He argues direct marketing relieves intermediaries, builds local reputation for quality, reduces losses from perishables, and asks farmers to actively create value rather than wait for better prices.
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L. B. Flohr
U. S. Office of Markets
Maryland State Grange
Eity
New York
West
The Pessimis Sees Opportunity in Modern Rooms
A clipped item from the Richmond Times Dispatch notes a pessimist’s view on modern rooms and business offices. It argues the observer would not linger after a single knock and would leave behind an intermittent alarm clock as a sign of opportunity.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Teas After My Scalp Sparks Balti More American Mischief
A clipped dialogue fragment shows Henry asked about a man seeking him. The reply notes the pursuer aims for his scalp while downplaying danger, labeling the figure a “bad specialist” in a breezy Baltimore American tone.
Retribution Prophesy From New Orleans State Note
A terse New Orleans State note warns that a boy who mocks his mother will grow up to torment a woman who will not tolerate any talkback. The item carries a cautionary, moralistic tone typical of the era.
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New Orleans State
Opportune Signifies Being In Port For Ships
The term opportune once meant to be at the harbor. An opportune ship referred to a slip that had come to port.
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Larbor
New Year’s Resolutions and a Daughter’s Love Trials
In a December scene Bella Dudley faces her father’s talk on marriage as the true aim of a woman’s life. He warns against frivolous flirtations and urges a thoughtful choice of a future husband. Bella’s flirtations continue as New Year’s approaches, revealing a “bankruptcy” of self restraint in love and social temptations.
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Bella
Dudley
Deceber
Amy
Aoamu
Lila la
Gnapa
Hhas
Bellin Aut Ghusing
Seymour
Jimmy Halliday
Tow Erskine
Halliday
Jimmy
Ced
Cessons
Dawn
Edward Corwh
Maine
Miss Dudley
Seymours
Erskine
Jimmuy Galliday
Art
Fred Sworts
Bn Spall
Tilin
Bob Sparkles
Edward Corwin
Braelkat
Stg
Hallhkday
Shiv
Aad
Sparkles
Belly
Pudley
Momory
Wes Dudley
Deer
Novel Plans Turn to Marital Schemes and Dialect Notes
A woman's indecisive plot to exit engagements shifts to a bold plan to wed many suitors. She contemplates a New Year discharge from love and a fresh engagement, while dialogue with Edward Corwin and Bella Hindley reveals holiday plans for a runabout and a Somerset dinner at the Anutlers. The piece also surveys quirky English place name pronunciations from Yorkshire to Norfolk, highlighting local speech oddities and phonetic puzzles.
New York Globe reports Fertilizer Johnson origin tale
A New York Globe item recounts how a teacher learned the girl Fertilizer Johnson was named after her father Ferdinand and mother Liza. The mother confirms the name and explains both parents’ names influenced Fertilizer’s unusual first name.
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New York
Fertilzer Johnson
Mmin
Liza
New York Globe
Fragmentary Note on Foam Writing by a Girl
A fragment from the Philadelphia Ledger references a girl at work, writing a letter about foam writing not from purpose but boredom. It juxtaposes a playful line about a bee and shining hours, conveying a whimsical older newspaper tone.
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsed by Denton Citizen Testimony
A Denton Maryland reader Thomas P Towers testifies Doans Kidney Pills relieved years of severe kidney trouble after using two to three boxes. The ad urges asking for Donn's Kidney Pills and cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Denton
Thomas P. Towers
Doan
Mr. Towers
Donn
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Denton Journal
Edward Melvin Deny, H. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
O. Sellers
Moody Bible Insuitute
Chicago
R. V
Richter
Hey
Ite
Allen
Maryland Agricultural Experiment Centre
Maryland
Country Boys
Roy H. Waite
Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
Millard Maltbie
Court of Love
Sulllug
Iean
Bart
Hinger
Bella Hindley
Misa Dudley
Pam
Anudleas
Anutiers
Cornta
Tom
Hany
Vin Corwin
Brkige
Nortal
Abergaven
St Neots
Cirencester
Ellsworth
Elsere
M. L. Beck & Bro
Nisi
Calvin Todd
Jennie V. Stuart
Roman Auto CO
North Broad St
Phila
Broad St
Phida
Cutlo
Hupmonmens & Catillacs
META
Rvicks & Overlands
Packards & Plierce
Wood
Clover
Woods
T.W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmoc
Murderhill River
Philadephia
New Stham
Frederica
Natham H. Maklor
Wil
Fredenca
Webb
Vid Nawers Bar Philatelphna
Torres
Mecembyer
WHS
Der
Aaa
Ome
Slenner
Chestnut Street
Wee
Opin
Wyn Howl
Chester Pour
Connie
Phi Velephone
Keystone
Philadevit
Vin
Tues Rn
Mets
Alita
Liga Wisa
Latss Hee
Janu, Tee Cc M
Tomal
Ipm
Phil
Frederica & Philadelphia Navigation Co
Del
W. German ST
Baltimore, Maryland
Harry L. Scott
Pauliners Shed
Gall
Family Story Paper
Vandewater St
Call On Holt Construction Co
Denton, Md
Om Convenient Sale and Exchange
Third Street
Junker
E. Fayette ST
Charles
Baltimore, MD
Eastern Shore
William A. Dillon
Charles B. Harrison
Va. Ry
Zoe
Lam
Wally
Sundsy
TY. Murnoci Gen
Willard ‘Thomson
Ote
Ponts
Division
Matager
W. A. Smith
Ira L. Butler
West Denton
L. B. Towers
Trave
J. Virgil Moore
Salem
Fattow
Superior
L. B. Eaton
Ellendale Farm
Ridgely
2Qordsboro Bank
Zorpsborg, Mp
Europe
H. M. Thompson
Hillsboro, MD
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland
ALA
M & TY
Wilmington Conference Academy
S. Cardoso de Silva
Philadelphia
Henry G. Budd
Dover, Delaware
James J. Ross
Prescot
Denny
The
Kent County Mutual Insurance Co
Dover
Demlaware
Rebas
Patowid Las
Poder Insurance
Carter & Ieen, Agts
Irving Jones
Agt
Keensbeeo
Ald
Alex. Noble
Preston, Md
Mountain Valley
Bright
Mountain Valley Water Co
Lexington St
Baltimore
Wspaper P
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