Bethesda and the Fountain of Life in John Five
The lesson explores John chapter five focusing on Jesus at Bethesda the pool of mercy near the sheep gate. It contrasts the impotent man's need for a miracle with faith in Christ who grants eternal life and judges all, urging reliance on the Father’s will over human praise. It notes the coming judgment and the dangers of seeking human honor, ending with a call to teach proper cooking as essential to health.
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Jesus
Jerusalem
Bethesda
House of Mercy
Isa
Nehemiah
Nehili
Israel
Christ Jesus
Moses
God
Jesus Christ
Naturalist Revives Inmate Once Presumed Dead
A naturalist found four years after mounting a snail shell that warm water used to soak the shell revived the mollusk he believed to be dried and dead. The incident highlights the snail's surprising resilience and the persistence of life in seemingly dormant specimens.
Forests of Australia Same Yet Unique in Flora and Form
The article describes Australian forests as unlike anywhere else with 10,000 plant species mostly native to Australia. It notes light, open forests of tall wide trees and hidden wetlands of low trees, with tulip, lily, honeysuckle and fern appearing as trees. The landscape evokes a mesozoic era, where living ancient forms contrast with familiar city trees.
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New Zealand
America
Europe
Australia
National Geographic Magazine
Uncle Joe Cannon Shares Youngstown Tale At Cooper Speech
In Youngstown story, Uncle Joe recalls marrying there with only 100 dollars. He and his wife bought essentials, a clerk who aided them shipped the goods, and the clerk turned out to be Marshall Field, a memory recounted to Representative Cooper in Washington.
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Representative Cooper
Ohio
Joe Cannon
Youngstown
Joe
Uncle Joe
Ilinois
Cooper
Marshall Field
Washington Herald
Grass as It Grows
A reflective piece compares grass breaking through hard ground to opening a tin of condensed milk, noting how each blade with a fine point forces a passage between compact soil particles, illustrating the mysterious power of growing life.
Alaska's Tanana Fields Coal Source for Rail Road
Alaska's Tanana coal field near sixty miles south of Fairbanks is to supply the government railroad from Seward to Fairbanks. Despite lignite being low grade, the field offers significant fuel and power potential for Fairbanks and the Yukon placer ramps. The U S Geological Survey estimates Nenana field at about 10 billion tons of ignite.
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Tanana
Alaska
Seward
Fairbanks
Yukon
United States Geological Survey
Nenana
What a Dynamo Is
A dynamo or generator is a machine for delivering electricity. It may be driven by a gas engine steam engine windmill or other means. Just as an engine drives a pump water flows a dynamo delivers electricity. The magneto of an automobile is a form of dynamo.
Japan Silk Exports Grow Amid Chinese Slump
Japanese steam filature silk exports have risen sharply in recent years while China’s output has merely held steady. Experts note Japanese silk is generally viewed as inferior to Chinese, yet market growth continues, signaling shifting demand and competitive dynamics in the silk trade.
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Japan
China
Cleaning a Gilt Frame with Spirits of Wine
To clean a gilt picture frame wash the surface with a sponge lightly saturated with hot spirits of wine or turpentine. There must be no wiping but the moisture must be left to dry.
Flocking mystery in Pacific flying fish sighting
An Indianapolis man reports seeing a flock of flying fish in the Pacific and asks the Indianapolis News what to do should he catch them. He ponders catching with a hook, shooting, or using a bird net, expressing perplexity over proper procedure.
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Indianapolis
Pacific Ocean
Indianapolis News
Moon Shadows Perilous Warns of Moon Walk Risks
A teacher of astronomy cautions that strolling on the lunar surface risks vanishing into a shadow, with no chance to call for help and a rapid onset of freezing within three seconds. The warning emphasizes dangers of lunar shadows for explorers.
Departing Guest Reassured Over Expenses
The guest expresses hope two weeks stay caused no large extra cost. Mrs. Inwrong replies they have a catastrophe fund saved for emergencies. The excerpt ends with a whimsical note about camphor brightening a mirror and a comment on the narrow path.
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Mrs. Inwrong
George
New York Times
Best Deals at Moderate Tires Storefront
A display line touts assorted grooming goods including brushes combs manicure sets powder puffs and other items in varied styles and prices highlighting broad selection for shoppers seeking affordable personal care products.
Torture in European Trials Through the Ages
The article traces torture in Europe from ancient times through the medieval era to modern history. It notes Greek and Roman law limits, widespread 13th century adoption, and varied use in Italy Germany France Scotland England, with royal warrants and state trials.
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Europe
Germany
Howard
France
Scotland
England
Royal Council
James’i
Charles I
Chicago Herald
Verily to Very Lost Vigor of Speech
Burges Johnson in Century laments the decay of the word very and argues for restraint. He urges readers to use only two adjectives this week to rediscover vivid speech and sharpen thought. This critique frames language as a craft to regain clarity and force.
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Burges Johnson
Do You Like Horehound Like Grandfather Did
An archaic note on horehound and related herbs once valued for health and ritual. The text links horehound to Egyptian names bull's blood eye of a star and ties it to Passover bitter herbs. It mentions horseradish coriander lettuce and nettle as traditional Passover items and hints at ancient plant lore.
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Egypt
Fealty of Partners in Law and Morality
A New York supreme court member condemns a New York architects firm for canceling a contract. He states authorities agree there is scarcely any relation in life requiring more absolute good faith than partnerships. He adds that partners must prioritize the group over individual gain.
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New York Supreme Court
New York
A. Durer
Cutting Retort Drama In Frohman and Campbell Episode
The late Charles Frohman fired a sharp remark at Mrs. Patrick Campbell during a rehearsal. Campbell replied that she was an artist, and Frohman answered in a solemn tone that he would keep her secret.
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Charles Frohman
Patrick Campbell
Frohman
Morocco and the Moors in the era of conquest
Five centuries after Ferdinand and Isabella expelled the Moor from Spain, Europeans pressed into North Africa. The gradual conquest pushed true Mohammedans southward or westward into Morocco as populations from Egypt Tripoli Tunisia and Algeria contributed to its peopling.
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Morocco
Ferdinand and
Isabella
Spain
North
Africa
Egypt
Tripoli
Tunisia
Algeria
Between Friends dialogue about marriage in Boston Transcript
Jimson wishes to marry a sensible girl and asks Jobson to introduce him. Jobson says a nice girl exists but she refuses. Jimson exclaims he must find a sensible partner. The exchange appears in the Boston Transcript.
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Jimson
Jobson
George
Boston Transcript
Brinker Casts Blame Over Wife's Wardrobe Costs
Brinker accuses Tinker of shifting clothing expenses to his wife as each new gown is purchased. He points out that every time Tinker's wife buys a new gown Brinker's wife must have an equally expensive one. The exchange highlights domestic fashion rivalry reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Brinker
St. Louls
Characteristics of Famous Man Reflections and Advice
The passage notes that famous men often possess only modest sense and politeness with a drive to manage things, yet remain ordinary except for these traits. It cites E W Howe and Epictetus like ideas on happiness and warns against forcing poetry, suggesting one should write only if compelled, with a quip about consulting a doctor.
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E. W. Howe
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Richmond, Va
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Davis & Pleasant Sts
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