Elijah the Brave Prophet Teaches Dependence and Faith
A lesson from 1 Kings 17 and Matthew 6 echoes Elijah's stand before Ahab. He warns of drought, hides by Cherith, and is fed by ravens, then moves to Zarephath where a widow's faith sustains him. The story highlights God's provision, obedience, and Gentile outreach as a preview of broader mercy.
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God
Elijah
Prophet
Elijjah
Ahab
Israel
Eliah
Drouth
Cherich
Zarephath
Palestine
Mediterranean Sea
Jordan
Zarephatl
Philippians Exhortation On Blameless Conduct Shines
A biblical verse from Philippians urges believers to do all things without murmurings or disputings to remain blameless and harmless amid a crooked generation, shining as lights in the world and holding fast to the word until the day of Christ.
Diving Birds Shrink In Water By Expelling Air
Aquatic birds that float high can sink by releasing the air in their feather film, increasing density. The sudden size reduction is easiest seen in the kingfisher and also noted in the starling as it dives, after hovering above the surface.
Seeing Isaiah Before Holiness The Sinner Turns to Grace
A devotional reflection on Isaiah’s encounter with God's holiness. The vision reveals human ruin and the need for God’s mercy, as a live coal from the altar purges sin. The text links divine righteousness to justification and calls for willing service: “Here am I, send me.”
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Isaiah
God
Calvary
Dom
Armenian Suffering Compared to Belgium in Ottoman Atrocities
Captain Gracey, Eastern question authority, cites brutal Armenian persecutions during 1914 1925, recounting deportations and mass killings by Turkish forces. He notes 710,000 Armenians killed, 160,000 orphans supported by Americans, and famine linked to ration reductions. He stresses Armenian faith as cohesion, describes a priest tortured to death and atrocities against civilians.
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Armenia
George Uracer
S. O
Maryland
Near East Relief
Gracey
Belgium
National Congress
Fizerum
Turkey
Carewain Gracey
Rustan
Lede
Maryland farmers send small Armenian relief donations
The Near East Relief appeals from Maryland headquarters publish two letters from farmers thanking donors and explaining their own losses since 1915. In Saskatoon and Alkton letters, respondents describe repeated crop failures and seed purchases, offering modest gifts to aid Armenian children and referencing biblical generosity.
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Maryland
Near East
Caucasus
Near East Relief
Flibuster Defined A Look At Its Historical Meaning
A discussion of the term flibuster noting its original sense as a lawless plunder seeker and its evolution to describe congressional delay tactics. It traces origins to West Indian pirates and fly-boats and explains how US usage broadened to cover obstinate and aggressive legislative tactics.
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United States Senate
Cardus credited by Mrs C M Stegall for recovery in Paint Rock
Mrs C M Stegall of near Paint Rock recounts a long illness with weakness and pain after three years bedridden. She credits Cardus with restoring appetite sleep and strength after six bottles, saying it saved her life. Cardus is advertised as a tonic for women and urged for others to try.
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Paint Rock
Ala
C. M. Stegall
Near Here
Cardus
Recruiting for Civil War in Madison Avenue window
An old woodcut shows Civil War era recruiting in City Tall Park 1803 with a large New York Herald sign promising generous bounties. The display offers state and US bonuses totaling hundreds, plus $15 hand money for bringing a recruit, while a crowd and two recruits appear near the booth.
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Madison Avenue
City Tall Park
New York Herald
United States
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Denton Journal
Whooward
Melvin Benj. HU
Johnson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
LB. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Elijah the Tishbite
Wenceforth
George E. Guille
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Tent
Uzziah
Altting
Isa
Captain Gracey
Hastern Chore Electric Service
Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Company
Denton, Maryland
Millar
Alkton
Sak
H. M. Irwin
Chamber of Commerce Hidg
Winniper
Mian
Mr. and
Mrs. George A. Uline
Somone
Savings Bank
the Peoples Bank
Henry T. Nuttle
Preat
Nash
B. Kenosha
F.o. B
MiLwaukee
Charles H. Dean
Queen Anne, MD
Del-Mar-Va
Nash Motors Company
Easton, Maryland
L.J. Knotts & Sons
West Denton
Alabama
Denton National Bank
THE
Dordent Eagle Brand
Peoples Bank
Denton
T. F. Johnson
Concord Bargain House
A. E. S. Remedies
Denton Drug CO
Walter Sparks
New York
Life Man
M. K. Newnam
Brick Hotel
Cooper, Wright & Cooper
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