Two Men Become Foreign Missionaries Lesson
Lesson outlines the origins and work of early foreign missions at Antioch with Barnabas and Saul as the first missionaries. It discusses Spirit calling, church sending, Cyprus preaching, and the sorcerer Elymas opposition, plus a study on faith and works from James and biblical examples.
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Antioch
Paul
Christ
Mminister
Barnabas
Saul
Cyprus
Andrew
Jesus
God
Vest pocket railroad reaches two miles on estate
A New York man, after five years of work, has completed a 14-inch vest pocket railroad system two miles long, built as a hobby and to solve hauling problems on his country estate.
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New York
Inner Wealth Far More Than Material Gains
A reflective quote by John Alilton asserts true riches come from inner strength and character rather than external wealth or intellect, emphasizing heart over head as the source of lasting power.
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John Alilton
First Scottish coal mining begins in 13th century
Coal was worked in Scotland in 1200 but not mined until 1243. It grew in popularity only with the spread of chimneys and chimneys’ use increased.
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Scotland
Power of Right Words and Silence in Daily Life
A compact saying highlights that a person who lives righteously wields more power in quiet deeds than one who boasts loudly. Actions and words accumulate a harvest of sins and sorrow, while steadfast integrity pushes through hardship.
Dolly Spots Wagging Tail Shaped by Blacksnake
In a rural moment, Dolly says she saw a tail wagging at her with no dog present after spotting a blacksnake, highlighting a brief close encounter with the reptile.
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Dolly
How to Solve a Crossword Puzzle in The Journal
The Journal presents a classic crossword puzzle guide with instructions. It explains placing letters in white spaces, numbering definitions for horizontal and vertical words, and using dictionary words except proper names. Rows list clues for horizontal and vertical entries, with notes on abbreviations and archaic forms.
Four men survive on porcupines in Alaska wilderness
Four men on the north side of the Kena peninsula in northern Alaska lived entirely on porcupines for about a month after wreck. They were in good physical condition when rescued. Porcupines are easy to kill and have saved many prospectors from starvation, as an unwritten North rule allows killing only for food.
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John
Christ
James
Abraham
Racob
Isaac
God
Rahab
Israel
Joshua
Kena Peninsula
Alaska
Troy location and history debated in ancient sources
The ancient city of Troy is described as occupying a hill near Mount Ida with rivers Sea mander surrounding it. Its existence and location are contested with some doubting whether it ever existed. Founding figures TEUCER TROUS ILUS are named, and myths mention walls built by a lyre’s music before a siege lasting ten years ending around 1184 B C.
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Troy
Mount Ida
Mysin
Seamander
Teucer
Trous
Ilus
Troifa
Bank Teller Chides New Teller Over Muddled Deposit
A bank teller corrects the new employee on a confused deposit entry. The girl responds with an innocent mistake and confusion over the ledger, noting that she misread or misentered the figures.
Adobe brick origins traced from Egypt to Americas
The word adobe traces to an Egyptian hieroglyph meaning brick, then to Arabic at-tob and Spanish ado bar for daubing. It was adopted in the United States from Mexico to describe molding sun dried bricks in wooden frames for houses and garden walls.
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United States
Mexico
Coober Pedy Named by Australian Blacks
The piece notes Coober Pedy as a remote South Australian village famous for opal. It mentions the name origin from the Aboriginal people meaning white man living in a hole and comments on its reputed primitiveness.
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Anyhere
British Empire
Making People Happy and the Germ of Happiness
A compact aphorism declares that happiness multiplies when shared. It asserts that the act of bringing joy to others brightens one’s own life like a crown of happiness.
Overtalk Heavier on the Nervous System Than Overtime
A Western Christian Advocate line asserts that constant talking wears the nerves more than long hours of work, framing speech as a mental strain and warning readers about the toll of too much talk.
Colored Electric Wires and Wiring Polarity Rules
The article explains color coding in house electrical wiring to identify polarity. It notes that white is grounded as the neutral in a three wire system, allowing the black wire to be positive or negative. It describes white wires at socket screws and single pole switches in the black wire, with fuses placed in the black or underground wire where single circuit fusing is allowed.
Influence of Religion in Uncle Toby’s Neighbor
Uncle Toby recalls a neighbor who worked on Sundays then joined a church. The minister asks if there is any change in Mr. Smith. Toby replies that there is little difference except the man now hides his axe under an overcoat when mending fences on Sunday.
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Toby
Smith
Uncle Toby
No death by own action Among Snakes
The biological survey notes that rattlesnakes may die from their own venom if they bite themselves. Snakes rarely bite themselves unless badly wounded or enraged, unable to seek revenge on their tormentors.
Origin of Lynch Law Term Questioned by Kansas City Star
The Kansas City Star questions the origin of the term lynch law tracing it to Charles Lynch and associates who punished outlaws and Tories in the Revolutionary era. The article notes these acts were limited to flogging and banishment and the true origin remains uncertain.
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The
Kansas City Star
Charles Lynch
Robert Adams
Thomas Calloway
Herring Gull Range Described Across Coasts
A study notes the herring gull’s wide range from South Atlantic harbors to the Gulf of Mexico and inland lakes and rivers. It thrives wherever food is available, with flocks found along coastal waters and interior waterways.
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South Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Bestowed in Derision Nutmeg State nickname origin
The Kansas City Star notes the nickname Nutmeg State given to Connecticut. It recalls locals once jokingly accused of making cedar nutmegs to imitate the real article and swindle customers.
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Connecticut
Kansas City Star
The Best Judge in Family Affairs
Rev Doctor Smith's attitude toward his wife's judgment in daily matters is depicted as loving and occasionally humorous. A family dentist jokes about taking directions from Mrs Smith about a toothache, highlighting Smith's reliance on his wife's input.
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Doctor Smith
Brother Mac’s Dividends Motion Shocks Tennessee Church
In a Tennessee town Brother Mac, school trustee and bank director, nods off during a church annual report. Wakened by a 126.90 cash balance disclosure, he moves to declare a 6 percent dividend, highlighting his avarice as described by Forbes Magazine.
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Tennessee
Brother Mac
Mac
Forbes Magazine
Poor Benefit Concert Sparks Treasurers’ Confusion
A minstrel party advertised a charity show for the poor with sixpence tickets. The hall filled, but the treasurer was astonished when asked for proceeds. The committee member asked if the event was for the poor, and the treasurer replied that tickets were priced to let everyone attend.
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Staspente 80
Royal Magazine
Superstitions and charms across eras
The piece notes how people cling to lucky charms from garters worn by a World War II era doughboy to opals praised as good luck. It observes shifting beliefs about omens, with opal once hailed lucky until Walter Scott linked misfortune to the gem in one novel.
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Walter Scott
Magnifying breakthrough achieves 25000x image scale
A scientist using ultraviolet light on a dark backdrop has produced a photo micrograph at 25 000 magnification. At this scale a lawn tennis ball would look as large as a mile and a half across and a pinhead would appear about 40 yards wide.
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Adam
Garden of Eden
Lord Jesus Christ
John C. Page
Miniature
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Knota
Ireland
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Aeneaa
Colt
League of German States
Heywood-Wakefield
Victor
M. K. Newnam
Denton, Md
Uncle Sam
Mother
Eastern Shore Gas & Electric Co
Wesley Collegiate Institute
Henry G. Budd
D. D
Dover, Delaware
Second and Gay Streets
Denton
Sue Smith
South Seventh St
S. Longenecker
Denton Auto Company
Denton, Maryland
E.S. Adkins & GO
Salisbury
Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro
Maryland
Robert Jarrell, JR
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