A Shepherd Boy Becomes King in David’s Rise
Lesson outlines David’s rise from shepherd to king, focusing on Samuel’s anointing in Bethlehem, David’s training in fields and court, later battles and the political shift to a united Israel. It notes God’s anointing, the school of the lion and the bear, and the Davidic covenant promising a lasting house, throne, and kingdom.
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David
Goliath
Israel
Samuel
Bethlehem
Jesse Choore
Jesse
Jonathan
Kehp David
Gath
David Mace
Judah
God
Hebron
Ishbosheth
Saul
Abner
Manhaoalam
Elm
Paper program solution for rustling at concerts revived
The Columbian exposition in Chicago 1893 used soft uncalendered paper for programs to curb rustling during performances. The technique, once adopted by Theodore Thomas, has faded in places but is reappearing amid nationwide complaints about program rustling at concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Thomas
Chlcave
Limited Success in Domestic Economics Lecture
A fragmentary quote discusses a wife receiving a lecture on economy, with the speaker noting limited success. The exchange references wartime efficiency and sparing use of resources, set as a terse diaristic transcript from a Boston source.
Progress. When you trip up fall for sward and get up farther along
The Mennonite quote notes resilience after a stumble, urging perseverance and continued effort on the path ahead. It reflects a thoughtful, moral reflection typical of Mennonite plain style.
A Poor Business The Most Profitless Excuses Quote
A short note cites a Mennonite maxim about excuses being the least profitable business, framing it as a moral proverb rather than a news item.
God Wants Your Obedience Not Patronage
A Gospel Herald motto argues obedience over patronage, urging faithful adherence over mere support. The line frames devotion as essential duty rather than financial backing.
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God
Gouspel
Winter and Spring Meet in the Garden of Weather
A Mother Nature tale shows Winter clinging to a soiled ermined robe while Spring lies beneath the ground waiting to wake. Winter promises to reform but wakes to a warmer dawn as crocuses tease and Miss Spring emerges. He departs in a shabby garb and resolves to stay shorter next year.
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Mother Nature
Winter
Miss Spring
Tila
Miss Springs
Betsar
McClure
Spectacular storm wrecks telephone lines across region
A severe snow sleet and wind storm hit the Chessapeake and Potomac territory causing extensive damage to wires and poles. Over 700 telephones 300 poles and 12000 miles of circuits were knocked out with a damages estimate around 150600 dollars. Repairs surged with 340000 feet of insulated poles and 100 of 142 long distance circuits restored within 36 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chessapeake and
Potomac Telephone
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
District of Columbia
P. Telephone Company
Sears
Baltimore Lady Returns to Health After Tanlac Use
Baltimore resident Elizabeth Schmidt states pneumonia left her weak until Tanlac restored appetite and strength. She reports gaining about fifteen pounds after three bottles and endorses Tanlac as a life changing medicine. Tanlac, sold by reputable billers, claims over ten million bottles sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Schmidt
N. Bernard Ave
Baltimore
Jean
Baking Becomes Aimed At Scientific Profession
Dr H S Barnard of Chicago said baking is rapidly becoming a scientific profession attracting many college and university graduates. He heads the training school tied to the American Institute of Baking and serves as secretary of the American Bakers association. Barnard noted Chicago training drew more applicants from higher education than expected, creating skilled bakers with strong technical backgrounds.
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H. S. Barnard
Chicago
American Institute of Baking
Barnard
Los Angeles
American Bakers’ Association
Bakers
Los
Land of Giants and Pygmies in Rwanda
A Detroit News report describes Ruanda as the land of Warmbutth pygmies and Watussi giants. It notes a Watussi man about 5 feet 14 inches tall and a reported eight foot five inch jump. The observer claims Watussi men could outrun Western athletes in sprint and distance running.
Export figures show origin of shipments
Department of Commerce announces a change in export statistics to credit interior states for goods shipped through interior origins. Previously only exterior ports were credited. If shipments start in interior locations and declarations are filed, origin is recorded. goods moved to seaboard ports may also be credited to interior origins if the declaration lists the original shipment place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Western
Department of Commerce
Department
Seaboard
Widows Seek Remarrying in German Adverts
A Los Angeles Times clipping cites a German wartime widow ad offering a Berlin born, under thirty five blond healthy attractive widow with wardrobe and uniforms to meet a man under sixty for marriage. The unusual notice lists height weight and full attire plus accessories, under Love and Pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Los Angeles Times
Perfect Obedience and Self Sacrifice in Faith
A brief devotional note cites Ione’s obedience as flawless, aligning with the saintly striving for God’s will. It asserts Jesus’ complete surrender as the supreme unblemished sacrifice, reflecting on spiritual perfection and self-offering.
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Christ
Ione
God
Henry Green
The Heaviest Ear of Corn in a Lamentable Verse
A fragment from a column or poem notes a playful misreading about the heaviest ear of corn and a bending ear, attributed to a Church Lultetn. The quirky line suggests rural life and whimsy typical of a local editorial or verse page.
All Are Worth While, No One Is Useless
A Dickens quote proclaims that everyone has value and lifting others burdens makes one useful, emphasizing shared human responsibility and kindness.
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Dickens
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Denton Journal
Edward Melvin Benj
H. Johnson Mbelvin & Johnson, Publishers
P. B. Fitzwater
D.D
Moody Elbie Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Boston ‘Transcrip
Baltimore Lady
Tanlac
Tanlae
Conkey
Summit Poultry Farm
Ridgely, MD
Dorothy Mackaill
Hutt
England
Dorothy Minckaill
France
Deni and
THE
American Agricultural Chemical GO
Fidelity Building
Fordson
Hird Motor Company
Gud
MD. Veellenbach Co
Warren St
N.Y
Delco
Harrison
Borg & Beck
Oldsmobile
General Motors
W. H. Hollis & Son
Preston, MD
Roudser
G. M.A.C
F. E
Lansing
Oldsmobile & Ee
General MO
Auditor's Order
Nisi
Harvey L. Cooper
Isaac L. Mills
Blanche Eo Mills
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Geo. A. Deakyne
Allcock
Barred Rocks
Rhode Island
S. C
S.C
Sunshine Poultry Farm
Baby Chicks
Clarence C. Allen
Seaford
Del
TOR Sale
NEW Brick & Tile CO
Euston, Md
Peter T. Clark
Denton, Ald
Tutt’s
B.S. Wright
Optometrist
Box
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Denton, Maryland
Preston Feed and Supply Co
Pratt
Preston
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