The Lord Is Risen in a Moravian Easter Morning
In a Moravian village, Emil Van Fleck and his aging wife endure grief and hope as Easter dawns. A devotion-filled service culminates in a haunting belief their dead son will rise, while the crowd witnesses a stark, faith-filled procession to the cemetery and the quiet peace of resurrection.
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Emil Van Fleck
Emil
Hettle
Hutte
Stormilly
Hannah
Enil
Baill
Ishop
Arilmathen
Hsten
Christ
sally
Voices Call Wanderers Home In a Singapore Cafe
In Bhutta Ghan’s River Alley restaurant five men discuss the haunting pull of the road and three voices guiding wanderers. Meehlin recalls a New Zealand voyage, Bourke jail, and a prodigal return thwarted by fear while Maloney and Galt reflect on home, mother, and the trail.
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Galt
Bhutta Ghan
River Alley
Singapore
Maloncey
Calcutta
Sandy
Q COsmopolitan
Shula
England
Bruce
Maloney
Bhatta Ghan
cafe chantant
Maroney
Cork
Melbourne
Colombo
Queenstown
Meehlin
Wellington
New Zealand
Vancouver
New Zealand Steamship company
Sydney
Jimmy
Johnny
Hugo
Seattle
wharf
George street
Burke
Western Mall
Bourke
Stepdad
McCarty
Jimy
Mat
tral Maloney
Oil Long in Use as Ingredient of Paint
The article notes early paint materials and dates, from Henry III's 1239 orders for Westminster Queen’s Chamber painting to older cave art origins. It traces oil in paint, early decoration, and Cro-Magnon cave methods, linking art materials to a long history of interior decoration and record-keeping from Washington Star.
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John Van Eyck
Henry III
England
queen’s
Westminster
castle of
Winchester
Europe
Washington Star
Iowans Move West: Large Iowa Migration to California
More than 300000 former Iowa residents are now living in southern California. The movement reflects a significant demographic shift as families relocate seeking new opportunities and climate.
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Iowa
California
Wealthy St Paul man builds ten cabin camp base
A prosperous resident of St Paul creates a forest retreat adjoining his home by a ten log cabin enclave. He invites close associates to share time in the outdoor atmosphere and enjoy the camp setting.
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St. Paul
Iain Nils
They Call You Queer and the Soul That Remains
A New York Telegraph commentary questions conformity and urges defiance of world expectations. It argues for personal integrity and spiritual vitality over appeasing social norms. It frames identity as a matter of inner truth rather than public endorsement.
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New York Telegraph
Brother Williams De WarL Ain't In No Hurry For End
An old Atlanta Constitution quip notes Brother Williams faces a flood of issues delaying any rush to an ending. The line pokes fun at the sheer volume of tasks demanding attention before closure.
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Atlanta Constitution
Truth Truly Sometimes Stranger Than Fiction
A Strand Magazine curiosity features an American Indian boy born without arms who shoots with his toes. His father, a Red Indian, living in North America, recognizes the portrait and learns his son is alive and performing in England. Also noted is Mrs White of Fareham with six children all born on July 27 in different years and times between 4 and 8 o'clock.
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Strand Magazine
England
North America
Plague Ravages London in 1665 Debt and Death
The 1665 plague killed about one hundred thousand in London, amid a population around 500000, equating to one fifth. Fires burned nightly to cleanse the air, and the infection lingered until the Great Fire of 1666. The outbreak was linked to Dutch traders and cotton bales, with Daniel Defoe later writing a vivid Journal of the Plague in London.
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London
England
Daniel Defoe
Kansas City
Tuberculosis The Consumption Term Explained
The article clarifies that consumption is the old term for late stage pulmonary tuberculosis. It notes that modern diagnosis occurs earlier, improving care prospects. It emphasizes that all consumption is tuberculosis, but not all tuberculosis is consumption.
These floods recall a pastor's rain prayer anecdote
The oldest inhabitant recalls a past flood when rain drowned two cows and washed vicarage foundations. He notes the preacher then vowed to keep quiet and let Providence guide the weather. The remark, quoted from London Tit-Bits, reflects on flood memories and weather fate.
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old passon
London
Avoid Life's By-Paths The Upper Road
A short reflective piece urges perseverance on the better path in life. It contrasts the tempting easier detours with the higher route that leads to success and fulfillment.
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