The People Demand a King in First Samuel
Analyzed in Samuel's frame as Israel asks for a king to lead battles, despite warnings. The king’s future burdens are outlined, Saul’s selection by lot, mixed reception, and eventual confirmation at Gilgal after defending Jabesh Gilead and uniting the tribes.
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Saul
Samuel
Chocen
Mizpeh
Benjamin
Ephraim
Judah
Israel
Lot
God
Ghlgal
Jabesh-gilead
Belial
Gilval
Growth and the divine in fruit bearing
Pondering growth, the text states that all fruits grow whether or not by human effort. No person can make things grow. they can only arrange conditions. True growth, the passage asserts, is accomplished by God.
The Moat Insignificant Quip on Sneering Peers
The quote laments that the most insignificant people mock others to feel superior. It argues they fear reprisals and cannot improve self-esteem except by belittling neighbors, reflecting a wary view of petty arrogance.
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Huazl'rr
Capitalization of I as a marker of individualism
Henry Van Dyke argues in Scribner's Magazine that capitalizing the pronoun I is not English insularity but a reflection of individualism shared by Americans, Canadians, Australians, and New Zealanders. He notes writers alternate between upper and lower case and that this convention marks personal emphasis, not linguistic flaw.
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Henry van Isske
Seribner’s Magazine
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm at Chautauqua
Mary Pickford stage classic Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm to be presented by The Chautauqua Players in its usual style. Elizabeth Oliver returns as Josie Lockwood with Bertha McDonough as Rebecca after a winter tour and a successful run of Turn to the Right.
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America
Kate Douglas Wiggins
Mary Pickford
Rebecca
Elizabeth Oliver
Josie Lockwood
Bertha McDonough
Marked Cards Found In Washington Hospital Decks
Wounded soldiers at Walter Reed hospital in Washington report marked playing cards. High cards from eight to ace showed faint knife point indentations on the back. Investigation suggests marks were made before arrival, possibly by a Washington club or society woman, shocking veterans at wartime society.
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Walter Leed Hospital
Washington
Heya
Fife
Hfe
Lfe
Ancient Siamese moving devices challenge origin myth
Rediscovered apparatus at the National Museum to New York shows ancient Siamese cinema. Leather figures mounted on rods were hand projected onto a white cloth screen while an operator moved them along a trough. Five reel dramas narrated in a singsong voice depicted royal love and tragedy.
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America
Moving Picture
National Museum
New York
Slam
Kosath Ino dians hunting weapon in Louisiana
The blowerinds sah popular for hunting birds among the Kosath Ino dians In Louisiana. A six foot cane tube is smoothed inside with a purpose made implement and straightened. Darts eight inches long are used as ammunition, wrapped with tissue or cotton for grip. The hunter places a dart in the tube raises it to the lips and with a puff of breath drives the dart to impale a small bird or squirrel.
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Louisiana
Moral Elevation and National Greatness
Quote attributed to Charles Sumner arguing that true greatness rests not in intellect alone but in moral elevation and Christian beneficence. He urges a nation to pursue happiness for many and justice in its relations with others and its own citizens.
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Charles Suimner
Revenue Collector and Owner Spar Over Tent Show Charity
The exchange centers on a tent show where the revenue collector accuses misuse of proceeds and avoiding war tax. Owner Mininger defends the event as legitimate charity, insisting each ticket represents real charitable value and not mere benevolence.
Filipinos Seek Motors to Boost Philippine Trade
Motor vehicles continue to predominate in the Philippine market with 567 trucks registered in 1918. They have a total tonnage capacity of 1,052 and a passenger capacity of 6,345. Limited railroads push trucks to play a growing role in transporting agricultural products and supporting commerce.
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Americaun
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Denton Journal
Melvin Ben
H. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Bree
Rebecca of
Sunnybrook Farm
The
Goldsboro Bank
Goldsborg
Rans
Paige
Paige Company
Paige Glenbrook
Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit, Michigan
Bullock’s Garage
Denton, Md
Eastern Shore Paige Distributors
Elbert Hubbard
Savings Department of
the Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro, Md
Philadelphia
Fords
P. B. Coreran
Garford and Menominee Trucks
Easton, MD
Abbott & Son
Williston
P.O. Denton
Chicago
Fr. O
Atwater Kent
Dyneto
Bendix
Carter
Grant Lees
Borg & Beck
Goodyear
Stewart
Caroline County
George D. Reed, JR
Denton, Maryland
Burrsville
Nash
Chas. H. Deen
Queen Anne, Md
Bowdle & Andrews
Federalsburg, Md
Shannahan & Wrightson Hardware Co
Easton. Md
Ria
F. O. B. Kenesha
W. A. Smith
Denton
Maryland
Nuttle Mill
Elmer Crouse
Tuckahoe Station
P.O. Ridgely
C. A. Whisler
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