Isaac Refuses to Quarrel in Beersheba Lesson
A dated sermon on Genesis focusing on Isaac as peaceful, meek, and prayerful. It contrasts him with Abraham, noting his trials with Philistine envy, repeated wells disputes, and peaceful withdrawal as the path to influence. The piece traces his journeys from Gerar to Beersheba and the yielding of contention through patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac
Abraham
Sarah
Hfe
Gerar
Biu
Egypt
Isnac
Isane
Tsate
Esek
Sitinah
Rehoboth
Beersheba
Tsaac
Abinelech
Noblest of All Victories Fore a Man to Conquer Himself
A reflective aphorism emphasizing self mastery as the noblest victory. It contrasts this with the shame of being conquered by one’s own weaknesses. The line underscores personal discipline as the supreme achievement.
Believing in Truth and the Courage to Speak
A compact reflection on personal belief and willingness to suffer for truth. The piece argues one must first hold a firm truth to inspire others and sustain conviction under pressure.
Named by Cortez California as an island in era lore
The name California comes from Cortes who applied it to a bay and country he believed an island. It derives from an old Spanish romance where a wealth of precious stones is found. Vincent Blasco Ibanez references Calafia in a novel detailing early California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Cortez
Vincent Blasco Ubanez
Tranmitecas Dem city history claim reported
The piece asserts Tranmitecas as the oldest city in the world, linking it to religious history with Abram’s era and noting its role in Syria and Palestine. It mentions it as a historic trade center and hints at broader ancient significance within Jewish history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tranmitecas
Dem
Abram
Syria
Palestine
Ministers of Children and the Home's Hope
The article extols the ministry of children as central to the home and society, arguing Christ placed a child at the center of teaching to honor childhood. It links child welfare to peace, industry, education, and charitable works, citing stories of parents, Sunday schools, and a shepherd analogy to show children draw adults to faith. It ends with a note on a tropical fruit known as cherimoya in Ecuador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
George Adam Smith
Palestine
Nhumes
Shaple
Sife
Ecuador
French Author Delphine Girardin Condemned for Servility
Wayne D. Mc Murray notes that Delphine Gay Girardin, famed French novelist and wife of journalist and politician Emile de Girardin, authored the remark on servility and devotion. The piece traces her lineage to Sophie Gay, outlines her marriage, and mentions her notable works and La Presse connections.
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Delphine Gay Girardin
France
Enile de Girardin
Madame Girardin
Madame Sophie Gay
Paris
Monsieur Gay
Madame Gay
Switzerland
Mny Cierent Qhipers
la Presse
Auto Dn
Girardin
Arimind Carrel
la Liberte
Many Prominent Figures Talk About Deafness in Literature
A London lecture by Dr. Macleod Yearsley on Deafness in Literature notes authors’ neglect of deaf characters and the harsh reality for deaf individuals. He cites Sir Walter Scott Fleachernay and Dickens as exceptions and lists Johnson Martineau Rousseau and Luther among deaf or hearing-impaired figures. He suggests a surgeon could have addressed religious difficulties of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Macleod Yearsley
Yearsley
Sir Walter Scott
Fleachernay
Dickens
Doctor Johnson
Harries Martineau
Rousseau
Martin Luther
Animals and Birds Own Domains, A London Tit-Bits Note
The piece notes animals defend personal territories from robins to foxes and badgers. It highlights robin property, fox ranges, long lived golden eagles, peregrines nesting in one place and hunting elsewhere, and keepers claim they never touch game near nest sites. It cites London Tit-Bits.
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Imaay
Eveh Fox
Devonah Tire Woods
London
The Prince of Liars Cervantes’ label for Pinto
The Prince of Liars was the title the great writer Cervantes conferred on Ferdinand Mendez Pinto, a celebrated Portuguese traveler of the sixteenth century, who published an account of his travels that was exaggerated.
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Prince of
Liars
Cervantes
Ferdinand Mendez Pinto
Lily
Showers of Stars Meteor events mark yearly sky displays and cycles
Great showers of meteors occurred on many dates with November 12 and 13 1834 featuring an estimated 240000 meteors in nine hours. Another abundant display followed on November 13 and 14 1866 with about 2500 meteors per hour. Observers note these brilliant shows recur roughly every third of a century as Earth intersects a moving cloud of meteors surrounding the sun.
Stocking The Summer Bungalow A Guide For Canned Provisions
A historical guide advises campers to stock a summer bungalow with affordable canned foods. It covers planning supplies, breakfasts with cereals and milk, varied canned soups, vegetables, meats, fruits, drinks, and staples like tea, coffee, bread, and seasonings. It notes storage, space, and flexibility for isolated locations and modern can meals.
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Bungalow
Notice of Letters Testamentary in Caroline County
Sub scribers announce letters testamentary to J Dukes Downes estate from Orphans Court Caroline County Maryland. All claims must be presented with vouchers by November 22 1926 or be barred by law. Given May 13 1926 by Title Guarantee Trust Co and Alexander Hardcastle, executors.
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Caroline County
Title Guarantee & Trust CO
Alexander Hardcastlen
Terror to Sailing Vessels The Horse Latitudes
A historical note describes the Horse latitudes as an Atlantic region near 80 to 35 degrees west where sailing ships carrying horses to the West Indies faced water shortages and were forced to throw animals overboard to survive.
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Atlantic
West Indies
Real Vicar of Bray Symon Symonds who changed faiths four times
The Vicar of Bray was the Rev. Symon Symonds who altered his allegiance between Catholic and Protestant four times from 1538 to 1598. He served under Henry, Mary, Edward, and Elizabeth, reflecting era religious shifts.
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Bray
Symon Symonds
Henry Vot
Mary
Edward
Elanbeth
Great French Hospital of Bleetre Began by Louis Neg
The celebrated hospital of Bleetre near Paris was founded in 1682 by Louis Neg to receive only invalid officers and soldiers. It is now a general hospital for the aged incurable and insane poor.
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Bleetre
Neuer Paris
Louis Neg
Ottleers
Milking Hand Misplaced Estimate of Energy Use
A humorous remark by Falimount Taes estimates that the effort of shaking hands with 1,40 visitors in 60 minutes could have milked 120 cows in the same period. The line reflects a playful comparison of sociality to farm labor.
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White House
One Wood for Spools Dominates Global Supply
Charles N. Lurle writes in St. Nicholas that almost all spools use a single wood type the white birch. The bulk of the world's spools are produced from white birch timber, with Maine a notable but minor producing region. Much of this wood is seasoned and shipped to spool makers elsewhere.
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Charles N. Lurle
St. Nicholas
United States
Maine
Great North Woods
Where God Is Eddie Sees God Everywhere
Four year old Eddie asks where God is during a Sunday school moment. After explaining that God is everywhere he holds his hand up high and asks his sister Virginia to come toward the raised hand, saying God will be there. The simple exchange reflects a child’s exhausting search for the divine.
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Eddie
Virginia
Lmumma
Notice to Creditors of Edward W. Leiden Estate
Notice is given that the Orphans Court for Caroline County Maryland granted letters testamentary on the personal estate of Edward W. Leiden late of Caroline County deceased to the subscribers. Creditors must present vouchers by November 22, 1926 or be excluded from the estate by law. Executors identified as Leiden and Goede Leiden.
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Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Maryland
Edward W. Liden
Susan A. Fountain
Jeanneppe
Administratris
Mary E. Lord
Caroline county court grants letters of administration
Jeanneppe Fountain administers the personal estate of Susan A Fountain in Caroline County Maryland after an Orphans Court order dated May 5 1926. The administrator is named Jeanneppe Fountain and heirs are advised of probate actions and rights under applicable law.
Caroline County Letters of Administration Granted
A notice from Caroline County Maryland states that letters of administration on the personal estate of Francis A. Clark have been granted to Ultron Dareetey. The appointment affects the deceased's estate and will enable lawful handling of rights and debts as directed by probate proceedings.
Maryland county letters of administration on estate
In Maryland county letters of administration are granted on the personal estate of MARY E. LORD, for the 29th day of November, 1928, or given under my hand this 11th day.
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Inc. Publishers
P. Blitzwater
D.D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Isaac and
His Wells
Wspa Pere
The
Ministry of Children
Rev
C. H. Benson
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Prince of Liars
J. Dukes Downes
Pod Iden and
Gootee S
Leiden
Francis A. Clark
Ultron Dareetey
Wilmina Clark
W. A. Smith
Marner
Denton, MO
Phane
Aptley FE
Goldsboro, Md
J. W. Shively
Boarders and Rogers
Ella Boone
Franklin Street
Denton, Md
Automobile For Hire
D. A. Carroll
Denton
Atd
J. ED. Nichols
Clerk of the
Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro
Robert Jarrell, JR
Coburn
Easton
Community Service
Iits
R. B. Raw
Lings
Cincinnati School of
Euthalming
Howard R. Pritchett & CO
Greensboro
S. Frank Cole
Swing Brothers
Ridgely, MD
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