Nehemiah Lesson Prayer and the Comfort of Jehovah
Sunday School Lesson Vi 1917 examines Nehemiah I 1 11 and the memory verse I John iii 22 while highlighting Nehemiahs prayer for Israel. The author notes Gods help as Ebenezer and stresses patient fasting prayer, confession of sin, and trust in Gods faithfulness amid Jerusalem s distress and the return from exile.
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D. M. Stearns
Israel
Ezra
Jerusalem
Nehemiah
Asa
Jehoshaphat
Hezekiah
Daniel
Jesus
Christ
Magin
Heaven
David
Isvil
Thomas
God
Moses
Artaxerctes
Persian Ware and Chinese Origin of Persian Style Porcelain
True porcelain was never produced in Persia but hard paste porcelain in Persian forms and decoration was made in China for Persian markets. Wine ewers with powder blue glaze and gold overglaze, small vases and bowls with bronze luster glaze and white reserve designs are found in Persian ware collections, though clearly of Chinese origin.
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Persia
China
Incomplete Expenditure Ledger Sparks Laughable Quote
A humorous exchange notes the speaker failing to track spending. The wife and self each had too many sundry items to list, leaving a vague account of where money went.
Thorough Physical Test May Help Save a Life
A health bulletin urges a comprehensive physical examination for men over thirty to detect hidden defects before they cause serious illness. It recommends a clothing free inspection of body measurements, vision and hearing, organs, posture, reflexes, mood, and chemical tests, aiming to prolong or save life.
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Bright
Leie
The Careful Elephant in Rail Transport Trials
The piece describes an unusually cautious baby elephant refusing a ramp and demonstrating restraint, then finally boarding the tram after two days. It contrasts the elephant’s behavior with the handling of wild animals in transit and includes a satire about English stage lords and their exaggerated pretensions.
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Itawas
William Cobbett and the potato dispute in English economy
The article recounts William Cobbett arguing that potato cultivation harms prosperity and cites Sir Charles Wolseley’s claim that wherever potatoes flourish on the continent the working class suffers. It notes Cobbett’s travels from St Albans to Chesham where he saw almost no potatoes in the landscape.
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William Cobbett
Charles Wolseley
Tural
St. Albans
Chesham
Red Dragon in Royal Standard Through Tudor to George
The red dragon of Wales appeared in Henry VII's royal standard after Bosworth and was removed by Mary, replaced by Elizabeth, then displaced by James. It later reappeared with Welsh Guards in discussion but remains off the monarch's personal arms. London Chronicle notes this history.
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Wales
Henry VII
Bosworth
Mary
Elzabeth
James
George
London Chronicle
Sandpapering the Stove for Smooth Polish Result
Cleaning with sandpaper removes grime from the stove before polishing. A smooth, even coat of polish then applies, improving appearance and finish.
Conflicting Precedents On Self-Regulation In History
A brief note contrasts ancient precedents on personal restraint with modern limits, citing Samson who fell after his hair was cut and Absalom who faced downfall due to neglect. The text hints at the idea that character and power invite rules, yet history shows uneven outcomes.
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Samson
Lfe
Absalom
A Cinch How Does Gladys Preserve Her Complexion
In a brisk feature the St Louis Post-Dispatch teases beauty tips with a humorous exchange about preserving complexion. Gladys is mentioned as handling skin care easily while Sue stores it in tight jars.
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Gladys
Sue
St Louis Post-Dispatch
Prayer as Contemplation and Soliloquy of Life
A reflective meditation on life and prayer from a jubilant, observing soul. The quotation frames prayer as a high view of life’s facts and a solitary inward discourse.
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F'merson
Opportunity and Seasons, an Ancient Maxim
A quotation from Pliny the Elder emphasizes three guiding precepts: nothing should be delayed, tasks must be done in their proper season, and the last opportunity cannot be retained. The passage reflects on timely action and the fleeting nature of chance.
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Pliny the Elder
Makes For Trouble Imitation of Wit in Print
A quotation exchange from the Birmingham Age-Herald notes that a man who continually gives himself away may not be generous, and jokes that unless his wife is generous his behavior signals ongoing trouble.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Doctor and a Throne: Mead and the Anne Dynasty
A New York World account notes Dr Richard Mead’s medical prognosis at Queen Anne’s death, influencing Whig plans and the Hanover succession. Mead advised on Anne’s death and helped pave the way for George I’s accession, earning royal favor as physician to the new dynasty.
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George Vues
England
Richard Mead
London
Anne
Medo
Jeanin
Thea Amu
Cecilar
Bibber
James
Dames
Rhone
Old slang revived by scholars and stage authors
A dispatch on slang revivals noting that phrases like good night and cut it out trace origins to Chaucer Shakespeare and Sheridan. Professor Otter cites Harper's Magazine to show such expressions are not new but revived, as vaudeville language fades.
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England
Shakespeare
Sheridan
Congreve
Goldsmith
Colman
Pasquhar
Amilman
Pulver
Bartle
Pinero
Roes
Doreupine
R P. Otter
Harper's Magazine
William Shakespeare
Fenre
Utter
Richard Viiistes Sheridan
Fragmented memo on shrapnel making and pigeon prose
The fragment describes shrapnel production with technical details on timings powders and percussion. It references a U S science weekly mix of observations and odd quotes from a Boston Transcript style column. The text also includes stray lyric like lines and a child’s dialogue about aviation and castles.
Telephone Grandeur Opinion Clash on Kommas Ter
A Chicago News quote captures a satirical take on Kommas Ter. The speaker recalls meeting him on the telephone and contrasts bold rhetoric with perceived weakness. The piece frames Ter as a former strong leader turning into a cautious, timid figure on closer contact.
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Chicuyu News
Witty Exchange Over Ballot Etiquette Between Nations
An exchange jokes about voting methods with a foreign statesman asking if rulers are elected by ballot. The American retorts that Americans do not elect their wives by ballot, delivering a sharp political quip in a dry, powdery era voice.
Nothing worse than good quality turning to vice quote
A compact quotation notes that many men’s vices begin as seemingly harmless good qualities, warning that restraint is needed to prevent drift into worse behavior. The aphorism attributes this to a speaker abbreviated as Hare.
Edith and Prince Offer Duel on Piano or Violin Lessons
In a brief humor piece from the Boston Transcript a gawkish dialogue features Edith asking which instrument to study, violin or piano, while Ter Friend remarks that Prince looks better seated than upright, sketched in light social banter.
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Edith
Prince
Boston Transcript
The Wild Colts Become Well Bred Horses
The quote notes that the wildest colts turn into the best horses when properly broken and trained, attributed to Theim Stocles.
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Theim Stocles
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Chaucer
Oitlo State Journal
Wose Tammae
Pome 4
Hati
Sarkorme
Yan Sult
Roerton
Papa
Papa- H’m! Ueavey
Victrolas
Victor Records
M. Kk
Newnam
Greensboro, Md
Telephone Jy
Smith & Walls
Cole
Uarin O Cole
Serto Packing CO
The
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Denton
Maryland
State Bank of Md
Bayard, Son & CO
General Commission Merchants
Camden Street
Baltimore
F. J. Wright
Optometrist
Denton, Md
Caroline County
Comart
Foo
Lansing
Olds Motor Works
Lansing, Michigan
Hollis & Kelley
Preston, MD
Mobil Olde
Standard Oils Company
Jersey
Charlotte
Charleston
East Fayette Street
J. Tarry Rose
Ford
Detroit
Denton Auto CO
W. A. Smith
Journal
Singer Sewing Machines
M. KE. Niwnam
Greensboro
Tam
G. L. Jopp
Hobbs, Md
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