Resting in the Finished Work by George E. Guille
The devotional argues believers enter God’s rest through faith in Christ’s finished work. It contrasts self effort with resting in Jesus, citing Hebrews 4 and Gen 2:2 to show God’s rest restored by the second Adam. The writer urges trust in Christ, noting the promise “Come unto me and I will give you rest” and urges readers to cease from their own works.
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Ips
Alan
Sin
Jesus Christ
Adan
Jesus
God
Christ
Enemies or Friends Quote from Cal ton
A brief quotation contrasts rivals and allies with a maxim attributed to Cal ton about excelling others to gain enemies or letting others excel you to gain friends. The line emphasizes competition and mutual advancement.
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Calton
Wisdom and Folly Quote Fragment
A compact note presents a Shakespearean adage on wisdom and folly. It contrasts prudent restraint with folly, highlighting how wisdom endures while folly often unsettles harmony.
Royalty’s virtue equals greatness beyond pomp
A concise reflection on royalty, asserting true nobility lies in steadfast virtues rather than display or ceremony. The remark echoes Agesilaus’ ideal of leadership defined by character and integrity over splendor.
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Agesilaus
Wise Man Alone Quote Note
A compact reflection on solitude uses a Swift paraphrase to suggest wisdom does not retreat from loneliness. The line portrays intellect and self sufficiency contrasting with social isolation, implying a thoughtful person remains complete even when solitary.
Good Work of Scientists and Trackless Trolley Cars
Investigators at the Lewis Institute in Chicago report that covering a one inch square glass plate with over six million tiny dust particles requires a series of tests. In England, trackless trolley cars are designed with six wheels to distribute weight, two wheels at the rear and four at the front.
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Lewis Institute
Chicago
England
World’s Debt to Scientists. A Charleston Mail sentiment
In the early days maritime ventures were driven by greed, but today men venture for pure discovery and science. The piece lauds explorers who risk all for knowledge and the financiers who fund research for humanity’s benefit, noting service over reward.
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Charleston
Golf's Scottish roots shape modern play and rules
An excerpt notes golf originated in the lowlands of Scotland, with early bans dating to 1457, and traces its evolution from a gentlemen's pastime to broader public participation. It highlights Dutch kolf origins, social class influences, and the gradual rise of women players by 1910 as courses expanded and equality grew.
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Scotland
Holland
Belgium
Ameten
Italian Workman and Rattlesnake Bell Ruse
An Italian laborer in the back woods of America was warned rattlesnakes strike after sounding their rattles. While lunching on a log he saw a rattler coil and prepared to move as soon as the warning rang. The snake struck the log inches from his trousers and he fled shouting an insult at the snake.
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America
Cause for Doubt in Funeral Address
A scandalous obituary scene describes a man deemed a good-for-nothing who died. At his funeral a minister praises him as a fine husband and kind parent, while the widow, seated in front, sends her daughter to verify if the coffin holds her father.
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Boston Transcript
Lord Littledough Seeks Daughters Hand at Club
Lord Littledough claims Coldkash has a daughter and asks to marry her. Coldkash denies having a daughter, prompting a humorous misidentification before settling on a toast.
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Lord Littledough
Old Coldkash
Mr. Coldhash
Mr. Coldkash
Which Way to Stumpville Driver Parched by Fork in Road
A motorist lost on unfamiliar ground asks a weary man near a fence for directions to Stumpville. The resident points left and jokes that 117 is not far, adding that once there the traveler may wish it were farther. The banter captures a rural, drawling tone.
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Stumpville
Midnight Quip Sparks Racial Remark
A Boston Transcript quip recalls a janitor's young son nicknamed Midnight by white friends. When a fellow African American teased him with Hullo, Mid night he retorted Youre Jes about quarter to twelve yo self in a sharp, humorous exchange highlighting nicknames and race.
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Boston ‘Transcript
Men and Circumstances and Free Will
A philosophical reflection arguing that humans shape their lives rather than being mere products of circumstance. It contends that people are free moral agents and wield power over material factors influencing their fate.
Sins of Omission Do Not Do Nothing Mar Doctrinal Note
A compact, pointed line argues that not acting can equal a grave fault and moral failure. The note frames inaction as a transgression with personal and social consequences, urging awareness of responsibility in overlooked duties.
Thought for the Day Reflections on Speech Freedom
A concise meditation warns that unrestrained speech can imprison the speaker. It cautions readers to temper words to avoid self-inflicted trouble and regrets, urging measured, responsible talk.
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Philadelphia School For Nurses
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Dente, Md
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Goldsboro
Robert Jarrell, JR
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Ibiza
Lancaster Co
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Box
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Denton, Maryland
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