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Newspaper

Durham Recorder

Location

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1903

Page

2

The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon in Jest of Glory

A summary of the Sunday School lesson on I Kings X 1-10 and Matthew II 1-12. The queen travels from distant lands to seek wisdom and gifts for Solomon and the Lord. The lesson notes the future fulfillment of prophecies in the Son of David and Abraham, and highlights the significance of the visit as recorded in Chronicles and echoed by Jesus.

Kopyright American Press Association Earth Israel David Abraham Sheba Jesus Solomon Jerusalem Jesus Christ Job

Mixed Metaphors in Commons Debate Draw Fire

The Manchester Guardian mocks a Commons debate as it rails against mixed metaphors from Mr. Lucy and quotes a Chronicle line about Balfour’s sheep and a stone. It argues disturbances of style reflect broader political upheaval caused by Mr. Chamberlain and Mrs Lirriper, framing metaphor as political symptom.

Lucy House of Commons Chronicle Balfour

King Edward’s tactful reply to a Cape scout’s blunt address

While reviewing Cape scouts in London after the Boer War a Cape mulatto troop member answered “I'm a nigger, youah majesty.” The king paused then praised him: “Good Then remain so, my brave fellow.” The anecdote illustrates the monarch’s composure.

Edward England London Cape Europe

Plants That Shoot Arrow Like Needle Crystals

A description of plants that emit crystal needles of oxalate of lime from tiny capsule structures in their tissues. The article notes the microscopic arrows are produced within the plant and discharged from specialized cells.

Christmas Lesson Reflections On Faith And Mission

A fragmented sermon excerpt discusses belief without hearing, the duty to proclaim repentance, and the Advent story of Christ’s future rule. It cites Luke and Matthew verses, notes the wise men, and ponders Herod’s fear and the crowd’s trouble at the Lamb.

Usc Rev Matt. Il Israel David

Sharp Arrows From Tarro Pulp Arise In Mayan Spectacle

A described display shows bombs in taro pulp firing from a microscope view with arrows bursting from plant tissue. Dr Wiley explains the burping and pricking felt when chewing such plants are from tissue release and discharge of arrows.

Cheasmery Wiley

Shah of Persia Obsessive about Luxury and Birds

The shah of Persia, hosted in England, showed little interest in surroundings but was impressed by a tiny jeweled bird. He enjoys shooting and reportedly has about sixty wives, vastly more than his predecessor.

Shah Leslie

Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief for Children

An advertisement urges parents to treat kidney and bladder troubles in children and adults with Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root. It claims the product eases frequent urination and bed wetting, offers sample bottles by mail, and provides testimonials from sufferers cured.

Home of Swamp Swamp Root Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Swamp-Root

Cable Co claims best piano prices for dealers

The text states the Cable Co as the branch house of the factory and the largest in the world offering piano sales at prices no wholesale dealer can beat with easy terms.

The Enjoyable Part of Theater Going

Mrs Churesli asks about enjoying theater and Ms Gotham complains of crowded cars delaying arrival. Ms Gotham notes she will discuss the experience after reaching the theater.

Unclear Manuscript Sighting Keeps Christmas Theme Fragmentary

A partial OCR fragment hints at a Christmas themed piece but details are unreadable. The text appears garbled and lacks specific names places or dates to form a concrete record.

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