The Samaritan Woman and the Living Water
Commentary on John chapter four from the 1907 Sunday School International Series. Rev. D M Stearns explains the encounter at Jacob's well, the Messiah claim, and the spiritual harvest as Jesus reveals eternal life to the sinful woman and calls believers to do the Father’s will. The piece links Genesis and Revelation motifs and urges faithful witness through the Spirit.
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American Press Association
Israel
Syebar
Shechem
Jacob
Josh
Joseph
Jesus
John
Eden
Earth
Nicodemus
S. D. Gordon
Andrew
Simeon
Philip
Nathangel
Tham
Vermeni
Ancient Swords and the Two Handed Fight in Medieval Warfare
In the 13th to 15th centuries sword development sped forward as German and Swiss troops formed highly disciplined hired forces. The two handed sword, or two hander, averaged seven feet and weighed about eighteen pounds, with a flared flamboyant blade and protective prongs. Richard the Lion Hearted was famed for wielding it with great strength, though its size taxed soldiers and required lifelong training.
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Europe
Swiss
Westminster Abbey
Richard
Lion Hearted
Chicago News
West Side Spat Sparks Maternal Lecture After Street Fight
A west side boy fought another classmate, the clash ending with the mother dragging him home for a stern talk on fighting. The child defended the quarrel claiming the other boy insulted his mother by calling her war petticoats.
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West Side
New York Times
Puppy and Father Clash Over Career Choice
A youth fresh from college debates his future with parents. The father expresses a dismissive view, suggesting the son adorn a stool in the office. The son, insulted, asks if he is a dog, and the father retorts he will grow into one.
The Origin of the Safety Pin Story
A historian notes a English blacksmith's son Harri born in a small town crafted a device to quiet a crying baby. The boy's attempts failed but his father adopted the idea and produced the safety pin now used worldwide.
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Harrison
Perfume Making From Fresh Flowers Explained
Jane Rosamond White explains the process of extracting perfume from petals using lard and alcohol. Methods include bain marie distillation and repeated bathing of petals until desired strength, with attar of roses and ner dy as products. She notes 200 dollars per pound for attar of roses and about 20 dollars for ner dy.
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Jane Rosamond White
Old Welsh Preacher’s Narrow Escape After Car Crash
An eighty year old Welsh preacher and his tobacco-loving servant were injured when a trap overturned. As onlookers feared serious harm the preacher emerged briefly and asked his servant for a light, revealing he was unharmed.
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George
London
Why do women go bald as men in fact many wear wigs
A New Orleans Times-Democrat exchange notes that plenty of women experience baldness and many wear wigs and hairpieces. The barber explains that industry caters to female demand, suggesting practical need behind wigs and fronts.
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Weill
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Savage Proverbs From African Tribes Gathered
Ethnologist quotes colorful Basutos Yorubas Wolofs and Pashtos proverbs. Examples include Cross the river before you abuse the crocodile and He who unjustly spears another knifes himself. The mud hippopotamus does not bring forth there. One head impaled on their post is more valuable than six on the shoulders of enemies. Kraals built in a day are mud ruins in a week.
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Africa
The Dragon and the Goddess Dialogue
A dinner scene features a Chinese philosopher and a woman debating belief in myths. The philosopher questions belief in creatures and the Goddess of Liberty, noting no one has seen either. The exchange highlights skepticism about revered symbols and unseen ideas.
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Oeree
One Breadwinner Enough
A judge remarks on family effort and duties in a brief exchange about cutting cord wood and washing, highlighting traditional gender roles and the narrator’s request being deemed timely given circumstances. The dialogue portrays a humorous yet pointed exchange between a man and his judge.
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Rastus
Jedge
A Beautiful Woman In Harmony With A Well Kept Home
A described homemaking ad emphasizes harmony in surroundings and a well kept home. Illinois and Milwaukee paint brands claim beauty and decay prevention. ready to use at 1.20 per gallon. Paint wears ten years or more, with thirty three years of continued use noted. Hackney Bros. L. & M. Paint Agents.
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Hackney Bros
Seaboard Train Schedules From Durham in 1908 Update
Effective January 5 1908 Seaboard lists Durham departures with No 238 at 10 05 AM connecting to No 38 for Portsmouth Norfolk and Weldon for Eastern Carolina and lines to Washington Baltimore Cape Charles New York and Boston. No 921 at 9 20 PM No 222 at 30 PM Durham & Southern No 41 at 6 00 PM connects to Charlotte Atlanta and West line plus Florida routes. For schedules rates and apprentice positions contact agents F W Woodward R Montgomery.
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Durham
Henderson
Portsmouth- Norfolk
Weldon
Carolina
Portsmouth-Norfolk
Washington
Baltimore
Cape Charles
New York
Boston
Richmond
Durham & Southern
Wit Tex
Charlotte
Atlanta
Columbia
Savannah
Jacksonville
Florida
F.W. Woodward
R. We
Montgome
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John iv
John vii
D. M. Stearns
T.W. Wood & Sons
T. L. Jones
Gallatin
Tenn
Seaboard
AIR Line Railway
C. E King & Sons
West Main Street
the Cable Co
Church St
Durham, N. C
M. T. Langley, M’g’r
Johnson Studio
Katie L. Johnson
East Main Street
N. C
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