The Parable of the Leaven and the Meal
A religious meditation on the parable of the leaven and the mustard seed. It links the kingdom of God to the church and Christian growth, urges personal lifting before lifting others, and calls for living by Christ to influence society. It closes with prayer, readings, and calls for honest means in church finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popic
Jane
H. Dox Torm
Loke Xili
Christ's Church
Jesus
Kingdom of God
Christ
Church
Church of Christ
Episcopal Recorder
Mutual Benefit Column and The Way We Use Time
A compilation of notes from the Mutual Benefit column discusses time as a scarce resource and urges readers to use spare moments for craft, reading, and helping others. It recounts reader letters, requests for poems, and practical tips on rag weaving, paper prep, and home tasks from South Deer Isle with several named correspondents and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge
Sophromia Johnson
Deer Isle
Sam
South Deer Isle
Mrs Gates Restored by Lydia E Pinkham Advice
In a 1899 letter from Johns P.O. Mississippi dated October 6, Mrs. Clinton Gates describes years of poor health with chills severe pains and fatigue. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after following guidance from Mrs Pinkham and reports regaining strength and her old self.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Pixniras
Lydia E. Pinkham
Clana Gates
Johns P.O. Miss
Qet
Kitchen towel tips and rhubarb pie baking notes
The writer offers practical tips for kitchen towels using loops at ends to distribute wear and dirt, especially with children. They describe a rhubarb pie method layering rhubarb with flour and sugar, then baking in a hot oven to prevent juice leakage. AusT Mapex ends with best wishes to the circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ego
Killed by Wild Steer Injures Farmer in Woods
Hiram Jordan a farmer from China Me was killed by a wild steer Sunday after reports of a marauding animal in the woods and pastures. He tried to fend off the beast with a stick as it charged then gored and trampled him to death near a pasture wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Jordan
China
Jorcan
Jordan
Secretaries Invited to W C F U Meeting in Hancock
South Deer Isle notes by Miss M A Carroll urges W C F U women and white tabboners to contribute to a column of their making. She discusses scientific education, liquor opposition, and faith in God to sustain the cause. Carroll praises earnest county workers and urges continued effort and prayer. An ad for Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry ends the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eititor
Hancock County
A. Mi
W.cu
South Deer Isle
M. A. Carroll
Sohoul
Miss Carroll
Ilim
Jehoshaphat
Iquor
Maine
Thote Birch
Uyshde
Dr. Fowler
Contental Discovery and Early Settlers Sketch Book
A fragmented catalog announces Contental Discovery and Life of Cal James Sw vhieal with sketches of early settlers, the fishing industry, and municipal notices. It lists Dr H W Small in Atlantic Maine and publishers in Ellsworth Maine as book sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan's Island
Cal
James Sw
H.W. Small
Atlantic
Buy Ant
Middle Street
Portland
Hascock County
Ellsworth
Weather Trials Halt West Church Outings and Proposals
A reminiscence from Rev Cyrus Townsend Brady in Ladies Home Journal recalls a mission in the Great West where rain ruined a planned gathering and sparked frank talk in a parlor. A young girl interrupts with a poignant question about God and plans, prompting reflections on faith and belonging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermon
Far West
Cyrus Towsend Brady
Ladies Home Journal
Hike Citeu
Hatenor
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Christian Es Dravok
Peter
Paul
Barnabas
Luther
Wesley
Spurgeon
Murphy
Moody
John iii
Sil
Gal
Phil iii
Col
Tim
Carlyle
Aunt Madge
Aue Awertcar
Elleworth
Birch Harbor
Mrs 8
Switch
Josiah M
Mike
Ats
W. E.G. HW
H. W. Small, M. D
Hardy
Henry
Msest
Perry Davis
W. Kiso
Honiitas
First National Bank
Butliltus Ellawoxth
Mase
Stewart
West
Maree 9 University
America
Ohn E. Bunker, JR
Bar Harbor
Bluehill
Mt. Desert
Bluebill
D. H. Greely
Philadelphia
Ental Colics
Elea World Further SE
Giles Blo
Charles H. Drummey
L Bank Bull
Carroll Burrill
Burrill National Bank
Woodruff
Main Sy
Harten
Sew York
A. F. Burnham
United States
Euuawomra
Banking
First National Bank Safe Deposit Vaults
Hancock County Savings Bank
WN. R. Coolidge
John F. Whitcomb
Charles
Burrill
Sret
Aly. Memes
Jonn
Wirrcomn
BR Coottnda
F. Cameonn Borklt
Chantaa
Omni
Will
FR. Aitken
Arriages
Ss. L. Lord
South Street
Kale
H. B. ENTEY @ CO
West Rod Bridge
Riieworth, Mn
Saac L. Hodgkins
School Street
Heffron & Tanner CO
Syracuse
N. Y
Edison
National Phonograph CO
Fifth Avex
New York
F. H. Osgood
Franklin Street
Oren Hooper
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