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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
6
This excerpt describes Jesus son of Sirach as the compiler and author of Wisdom. It traces lineage from Jesus of the same name to Sirach and his son Jesus, noting shared wisdom and high learning. It cites legends of ancient godly men and compares Jesus to Solomon in wisdom and reputation.
A collection of proverbs advising restraint in speech and behavior. It warns against pride deceit and gossip while promoting self control humility and prudent speech. It contrasts folly with wisdom and notes that timely silence can be wiser than speaking.
In a scene of renewed purpose, Jesus the son of Sirach contemplates sharing dusty scrolls with the people. He drafts a plan, seeks the governor, and prepares to address the crowd in the city market this evening, hoping to inspire and inform.
In a crowded market Jesus quotes from the scroll of Sirach and recounts Israelite heroes from Moses to David and Solomon. The crowd reacts with awe as Lucius presses the crowd to hear more about faith, kings, and warnings of judgment, ending with a call to repentance.
The Home Herald reports a temperance proposal in Russia aiming to restrict liquor by raising the smallest sale measure to one-fortieth of a Kilderkin and cutting the number of sale outlets. The measure seeks to limit access and consumption through smaller quantities.
A Cincinnati anecdote recalls President Taft’s fondness for children. Visiting a home, he kissed a six or seven year old girl who rebuked him with a quote from a novel. He then joked about giving a kiss to himself, ending the brief tale.
A missionary wife reports two perfect cures using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for dandruff and milk crust on her daughter and baby. She describes scalp improvement and praises Cuticura as a blessing, dated January 20 1908 from Carthage Ohio.
In a Puck quip about gender breaks during Cromwell’s era, a female Cromwell demands realism in a portrait, telling a courtly painter to “Paint in the hips” to reflect truth rather than flattery. The remark is cited as a historic rebuke.
A Kansas City Times quote argues against fancy hose, saying they promote bad manners. It asks what the answer is and asserts the great American habit of feet up on desks chairs and porch posts should be discouraged.
A pithy reflection contrasts moral courage with the fading of a decent image as a worthwhile figure faces oblivion. The quote implies that virtue alone cannot shield a person from being forgotten when they fall.
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