Farm and Trades School on Thompson's Island Chronicle
A historical overview recounts the Boston Farm and Trades School on Thompson's Island, its 1814 founding, evolution from asylum to industrial education, endowment and tuition details, strict admission rules, and a day by day routine. It notes the school’s shipyard like craft, brass band, Gardner hall, and the Cottage Row student government, plus island flora and the legacy of superintendent Charles H. Bradley.
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Boston
Farm and Trades School
Thompson's Island
Hoston Harbor
West End
North End
Sir William Phipps
Poston Farm School
Gardner Hall
Li Fe
David Thompson
London
Council For
Boston Harbor
Thompson
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Dorchester
Atlantic
Bradley
Cottage Row
Hach
Charles H. Bradley
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Longer Road Better Than Short Cut, Says United Presbyterian
The article argues that God favors longer paths over shortcuts in life. It cites biblical examples from Egypt to Canaan and Jesus’ path to the cross, noting that short cuts tempt via wealth, power, or ease, while enduring routes build character and education.
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Cana
Egypt
Canaan
Jonger
Red Sea
Sinai
Israel
God
Solomon
Miriam
Elim
Ilfe
David
Saul
Son of
Satan
Gethsemane
Calgary
United Presbyterian
Pray Without Ceasing and Readiness in Prayer
Rowland Hill explains that prayer is not constant action but a believer must be ready to pray instantly in danger or need. He compares the ready believer to a bird poised to fly.
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Rowland Hill
Helpful Home Cookery and Menu Ideas from 1910s Era
A compact guide offers practical kitchen tips and recipes including Improved Hamburger Steak servings for seven or eight, Poached Eggs New York Style with Mornay sauce, a basic Mornay sauce, Chop Suey with pork and vegetables, and storage advice for bread. The tone mirrors early 20th century domestic guidance.
Visionary quote on motherhood and progress
A quote asserts God judges by scars not medals, urging mothers to widen mental visions. It argues mind expansion benefits humanity and that ideas limiting women are harmful.
International Sandwich Traditions From Various Nations
A compact guide lists sandwich ideas by country. Russian uses venison with yolk paste on bread. German features steamed wurst with tomato sauce between brown bread. Yankee combines minced sturgeon, eggs, watercress on buttered bread. Scotch mixes butter mustard egg and minced lamb on rye. Parisian offers turtle meat or frogs legs with mayonnaise on French bread. Bohemian uses boiled game with gravy spread on stale bread with lemon. Scandinavian tops herring and egg with buttered discs.
Pearls and Rubies Found Across Continents and Waters
The article notes pearls appear in oyster waters worldwide including Canada and the Mississippi, with fresh water pearls of notable value. It also mentions rubies from Hindustan and Ceylon, and some specimens from South America. Oil appears in early exploration notes.
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Canada
Mississippi
India
Cey
South America
Petroleux
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Thompsone Liland
Cyaries
Brad Bramley
Perinteddene
Leel VO
Piavor Sue Tude
E. E. Higley
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