Pentecost Day Sermon on Acts Two and the Spirit
A pastor reflectively explains the Pentecost scene from Acts II, detailing the waiting period between Ascension and Pentecost, Matthias’s election, and the coming of the Holy Spirit with tongues of fire. The sermon notes the global gathering in Jerusalem, the miraculous speaking in many languages, and the reaction of awe, doubt, and inquiry about the meaning of these events.
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Spiritual power from God through the Holy Ghost
In the Christian Endeavor weekly talk Ray and B Doyle explain that true spiritual power comes from God via the Holy Spirit. It is not gained through human groups but through prayer obedience and use of available gifts. Prayer prompts the outpouring of the Spirit while obedience and practice expand divine power in daily life.
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Jerusalem
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True Christian love requires courage over comfort
The Presbyterian Banner argues that true Christian love goes beyond polite self admiration. It praises the man who engages with harsh reality, endures insults, and shows gentleness and forgiveness rather than malice and retreat.
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Paul
Presbyterian
Wealth as a gift from God guides its use
The Jewish Exponent argues wealth requires responsibility and unselfish administration. It should aid happiness for all and reflect the benefactor's wishes, with gratitude shown through proper tokens and emulation of well doing to others.
Missionary Campaigning Yields Fulton Pledge Support
A county Christian Endeavor society had given nothing to foreign missions for two years. A student volunteers group visiting as a missionary extension committee prompted 15 people to pledge Fulton, and the society voted to fund missionary literature. Active union missionary campaigning shows results.
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First Mortgage of the Devil on the Sinner’s Worldly Possessions
A Christian Instructor writes that the devil holds a first mortgage on a sinner’s soul body and worldly possessions and awaits a favorable moment to close.
Evening Hymn Recited In Christian Herald Verse
A prayerful verse from the Christian Herald asks Jesus to keep the author safe through the coming night. The hymn reflects gratitude for the day and seeks guidance and protection in darkness.
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Jesus
Christian Herald
Skirt fashions shift toward close fitting and back fullness
A St Louis Republic summary notes skirts in transition from full circular shapes to close fitting designs. The new style emphasizes a slim front with fullness at the back, invisible back buttons, and two braid trimmings shaping hem. Evening skirts return with trains, drapery, and new trimmings while petticoats vary by time of day and dress fabric.
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St. Louis Republic
Mule Named Sulphuric Acid In Proverbial Tale
A colored man, tied mule to a telegraph pole, returns to find the beast gnawing a hole in wood. He explains he feeds the mule five meals daily, then recounts how the mule got the name Sulphuric Acid from a drug store incident, originally Julius Caesar.
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Julius Caesar
Washington Star
Veil fashion updates include two piece wear and lace trends
The latest edict requires two veils: a dotted net veil near the face and a chiffon or mousseline veil loosely draped about the hat. Plain brown remains popular with dark blue options, while white or black net is dotted. Lace veils on broad hats rise in prominence, often heirloom pieces with a yellowed, aged tone.
Vegetable Oyster Soup From Simple Pantry Ingredients
Peel and scrape vegetable oysters then soak in cold water to prevent discoloration. Boil sliced osters in water until tender, add milk and thin cream, season with salt, thicken with flour rubbed in milk, and boil a few minutes to finish.
Apple Pie With Spiced Apple Filling
Recipe describes lining a pudding dish with paste then filling with apples, sugar to taste, one clove per three apples, cinnamon, lemon rind, and a cup in center to hold the juice. Pie size may vary from large to small.
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Boston
Hats and Headache Weight of Women's Hats Affects Brain
A New York World report weighs hats at several shops to see if big fashion headpieces trigger headaches. Tests found Fifth Avenue retailers using lighter foundations and willow while Grand Street offerings ran heavy with 14 to 24 ounce specimens. Prices rise with size and weight, and one 24 ounce hat is said to cause chronic headaches for most women.
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Sixth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Grand Street
N. Y. World
Student’s Bold Night Meets Northwestern Hall Dean
A freshman football player violates the women’s hall rule at Northwestern University by attempting to approach a resident on Thursday night. Emily Stantington Miller, dean of women, identifies herself and refuses the encounter citing her authority. The student leaves, then experiences recurring shock when he later encounters Miss Miller.
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Northwestern University
Woman's Hall
Woman’s Hall
Emily Stantington Miller
Miss Miller
Chicago Chronicle
Reign of Brocades Prompts Rich Season for Fabrics
The Chicago Tribune notes a brocade season featuring brocaded wool, satin, and silk in self colors, contrasts, and harmonies. Purple and lilac tones with white are among the prettiest, though plush pink with white, orange with canary, and blue with green also appeal to different tastes.
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Chicago Tribune
Softly By Jove in Love Eyes Open for First Time
A witty exchange portrays a suitor in love recognizing his insights anew and a friend sympathizing that awareness returns after the romance ends. The dialogue echoes a New York Ruthville sentiment on hearts and perspectives.
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Jove
N. Y
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