Meaning of the Empty Cradle Sermon by Frank De Witt Talmage
A sermon on Isaiah 40 11 explores the pain and paradox of infant death. The preacher argues the empty cradle can purify marital love bond parents and children in heaven, and that God gathers lambs to his bosom. It comforts mourners with imagery of heavenly care and enduring family devotion.
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Chicago
Frank de Witt Talmage
Howgstead
Jesus
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Mr. Talmage
Irvine
Christ
Heaven a Home Through Lost Children Teachings on Heaven
A preacher argues heaven becomes real when God takes children from nurseries to heaven as a sign of heavenly love. He discusses knowing loved ones in heaven, the idea of divine favorites, and the hope of reunion, urging parents to live nobly for Christ while awaiting the heavenly home.
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Russian boy named in dialogue shocks Halpenny Conic
A humorous dialogue snippet features Tarent and Halpenny Conic as a boy is mistaken for a nickname but revealed as his actual Russian name, prompting a brief exchange about identity. The line highlights cultural stereotypes and wordplay in a light, conversational tone.
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Tarent
Halpenny Conic
The Strongest Armies in History
The essay contrasts the Roman army from the fifth century B C E onward with its territorial legion system and local tribes to the modern strong Prussian army that defeated Austria and France in the 19th century. It notes Rome conquered worlds and shaped kings while the Prussian force stood as the strongest of its era.
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Lincoln Helped Free Traveling Actors in Springfield Tale
A boyhood Joseph Jefferson toured towns with his father’s company. In Springfield the town council charged high permit fees during a religious revival. A local lawyer argued for the troupe, leading to a concession and the play’s performance. The lawyer later rose to become a famed president of the United States Abraham Lincoln.
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Opportunity Knocks Once at Every Door
The Philadelphia Press notes opportunity acts with timing and perception. The optimist calls it a well timed chance while the pessimist notes opportunity favors secrecy and may pass unseen when one is away.
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Philadelphia Press
Treating Burns with Cold Water for Acid Injuries
The article advises using cold water with ice to treat acid or alkali burns. It notes nitric acid spills and nitriol incidents and says immersion of the affected limb in cold water dilutes acid traces. If alkali burns occur, water should be made alkaline with soda to counteract the acid.
Fernery Right Defined by Tiny Ferns in Window
A note suggests that a fern in a jardiniere and two young sprouts in tin cans placed in a window grant the owner the right to call the arrangement a fernery. The whimsical claim reflects how small plant displays can shape local naming.
Hike Telescopes Cue Hidden Tools Puzzle
A fragment hints at a riddle about telescopes that reveal hidden components when extended and conceal them when closed, suggesting a metaphorical puzzle rather than a concrete event.
Discouraged mayor of St Emil hanged himself
A French town mayor in St Emil reportedly killed himself using his scarf after failing to please all factions. The incident highlights local tensions and the pressures of municipal leadership.
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St. Emil
Frenchman Learns English Through Hiccups And Coughs
A French learner arrives in England to study English and is told how to pronounce words like ruff koff and hiccuff. He humorously repeats a transformed sentence using altered endings to fit English phonetics. The tale illustrates pronunciation challenges with a playful twist.
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England
Biccoff
Too Much for Mrs Marryat Mamma to Move In
Dialogue reveals Mrs Marryat Mamma plans to close her house and live with the family while Mr Marryat doubts his capacity to support both. He fears his mother-in-law would be insupportable, leaving the household divided over the arrangement.
No, Indeed Our Company Refuses to Prohibit Kisses
A crafty agent tells the bride and groom that their railway allows kissing on platforms. He points out that the company has more and longer tunnels than any other railway in the world, as part of a presentation about the line.
No Comparison Rhyme Sparks City Barroom Brawl
A pair of quips from a New York woman and a Boston woman escalates into a tense exchange. The incident highlights regional rivalries fueling a heated confrontation at a local bar.
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New York
Boston
Forest covers 36 percent of Russia's total area
Forest covers 36 percent of Russia's total area amounting to 464.5 million acres. There are four acres of forest for every Russian inhabitant.
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Russia
Ruossinen Tea Tradition Described in Service Note
A description notes Nussian tea served plain with lemon instead of cream. Two lumps of sugar and a quarter lemon accompany the cup on the saucer, with no cream offered.
Deelze bub the patron demon of the fly myths
Among ancient tribes of Canaan and Phoenicia the lower region demon Deelze bub is named as the patron of the fly, a pest noted from primitive times to the present.
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Primeval
Canaan
Phoenicia
Deelzebub
Artesian Wells Supply Australian Farmlands
Australian irrigation relies on artesian wells. Depths range from shallow to over 3,000 feet. Yields vary from 100,000 to more than 4,000,000 gallons per day.
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Australia
Shetland Nights Shortest and Longest Daylight Hours
Shetland records show the island experiences a five hour minimum night and over eighteen hours of daylight at its longest. The dramatic variation reflects high latitude summer and winter daylight extremes affecting residents and visitors.
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Shetland
A Changeless Temperature in Ocean Depths
The article notes that fishes living below 300 fathoms inhabit a world of constant temperature. It highlights the stability of the deep sea environment and its adaptation implications for marine life.
Salt Sea Salt Content Compared By Seas
The Caspian sea holds 11 pounds of salt per ton of water while the English Channel carries 72 pounds and the Dead Sea contains 187 pounds.
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Caspian Sea
English Channel
Dead Sea
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