A Small Man's Great Treasures from Zaccheus Luke 19
The sermon on Zaccheus in Luke 19 portrays him as a chief publican who becomes generous and spiritual through truth, light, and salvation. It emphasizes wealth used for good, restitution, and the transformative power of Christ granting faith, charity, and broader purpose.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Central Baptist Church
J. A. Hansen
Rome
Zaccheus
Jesus
Zeccheus
Zeecheng
Achan
Judas
Bis
Apostle
God
Hsan
Jacob
Attokes
Christ
Earth
Bank of Faith
Mary
Heathen at Home quote attributed to John G. Paton
A short apothegm attributed to John G Paton emphasizes that those aiding heathen abroad contribute most by aiding the heathen at home. The line reflects a missionary era ethic stressing domestic support as foundational to overseas work.
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John G. Paton
From a Woman's Viewpoint An Athletic Queen
A collection of quotations and reactions on women's roles, dress, privacy, and ethics from multiple sources. Queen Maud is praised for athletic skill, while debates on female honesty, eavesdropping, and social conduct are discussed by critics and editors, highlighting gender stereotypes and public opinion.
Feather bed pillows fuel Maine widow’s frugal fortune
A Maine clergyman's widow supports herself and three children by converting old feather beds into pillows. She tests, sells at five dollars a pair, and has earned forty to fifty dollars weekly, turning a pre Revolutionary habit into a thriving business.
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Maine
Lve
Philadelphia
French authoress Tinayre to miss Legion honor
Mme Marcelle Tinayre, slated for the Legion of Honor, may be passed over as Council members, upset by her earlier remarks downgrading the decoration. She denies refusing the Cross, saying she would wear the red ribbon only in proper settings and remains grateful for the honor.
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Appleton’s Magazine
Mary Heaton Vorse
Anna Smith
New York Tribune
Mme
Marcelle Tinayre
Legion of Honor
Council of the Order
Mme, Tinayre
Paris
Tinayre
London Mall
A Symposium of Laughs and the Joy of Laughter
An essay explores laughter as a rare, soulful talent worth practicing. It contrasts cackles with genuine merriment and suggests women often hushed by teasing childhoods, noting laughter can ease dyspepsia and benefit health. It highlights a three or four note capricious laugh as especially pleasing.
Fashion Notes on Hats and Dresses from a Past Era
Plain cloths and mixed worsteds in favor. lace shoes high instep fit better than buttoned. Linen shirtwaists hand embroidered. Napoleon collar fancies. Las seamed tapes in shades. lace hoods and frills on wraps. Hats show flowers like roses lilacs carna tions. silver gray elastic belts praised. Coats vary, hip length tailored styles lead ready to wear. Long sleeves appear on wedding gowns and bridesmaids. Trim on bath robes and kimonos, arm-eye band. Tuscan ivory hats feature wisteria, sweet peas, clover, poppies.
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Napoleon
New Ideas and Edges Across Cities and Nations
Hamilton proposes sixty cent gas in a period of rising fuel costs while Chicago plans a curb market. Independent car makers tour the nation. Germany weighs a petroleum monopoly and America touts leading trade with Japan. A Philadelphia judge critiques anti trust policy as events unfold.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Chicago
America
Japan
Tokio
National Civil Service Reform League
Grosseup
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Manila
Amoy
Andover Theological Seminary
Cambridge
Harvard Divinity School
Bavaria
United States
Alaska
New England Methodist Episcopal Conference
New York
Foster
Michael Briefer
Washington
Prague
Unique British Lighthouse on Arnish Rock
A remarkable lighthouse stands on Arnish Rock in Stornoway Bay, reachable by a channel over 5000 feet from Lewis. A conical beacon sits atop the rock with a lantern whose light is reflected by a mirror in the Arnish Rock lantern, guiding fishermen at night.
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Arish
Stornoway Bay
Island of
Lewis
Lewly
Arnish Rock
Like Father Like Son Doctor and son overhear cleansing remark
In a Lippincott's anecdote, the Rev Dr Somers instructs his wife Sarah with polysyllables for the children to leave. Nine year old Jack, recovering from measles, overhears and dramatically interprets the line as a command to “eliminate the noxious element.”
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Somers
Sarah
Jack
Lippincott’s
Teredo Threat to Canadian Timber Trade
The teredo, or shipworm, once a major timber ship killer, now threatens Canada’s timber industry as ships shift from timber to other materials.
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Queen Maud
Pittsburg Press
Margaret Madson
Fashion Notes
Franklin Sansom
the Democrat’s Clubbing List
National Stockman and Farmer and Democrat
Commoner and Democrat
New York Daily World
Democrat
New York Sunday World
World
Pittsburg Daily Post and Democrat
Philadelphia Daily North American
Pittsburg Evening Sun and Democrat
Pittsburg Evening Telegraph
Democrat World Almanac
Mail
the Democrat
Church Street
Indiana
Ape
W. S. Daugherty
Philadelphia St
J. Mood Clark
Marshall Building
Indaba, Fa
David Blair
Philadelipais Street
Phone
John N. Banks
Dimies
Banka Building
Philadelphia Street
John H. Pierge
Diigo
Cunningham Building
Philidelpase Threat
John H. Hill
OmMee In
Hoo No
Farmer's Bank
Bwlle Tug
Court Place
Iodiana
Harry W. Fed
Jos
George J. Feit
Maratall Building
M. C. Watson
Ofice Tm Depoaty Bank
de Roms
D. Ho. Toms
Parmar’s Bank
Indians
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