Lesson Plan for Bible Reading and Map Activity
A detailed June 25 lesson outlines a reading sequence on Acts with long notes on using maps and travel clubs to trace Paul and key events. Activities include geographic charting, map stickers, travelogue writings, and student-led discussions anchored to lessons on conversion, healing, Gentile inclusion, and missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesu
Jerusalem
Damascus
Antioch
Philipp
Great Sea
Paul
Saul
Aeneas
Dorcas
Peter
Cornelius
Joppa
Cyprus
Iconium
Corneliia
Rhoda
John
Mark
Barnabas
Silas
Timothy
Luke
Lydia
Judea
Palestine
Syria
Asia Minor
Greece
Hero of the Camp Fates for the Flag and Freedom
A wounded Civil War era tale honors a nameless Afro American hero who stayed behind to save others as their boat sank. The piece links his selfless act to enduring themes of duty, dignity, and race relations, then shifts to speeches urging Black progress through responsibility, faith, and reliable labor. It notes New York Governor Whitman supporting a colored National Guard regiment and cites Negro service in Civil War and Spanish War.
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Congress
Whitman
New York
National Guard
Empire State
Mexico
Rio Grande
Spain
Fts
National Congress
Bible Gift to Fisk University From Lincoln Lincoln
A Bible presented to President Lincoln in 1564 by Baltimore Negroes, received in Nashville as a gift from Robert T. Lincoln to Fisk University. Lincoln writes Fisk to accept custody, praising the institution founded by Gen Clinton Bowen Fisk. Also notes winter war timings, US egg production, and Cuba winter temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Baltimore
Nashville
Tenn
Robert T. Lincoln
Fisk University
F. A. McKenzie
McKenzie
Clinton Bowen Fink
Campaign to raise funds for Slater Industrial School movement spreads
Through publisher J P Rawley a $50,000 campaign to boost equipment at the Slater Industrial School for Negroes in Winston-Salem N C has reached New York A letter from William A Blair vice president and cashier of the People's National Bank Winston-Salem says the schools influence ends race prejudice nearby and calls the effort the Souths most important colored people project besides Tuskegee and Hampton Also notes the Italian chicory substitute via dried figs and remarks on the black opal market and a historic note on John C Fremonts 1846 Monterey flag incident plus a small aeroplane claim and a Bloomington Ohio schoolhouse link to Lincoln era.
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J. P. Rawley
Broadway
Slater Industrial School For
Winston-Salem
N. C
New York
William A. Blair
People's National Bank
South
Tuskegee
Hampton
New York Sun
Breaking children’s habits warned by Spokane paper
The Spokane Spokesman-Review says breaking habits is a flawed method and cites William James that habit has become nature. It recommends substituting better activity and guiding children with careful explanations suitable to their age, starting with a normal nervous system and including outdoor exercise and sufficient sleep.
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Spokane Spokesman-Review
William James
Optimistic Thought and Devotion as Social Instruments
Devotion is described as a powerful instrument in humanising the manners of men, projecting optimism as a force that steadies conduct and cultivates considerate behavior within communities.
Wanderlust King Cox Tracks Global Journeys on Foot
Tennessee youth Earnest Sevier Cox calls himself a race wanderluster as he recounts walking solo the length of Africa from Cape Town to Cairo and crossing South America from Pacific to Amazon. He later traveled coastal Africa to Cairo, then moved to Australasia lecturing on his feats and views of colonial administration.
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Earnest Sevier Cox
Washington
Ennoe
South America
Amazon River
Australasia
East Indies
Japan
Hawaii
Africa
Cape
Cairo
University of Chicago
Cape to-Cairo
Cox
Cape Town
Mr. Coe
Thiji
Equatorial Africa
Mir. Cox
Indian Ocean
Mr. Cox
Youth Is a Temper of Will and Imagination
A compact quotation on youth by Dr. Frank Crane. It frames youth as a vigor of the emotions and imagination, not a matter of age or appearance, arguing that aging comes from abandoning ideals while life ages only when enthusiasm fades.
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Frank Crane
Pleasing Reception and Comedy Follies Exchange
A lively exchange centers on favorites among comedians during a reception. One speaker notes a hesitation to compare a performer with Hamiet, praising his consistent conduct and own style instead of grand promises. The dialogue hints at contemporary fame dynamics without explicit names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiet
Opera Scene Sparks Gossip at Metropolitan
A well dressed Spaniard sat with six Spanish girls in the orchestra circle at the Metropolitan, drawing attention as the group occupied seven goats amid the opera crowd.
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Metropolitan
Sleepy audience at New York opera house one night
Before the curtain rose the entire group fell asleep one after another and stayed asleep for two hours. Old opera goers said they never knew of the seat being equaled. The Spaniard paid $21 for seven seats.
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Opera House
New York
Obituary of a Father Acknowledges Life and Work
A father's obituary notes he lived sixty eight years enjoying an early decade of life before long years of work. The family reports the funeral will take place tomorrow as reported by the Atchison Globe.
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Father
Linen From Ancient Tombs Signals Enduring Cloth
Linen near 4,500 years old found in the tomb of Egyptian kings noted as almost indestructible. Ancient use tied to perceived cleanliness. historians recall linen as the premier fabric in olden times.
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Orly
Taste of Home Cooking in a Two Room Flat
A Pittsburgh Dispatch piece notes women in boarding houses yearn for homemade meals. A tiny oven and chafing dish yield layer cakes, Sally Lunn, gingerbread, and scalloped entrees, enabling Sunday night suppers without disturbing neighbors.
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Sally Lunn
Pittsburgh
Care in Table Decoration by Mise Araminta Holman
In home art instruction Mise Araminta Holman advises restraint in table decor. Flowers should be dainty and sparingly used to avoid overpowering the dining room display, with a small fern or one or two blooms that do not rise above the tallest dishes. The focus remains on the food dishes and silverware rather than conspicuous arrangements.
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Mise Araminta Holman
Misa Holman
Furnishing Tiny Rooms With Wall Space and Plants
The article advises making items flush to walls to gain space and adding plants to prevent stiffness in small living or dining rooms. It recommends a low 16 inch high continuous seat around corners, upholstered with few pillows, low wall shelves, and a solid color carpet or rug to enhance perceived space.
Pure Milk Remember To Keep Milk Cold At All Times
Guidelines for handling milk and cream to preserve freshness. Store milk in the refrigerator or a cold area, wrap bottles in a wet cloth if no ice, set in cold water away from sun, and avoid returning poured milk to the bottle. Clean utensils with cold then boiling water, drain and cool before filling. Use a separate bottle for the baby.
Frenched Strawberries With Pineapple Garnish Recipe
Wash and hull large berries, fill eight per person with fresh pineapple strips, insert into berries, arrange and garnish with sweetened whipped cream. Optional pale pink tint with vegetable coloring. Good Housekeeping offers this elegant, colorful dessert method.
Brussels Sprouts and Beet Salad Recipe
Soak Brussels sprouts in salted water for one hour then boil until tender. Drain, chill, and place in a salad bowl center. Surround with diced canned beets and drizzle French dressing over all. Let chill in a cold place for 30 minutes before serving.
Toaster Method Improves Corn Flavor and Texture
Toasted Corn claims improvement over boiled corn by first boiling ears six minutes then finishing in a bread toaster over hot coals. Ears are turned until evenly browned, delivering a crisp exterior and enhanced taste.
New Tomato Recipe with Cheese and Cream Topping
A simple broiled tomato method recommends sprinkling grated cheese over each tomato just before serving and finishing with a small dollop of whipped cream on every portion. This adds rich topping flair to a classic vegetable.
Dragon in the Woods Becomes Friendly to Gnomes and Brownies
Daddy tells of a shy dragon living in a cave near the woods who fears being feared by children. Brownies and Gnomes coax him to a party, reassure him, and vow not to expose his hiding place, promising a return visit with a celebration tomorrow evening.
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Daddy
Nancy
Nick
Chorta
Old Dragon
Mother Trusts Little Boy in Silent Jam Test
A child tests his mother by asking to be trusted and reveals he has hidden jam to see if she will still trust him. The exchange shows a playful, moral moment between Robby and his mother, ending with a lighthearted jab about trust and honesty.
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Cuba
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Cal
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Wash
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