Night of Intrigues on the Summit Ranch
In a storm shattered setting, Hays returns home to confront family quarrels sparked by a wife’s desertion and a partner’s schemes. A mysterious western woman aids a plot to expose betrayals, while Hays reveals a personal crisis and the attempt to shield loved ones ends with tragedy and a sober aftermath.
The Lame Man Healed Sunday Lesson Reflection
The article discusses the Acts 3:1-16 healing at the Beautiful Gate as a metaphor for spiritual awakening. It urges readers to let worship awaken the soul, to act in Jesus name, and to walk in joy and praise as witnesses in daily life.
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Anabasis
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Next Lesson on Peter and John Before the Council
A reflective meditation on Acts 4:5-18 exploring patience in early years and the clash between industry and discontent. It contrasts human sameness and ignorance, notes the insignificance of flowers for recognition, and laments neighborly compare. It warns women’s wit and a man's neglect of wife advice.
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Peter
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Burr Obeyed Sunday Law When Visited Milford
A Milford Connecticut correspondent recalls an incident with Aaron Burr then Vice President traveling from Boston to New York. Deacon Higby, the local tithing man, halted Burr’s party at church bounds until sunset, asserting the Sunday law. Burr accepted the ruling, dined at Butler's tavern, and complied, defending no special privilege.
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New York Sun
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Glasses for the Eyes
An occulist warns against doctors who claim glasses can fix perfect eyes and urges caution with eye wear. He says reading in poor light or in moving electric streetcars strains vision and that glasses should be used only when reading becomes painful.
Bout with French Language Becomes Humorous Misunderstanding
A Paris winter vignette recalls a traveler memorizing new words like capital assets. She learns croque morta for hired mourners and crachoir for cuspidor, then asks for a small, stylish hired mourner to take to America, much to a polite Frenchman’s alarm.
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America
New York Times
Bees Beat Pigeons In Westphalia Race
A Hamme bee fancier wagered twelve bees three miles from their hives would beat twelve pigeons to the same distance. At Rhynhern the first bee arrived a quarter minute before the first pigeon, with several bees finishing ahead of the pigeons while both groups finished closely together. The Dees were rolled in flour for identification. The women claim they eat little but soon put on loose clothes after dinner.
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Zuleika
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Westphalia
Rhynhern
Cornhill Magazine
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