Wilderness saga of a waif named Chip and a wary band
In a Maine wilderness, 16 year old Chip is sheltered by Angie and Martin Frisbie after escaping a brutal sale. The group learns Chip's harrowing past, faces a feared pursuer, and contemplates adopting her while pursuing a lake country haven amid a growing family saga.
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One McGuire
Tim
Maine Woods
Pete Bolduc
Martin
Frisbie
Raymond Stetson
Levi
Ray
Angie
Chip
Greenvale
David
Amzi Curtis
Amzi
Angeline
Aunt Sanfort
Martin Frisbie
Steam as the world’s greatest civilizer
The editor muses on steam navigation and asks what the world would rather lose than steam. He argues steam is the greatest civilizer, more valuable than literature art or religion, echoing Carlyle’s remark on Shakespeare and India.
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Carlyle
India
the Ryder
Distillery Plan Bids by Houston Lumbermen Story
Alkali Eye reports from the Houston Post recounts a chatty account about meeting lumbermen to discuss starting a distillery to dispose of beer output. The piece notes a nervous theatergoer witnessing a beer balance act and fears of a bottle crash, later revealed bottles were empty.
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Houston
Houston Post
Floating population at sea reaches one million two hundred thousand
The floating work force totals 1,200,000 people who follow the sea. This figure reflects a large maritime labor pool spanning coastal regions and related industries.
Adonijah’s Rise and Fall A Lesson in Divine Purpose
A sermonette contrasts Adonijah’s self seeking with God’s plan for Israel. It argues that humanity’s best effort falls short without alignments to divine will, citing King David’s prompt response and Bathsheba’s plea to restore loyalty to God’s path.
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Adonijah
Haggith
Christ
God
Kingdom of Israel
David
Bathsheba
Adonijah Moves to Secure Throne as Abiathar Wavers
In Jerusalem the Adonijah faction rallies with chariots and runners while King David nears death. Abiathar the high priest wavers over support, Joab backs Adonijah, and a banquet plans to formalize claims as tension rises in the city.
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Oab
Israel
Adonijah
Jerusalem
David
Adonijih
Joab
Abiathar
Ablathar
Adonijah Sees Ablathar and Solomon as Heir Conflict
Adonijah encounters Ablathar and Solomon by a narrow street while pursuing royal advancement. Abiathar the high priest arrives from the palace, confirming Solomon’s claim to the throne and signaling Adonijah’s renewed bid for power amid King David’s fading rule.
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Adonijah
Ablathar
Solomon
Abiathar
Bathsheba
David
Enrogel
Hebrews Preaching the Gospel Worldwide in Early 1800s
The article notes a rise in Jewish Christian missions from zero in 1800 to 32 in America with 80 workers, 28 in Great Britain with 481 workers, 20 in Europe with 40 workers, and 9 in other lands with 47 workers, targeting Gentile congregations once of the ancient faith.
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England
Europe
United States
Jews Being Won to Christ
The article notes that over the last century about 224000 Jews were baptized and became Christians. It lists notable converts including Prof Berfey Sir Julius Benedict Dr Bessenthal Isaac da Costa Sir Michael Costa Dr Paulus Cassel Benjamin Disraeli and Dr Alfred Edersheim.
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Berfey
Julius Benedict
Bessenthal
Isaac da Costa
Michael Costa
Paulus Cassel
Benjamin Disraeli
Alfred Edersheim
W C T U Support for Denver Mission
The W C T U of Colorado backs a Denver mission now called the Frances J Willard Settlement. Devotional services occur daily and aid such as food clothing and fuel are given to those in need. Employment is provided for the able and a dispensary for women and children is run.
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W. C. T. U. of Colorado
Denver
Frances J. Willard
Bible Study Rally Aims 100000 in YMCA Classes
The YMCA reports 85000 men and boys in Bible classes across the city, railroad and college groups and plans to reach 100000 this year. Bible study rally day observed September 29 to boost enrollment nationwide.
Presbyterian Missions Prosper Sets Record Receipts
The Presbyterian foreign missions closed its year with total receipts of 1 276 747.85 dollars and no deficit for the year. Deficits from prior years still total over 90 000 dollars.
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Presbyterian Missions
Presbyterian Foreign Missions
Japanese Christian Nurses Lead Key Hospitals
A Japanese Christian woman serves as head nurse at the great Tokyo hospital and another heads the Hiroshima hospital. The head nurses aboard three Japanese hospital ships are Christians, highlighting faith among medical leadership.
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Great
Tokio Hospital
Hiroshima Hospital
What One Society Did for Mission Work in Iowa
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Iowa Methodist church raised 12,880 dollars from 2,362 members for work during the last year.
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The
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the
Iowa Methodist Church
Heart on wrong side interests St. Louis doctors
St. Louis City hospital patient August Washousen has his heart on the right side with other organs transposed. Doctors say the rare condition is not incapacitating and he has lived normally despite the unusual anatomy.
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St. Louis
August Washousen
St. Louis City Hospital
Washousen
Washenson
Gsenrech
Washonson
Washouson
Teast
Oldest Twins in Michigan: Sprague Young 82 at Middleville
Middleville Michigan reports Wi D Sprague and Mary OD Sprague Young as the oldest living twins in the state both 82 on March 27. The pair journeyed three miles south of Middleville and represent eight generations from Ralph Sprague and John Turner who came from England in 1628.
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Middleville
Mich
Michigan
Wi D. Sprague
Mary OD. Sprague
Halo
Ralph Sprague
John Turner
England
Massachusetts
John Sprague
Diantha Turner
M. D
Mary D
Murray
Orleany County
N. Y
Mary
James Young
James
Eliza Brewin
Lucinda Mattegon
Jeil
Lansing
Frances Lester
Clement
Lester
South Haven
Rochester
Turtle bites boy in terrifying Beaver Falls incident
Ten year old Jimmie Roberts was bitten by a 20 pound turtle in the Little Beaver River. Despite efforts with pepper, kerosene and a red hot poker the turtle held on until Mrs. Roberts and the farmer finally severed its head. Dr. E C Kerwin treated the leg wound.
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Beaver Falls
Jimmie Roberta
William Roberts
Beaver County
Roberts
Little Beaver River
Jimmie
Man killed by acid after accident at Camden plant
Samuel Wissing, 23, was standing on a chair on the second floor of the Camden White Lead works when his right hand was caught in a shafting and whipped by a fast belt. He freed himself, fell into a pot of acid, and died at Cooper Hospital shortly after admission.
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Martin
Levi
Ray
Bolduc
Chip
Tim
Old Tomah
Tomah
Sartin
Philadelphia
Camden White Lead Works
Samuel Wissing
Cooper Hospital
Wissing
No Man Is Free If A Fault Masters Him
A compact reflection on freedom and self control quoting Socrates on how unresolved faults bind a person to constraint and limit true liberty.
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Socrates
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Charles Clark Mur
Lothrop, Lee & Shepard CO
McGuire
Ned
Jim
Tombigbee River
Nellie Grey
Kentucky
Old Cy Walker
Old Cy
Civilization
Forgit
Amai
Walf
Alkat
Edson
Ww. Cc. T. U
St. Louis Hospital
Eli D. Sprague
Slater
Turtle
Snapper
Boy
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