To This End Was I Born Sermon by Dr. Talmage
Washington November 13 sermon by Dr. Talmage urges finding a divine purpose for life. He argues humans are built for usefulness, invites direct guidance from God, and uses biblical examples to urge readers to pursue a God driven vocation and eternal promise.
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Dunces and Haleys Learn Outside the Book
A poem laments school life and praises practical knowledge over rote study. The speaker mocks a strict teacher and a proud Haley student while urging common sense and real world learning beyond books.
How Ants Make Slaves Warrior Slave-Making Ants Raid Turf Nests
Grant Allen describes a red warrior ant that raids nests of yellow turf ants to steal larvae and pupae. It kills adult turf ants, carries off cocoons to train as nurses and housemaids, then defends its own nest while workers guard the cocoons. The battle fronts in gardens like Algiers illustrate the brutal colony warfare.
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Dog Climbs Trees Captures Bavarian Show Crowd
Friedrich Richter of Kitzingen Bavaria owns Graf Ro land a dog famed for tree climbing after birds or cats. The clever animal has attracted many munificent offers from show men but Richter refuses to sell the prized dog.
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One and One Are Two in a Humorous School Lesson
A state superintendent tests a girls class in natural history. After blank looks, a small girl answers with another worm. He remarks that he would be ashamed if he were one of them, while she confidently replies with another worm. A final wry note attributes the line to Liam's Horn.
Dog Saves Six Year Old Lost In Pocono Mountains
In a Pocono wilderness tale, six year old Eddie Kleintop was lost for two days and nights. A faithful dog guarded the child while his mother and neighbors searched. Mountaineer Penrose Walek found Eddie four miles from home with the dog at his side.
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Trishman Drops Nickel Then Silver Dollar in Crack
A man named Trishman dropped a nickel while walking the street and later, with a friend nearby, dropped a silver dollar through the same crack to make the loss seem worthwhile. He claimed a scheme explained his actions as the dollar was cast to recoup the earlier small loss.
Animals That Never Drink Water Are Found Worldwide
The article notes species that never swallow water in life including Patagonian llamas and some Far East gazelles. It mentions a Parisian paraquet living 52 years in London zoo without drinking, hares possibly relying on dew, reptiles thriving without water, and French cows and goats near Lozere producing Roquefort cheese without frequent drinking.
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Japanese address order praised as possibly best method
The piece compares Japanese mail sorting order to American usage, noting Japan writes country first then city and street, while the U S sorts by state and city first. It argues this method may be efficient for directing mail and that the carrier reads the recipient last.
Betrayed by his Manners on a Western Stage
A western educator recalls a journey on a western stage coach. He sat with the silent driver who later warmed to him after dinner. The driver admitted judging him as a gospel fellow, but changed his view upon seeing him eat pie with a fork, concluding he was a gambler.
Re vived ribbon work brings rapid flair to fancy crafts
The article explains a modern approach to ribbon work using narrow ribbons threaded through fabric with a large eyed needle to create a raised, realistic effect. It notes that single wild roses are preferred in ribbon work, crinkled ribbons yield better double flowers, and satin or linen serve as foundations for small photograph frame designs.
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Worsted sofa covers with family crests and flags
A vintage guide describes worsted worked canvas pillow covers featuring family coats of arms monograms college colors and national flags. Designs mix traditional cross stitches with bold edging ropes and a popular flag shape pillow variant shaped like Old Glory.
Floral centerpiece traditions in English country houses
The article notes that English country houses use five to nine vases on dining tables. A central set piece anchors the arrangement with others flanking it. Varied vases include tall and small, sometimes alternating with single roses, or finger glasses in silver wine holders. A popular library bouquet features red poppies with tall grasses.
Pointing backward guidepost remark echoes in essay
A Chicago Post quote compares scholars of origins to a guidepost misdirecting travelers. The speaker recalls picking up a book, skimming a line, then discarding it, critiquing experts who claim to trace humanity’s roots.
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Fine Indian Pottery and Pueblo Weaving Traditions
The Pueblo crafts connect basketry pottery and weaving as intertwined arts. Pueblo women prepare clay from local deposits, mix with sand and sherds, and coil layers to form pots. Ancient pots show basket impressions, while modern pieces display remarkable uniform thickness and finish through simple hand techniques.
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Sit On The Floor Say Browne For Health
The eminent English physician Bie James Crichton Browne urges sitting on the floor for health and comfort, claiming it benefits men and especially women. He argues it is more natural than chairs, improves muscles, and offers endless postures with cushions to suit taste. He notes cleanliness is important for comfort.
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How to Make a Monogram and Quip from a Leader Essay
Instructions describe printing initials large on paper and cutting them to form an intertwined monogram then tracing to create a perfect design for linens or clothing. The excerpt includes a humorous quip about memory after death from the Cleveland Leader.
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