Taft Embarks On 13000 Mile West South Tour
President Taft begins a nearly two month 13000 mile journey from Beverly Massachusetts marking a historic swing through the West and South. He travels by private car with aides and reporters, visiting Chicago Helena Spokane Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Mexico and many stops before returning to Washington on November 10.
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J. J. Richardson
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Old-Timer Chief Spencer Dies at 110 on Klickitat Reservation
Chief Spencer aged 110, a Klickitat, died on Fort Simcoe reserve. He witnessed 1843 settler arrival and served as guide for Col. Wright and Maj. Raines in 1856. His family suffered in 1850 when volunteers killed his kin while heading toward the Columbia River. Children Wilber and Lancaster Spencer of Top remain.
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Twin Jars and the Practice of Twin Sacrifice in Nigeria
The article notes that some Nigerian communities historically viewed twins with suspicion and placed them in jars hidden in groves where they perished. It cites the lingering though rare existence of such twin jars found in modern times as evidence of the old custom.
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Wide World Magazine
The Maccabee Story and Fatherly Love Across Ages
The narrative covers Mattathias and Judas Maccabeus leading the Jewish revolt, including battles at Emmaus and Bethhoron, the Sabbath decree, and the rise of the Maccabean leadership. It contrasts biblical reverence with human fatherhood, citing Absalom and God’s sacrificial love, and ends with notes on olive trees and California plantations.
Psalmic portrait of Israel’s apostasy and Mart hews courage
Sermonette reflects on Psalm 14 linking Israel’s apostasy to Maccabean times and praises the few like Mattathias who stand firm. It cites God as buckler and strength in battle with images of girded might, pursuit of enemies, and triumph against opposition.
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Zion
Jacob
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Mattathias
Flight of Attathias Signals Jewish Exodus to Wilderness
Story recalls Attathias and sons escaping to the mountains after killing an apostate Jew and refusing royal riches. True believers flee Jerusalem to worship God by Moses' law. King’s forces pursue, threaten destruction, as a Jew voices a warning before battle begins.
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Night Out Dismissed in Quiet Domestic Spat
Mrs Bill confronts Bill about his absence all night. He insists the absence was brief. The exchange reveals tension over trust and domestic routine.
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Bill
Cuticura Cure Promised For Eczema And Itch
A testimony from Captain George P. Bliss of Morris Manitoba describes dry eczema clearing after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He details years of itching and sores, relief within ten days for boots and under three weeks for complete cure, with purchase details listed.
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Morris
Manitoba
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