Endless rebirth through rain and sky in Pure Climes
Theron Brown reflects on waters becoming air, rain and snow cleansing the earth and lifting spirits. The poem envisions celestial droplets rising and returning, a cycle of renewal that links nature with memories of departed souls and a sweetness from the Better Land.
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Retreatant's confession tests a priest's mercy at retreat
In a three day Sisters of St. Martha retreat, Father John Burton counsels a troubled girl who admits a childhood sin against her sister. He limits disclosure, urging silent repentance and mercy, and later preaches forgiveness during evening meditation while bearing the weight of the tale.
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True North Errors Yet Revealed by Magnetic Variation
A discussion of magnetic variation shows the compass needle does not point true north. The U.S. and European efforts expand to study terrestrial magnetism in 1902, mapping isogonic and agonic lines and noting historical surveys like Mason and Dixon.
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Running More to Malt
Since 1878 malt liquors consumed in this country have risen from 317000000 gallons to 1222600000 gallons, reflecting steady growth in annual consumption across decades.
Visions of the Night Dreams and God in Modern Times
Dr. Talmage argues that dreams are divinely permissible, meaningful, and sometimes revelations. He cites biblical figures and modern examples, warns that most dreams are bodily disturbances, and asserts that dreams can warn, convert, or comfort when aligned with faith.
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Capt. Yount
Little Girl Questions Heaven with Father and Mother
A Detroit Free Press item shows a child asking if her father will go to Heaven and declaring she will go with her mother instead. The exchange highlights family faith perspectives in a concise quotation.
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Night Reflections and Family Tales From Bill Arp
In a midnight reverie, ARP ponders darkness, faith, and scripture alongside memories of ghosts, conjugal life, and paternal instincts. He recalls his wife’s vigil at the door, his children, and the soothing songs he hums to lulling babes, then recounts a comical jail-like pantry incident and a digressive tribute to singer Sarah McDonald and Scottish heritage.
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John Wannamaker
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Bobby Discovers Across the Way’s Wet Sign Isn’t Paint
Bobby bursts into the house in high excitement with his clothes smeared and a face glowing. He proclaims to his mother that neighbors’ front door sign reading Wet Paint was misleading. He insists the substance is varnish, not paint, and presents himself as a triumphant investigator.
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You can't fool anyone with that lion's skin says fox
A fox ridicules the lion's disguise and calls the beast an ass. The ass contends he fools other asses, as stated by a judge.
It Would Be Too Costly Women and shopping in Turkey remark
A Chicago Post quote notes that women shopping in Turkey would end polygamy quickly, asserting U.S. shopping habits are costly and unlikely to be matched abroad. The exchange highlights cultural contrasts and humor about gender roles in commerce.
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