Ruth Lesson on Loyalty and God’s Gift of Friends
August lessons explore Ruth 1 6 19 and II John 4 7 focusing on Ruth’s loyalty. Naomi’s return to Judah, Ruth’s noble choice and devotion, and blessings in Ruth 2 4 illustrate faith, friendship, and a place in Israel’s lineage.
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God
Ruth the Loyal
Ruth
Moab
Bethlehem
Judah
Elimelech
Naomi
Orpah
Land of
Israel
Boaz
Christ
Inlet of Power The Holy Spirit in Control
The text declares there is one source of power in life the Holy Spirit. It urges yielding to his mastery cultivating friendship and giving him full swing to attain power. It emphasizes the Holy Spirit as the sole inlet of power in control.
Facing Wrong Way In Faith Paths
A man embraces Christianity by validating his ancestral faith yet struggles to find the true direction, raising questions about guidance and belief.
Ten Acre Farm Life of Union County Farmer
R V Lockhart of Union County North Carolina operates ten acres himself with two tenants on 65 more acres. He grows corn hay wheat and oats with a garden and orchard and keeps five Jersey cows and 400 White Leghorn hens. The tenants produce cotton and food for their own use while Lockhart profits from milk butter and eggs and has rebuilt his finances after bank troubles.
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Tom Broom
Union County
North Carolina
WNU Service
R. V. Lockhart
Monroe
Mr. Lockhart
Filling Station Eases Apple Growers Spraying
Massachusetts apple growers adopt concrete supply tanks in orchards to cut travel and spraying time. Pomologists from the Massachusetts State College say filling stations reduce driving to water sources and allow protective sprays over larger areas in about half the time before.
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts State College
Wisconsin Leads in Silos and Corn Silage Use
Wisconsin dominates silage production with 7.905 million tons from 1,054,000 acres, about half its corn. New York trails at 3.558 million tons, Minnesota at 8.168 million. The state reportedly has 118,000 silos, supporting a large dairy industry and enabling corn growth in shorter seasons.
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Wisconsin
New York
Minnesota
United States Departments of Agriculture
Campaign of Cow Testing to Improve Dairy Markets
The passage argues that removing unprofitable cows from dairy herds would raise prices. It calls for a cow testing campaign to identify which cows are profitable and which are not, stating it is common sense to cull cows unable to cover cash costs, feed, labor, and other charges.
Larger pigs survive better based on birth weight
J E Nordby of the University of Idaho reports that pigs weighing two and a half pounds at birth have a better survival rate than lighter piglets. He notes birth weight hinges on heredity and sow feeding, with larger births typically yielding stronger pigs.
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J. E. Nordby
University of Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station
Potatoes Move Closer to Cities by Trucking
Economists from the Department of Agriculture observe a shift in potato farming toward areas within trucking distance of consumers. The traditional carload shipments from Maine and other states yield to the modern auto truck method for distribution.
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Department of Agriculture
Maine
Ruffles Dominate Summer Frocks In 1933 Styles
Fashion writers highlight an era of bold ruffles and puffs on summer gowns using sheer organdies chiffons and dotted swiss. A Luciene of Paris design showcases a white chiffon debutante dress with a rose velvet sash while other outfits feature bias cut hems and dotted details signaling feminine silhouettes.
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Luciene
Paris
Bemberg
Western Newspaper Union
Wide Sailor Hats Are In Favor This Summer
Fashion writers note wide shallow crowned sailor hats are popular for summer. Styles include a white rough straw brimmed hat with a one and a half inch crown and a wreath of red, blue and yellow field flowers. A second version uses stiffened white pique with a navy band and a field flower nosegay at the front.
Camisoles Return in New Hot Weather Styles
The article notes camisoles reemerging in sheer fabrics and paired with slips or panties. Shops display I see you blouses and thin fabrics like dimity and lace, reflecting a trend where outfits reveal more skin.
Tailored Cottons Bring Ready-To-Wear Suits For Sport and Street
Tailored cotton suits in beige gray and navy arrive for sports wear in the country and informal wear in town. Most are paired with white cotton blouses kept fresh by rubbing.
Clever sub-pajamas promise smart comfort and style
This new home and beach wear features right leg entry and wrapped left leg with front tie. Offered in striped and plaid fabrics, the outfit aims for both practicality and looks as a chic pajama alternative.
Linen Smartness for Summer Dresses and Accessories
Linen shoes and hats pair with linen suits and dresses this summer. They can be washed as easily and as frequently as the dresses themselves.
Lingerie Trim Significance in Costume Design
The article notes lingerie trimming importance across white eggshell and dark colors used with prints and plains. It highlights piqué fabrics and color coordination to enhance wardrobe ensembles.
Doctor Tests Patient with Pithy Prescription Joke
A doctor visits a female patient and comments on her improvement. She replies she followed the bottle's instructions. He asks for the steps, and she quips that the instruction was to keep the bottle well corked. Britains Somerset Standard notes the humorous exchange.
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Somerset
Tourist Tells Butler of Mistake in Tip
A tourist admits a gaffe after tipping the wrong host at a historic castle. The butler reacts with dry humor, noting the slip will be hard to fix.
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Butler
Wall Street Journal
Can't Expect Much Passenger Train on Time
Edmonton Bulletin quips about rail travel with the guard noting the train’s reliability lies in staying on the rails rather than punctuality.
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Edmonton Bulletin
Worldly Advice in a Frosh Girlish Exchange
A brief item from the Montreal Gazette notes a city column where the narrator seeks worldly counsel. The friend replies with a short travel suggestion and a flirtatious tone, reflecting playful social chatter in campus society.
Would Prove Heredity Wife-That Mean Thing Called Mother
A witty quip from the Boston Evening Transcript disputes a claim about heredity and a mother figure, ending with a sharp, retaliatory line implying a strong comeback.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Elevator fear at top spurs talk of a fall
A nervous passenger asks what happens if the elevator drops to the bottom. The elevator girl faints at the notion and fears losing her job.
Applause for Hissing Shocks London Answers
A spectator amid a wretched play applauds not the drama but the audience's hiss. He explains to a neighbor that his cheer targets the hiss itself, not the performance, illustrating a cheeky reaction to theater.
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London
Parrot Purchase Lifts Spirits in Comic Exchange
A humorous exchange from Pathfinder Magazine features Spinster and Oldbach debating marriage and companionship. Oldbach jokes about buying a parrot for five dollars while noting bears cost 200 dollars, highlighting gendered social humor of the era.
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Mr. Oldbach
Oldbach
Pathfinder Magazine
Efficiency expert wedding rice tradition adapted
Quote recalls a wedding prank at an efficiency expert's event. The rice was thrown but packaged in two pound cotton bags as a concession to the expert's teaching.
Radio Voices Test Onmentality Incident
A radio board tests a black man by asking if he hears voices from unknown sources. He answers yes and explains the voices come over the radio.
Dual hearts in a fowl remark shocks readers
A fragment notes an old fowl with two hearts discovered recently. The line is paired with a quip about a bridge partner from Smith's Weekly, reflecting light gossip in a humorous tone.
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Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
By Cherie Nicholas
Montreal Gazette
Dodge Truck
Dodge
Detroit
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