King Saul Chosen and Confirmed in Israel
May 23 lesson adapts first Samuel chapters 9 and 10 detailing Saul’s selection. It covers Israel’s demand for a king, Samuel’s warnings, the process of choosing Saul, his modesty and initial leadership, and his eventual confirmation at Gilgal following victory over the Ammonites. Included are themes of divine sovereignty and human choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul
Samuel
Mizpeh
Tenjatin
Uni
Ephraim
Judah
Gilgal
Inbesh-xstend
Belial
Soul
Gigal
Tin
Voltaire Prophecy Recited By Bible Society Printer
A newspaper note recalls Voltaire’s claim that no Bible would exist in a century. It mentions the Geneva Bible Society using his printing press, while reporting 500,000 copies in 500 tongues in circulation for the healing of nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voltaire
Geneva Bible Society
The Unit of Life Quote Paraphrase
A reflective remark on life likens it to a day as the unit of living. It asserts that any person can bear their burden, perform work, and live with gentleness for one day, emphasizing daily effort, patience, love, and purity as the core of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
War era child labor and postwar policy shifts
The 1919 article reviews wartime effects on child labor, noting many under sixteen labored in mines and under fourteen in factories. It cites Supreme Court actions in 1918, state enforcement gaps, shipyard abuses, and the push for back to school campaigns, enforcement of attendance laws, and government employment rules favoring veterans and their families. It also touches on political convention dynamics and public interest topics of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hornaday
Washington
Children’s Bureau
United States Department of Labor
United States
Tomo
Supreme Court
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Anneries
Bureau
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
Great Lakes
Executive Department
Civil Service
Congress
Clement
Columbia
Elvtt Iservice Commission
Civil Service Commission
War Department
Taker
Federal Board of Vocational Education
Civil Arvice Commission
District of Columbia
Chow Nh
Pelmarioen
Wood
Fragmented note on material process and public perception
A damaged OCR fragment discusses transforming raw material into a resilient fabric with brilliant luster and waterproof properties. It mentions a common delusion about the process and how many people misunderstand the effort and costs involved.
France Faces Vast Reconstruction Task After War
The French minister of the liberated regions heard estimates from Jabile on vast needs for reconstruction. Building alone demands 22,000 tons of material and labor for 700,000 people over a year. One hundred thousand houses must be rebuilt using 5,000,000 bricks, 8,000,000 cubic meters of wood, 100 square meters of tiles, and 3,000,000 cubic meters of timber. Road and rail reconstruction require 8,000,000 tons of material and 15,000 workers for a year, plus 20,000 trains and 5,000 trucks. The remarks include sharp sarcasm about fur prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MM. Jabile
Isbor
Silk Stockings From Artificial Silk
The article notes artificial silk cannot match real silk in durability or moisture resistance and tends to be highly camouflaged in appearance. It discusses a new process that promises improved quality to meet rising demand.
Pretty dresses for June bridesmaids and brides
The article discusses stylish bridesmaid and bride dresses with white underslips, favoring taffeta and net textures. It describes dress elements such as tunics, lace, and ribbons, plus practical features like washable underslips and adaptable color schemes for both bridesmaids and the bride on a June wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zac Ie
Tony White
Hedlow
Faney
Hats for Summer Wear Feature New Millinery Displays
Illiniers and millinery departments showcase summer wear with spring hats highlighted. The displays include georgette gowns, ribbon trimming, and feather ornaments on various crown shapes. Prices implied by the craftsmanship emphasize the high fashion of statement hats for warm seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pik
Hiner
Silhouettes Show Whales and Fashion Trends in Paris Notes
The report describes latest silhouettes with whale confections and varied skirt treatments. It notes departures in styles from Paris fashion, including whipped skirt edges and dipped hems, plus a striking black dinner gown with side twists to the knee. Colors range from red to green with square necks and short sleeves.
Also Mentioned on This Page
FB Fitzwater
Us Bible Institute of Chicago
Israel
Supreme Court Hasen
Leonard Wood
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Frank O. Lowen
Inez
Warren G. Harding
Obie
Miles Maindexter
Washingto
Murray Muthiversity
William ©. Sproul
Pennsylvania
Howard Sutherland
West Virginia
Calvin Coollege
Massachusetts
John J. Per
England
Bental
Brunswick
Berkshire
Dickens
Jules
Tver
Rmi
Caver
Kit Chien Creinees
France
Milo
Georgette
Branby
Paris
Rand
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