Easter customs across nations and ages described
The article surveys Easter practices from early church disputes over dating to diverse customs across Europe and Russia. It details ancient observances, egg symbolism, games in churches, egg rolling, kingly processions, and regional rites in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Bulgaria, Austria, Hungary, and Russia, noting sun superstitions and festive hospitality.
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Nice
Ostara
Europe
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Washington
White House
Easter Moray
Northumberland
France
Bulgaria
Austrian
Tyrol
Russia
Christ
Germany
Rome
The Divinity of Christianity Sermon by Dr Swentzel
The Rev Dr Henry C Swentzel preached on The Divinity of Christianity from First Timothy at St Luke's Clinton Ave Brooklyn He argued Christianity comes directly from God not from man and that Jesus Christ is the only Son of God whose divinity is proven by his words works and birth The faith endures against doubt and persecution as the glorious gospel of the blessed God.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Henry C. Swentzel
St. Luke’s Church
Clinton Avenue
Fulton Street
Jehovah
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus Christ
God
Man
Simon Peter
Christ
Archangel
Jesus
Calvary
Mary
Ouere
Gospel of Bethlehem
Holy Sepulchre
Mount of Olives
Justice and truth in Carlyle’s stern admonition
A Carlyle quotation declares that justice is the core law of humanity and history. It rejects zeal for unjust causes even with overwhelming force, urging bold restraint and moral fidelity in the face of power and chaos.
The Hidden Sun and the Tree of Sin
A majestic century old tree falls on a calm evening revealing a hidden wound. A boy’s hatchet struck it in youth, a decay rotted the core and brought it down at its peak. Dr. J. R. Miller compares the fate to lives broken by unhealed sin at the heart.
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J. R. Miller
God's Double Purpose in Blessings and Character
The piece argues that blessings to individuals serve broader good, citing Abraham’s promise and the enrichment of grace through sharing. It asserts that character strengthens by guiding others in gracious living and that hoarding gifts dulls one’s soul, a view framed as an Examiner commentary.
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Goa
Abraham
Earnestness Drives Achievement in Work and Ideas
The piece argues that earnestness is the strongest force behind accomplishment. It states earnestness makes simple acts shine, spurs idea development and plans, and ensures results when one truly believes in the purpose and is willing to stand firm against opposition.
Way of Freedom Quote From Phillips Brooks
A historical quotation urges allowing the Living Presence to walk in streets offices and homes to teach in churches and dwell in hearts. It claims that through this presence people may know what freedom is and recognize themselves as sons of God while remaining sons of men.
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Goo
Phillips Brooks
Sacrifice on the Altar of Noble Self-Denial
A reflective line likens sacrifice to a candle burning away to give light to the world, praising the one who offers selfless devotion. The text refers to United Presbyterian though its era and context remain implied rather than explicit.
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United Presbyterian
Ancient bones moved from pioneer cemetery to Moravian site
Workers removed remains from Bayonne’s old Constable Hook Cemetery, placing them in Moravian Cemetery on Staten Island. Prominent local families named among those buried, as Standard Oil plans to build a large oil tank on the former burial ground.
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Standard
Bayonne
T Toric
Hook Cemeter
Moravian
Staten
Tslan
van Buskirks
Vreelands
van Horns
Cadmuses
Galbrants
Cutberlys
Standard Oil Company
Wind Fears Roar of Freight Train Wreck Near Trenton
A powerful windstorm struck Trenton during a late afternoon shift causing damage to a freight train siding. Six freight car roofs were blown loose and landed on the eastbound main track nearly blocking the Pennsylvanian Flyer until a timely flagging prevented a collision. The engine narrowly avoided wreckage with only freight car damage reported.
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Philadelphia
New York City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Trenton
Tramps Attack and Wall Collapse Reported in Town
A bold tramp demanded breakfast from Mrs Elizabeth Emory and, after a dispute, was forced to work with a rawhide whip. In Bloomfield, the west wall of Liberty Hall collapsed during a storm, narrowly saving a man, Charles Douglass, and his four year old son Raymond as debris injured the boy but spared them from death.
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Harvey Fisk
Ailanta City
Pirney Fisk
New York
Harvey Fisk& Son
New York City
New Jersey
Freehold
Lakewood
Fisk
Washington
Elizabeth Emory
Emory
Mr. Hamblen
Mr. Douglass
Horrow
Raymond
William H
Douglass
Treg
Father
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Devonshire
Hungary
H. C. Swentzel
Woolwich
Thomas Carlyle
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