The Arena of Faith in Verona and the Cloud of Witnesses
A preacher envisions life as a Christian arena where believers fight temptations like lions. He imagines galleries above and around with kingly figures, angels, prophets, martyrs, and friends urging perseverance as they watch and cheer. The message urges steadfast faith through Christ.
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Alps
Mont Cenis
Verona
Itady
Paul
Ephesus
Christ
Hell
Tiberius
Augustus
Jesus
Elis
Ezekiel
God
Sennacherib
Bethlehem
Heaven
Michael
Archangel
Jeremiah
John
Daniel
Huzza
David
Isaiah
Jesus Christ
Hugh Latimer
Diocletian
Felicitas
Rome
John Bradford
Henry Voes
Albert Barnes
Presbytery
Lyman Beecher
John Calvin
James Arminius
George Whitefield
Sweet
Toplady, Montgomery
Charles Wesley
Isaac
Angels
Prophets
Apostles
Sermonettes on Moderation and Faith in 19th Century Discourse
A column of religious quotes and reflections from various pastors and rabbis, discussing moderate drinking, the divinity of Christ, mental reform, right relation with God, Judaism, immortality, and the power of love and personal conviction in religious life. Notable voices include Rev. R. H. Hanigan, Rev. J. F. Hanselman, Rev. F. E. Mason, Rev. Dr. Peters, Rabbi Hirsch, and Rev. Dr. Parkhurst, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
God
J. F. Hanselman
R. C
Washington, D.C
F. BE. Mason
Brooklyn
N. Y
Dr. Peters
Baltimore
Palestine
Rabbi Hirsch
Hebrew
Chicago
Parkhurst
Presbyterian
New York City
Lord Jesus Christ
A. D. Linnell
Greenville
Miss
Amethyst Discovery in Arizona and Other Science Notes
Reports describe a large in situ amethyst deposit found in the Bradshaw Mountains north of Phoenix marking Arizona’s first such discovery. Other items cover electric power in Belgian coal mines, Sinai turquoise sources, vast British possessions, hidden Idaho waters, and aerial kite science proposals by A Lawrence Rotch.
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Bradshaw Mountains
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Charleroi
Belgium
Mount Sinai Peninsula
Persia
Sinai
North America
West Indies
United States of America
Porto Rico
Alaska
North American
King Edward
United States
Newfoundland
United States Geological Survey
Idaho
Israel ©. Russell
Geological Survey
Colorado
Wyoming
Dakotas
A. Lawrence Rotch
Blue Hill
Remote Newfoundland Coast Ends of the World
Isolated East coast fishing communities endure a harsh frontier life with no roads and scarce mail service. Men face wild lands, mosquitos, and long punt journeys while distant news arrives slowly by mouth, leaving locals puzzled by distant events such as battles and circuses.
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Newfoundland
Cape John
Straits of
Belle Isle
Round Harbor
South Africa
St. Johns
New York
Arbor
Englee
Kaiser and His Barber Turned Mustache Fashion In Berlin
The Kaiser adopted a sharp upward mustache that ran parallel to his nose to his eyelashes, popularized by barber Haley of Behrenstrasse. Haley trained military men, traveled with the Kaiser, earned honors, but was soon dismissed as the fashion spread across Germany. Haley remains famous for the era and the imperial style.
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Haley
Adjutant von Hulien
Haby
Behrenstrasse
Kaiser
Berlin
Germany
Texas
Holy Land
England
Russia
Austria
Constantinople
W. BH. Curtis
Herald
Swan's Century-Old Dinner Teased by Club Joke
A Lincolnshire gentleman sent a 280 year old swan to the Athenaeum Club in England. The bird intended for stuffing proved so tough after thirteen hours of boiling that the cook could barely carve it. The donor revealed the swan’s royal lineage and long life as the joke’s punchline.
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Lincolnshire
England
Athenaeum Club
Rock of
Gibraltar
Charles I
Insanity Insight From a Scandinavian Woman
A case in Judge Bonhaim's court features a Scandinavian ward examined for mental condition. Though she rambled at times, she claimed no illness and insisted her husband is sane, prompting remarks on how perceptions shift once people sink to low regard. Farmers add a note about loading four horses with small wood loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judgs Bonhaim
Hersel
Ben
Duluth News-Tribune
Gate that Cannot Sag Described for Farm Use
A subscriber details a homemade farm gate designed to never sag. Posts use 8x8 timber set twelve feet apart with a cap piece twelve feet high. Threshold measures 6x8 or 8x8 in oak or chestnut, set on a frost-proof sill, with longer frame timber increasing longevity.
How to Tie a Grain Bag
Instructions show a strong eighteen inch cord doubled and passed through the loop around the bag neck. After slipping the doubled cord around the bag, pull the cord tight and draw the ends in opposite directions, then tie a firm bowknot.
Selecting Seed Potatoes From Home-Grown Stock
Farmers should inspect home grown seed potatoes early and select plump fully matured tubers. Store seed at 35 to 40 degrees in a dark, moderate humidity place. Do not use small potatoes from poor crops or off varieties as seed. If none fit, buy reliable seed from a seedsman to avoid poor yields.
A Good Location Necessary for Poultry Start
Mrs. L. W. Osborne in Poultry Farmer says success begins with a suitable site near a market but affordable. A free range prevents lice and exercises birds, while low costs suit small, steady incomes. Breed for winter egg production if focusing on eggs. meat may be more profitable elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Osborne
Treatment of Staggers in Horses Described
Staggers is a brain fever with no known cure. Severe cases kill affected horses, while mild cases may recover with proper care.
Clover and grain sowing tips from American Cultivator
The article discusses clover sowing timing and methods to enrich soil through plowing under annual clover, with notes on seedbed preparation, weed control, and fertilizer use. It mentions using iodide and lime in small amounts and contrasts spring and winter cropping effects on price and yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft Rij
Pure Cistern War Writs on Cistern Construction
Mr. J F Grimes writes to readers advising cistern design details for easier cleaning and sediment removal. He suggests a flat bottom, four inch glazed tiles with cement joints, overflow and settling basins, and a siphon float to draw clear water from the end of a corked jug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Grimes
Beret
Winter Orchard Work Targets Tree Borers In Winter
The article advises winter orchard procedures to trap and inspect trees for borers. It urges using soft tar, a scraper, and varying wire lengths to probe trunks, scrape to surface, and apply tar where holes are found. Regular checks can save young trees and reduce vermin damage.
Curing Cheese Process and Temperature Tips
The article discusses curing cheese with guidance on safe storage at 65 to 70 degrees and turning the cheese daily. It notes rubbing with certain agents and whether to remove cloth as cheeses are readied for shipment.
Farm Swine Breeding and Care Principles
The article discusses managing breeding pigs, emphasizing pure bred stock, proper care, and attentive farming to ensure profitable outcomes. It notes the importance of growing offspring, avoiding mixing mothers and piglets, and the challenges of keeping pigs warm and healthy in cold weather.
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Ial
Louis Klopsch
Dr. Talmage
Ephene
Greenland
Tropics
House of God
Chareless
Rev
R. H. Hanigan
Philadelphia
Ind
Maria
Ainslee
Kaiser and His Barber
Peopl
Ers
Ats i Onou
Matt
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