When People Read the Bible Lesson Digest
A summary of Acts 17:1 5 11 and 2 Thessalonians 2 7 12 with focus on preaching in Thessalonica and Berea. It highlights Paul's method reasoned exposition in the synagogue, reception by the Bereans, and the living example required of ministers. The lesson emphasizes gospel boldness, doctrinal preaching, and a holy life.
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Thessalonians
God
Jesus
Philippi
Paul
Silas
Thessalonica
Berea
Thessalonian Church
Christ
Present Moment Advice From Fuller Quote
A reflective aphorism urges embracing happiness now and not postponing action. It warns against waiting for a future time as if it were different, stressing that the current moment is ours to seize.
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Fuller
Dillinger Death Was Fueled by a Live Capture Plan
A detailed FBI operative account reveals orders from J. Edgar Hoover to seize John Dillinger alive, with agents positioned around the Marbro and Biograph theaters in Chicago on July 22, 1934. Dillinger drew a pistol as guards closed in. Hollis and others fired in self defense, killing him before he could fire. Anna Sage collected a $5,000 reward after Dillinger’s death and signed a release of claims with the Department of Justice.
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John Dillinger
Alcatraz
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Public Enemy
Dillinger
Chicago
Department of Justice
Hoover
Samuel P. Cowley
Secret Service
Washington
Police Department of
East Chicago
Ind
Anna Sage
G-men
Frank Sullivan
Polly
Sage
Cowley
Biograph
Special
H. E. Hollis
Nelson
Hollis
Agent A
Agent B
Agent C
Agent D
Agent L
Agent Hollis
United States
S. P. Cowley
U. S. Dept. of Justice
The Republican Elephant Myth and Campaign Tunes
The piece explains how the elephant became the Republican symbol from Nast’s 1874 Third Term Panic cartoon and notes the tradition of using old tunes for campaigns. It compares Nast’s satire with later songs like O Susanna and The Sidewalks of New York, linking them to Landon and Smith campaigns.
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Republican Party
Thomas Nast
Harper’s Weekly
The
Herald
New York Tribune
Times
Democratic Party
Nast
Republicans
Susanna
Stephen Foster
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Cleveland
White House
Harrison
Free Soil Party
Martin van Buren
Dan Tucker
Camptown
Fremont
New York
Charles B. Lawlor
James W. Blake
San Francisco
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Gov. al. Landon
Gov. al. Smith
Union
Old Oaken Bucket Wall Panel Pattern Release
A wall panel commemorating the tune Old Oaken Bucket is promoted as a quick embroidery project. Pattern 1067 includes transfer art 15 by 20 inches, color chart, stitch illustrations, and material needs. send 15 cents for this pattern to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft, 82 Eighth Ave., New York, with your name and address.
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Sewing Circle
Needlecraft
Eighth Ave
New York
Rhythm Aids Soldiers in Marching Longer Distances
Psychological studies show fast rhythmic movement helps endurance. Soldiers marching to band music cover more distance, as rhythm masks fatigue and reduces conscious focus on tiredness and remaining effort.
Disproportionate Votes and the Cross ley Poll Theory
A King Features executive promoting the Cross ley Poll argues that election returns are skewed by state size. He notes Nevada with 23 000 families has three electoral votes while New York with 138 times as many families has 47, claiming voters do not have equal weight across states.
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King Features
Crossley
Nevada
New York
Washington Star
Talking of Ourselves and Listening Fear
A concise meditation on self talk and the risk of neglecting listeners. The author notes that excessive self reference can undermine communication and appreciation from an audience.
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Harold L. Lundquis
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Rex Collier
North American Newspaper Alliance, Inc
NU Bervicca
Inspector Cowley
Siprwax
Frank E. Hagen
MO Scott Watson
Nts
Quaker State
Quaker State Oil Refining Co
Oil City
Coty Naas
Aves Motor Oil
Pie Eas
Tommy
Son
Dizzy Dean
Battle Creek
Mich
U.S.A
Ic Pte
DEAN
c/o
Gaare Turs
Eeecerars Nceesen
WLA
Tommy Here
Bill
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