Jonah and the Fish Belief and Respect for Bible Miracles
The article argues that the Jonah story is credible and instructive, asserting divine preparation of the great fish, Jonah's three days in the belly, and deliverance by God. It frames faith as reasonable, urges repentance, and highlights lessons from Jonah for believers. Roanoke College and church appeals follow, detailing ministerial aid and a college commencement.
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Jonah
The Virtue of Keeping One's Mouth Shut
A New York suburb Sunday school superintendent urges pupils to breathe through the nose in cold air to reduce illness. The piece extols silent restraint in speech, with biblical allusion and practical anecdotes about honesty and prudence. It then shifts to cooking tips for meat pies and a reflection on dirt as a creator of industry, ending with a nod to Annie La Bruyere.
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New York
David
Annie LA Bruyere
The Sweet Minded Woman and a Starry Rhetoric
A piece contrasts the influence of a benevolent wife and mother with reflections on astronomy. It extols a sweet minded woman as a soothing social force and to illustrate wonder, it discusses telescopes and star magnitudes, then returns to domestic guidance on orderly living and prompt courtesy.
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Gilead
Poverty Veil Shrouds Life’s Quiet Struggles And Choices
A reflective piece notes that poverty often hides daily hardship and ethical choices, shaping how individuals and communities cope with limited means and social expectations. It emphasizes dignity and resilience amid unseen burdens.
Printing services offered by Henkle Co in New Market VA
HENKEL & Co announces prompt job printing at close prices with a full line of materials on hand. They guarantee work done well and without delays and solicit orders from customers in the New Market Virginia area.
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Henkel & Co
New Market
The Samaritan Rescuer and a Wounded Arm
A reflective line portrays a Samaritan who aids others though he himself has suffered robbery and bleeding. The text urges subscribing to the church paper to share such moral reflections and stories of care.
City Enchantment and the Call to Move to the Country
A speaker warns against city overcrowding urging young men with homes outside the city to stay rural. He argues urban life is harsh with many applicants for few jobs and limited wages, while farming offers dignity and better prospects for many families. He urges moving to fertile farms for national prosperity.
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Mam
Fatally fearless militia captain leads rapid retreat
A stout militia captain, famed as a blusterer who could win in any fistfight, led a recon party through brush at dawn. After a perilous ascent and a sudden shout that the enemy were near, he proposed a quick volley then a rapid flight, sprinting off with his men in a panic run.
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