Lenten Tide Poem Reflects on Sacrifice and Christ
A lyric poem by E. A. Lente contemplates Lenten discipline. It contrasts Christmas joy with penitence and narrates the journey from Nazareth to Galilee. The speaker vows to follow Jesus with a contrite heart through the last, solemn hill.
The Real Presence in the Lutheran Lord Supper
Article X explains the Lutheran view of the Lord's Supper as the true presence of Christ's body and blood in, with, and under the bread and wine. It outlines the sacrament's chief aim as the forgiveness of sins, personal assurance, and faith strengthened through Christ's words and Paul’s writings, contrasting with Roman Catholic and other Protestant positions.
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Christ
Satan
God
I. Corinthians
Paul
Contemplating God through a blade of grass
A meditation on divine care as seen in nature, urging the faithful to lift everyday beauty to a larger view of God. It contrasts Lordly robes with worn church collecting habits and argues gifts should be offerings to the Lord, not grudging dues.
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John Ruskin
J. H. Jowett
M. A
Temperature ranges in human health and fever
The text notes ordinary body temperatures for adults by armpit and mouth, with blood heat marked at 99 degrees. Fevers push temperatures to 105 106 degrees with higher readings risking rapid decline. rheumatic fever has recorded peaks of 109 to 111 degrees, with fatal outcomes if not reduced promptly.
Light in their souls guides dusty laborers to better ends
Quote from Phillips Brooks on working men who carry inner visions. He says many laborers travel with faith unseen by others, the light that sparked their purpose remains and sustains them as they pursue the good they are doing in the world.
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Phillips Brooks
John Pritchard
The Grace of Courtesy in the Church of Christ
An excerpt extols small acts of kindness as vital church life. It highlights smiles, greetings, hymn sharing, and invitations as ways to ease burdens and reflect Christ's love in daily ministry.
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Church of Christ
Christ
Charles H. Moss
Widowhood and its changing view of selflessness
A quip contrasts widowhood with selflessness, noting that a woman's focus shifts from herself to others after losing a spouse. The exchange playfully explores social expectations and the humor of domestic roles in intimate dialogue.
Call to endure the pain that opens life’s kingdom
Canon Scott Holland urges believers to accept suffering as a divine, lawful part of life. He compares hardship to a trumpet call, asking individuals to enter the wide, royal realm of experience with patience and strength.
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Canon Scott Holland
Words of the Bishop on Life, Vision, and Duty
The sermon urges each person to keep their angel strong and pursue a high personal vision amid trials. It cautions against envy, stresses effort over ease, and champions inner growth, responsibility to others, and practical good deeds over wealth. A note from Good Cheer reflects on a million dollars and everyday kindness.
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Mary R. S. Andrews
Scribner’ S
Remembrance's Power and Personal Grief, Humboldt Quote
The past and remembrance hold enduring power. Painful longings draw us inward to loved ones lost, where memory offers peace and freedom from external ties. All inner joys lie within the heart's breast.
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Wilhelm von Humboldt
The Patron Publication Poem Passages
A brief verse notes a patron who looks away from men in trouble but extends aid when they reach land, urging a helping hand over indifference. The piece emphasizes charity and timely assistance from a compassionate patron.
Brave Enough to Fight Not in Wrong Quarrels
S. S. Zimes argues true bravery lies in avoiding fights that are unjust or cowardly. He cites King Arthur’s Knights and Pentecost vows to condemn fighting for wrong causes and urges men to refuse to draw swords or pursue wrong legal battles.
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S. S. Zimes
Duty Worth Any Task Guarded by Angels
A compact aphorism by Mark Guy Pearse urging that no duty, no life step, and no effort is beneath us if it lies in our path since God values every toil enough to send angels to guard us.
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Mark Guy Pearse
Children Eyes and Ears Defects Can Be Healed If Treated Early
Dr. Andrew Wilson stresses that most children’s defects are curable when addressed promptly. Correct eye problems with spectacles to improve vision and reduce headaches. seek early care for ear issues to prevent hearing loss or serious complications. Addressing these conditions benefits happiness, pain relief, and education.
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Andrew Wilson
Lorenz Doctor Sorrowful Gift and Hope for Paralyzed Child
In the ante chamber a worn mother brings a crippled three year old for examination. The surgeon finds the child hopelessly paralyzed and cannot help her. Dr Lorenz kisses the mother's hand and says in German that only God may heal in His own time.
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Stron
Lorenz
John Swain
McClure’s
A Pathetic Sight Of A Young Man Leaving Home
A reflective piece notes the hardships a young man faces as he ventures away to make his own way in the world. It laments uncertainties, temptations, and snares while praising the enduring support of a loving home and the parental bond shaping his resolve.
Fathers and men who fear affection risk cold family bonds
The excerpt condemns men who see affectionate feeling as weakness, describing distant returns from journey and cold paternal behavior as an iceberg-like indifference. It argues that a heartless family is unnatural and richer human ties depend on sympathy and warmth.
February Smart Set Exchange Sparks with Witty Barbs
The dialogue shows a lighthearted exchange where one listener mocks a suitor's blunder while the other notes his odd behavior. The banter highlights social humor and playful irony characteristic of the period.
Translation of Iliad Honoring Lee Inscribed
A dedication inscription accompanies P S Worsely's Oxford edition of the Iliad praising General Robert E Lee as a luminous commander. The verse laments civil strife and declares eternal right, urging reverence for Lee and Confederate Virginia with lines of mourning and praise.
How and How Not to Use a Telescope
In a Wellspring tale Uncle Silas recalls a small attic telescope he rigged to view the sky. He shares how Hester looked through it and learned neighbors’ private doings, prompting a caution about spying on others and the intrusions of curiosity.
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Silas
Hester
Physical Effects of Lime on Clay Soils and Drainage
Lime improves soil structure by increasing porosity and drainage in clay soils. It reduces crusting, aids water infiltration, and prevents surface washing. For siliceous sands lime increases compaction. use clay marl high in carbonate of lime. Enhancing organic matter via muck, manures, or green manure further benefits soil health.
Shenandoah Valley Ad Finds Local Printing Specialty
Henkel Co of New Market Virginia publishes the Shenandoah Valley weekly on Thursdays at $1 per year. The paper, an old local family run newspaper, offers various printing services including church minutes and school catalogs. Office established in 1803.
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Henkel Co
New Market
Shenandoah Valley
Almanacs by Gruber and Hicks For Sale
At this office Gruber and Hicks almanacs are available for purchase. Limited copies available, first come, first served.
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Gruber and Hicks
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