Crossing the Red Sea Exhortation on Faith and Pessimism
The lesson outlines Israel's entanglement at the Red Sea with the Egyptian pursuit. It contrasts pessimism and faith, noting Moses guiding through divine aid, and warns that clinging to slavery mindsets hinders freedom. It highlights the dangers of waiting, looking at threats, and the virtues of steadfast faith amid hardship.
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Hebron
Red Sea
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Moab
Canaan
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Etham
Moses
Devine
Pharaoh
Mereneptha
Egypt
Fire
Peter
Jesus
Standing Still and Moving On in God’s Timing
A sermon-like passage reflects on patience and action under divine guidance. It contrasts waiting for God with taking initiative, using a parable of rabbits to illustrate both staying put and seizing opportunity, and notes that missteps occur when God is not ready for us. The piece weaves in biblical lessons and a human interest scene with a mayor and a girl seeking a dog.
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Jehovah
Red Sea
God
Israel
Egypt
Prince
Clark
Margie Brown
Margie
Marys costly clothes and hats of nature skins
A humorous verse notes Mary wearing extravagant fur and animal themed accessories. She sports a mink or two, birds, hats, sable boots, muskrat gloves, and a muff made from animal parts, claiming warmth and fashion while implying all nature is skinned.
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Mary
Phat
Mayor Delays Pet License Demand from Tearful Girl
A sobbing girl meets the mayor after her dog Prince is taken by dog catchers. The mayor laments city laws and the need for a collar and license, while Officer McMahon attempts to calm the distressed child and address the missing Pet.
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Antercom
McMahon
Clark
The Cross Squirrel Folktale Adaptation
A young squirrel scolds his home and refuses change while his wise father offers three sensible options. He chooses to vent on strangers, blushing into a red squirrel, a tale noting that red squirrels practice harmless scolding away from kin.
Ribbon Pie Birthday Party Tradition
Rosy May hosts birthday parties where the table features a non edible “Ribbon Pie” made of sawdust and ribbons. Guests pull ribbons for a small prize tied at the other end, such as a thimble doll or a dime, making the party memorable.
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Rosy May
Rosy
Tweedledum and Tweedledee Learn From Each Other's Reactions
A contrast piece notes how the same actions are labeled differently depending on who does them. It highlights double standards in perceptions of politeness generosity prudence and frankness versus harsh judgments of others.
Promoter Promises Riches Near Skinned Cat Mine
A West promoter tried to sell stock to a Pittsburg clerk claiming proximity to the Skinned Cat mine would yield vast wealth. The clerk doubted the pitch noting his boarding-house neighbor’s mansion and wealth do not prove worth or investment.
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Pittsburg
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