Repentance and Faith in the Sunday School Lesson
An intricate lesson by J. A. Lapham on repentance rooted in biblical calls to turn from self to God. It links Isaiah 1 10 20 Mark 1 5 11 24 Acts 2 28 20 Hebrews 11 1 10 with Christ the Saviour Spirit, stressing repentance as foundation for peace with God. It cites David and Psalm 51, the Far Country parables, and the Father’s welcome, urging faith as the path to harmony with God.
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God
David
Uriah
Bathshebat
John the Baptist
Lord
Peter
Paul
Far County
Wwe
Focus
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Christ
H. N. Geistweit
Fragmented reflections on faith and belief questions
A stylized text questions the nature of faith and forgiveness. It asks whether Jesus intended to forgive every sinner and how faith is defined in social relations and business. It ponders whether early disciples differed from today and what hinders genuine faith in God.
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Jeaus
Chas. Stockham
Oskaloosa
School Notes reveals student activities and new entrants
The report lists students completing book reviews and those with all reviews finished. It notes geography projects, new pupils Wilma Van Wyngaarden and Nenver Rietveld, spelling teams led by Le Cocq Slob and Kersbergen, thrift week honoring Benjamin Franklin on January 17 28, and harmonica lessons after a surprise visit. It covers senior normal training practice teaching plans at Webster School and Lincoln, a Valentine party, spelling and health booklets, and Olive Sojourner joining. In the Commercial Department Mrs. Cook starts an Honor Roll for typing with speed tests and extra points for three consecutive appearances, naming weekly honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Messamaker
Alice Mae Kersbergen
Margarette Slob
Mary Louise Coca
Harles Mitchell
Lawrence van Nimwegen
Gerald Terpstra
James Evers
Walterena Vander Beek
Leona Wittenburg
Lee Vriezel Baker
United States
Lillian Crum
Wilma van Wyngaarden
Nenver Rietveld
Margaret Slob
Alice Kersbergan
Lawrence van
Niwwegen
Eas
Benjamin Franklin
Marie Janez
Helen Schilder
Frush
Alice Kersbergen
Webster School
Lincoln
Olive Sojourner
Cook
Debating High School Teams Set for Series of Talks
The high school debate squads will enter into a series of debates soon with Lacey and New Sharon and Pella teams. The topic is whether the United States should cease to project armed force except after a formal declaration of war and American property in Latin American countries. Participants include Vin Dellen, Verdine Bruins, Gertrude Payne, Prosynee De Wit, Alida Sture, and judges Willard, Lan Orville Dykstra.
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Yakgerak
Igoriene
Ape Margaret
Vin Dellen
Verdine Bruins
Gertrude Payne
Prosynee de Wit
Alida Sture
Lacey
New
Sharon
Pella
United States
Willard
Lan- Orville
Dykstra
Blanche Karr
Edward Vander Ploeg
How Rhode Island Received Its Name
The article discusses the origin of Rhode Island's name with competing theories. It cites Dutch navigator Adrian Block in 1614 and suggests red clay shores as a possible source, while Hakluyt’s description of Vragano’s 1624 visit to the island offers another explanation. It notes Ralph Hakluyt’s reference linking the name to the Isle of Rhodes and roses.
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Rhode Island
Pee
Roode
Rhodes
Kama
Isle of
Be Yourself by Rev George Henry
The piece urges honesty over deceit, arguing that all admire an honest man and despise a liar. It blames greed for masquerade and promotes living true to oneself, relying on God and personal integrity, even at risk of fame or fortune. It warns violence or deceit follow greed and urges moral courage.
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George Henry
Wrist watch tale of cold day encounter in Back Bay
A Boston Back Bay elderly gentleman, asked the time by a stranger on a bitterly cold winter day, coolly reveals his watch then refuses to share the time, saying he will not. The anecdote underscores the practical value and stubborn pride of the wristwatch.
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Boston
Back Bay
Passenger Bus Schedule for Ottumwa to Monroe and Keokuk
Bus routes run between Ottumwa and Monroe with stops at Keokuk and Onkalosa. Schedules show morning departures around 4:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with mid morning and afternoon times like 11:45 AM and 3:15 PM. All buses travel via Onkaloosa.
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Decktaber
Drable City
Monroe
Montse
Knoxville
Onkaloosa
Ottumwa
Rock Island Train Service Timetable Notice
Passenger numbers 478 and 473 operate on local freight by Moines and Keokuk. Trains 476 run between specified points. Sunday freight for local shipments must be at the station by 5:00 p m. the night before. Both local freights carry passengers. Eastbound limits stop at Howell with times at Harvey. Local freights 70 and 71 will carry passengers from Howell on alternate days around 41:00 a m and 1:30 p m.
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Pasenger
Moines
Keokuk
Howell
Harvey
Proof of Will Notice for D G DeKock in Iowa Court
Notice filed in Marion county Iowa clerk's office that a will purporting to be the last will and testament of the late D G DeKock will be heard February 10 1929 in the district court at Knoxville. All interested parties may be heard. The notice is dated January 22 1929 and signed by Clerk Walter Kester. Shakespeare quotation appears at end.
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District Court of Iows
Marion County
Iowa
D. G. DeKock
Walter Kester
Knoxville
Giant Sequoia from Tiny Seed Proves Size Power
A seed a quarter inch long grows into California's giant sequoia standing about 275 feet tall and weighing as much as 6000 tons. The fact highlights how a minuscule origin yields an enormous tree with remarkable mass and height.
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Ting
California
Wonders of Today Promises of Modern Science
An evocative catalog of emerging tech and wonders of the era notes photographs by radio and devices that pierce fog. It highlights lights, gas made from water, thinking machines, and sound emitting horns in a brisk overview of contemporary invention.
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Horne
Spectacular Modern Marvels Ignite Public Imagination
A sweeping catalog of future tech promises dramatic advances from invisible motion picture devices to cameras tracing bolt paths and locomotives two miles long. The era’s rapid innovations fuel eager ownership dreams and surge in hopeful, romantic dealings as society races toward tomorrow.
Traffic Control by Radio Waves and Automations
The article describes diverse traffic control schemes using light and sound. Vacuum tube transmitters regulate signal lights in one city replacing time clocks. A Midwest town uses an automatic switch to illuminate 100 miles of streets. An astronomical clock turns lamps on at sunset and off at dawn, illustrating vast potential for voice governed automations.
Siete fom Louise or tags of St. Kee aoe octane went to home
Siete and Louise attended a gathering at St. Kee’s place but arrived without an invitation. The incident notes confusion about entry and the host’s response, with no injuries reported and the matter left to informal resolution.
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J. A. Lapham
Sudan
Handsome Sayings
Salina Commission Co
Salina, Kansas
Rock Island Train Service
Shakespeare
Valentines Galore
ANVOK
Ramseyer Hatchery
Ramaeyér
Bonmac Ievy
Everal States
America
Asia
Europe
Africa
Worthy
John Hopkins University
Ceria
Athens
Greece
Lee Bayes
Oppenheimer-Alsop’s
Ardsley
Oskaloosa, Iowa
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