Marys Child Brings Silent Bethlehem Blessing
A poem recalls Mary bearing suffering on the journey to Bethlehem and the humble birth of Jesus. It laments doors closed to Mary and contrasts night and guiding light with the wise men from afar. The piece honors Mary as the thrice blessed mother and bids readers to find humility and faith in the divine gift.
Temptation and the sin of harboring evil thoughts
A Berea College remark attributed to President Frost emphasizes that temptation lies in entertaining evil thoughts rather than their mere entrance. The essay urges identifying temptation and slamming the door, noting that this discourages its return and aligns with good manners and morals.
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Frost
Berea College
Bunyan
Temptation
The Test of Choosing the Best
A father debates with his son over a choice not of right or wrong but of good and best. The father urges choosing the highest path, warning that easy goodness softens character, while the son longs to join a crowd. The story ends with the boy deciding not to go. The Youth's Companion.
Ring the Loyal Guardian Dog and a Prohibition Note
A mixed Victorian-style ad and anecdote describe Scott's Emulsion for throat troubles and a loyal dog named Ring who guarded his owner. The piece shifts to university construction costs, a Pekin student sending books, a Chicago convocation, and a major temperance convention in Atlantic City. It ends with statistics on Massachusetts accidents, a potential record wheat harvest, and a defense of national Prohibition principles.
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Scott & Bowne
Bloomsfield
Ring
Old King
Old Ring
University of Chicago
Pekin
Anti-Saloon League‘of America
Atlantic City
Massachusetts
Federal Board
Baptist Standard
One-Egg Muffins from Boston Cooking School Magazine
Muffins are quick to prepare with KC double-raise baking powder allowing batter to be mixed night before. Ingredients include flour sugar melted fat egg and milk or water with a pinch of salt. Bake in gem pans until muffins rise then brown. yields twelve large muffins. Raisins or currants may be added.
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Janet McKenzie Hill
Boston Cooking School Magazine
Speed Control Speedometer Locks At Set Limit For Trucks
A speedometer device for commercial vehicles combines speed indication with a throttle lock. When the set limit is reached an electric contact energizes a magnet, lifting a pin and closing the throttle to slow the engine automatically. Below the limit the connection restores and normal operation resumes.
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Scientific American
Automobile Spring Oiler for Quieting Squeaks
An oil box for lubricating automobile springs is described by Popular Mechanics. The two-part clamp fits against the spring sides by bolts. The inner faces use fibrous bearing material kept soaked with oil to ensure a constant, even supply.
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Oskaloosa
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Main Street
W. F. Crew
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Farmers
Mer
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Pella
Towa
Geo. J. Thomassen
Tona
Vander Zyl Bros
Physicians and Surgeons
Pella Auto Livery Co
Parker
Drowelata
Geo. Heeren
Stewart
Joseph
Bethlehem
Mary
Bing
Graham
Popular Mechanics
Des Moines
the Lakes
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South Bound
Orleans
Spirit Lake
West Okoboji
Mad Island
C. F. Dykstra
Bals, Ray
Maytag
B. Blommers & Co., Mill, and Pella Produce Co
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