Lessons on Peter and Jesus Christ in Caesarea Philippi
This autumn dated lesson centers on Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ and the path of discipleship. It discusses evangelism readiness, daily self denial, and the paradox of saving life by losing it, urging full commitment to Jesus in life and beyond.
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Jesus
Bethesda
Caesarea Philippi
Philip
Herod
Peter
Christ
Jesus Christ
Satan
John
Mary
Martha
Luke
The Line Fence and the Lawyer’s Risky Purchase
A law practitioner named Hackett purchases uncertain land amid doubt from locals. Some question his motive while others speculate he seeks to claim property despite lingering incubus of risk. the narrative hints at motives and consequences.
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Hackett
Scott's Emulsion Promises Nourishment and Relief Claims
An OCR fragment extols Scott's Emulsion as nature’s body nourishment with cod liver oil and hypophosphites, claiming it aids after croup measles grippe pneumonia and colds. It praises its gentle emulsification and non drug content. A separate reflection on Jane and human nature follows in a Congregationalist voice.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N.J
Fence Dispute Ends With Generous Gesture In Quiet Land Row
In a neighborly twist over a disputed fence Hackett tells the rival to take what he wants to end the long quarrel. The challenger refuses to move the fence asserting the land claim while choosing principle over land.
Pleasant Jane and the quiet rules of living well
A narrator reflects on Jane, a pleasant person who keeps calm by daily walks and avoiding criticism. Her discipline includes changing routines to avoid monotony, caring for health, and preserving harmony with housemates, suggesting happiness comes from balanced habits and considerate behavior.
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Jane
Mrs. Horton
Dear Bower Farewell by W J Clark from Pella Iowa
A farewell poem from W J Clark praising a sacred Glen named Dear Bower in Pella Iowa. The speaker recalls groves as temples, nature’s peace, and a prayerful refuge where mortality and life’s cares fade. The verse laments leaving this eden and Horeb like glen, pledging memory to endure beyond distance.
The Boy Who Becomes the Man Through Study
An essay-like reflection asserts that notable figures such as Watt Edison and Lincoln began as curious boys. It praises early curiosity, self study, and industrious effort shaping future leaders. The piece frames childhood learning as essential to greatness.
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James Watt
Edison
Lincoln
Hair Vigor Ad Promises Hair Improvement
An old advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as a remedy for thinning hair and loss. It claims the product strengthens hair without coloring and urges readers to show ingredients to a doctor for evaluation.
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Ayer
Ayer O
Lowelli
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J. Thomassen
Park
Pella
Iowa
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Geeshoed
G. Falt
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Leighton
P. A. Edmond
Wormhoudt
S. G. Vander Zyl
W. H. Vander Ploeg
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E. T. Warren
Granite Works
Hichester
Hess
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New York
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Castoria
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Sin
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Englewood
Chicago
Rock Island
Englewood Union Station
South Side
la Salle Station
J. M. Cox
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Pella Plumbing & Heating Co
Wyoming
Sam
Stickney
Pella Tank & Pipe Co
Pella, Ia
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