Sunday School Lesson: Paul a Prisoner in Jerusalem
Rev J M Coon outlines Acts 21 27 39 where Paul is seized in the temple court at Jerusalem. The lesson traces opposition to Christians, divine providence, and the call to faithful endurance as a gospel soldier. It highlights historical context A D 59, key figures Paul and the mob, and the theme that faithfulness under trial advances the gospel.
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Elderly Aid Claims Mild Laxative Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
An old age health notice extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for digestion and constipation. It cites trials by A A Felt of Johnston City and family use, offers a free sample bottle, and notes government-backed purity. Advice includes medical guidance from Dr W B Caldwell with free responses and no charge for inquiries.
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My Bed Is a Boat poem by Robert Louis Stevenson
A child describes bed as a small ship aided by a nurse. The bed becomes a sea voyage with a sailor's coat and a nightly embarkation. The child takes small bedtime treasures and sails through the dark until morning returns to the room beside the pier.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Where the Old Man Used to Kneel
Two wicked sons, sons of a devoted father, neglect prayer and faith. After amassing wealth they rebuild their home, uncovering the old hearth and the table where their father prayed, and the Bible rested. One son notices the relic, the other remains silent as the scene ends.
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Baptist Standard
Plank Memory Sparks Two Brothers to Seek Salvation
A reminiscence from Baptist Standard recalls two brothers unable to lift an old plank. They hear their father’s voice and, under spiritual prompting, pray and accept Jesus before lifting the plank. The moment marks a faithful revelation and conversion.
Princess Deflects Sailor Jest With Queen’s Wit
The Montreal Star recalls a royal moment when Queen Alexandra, then Princess of Wales, calms a playful scene. A young princess on a waterside outing asserts she is a princess, prompting the Queen to advise patience and future promise in a gentle, witty exchange.
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Montreal Star
England
Princess of Wales
Alexandra
How Nannie Kept One Tenth for the Lord
A child named Nannie changes a silver dollar into coins to give one tenth to the Lord. She saves a dime for Sunday and places two dimes in the church offering, explaining that one tenth already belongs to God and she must keep what is hers. Chronicle invites readers to send news items.
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Nannie
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Chronicle
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children
Mothers who value their own comfort and the welfare of their children should keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. They break up colds cure feverishness relieve constipation teething disorders headaches and stomach troubles. Sold by all drug stores 25c. A trial package will be sent free to any mother who writes Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Harvard Sophomore Debates Religion in James Class
A Harvard sophomore in a class taught by Prof. William James voiced atheistic views. The professor called him a free thinker, noting he believes nothing. The student replied that he only believes what he can understand, and the exchange ends with the author of The Will to Believe quoted.
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