Handy the Giant’s Servant in Castle and War
Handy, an orphan taken in by the giant Hibernus, becomes his secretary high on the giant’s shoulders. When a dwarfed army invades, Handy persuades them to accept his plan and leads a decisive battle from the giants’ feet.
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Tuo
Hibernus
Hibernes
Hany
Hena
Fay
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Inlisten. Com
Pane
Bureenaiin
Handy Crowned Dwarfs King After Castle Visit
After the Battle of Dwarfs and Giants the heroes led to a castle where Ermeldine followed Hand to Hibernus. The grateful dwarfs offered Handy the crown and throne of their kingdom, which he accepted, and he lived contented for many years.
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Ermeldine
Hibernus
Hilsinus Castle
Handy
Transmission of Terror Among a Geese Family
A Revue Scientifique correspondent recalls a goose farm where 30 to 35 geese in winter were reduced by predators and a July 1862 attack prompted two nightly alarms. Ten years later the farmer learned the anxiety had persisted and the flock had been renewed at least three times, suggesting a transmission of terror to a third generation.
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Revue Scientifique Vouches
Revue
OATH PRICE TOLD IN INDIAN COURT HEARING
Winnebago Indian William Hensley is jailed in Pender after he allegedly stole a yoke of cattle from fellow Indian George Sapp. During preliminary questioning the defense notes the witness is Indian and questions his ability to understand oaths. The prosecutor asks about oath comprehension and the witness admits he once earned five dollars for lying during army scout days.
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Vander
William Hensley
George Sapp
Pender
George
Luis
The New Era of Pianos and Decorative Instruments
An essay on how pianos dominate rooms as artful furniture, with veneers like camina wood and gold leaf, and examples from Miss Catherine Wolf to Mrs. Alma Toleda. Harps, banjos, guitars and violins follow fashion, featuring bespoke cases, gilded inlay, and celebrated makers like Steinway and Guarnerius amid a cultural shift toward decorative music equipment.
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Cottier & Co
Thomas Scott
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Steinway
Budney Dillon Ripley
Nellie Elheney
John Hay
Washington
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Corot
Léngfellow
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Frederick Vanderbilt
Thalberg
Ir Donald Smith
Canada
Sanderson
England
Colliers
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Turkey
W. K. Vanderbilt
Bruce Price
Pratt
Ohio
Norman B. Ream
Chicago
James B. Flood
San Francisco
Donald Smith
Potter Falmer
Chi
Naples
Jersey
Sylvester Hilton
Daisy Bowman
Brooklyn
Guarnerius
Helen Villard
Winifred Rogers
Kate Manson
Fifth Avenue
Woodward
Hewitt
John W. Waters
Fletcher
Willis Norverl
Boston
Thurlow Weed Barnes
Albany
Mary Gay
Morals and Manners in Modern Churches
An examination of church life questions the claim that rising church attendance and wealth reflect true virtue. The piece notes both faithful ministers and hypocrites, urges earnest piety, and calls the press to expose abuses while recognizing genuine charity and daily Christian work.
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Christ
Jesus
Orator Quoted Amid Athenian Exchange Amid Mockery
An ancient orator declares he calls all gods to witness his words, while the Athenians retort that they call all gods to witness they will not betray him. The exchange shows sharp wit and public skepticism in Athenian dialogue.
Trial of Jesus Under Jewish Law Cited by Scholars
The lesson discusses Jesus trial before the Jewish council with emphasis on awe and reverence. Canon Luckock and Prof Greenleaf note that Jewish procedure was violated, including midnight arrest, binding, beating, arraignment before sunrise, forced self incrimination, and same day sentencing.
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Jesus
Council of the Jews
Canon Luckock
Greenleaf
Harvara
The Hungarian King and His Death Messenger
A Hungarian king once faced imminent execution after a jesting brother questioned his sinfulness. In the night an executioner’s trumpet arrived at the brother’s door signaling death. Terrified, the brother begged to know his offense, and the king replied that he fears judgment more than death for his offenses against God.
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Kling
Hungary
Sigam
Motive Over Fashion Says Reader In Public Plea
A reader laments busy triflers chasing style and urges pursuit of higher aims. He cites George Eliot from Daniel Deronda and calls for selfless motive, charity, honest work, and civic virtue over vanity and social posturing.
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Flora McFlimsey
George Eliot
Daniel Deronda
Adam
Hartoe
Two Wine Theory Critique in Christian Intelligencer Excerpt
The passage criticizes proponents of the Two-Wine Theory, noting clergymen lack depth in biblical and scientific aspects of wine in communion. It argues that scholars and experts agree wine, in Scripture and outside, is the product of vinous fermentation, challenging the opposing view.
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Christian Intelligencer
Reformed Church
Drs. Jewett
Ten Eyck
Hints on Morality and Thought From Classical Minds
A collection of quotations and reflections from Hime de Steel Longfellow Puller Elizabeth Carter Channing Milton Fuller and others. The passages explore necessity liberty religion morality happiness truth and the limits of rhetoric with exhortations toward inward rectitude and steadfast bearing.
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de Steel
Tomas
Puller
Elizabeth Carter
William Hilary Channing
Incredible Cucumber Monster Tale From Kentucky Barn
A Pineville Kentucky tale reports a man named Jared Gibson who developed cucumber shaped eruptions over his body after a cut. Doctors offered varied remedies, the condition worsened into ripe yellow cucumbers covering him, and he died with an autopsy finding only cucumber seeds. The widow keeps the corpse hanging by the hair as evidence.
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Old Pineville
Pineville
St. Louis Republic
James P. Whallen
Joseph Leahy
Louisville
Jared Gibson
Gipson
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