How the Lost Bible Was Found in Josiah’s Reign
Lesson outlines Hilkiah's discovery of the Lost Book of the Law during Josiah's reform. It details the reading before the king, his penitence, Shaphan's inquiry, Huldah's prophetess verdict, and Josiah's covenant to keep God's commandments, ending with purging abominations from Israel. The material frames the Bible's authority and its transforming influence on Judah.
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Josh
Hilkiah
Hezekiah
Josiah
Manasseh
Josias
Shaphan
Huldah
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Israel
Odd Cures for Rheumatism and Superstitions
A column cites how rheumatism spawns many superstitions from Holland to England. It notes hare forefeet amulets in the Midlands and mountain ash wood in Cornwall, plus a bizarre 1742 recipe involving gunpowder and milk. The piece ends with a humorous barber anecdote from Birmingham.
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Holland
Midlands
England
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
A promotional notice extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant herbal remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims guaranteed purity with every bottle and offers a sample for ten cents by mail from Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Barrage From Washington Satire on a Congressman
A Washington print records a remark about asking a congressman for a favor. Mr Grampson recalls once persuading his father to resign over a disliked bill. The exchange notes the congressman still sending speeches by franking despite the request.
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Barrage
Washington
Grampson
Hens Relay Egg Cycle Quip Breaks Into Verse
In light verse Mrs. Benham cites a rural echo about hens and eggs. Benham remarks they are getting their eggs in relays as a humorous take on farm life and progress. The playful exchange highlights livelihoods and humor in a countryside setting.
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Prairie Provinces
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Truly devoted friendship inspires noble sentiment
A short reflection honors the rarity and worth of steadfast friendship, praising loyalty and enduring support as the world’s most valuable ties.
One Way of Knowing
Two friends stay at a hotel. One awakens early and walks before breakfast. The other recalls hearing footsteps and a cough, claiming to recognize the person by their distinctive cough.
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Cawa Ife
Bill
Jim
Bil
Concealing Fin Perfections Defines Ideal Woman
If a perfect woman exists it would hide her fin perfections. The remark suggests an ideal of discreet elegance and restraint, framing beauty as unseen rather than flaunted.
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Wrigley
Virginia
Burley
Iowa
Fifth Ave
New York City
G. A. Cook
Watertown
South Oak
A. Garrett
Jackson Street
St. Paul
Minn
Stronteahen
Putnam
Rev . Bd
Son Day
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
B. W. Marshall
Brampton
Michigan
Mr. Marshall
Hartman
Birmingham Age-Herald
Ben Ad
Handy Wagon Oiler Co. P. O
Kansas City
Bayer
Ins
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