Christian Courtesy and the Power of Polite Deeds
A sermon argues that true courtesy comes from the heart, not mere politeness. It urges Christians to foster consideration for others, avoid defamation, praise more than blame, and model gentleness in home, church, and work settings, citing examples of courtesy in daily life and leadership.
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Washington
Talmage
Sahara
Absalom
Mr.esley
Mr. Wesley
San Francisco
Christ’s Church
Pats Lapis
Pyramid
Egypt
John Hancock
Columbus
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Cty
Gladstone
Hawarden
God
Father
Heaven
Jesus Christ
Senate
Duke of Wellington
Be Courteous The Call For Universal Courtesy And Unity
A sermon extols courtesy as a divinely transformative grace. It cites biblical examples of civility, contrasts boorish behavior with Christlike gentleness, and urges daily acts of kindness to lift others. The piece envisions international amity and a heavenly realm where courtesy is effortless.
Old Boys Promise to Keep Up the Pranks
Dialogue captures Mrs Jenkyns and Marmaduke Jenkyns-Well joking about staying young at heart. It reveals a witty exchange on aging and nostalgia among old acquaintances.
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Mr. Marmaduke Jenkyns
Jenkyns
Marmaduke Jenkyns
Varieties of Kisses
A whimsical note describes a reader who cataloged adjectives for kisses from English novels. The list spans moods and qualities from cold and icy to passionate and divine, with many nuanced descriptors, concluding the task became interminable and was abandoned.
Understanding Mushroom Growth and Spore Development
The article explains how mushrooms reproduce with millions of spores on the underside of the fungus. Spores land on suitable ground and sprout fine cottonlike filaments that feed the developing embryo, which swells into a fleshy kernel before the cap emerges above ground.
Eggs as Currency in Peru's Jauja Province
In Jauja Peru eggs circulate as small coins with forty to fifty eggs equaling a dollar. Markets accept eggs for purchases such as brandy indigo and cigars. Shopkeepers box and ship these eggs to Lima, with thousands of loads sent from Jauja yearly.
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Peru
Jauja
Lima
Humorous Thief Leaves Italian Bank Deficit
A Belgian paper describes a banker and municipal treasurer who vanished from an Italian town after causing a $100,000 deficit. Authorities forced open the strong box to reveal a paper stating the money was for the locksmith needed to break the safe.
Furniture Polish Tips for Clean, Lustered Wood
The polish improves with a small amount of vinegar to remove the oily film from clean furniture. Use very clean cloths and follow the grain when polishing. A polishing brush is necessary for carved furniture to achieve the best finish.
Remarkable wife lets it go with Didn't I say so
The Chicago Post quotes a husband noting his wife rarely says I told you so. She simply replies Didn’t I say so and moves on.
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Chiccaco Post
Benign Gun Exchange Raises Tense Warning
In a terse exchange, Gasaway questions Brightly about a gun while Brightly jokes about accuracy. The banter hints at potential danger as the two men clash over intent and restraint amid a tense moment.
What He Smellied
A husband smells burning material after lighting his pipe and settling in the chair. His wife exclaims joy, noting the rose leaves emptied into the tobacco jar, in a short domestic vignette.
Laying Tile Drains and Proper Inlets for Drainage
A farmer explains best practices for tile drainage. Emphasizes correct inlet and outlet construction, proper covering with gravel, and keeping outlets free of roots and vermin to ensure water flows freely and farmers avoid cursing undersized tile.
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Fred Ristrim
Farm
Hlome
Nutritional Comparison of Clover Timothy and Lucerne for Stock
The piece compares nitrogen content in Timothy and Clover with figures from American Cultivator, noting Clover and Lucerne yield higher nitrogen per twenty to twenty-five pounds. It argues Clover's superiority for milk and fattening stock. It also critiques barley straw versus Timothy for sheep feed and comments on straw quality and fruit drying.
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Timothy
Timothy Hay
J. S. Woodward
Watering Horses For Health And Performance
The article explains proper watering for horses before and after feeding, and before or during work. Water moves quickly through the stomach to the intestines, so timing matters to prevent chills or digestive issues. Hydration should be ample, with moderate amounts at once, avoiding large cold intakes before fast work.
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Christian Courtesy
Royal Family of Graces
Canada
William Baily
Toronto
Ottawa
Sweden
Damascus
Ostin
Paul
Apostle
Ananias
Felix
Agrippa
Christ
Heavenly Sphere
Cherishim
Seraphim
Temple of God and the Lamb
I. J
Gasaway
Iniets
Lee
Clover
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