God’s Omnipotence Explored in Talmage Sermon
Washington June 16 Dr. Talmage presents an expansive view of God’s omnipotence and wisdom. He cites Job’s question about parts of God’s ways and emphasizes that human understanding is limited to fragments while divine power sustains the universe and judges fallen cities. He recalls Westminster’s search for God’s nature and notes that natural law is God’s direct, constant control across all creation. He urges reverence for a force greater than any earthly might.
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The Infinite God Revealed Beyond Human Wisdom
The speaker insists true knowledge of God surpasses human reason. He cites Abraham’s quest for a visible God, declares God’s omnipresence essential to prayer, and argues faith brings joy. He notes Mahler’s cosmos, Job, and Revelation while affirming God’s love defies full definition, ending with the image of the dying saint transformed by divine light.
A Soft Answer Turns Wrath Away Warns Digger’s Opponent
A reader cites a proverb about a soft answer pacifying anger, noting it applies even when the other party is a digger. The line emphasizes restraint and calm discourse to ease conflict.
Gilbert Parker Shines in Debut as Gravesend MP
The Pall Mall Gazette notes Gilbert Parker's confident debut in the House of Commons. He defends growth of expenditure as Empire building, argues Britain is not losing trade, and stresses colonies' importance with a broad, hopeful vision of Greater Britain.
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Britain
Pall Mall Gazette
Hawaii Legislature Weighs Key Reforms and Ethnic Roots
The territorial legislature session draws attention as native Hawaiians participate for the first time in annexation era politics. Key measures include a dispensary bill for government liquor control and a ban on admitting tuberculous or leprous individuals.
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Hawaii
Senate
D. Kanuho
South Carolina
Garret Philosophy Poem Fragments of Quiet Longing
A reflective piece on untraveled halls and distant arts. The speaker yearns for experiences in nature and distant beauty, finding solace in imagined scenes of lakes, flowers, and twilight. The tone is meditative, exploring yearning versus unreachable grandeur.
The Strain Between Mother and Daughter
A quotation from Helen Watterson Moody in the Ladies' Home Journal offers guidance on mother daughter dynamics. It urges patience tenderness and frank talk to prevent rifts and preserve trust and open communication.
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Helen Watterson Moody
Ladies’ Home Journal
Self Proclaimed Maker Faces Doubting Skeptic
A pompous man proclaims self made status and expands his chest while another observer critiques him. The critic replies that the excuse is satisfactory, signaling a tense social exchange.
Healthful Occupations Shift According to Study
The passage notes clergy ranks last among healthful careers, while doctors and lawyers rank high. After five years, data suggest medicine or law become more healthful choices than preaching, with doctors and lawyers closely competing.
Cooking tips from The Cookbook
Drop hard boiled eggs into cold water to keep yolks light. Fold stiffly beaten egg whites into whipped cream to stretch it and suit lighter palates. Soak sweetbreads in cold water remove pipes and membranes boil in salted water with lemon juice then cool and cut. Serve pieces in rich cream sauce in puff paste shells.
Catboat on the lake sparks a playful exchange
Little Margie asks what kind of boat is out on the lake with one sail. Papa answers it is a catboat. Margie wonders if the small boat is following a kitten boat.
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What Is Air Made Of
A brief classroom exchange notes that air is breathed by people. The Chicago News assigns the idle joke to a learning moment about composition and respiration.
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Teacher
Tommy
Chicago News
Direct Question From a Reserved Suitor
A young man speaks to Miss Eupherbia about his sole motive for visiting, admitting his lack of directness while hoping she suspects the reason. Miss Eupherbia interrupts, urging him to be direct and explicit amid his embarrassment. The Chicago Tribune quotation records a cautious, flustered courtship exchange.
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Billmore
Chicago Tribune
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