Moody virtues praised in praise of evangelist in Wyoming valley
The article lauds Moody as the prince of modern evangelists praising his tact, piety, knowledge of the Bible and human nature. It notes his balanced approach avoids guilt preaching, favors congregational singing, and recounts an organist incident. It highlights tent meetings led by co-laborers reaching thousands, with 2100 expressing desire for Christian life as coal mine workers are drawn to the campaign.
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Moody
New York “Observer
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James McLeod
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Moody
Scranton
McLeod
Wyoming Valley
Whittle
Bliss
Bolilverea
Valleay
Forest City Notes Spotlight Local Church and School
Forest City reports list new pastors and upcoming labor plans at Baptist church with Rev J R Egan to begin, Prof Bren nan named Wandling School principal and school building enlarged. Teachers and residents attend events, a stone walk at H J’s block is laid, and Mrs Aldrich receives a silver pitcher for piano service at a benefit eisteddfod.
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South Gibson
Mra
Benjamin Maxey
Scranton
Milas Faunia McKanoe
Stots Lins
Joonia Young
Josspy E. Brennan
J. G Bridgett
Carbondale
Brennan
Wandling School
Rebeccs Bashingham
Susquehanna Street
Beech Pond
Wayne County
Anna Doran
Colla Lanning
Susquehanna
Richard Pollard
Brooklyn
N. Y
H. F. Aldrich
Enterprise Fire Company
T. J. Pentecoat
Manhir
Aldrich
Enao
Steeplejack Braces Heights Atop Chimney In New Finglad
A veteran steeplejack called Steepstack works on factory chimneys across New Finglad. He has 16 years in the trade despite family losses from falls, and shows no urge to switch careers while performing risky midair maneuvers.
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New Finglad
Nina
Ing
Steeple Jack Mayman’s Daring Chimney Feat
Mayman, a land and chimney repairman near Boston, earned 560 in a month but saved little, spending much of his income. He climbed a 180 foot chimney at Smith Paper mill, walked a plank balanced on an iron rod, stood on his head at the end, while spectators watched in fear and fainted.
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Europé
Mayman
Smith Paper Company
Boston
Jie
Chinese engagements begin with red cards between families
The article explains that Chinese betrothal dates begin when parents exchange large red cards used as future-proof evidence in disputes. It notes that broken engagements are rare and settled by law with fines, and cites the bride arriving in bridal dress before the groom’s horse as a de facto contract fulfillment. The wedding date is set by the groom’s parents using imperial lucky days.
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China
The Making of Wills and Humanity's Last Onslaught
A London Telegraph reflection cites Montaigne on making wills as a register of diverse manners of death. It suggests a registry of singular wills could intrigue as much as a record of humanity's encounter with death, the king of terrors.
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Montaigne
London Telegraph
When the Cat Was Sacred in Medieval Belief
The piece notes how animals played a major role in medieval devotional rites, mirroring ancient Egypt. It mentions the domestic cat élurus being embalmed and buried in Bubastis, tied to Herodotus and the goddess Diana Bubastis who is said to have transformed into a cat when gods visited Egypt.
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Egypt
Élurus
Bubastis
Herodotus
Diana Bubastis
Through Thorny Paths He Found A Hidden Grace
A reflective piece honors a man who brightened sorrowful days with cheer. He walked lonely routes yet found communion in every human face, discovering a flower amid rough paths and sharing quiet grace.
Housekeeper and Tramp Exchange Pleasantries and Barter
A housekeeper orders the tramp away or calls the hired man while a brief exchange unfolds about borrowing a Bible. The tramp jokes about Belshazzar's feast and bread, and a hotel clerk jokes about wine as a hotel guest contemplates Madeira.
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Bel- Bhazzar
New York Weekly
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