Joseph Brings Jacob to Egypt and Blesses Pharaoh
A Bible lesson outlines Jacob departing Canaan for Egypt at Joseph’s invitation, his sacrifice at Beer-sheba, and arrival with seventy in Goshen. It covers Judah’s ahead visit, Joseph’s regal welcome, and Jacob blessing Pharaoh before Joseph sustains his family in famine, linking to spiritual trust in divine provision.
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Jacob
Egypt
Joseph
Pharaoh
Beer-sheba
God
Canaan
Judah
Goshen
Jesus Christ
Quote on Christian love and Christ revealed in the Gospels
Westcott asserts that full love cannot be grasped immediately but that viewing Christ as presented in the Gospels can kindle a direct affection from which true love arises.
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Christ
B. F. Westcott
Morning Messages The Heart Heeds The Call
A compact quotation note cites W. Robertson Nichol urging daily morning wakefulness to receive fresh messages from God. It invites readers to pour out hearts before the divine and trust in attentive guidance.
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W. Robertson Nichol
Way of Enriching Soil Finds Cheap Inoculation Boosts Legumes
H W Batchelor of Ohio State University explains inoculating legume seeds such as clover alfalfa and soybeans with soil from nodulating crops can enrich soil with nitrogen at low cost. He notes soybeans and alfalfa respond well to soil inoculation and offers practical steps and cautions on using commercial preparations.
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H. W. Batchelor
Ohio State University
Batchelor
Kansas Farmer Finds Way to Fallow Sandy Soil
E. E. Teagarden of Stafford county Kansas studied two wheat fields owned by Ralph Suitor. One field, partly fallowed with corn interplanted to shield sand, produced 39.8 bushels per acre, while the continuously wheat filed yielded 17 bushels. Capper's Farmer reports the experiment showing partial summer fallow boosts yield and protects sandy ground.
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E. E. Teagarden
Stafford
Kansas
Ralph Suitor
Mr. Suitor
Testing Cream Separators Cuts Pig Feed Waste in Kansas
Farm Journal reports in December tests of 12 Kansas associations showed 5 separators leaking over 0.05 percent fat into skim milk, with 2 of 10 in one group and a ten-cow herd losing 50 pounds of fat yearly. Seek testing, adjust or replace worn parts, or hire a county agent or dealer to test. Better to replace than operate at a loss.
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Kansas
Farm Journal
Soil testing urged to determine lime needs for legumes
Farmers should regularly have soil samples tested for lime requirements as soil types differ in lime-holding capacity. A moderate limestone dose may last for years on some soils, while others need frequent applications despite similar initial needs. The Rural New Yorker advocates farm bureau involvement for tests.
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Farm Bureau
New-Yorker
Beef cattle totals and per capita figures for 1931
The 1931 Yearbook of Agriculture reports 35 980 000 beef cattle in the United States as of January 1 1931, with the population at 122 698 190 yielding one beef cattle for every 3.4 people. The 11 western states hold 7 924 000 head, 23 percent of the national total, and average one cattle per 1.5 persons, more than double the national rate.
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United States
Yearbook of Agriculture
Far Western
Idaho
Cornborer Parasites Entering U S From Europe and Orient
Over ten years 20 cornborer parasite species have been imported into the United States from Europe and the Orient. Twelve have established in fields, suggesting ongoing spread. While control by parasitism is not yet effective, some fields show 15 to 25 percent parasitism, signaling potential for greater impact.
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United States
Europe
Orient
Paririe
Sandport Love Crosses Class Rift In Grey Manor Tale
Selina Briggs of Cape Cod Sandport watches niece Etta and Egbert Ellsworth fall in love as Frank Ellsworth, a New York millionaire, returns to town. Selina and Frank once shared a hidden past, while Egbert and Etta plan to marry and stay in Sandport, provoking Frank’s quiet, resentful opposition and Selina’s wary approval. The story centers on class boundaries, family pride, and a future shadowed by past choices.
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Selina Briggs
Cape Cod
Sandport
Henrietta
Miss Selina
Etta
Wellesley
Selina
Frank P. Ellsworth
New York
Frank P
Frank Ellsworth
Frand
Egbert
Frank
Ellsworth
Mighty five organes join in grand Passau cathedral
At Passau on the Danube the Castra Batava in St Stephen’s cathedral houses the largest organ in the world. Built by Steinmeyers of Erttingten it has 208 registers five manuals and 16105 pipes. Five organs share one main bench and a forest of pipes fills the main chamber.
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Passau
Danube
St. Stephen
Europe
Steinmeyers
Ettingen
Bavaria
Boston Transcript
Amphibious Fish Story Prompted A Lesson
A teacher asks for meaning of amphibious and an example sentence. A bright student, a young Black boy, responds with a witty remark that many fish stories are fibious, highlighting humor and caste language of the period.
Why Pay More for St Josephs Aspirin 10c Deal
An advertisement claims thousands buy 12 tablets for 10c, arguing it offers genuine pure aspirin at a lower price. It reassures customers that there is no monopoly, emphasizes authenticity, moisture-proof packaging, and asserts the product is safe and economical.
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St.Joseph
St. Joseph's
Fond of Ill Luck Quote Sparks Witty Reflection
A humorous remark by Jerrold notes that some people chase misfortune by rushing toward it, suggesting a playful critique of fate. The line captures a Victorian era wit on superstition and fate, framed as a succinct proverb.
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Jerrold
Safe Way to Lose 38 Pounds Says Boston Woman
Mrs Florence Loftus of Boston reports losing 38 pounds in four months using Kruschen Salts. She weighs 127 pounds at 5 ft 2 in and says skipping the daily dose makes her feel lazy and heavy. The ad touts daily half teaspoon doses in hot water and warns against imitations and fatty foods.
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Florence Loftus
Boston
Conscienceless Robber Aims at Grave Robbery
A Croatian peasant was caught with a ring a silver watch and a gold watch-chain belonging to a friend dead five years. He claimed to sell items to buy cheaper ones for the grave but was found plotting to rob the body for gold-filled teeth when first visited.
Bait Line Reveals Sock Gaffe in Clever Quip
A witty remark exploits a running sock pun about Dolly’s darning habits. The speaker claims Dolly would be an ideal wife, but the joke lands when he notices the sock is always the same. The line showcases a playful exchange focused on domestic shorthand.
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Dolly
New Caramel Popcorn Shops Open in Springfield
Long Eakins Originators advertise new caramel popcorn outlets at 53 High St Springfield Ohio claiming strong earnings. They promise outfitting and process training for franchisees and investors.
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Long- Eakins
High St
Springfield
Ohio
Knocker remark sparks sharp chat on guest performance
A terse exchange quips that a knocker never drives home a point, though the guest may. The line hints at a comic or social jab about punctuality or impact in a hosted event. The remark underlines a tense moment in a social gathering.
Fly Million Miles in Air Mail Service Milestones
The recent radio test of planes showed mileage totals reaching tremendous levels with two Flyers Bill Williams and Jack Knight each credited with more than a million air miles. The distance would take an average locomotive engineer about 12 to 13 years to match.
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Bill Williams
Jack Knight
Strong Will and Won’t as Character Traits
A concise note contrasts a strong will described as firmness with a strong wont considered obstinacy, outlining how mindset shapes action. It frames willpower versus stubborn habit as differing qualities in personal conduct.
Man's Thoughts Dilly A Dally How's That
Quizzical verse notes a man thinking in two word sets one for reading and one for speaking. The playful line contrasts inner and spoken language with a hint of natural truth.
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Dilly
Spain Raises Prisoner Rations to 1.50 Pesetas
With the republic, daily prison rations increased from 1 peseta to 1.50 pesetas, narrowing the gap with sailors who receive 1 peseta 75 centimos.
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Spain
Break for Johnny Father Well
A short classroom exchange shows a father praising Johnny for high marks while noting his son has not received any low marks due to the father's absence from helping with homework. The dialogue highlights pride in achievement and implied guidance gaps.
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Johnny
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