Passion Play on a South Sea Island at Hiva-oa
The Marquesas Passion Play on Easter at Hiva-oa in a natural coral stage uses Lurau as Christ and native actors for lepers and Judas. Missionaries supervise roles from Pontius Pilate to Mary Ruth Ingalls, while lepers and Magdalen scenes create a striking, evolving pageant.
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Hiva Oa
Hoarest Island
Anul
Marquesas
Nauve
Hiva-oa
Elter Wing
Lurau
Christus
Luraus
Paragon
Magdalena
Christ
Liurau
Leoiardo da Vinci
Luran
Judas
John Basecard
Pontius Pilate
Rauga
Pilate
Ruth Ingalls
Mary
Weapons a Rabbit Uses against the Stoat
An illustrated anecdote describes a field confrontation where a rabbit defends itself. The stoat stalks in, but the rabbit senses wind and pivots to counter with a powerful kick using its strong hind legs, forcing the predator to retreat.
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Bunny
Postcard Habit Replaces Letters in Summer
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a traveler who skips traditional mail during vacation. He conducts all business by sending picture postcards and refuses to write a commercial letter.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
How can a girl be sure that a young man moves
A fragment asks how a girl can gauge a young man's intentions and actions. It hints at concerns about sincerity and signals in courting behavior. The text presents a cautious parental or social viewpoint on dating conduct.
Crossing the Jordan Lesson Faith Leads to Deliverance
A historical church lesson outlines Joshua leading Israel across the Jordan under God's guidance. The ark and priests symbolize Christ guiding the people from wilderness death to Canaan life, with the floodtide Jordan mirroring deliverance from sin. The text emphasizes obedience, faith, and memorials to remember this act.
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Joshua
Canaan
Jericho
Rahab
The
Jordan
God
Jesus
Red Sea
Moses
Pharaoh
Moses Joshua
Israel
Christ
J. Sam
Adam
Abraham
Jacob
Judah
Luck in speculation buys wrecks with big future value
A Melbourne firm paid 368 for the wreck of the Jean Bart after it ran aground in Spencer Gulf. Divers found only minor hull damage and the ship plus cargo later valued over 12,000. Similar tales from Yorkshire and Africa show wreck speculation can yield large profits, with Britain’s coast offering many marketable wrecks.
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Melbourne
Antwerp
Wilaroo
Spencers Gulf
South Australia
Yorkshire
Standard
Africa
Gibraltar
Britain
Lizard
London
Making Capital. The New Reporter and the telephone exchange
A humorous scene shows The New Reporter dialing for Mr Devoy and journalist McAddister seeking a contact. The office staff pretends to hear, while the city editor interrupts, noting the line has been disconnected since morning.
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Central
Sargertees Devoy
Jefferson McAddister
McAddister
Mr. Devoy
Yuesterday
Sherry’s
MacAddister
Puck
The Detective Notes His Wife Is Away
A great detective and his assistant enter through a kitchen window. The detective explains that the wife has been away exactly 30 days indicated by 90 unwashed dishes and 90 cups and saucers, implying he used three daily and left them for her to wash. The scene plays on a simple deduction.
Visit to Greenwood Cemetery Ends in Delayed Farewell
Mr. and Mrs. Nagg visited friends in Brooklyn and were urged to tour the renowned Greenwood cemetery. As departure neared Mrs. Nagg asked when they would go, but interruptions and mood kept them from a final visit to the famed burial grounds.
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Tpr
Lee Nate
Lee
F. S. St. Mars
E. 0. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Crossing the Jordan
Cowie
Ney
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