Thanksgiving Day Arrives in France for American Troops
The piece notes Americans in France will observe Thanksgiving Day as they fight with General Pershing’s forces. It highlights how turkey and cranberry sauce travel with troops, the front lines and training camps, and the Red Cross aid to refugees in France Belgium and Serbia. It predicts French adoption of the holiday and continued aid efforts if the war lasts.
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Ll Rance
General Pershing
Uncle Sam
France
the Bastile
America
Ireland
Walter Raleigh
England
Pershing
American Red Cross
Army
Navy
Red Cross
Belgium
Albert
Elizabeth
Serbia
Switzerland
Austria
Paris
Bismarck
Sermaize
The Bible Speaks Across the World in Missionary Work
The article recounts Paton printing the Antwan New Testament and Chief Namakei’s plea for the Bible to speak in his language. It notes half a million sermons preached weekly from Scripture and urges global aid as the Christian mission advances, praising the Bible as a living, universal book.
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Doctor Paton
Namakei
Paton
Christ
Christian Herald
Jesus Uses Quiet Prayer as a Spiritual Directory
A Christian Herald reflection compares prayer to a directory guiding action. It recalls Jesus seeking stillness on the mountain to discern steps amid urgent needs, suggesting meditation time saves time by aligning purpose with divine direction.
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Jesus
Betake
Christian Herald
War Plans and Prisons Shape US Standing in 1917
Washington debates declaring war on Austria Bulgaria and Turkey to empower a global campaign against Germany. Analysts argue a formal declaration or allied pressure could unite US forces on all fronts, while detailing German actions in France and conditions in Atlanta and Hot Springs camps illustrating wartime treatment of prisoners and interned crews.
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George Clinton
Washington
Congress
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Germany
United States
Edward M. House
Tasker H. Bliss
Wilson
Uncle Sam
France
Vilages
Marne
Sermaize
Chalons
Nancy
Huiron
Faremont
Gerany
Kaiser
Navy
Atlanta
Libby
Richmond
Lesson on Nehemiah wall rebuilding December 2 study
The lesson centers on Nehemiah 4 7 21 and Hebrews 13 6, stressing faith in the Lord and effort in labor. It notes opposition from Sanballat internal discouragement among workers and the strategy of guarding walls while urging perseverance and courage.
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Nehemiah
Jerusalem
Sanball
Satan
God
Sanballat
Fragmented Faith Questioning Love and Change
A fragment reflects questions about whether a Christian has changed in love and faith. It ponders if faith remains the same substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen, urging belief despite doubt.
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Hot Springs
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Fooi
Beaubeen
Sabinet
Wall OF Jerusalem
Christian
Mae
Beahiead Acs
Rev. B
B. Sutcliffe
Moody Bible Institute
SPU
Western
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