Living Truth and Modern Thought in Faith
Henry F. Cope reflects on religious thinking, arguing that creeds shift as new visions arise. He contrasts two minds: those clinging to fixed packages and those treating truth as living, evolving, urging an attitude that applies living truth to life and conduct. He notes labor and sorrow enrich life and calls for a life devoted to others and divine love.
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Plea for Optimism by Rev. Tappert
The sermon argues life is an art to study with two life schools optimistic and pessimistic. It asserts Christians are optimists, trusting that all things work for good for those who love God. A Potsdam sun dial reads I count only the pleasant hours, a reminder to focus on positives.
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Christ
Ernest A. Tappert
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Importance of Habit in Moral Life by Rev Pelton
Sermon on habit formation through daily practices. Emphasizes automatic brain pathways, the role of repeated action in shaping character, and using deliberate effort to form virtues like honesty, courage, and prayer. Cites Professor James on initiating and anchoring habits and notes divine power can break lifelong patterns.
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Pelton
Prale
James
Busines
Umea
St. Paul Down
God
Train Car Conversation on Roosevelt Voters and Nuisance
A crowded train car discusses politics with riders disparaging Theodore Roosevelt and Roosevelt era diplomacy. Speakers mock Chinese misperceptions, rail at newspaper readers, and recall London shop talk and an anecdote from Youth's Companion about politeness and commerce.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Chinere Octy
Roosevelt
Telephones Spread Rural Convenience and Farm Labor Savings
The essay describes rising telephone use across regions as a practical tool for farmers, enabling quick orders and efficient communication. It also notes social benefits, warns against neglecting service, and covers DIY farm devices and veterinary and fertilizer innovations.
Too Small by Halt and Dorothea in New York Times
Dialogue between Halt and Dorothea jokes about town apartments being too small for a woman to change her mind. Algernon quips about not learning while teaching others. The remark ends with a clipped critic of someone who is a has-be.
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Luise ‘Chandler Moulton
London
Coltmeist
Fife
Ami
Dorothea
Algernon
New York Times
Water for poultry pens urged in Boston Herald note
A Boston Herald advisory stresses refilling poultry pens with clean water two to three times daily. It notes chickens and birds require much water and suffer when deprived, urging prompt care and prevention of thirst.
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Boston Herald
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