Books in Brief Father Meets Stranger Son In Death Fight
In a Persian plain near the Oxus two ancient foes, Persians and Tartars, lie asleep as dawn nears. Sohrab, the young Tartars warrior and son of Rustum, asks to fight Persia’s champion in single combat seeking glory and recognition for his own name. Peran Wisa, aged Tartars commander, pleads for kinship over battle.
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Mathew Arnold
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Mathew Arnold Emerges as England's Leading Literary Critic
English critic and poet Mathew Arnold, born in 1822, was the son of Dr. Thomas Arnold of Rugby. He studied at Oxford, later became professor of poetry, and his family background shaped his enduring approach to literary analysis.
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Thomas Arnold
Rugby Chapel
Tom Brown
Mathew Arnold
Rustum and Sohrab tragedy from ancient tale of war and fate
A dramatic retelling of the Sohrab and Rustum story where the Persian warrior Rustum unknowingly battles his own son. Sohrab's identity is revealed as the clash ends in tragedy with a fatal wound and a shared plea for life. The tale ends with recognition and sorrow as father and son confront the cost of war.
Suffering Servant Lesson On Calvary And Sacrifice
A devotional summary of the June 19 lesson on Mark 16 22 39 and the Golden Text from Mark 10 46. It reflects on Christ's crucifixion the blood shed for humanity and the new way opened to the Holy of Holies through Jesus death and the call to self sacrifice and faith.
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Jesus Christ
Alexander Maclaren
Christ
Jesus
Luther
Paradise
God
Homely Simile Inspires Divine Protection Quote
A quiet biblical verse opens with a homely simile from Psalms 91 4 noting that God covers and shelters the faithful under His wings and His truth becomes a shield and buckler for protection.
Lofty Companionship at Transfigured Moment
Peter tells Jesus it is good to be there and proposes building three tabernacles. The brief biblical scene centers on the disciples' reverent moment and hesitation before the divine revelation. Luke 9 53-38 provides the source text for this contemplative exchange.
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Jesus
Tabernacles
Power of Faith Quote Cited Philippians 4 13
A religious note highlights the Bible verse Philippians 4 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me credited to Paul The verse is presented as a personal affirmation of faith and empowerment.
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Christ
Phil
Fillet crochet bag and purse weaving instructions
Crochet cotton or wool in two or more colors forms a knitting bag or purses with light foundation. White fillet with navy threads, ecru zipper purse and vanity pouch with carmine and Delft blue stripes. Instructions cover foundation chain, fillet mesh rows, weaving with double thread, finishing ends, and note on Mrs. Spears book offering more stitches and projects.
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Ecru
Delft
That's Luck Luck And The Grit To Start Again
A reflective verse on luck defined by effort will and perseverance. It contrasts luck with the courage to work, faith to fight, and strength tempered by honor. The lines celebrate resilience after disaster and the persistence to begin anew.
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Tom
Harry
Prize Winning Cake Recipes To Be Announced Soon
Houston Goudiss reports the Cake Recipe Contest drew many entries and sent judges in New York City testing cakes. Winners receive $25 first prize, five $10 second prizes, ten $5 third prizes, with results and honorable mentions to be printed in a forthcoming booklet distributed nationally.
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Houston Goudiss
New York City
Safe Gardening Tips From National Safety Council
Get first aid for any cut or scratch, drive nails with light taps, replace split handles, avoid splinters and wounds, and never leave a scythe or sickle hanging. Hang them heads up on the wall to store safely.
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National Safety
Bank cultivates flowers to beautify Pikeville desks
The bank promotes flowers in Pikeville Kentucky by maintaining large gardens for desks and deposits. It hosts flower shows to beautify the town and distributes seeds to customers.
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Pikeville
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