The Accusation and the Demonology Parable
Lesson for February 8 discusses the New Testament demonology, noting demons' existence and power and Jesus superior to them. It covers accusations by Pharisees, Jesus’s defense, and the binding of the strong man, stressing that true possession requires Christ within and warning against backsliding after apparent conversion.
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Cooking and baking excerpts from old household cookbook
A collage of recipes and domestic tips notes with instructions for soup meat with split peas Irish rosoles beef chops, rice omelet with currant jelly, cocoanut souffle, soft Johnny cake and Grandmothers Ginger Cookies. Includes a quirky quotation about mastering awe and a remark on female wisdom.
The Week Night Supper for Children and Aged
Advice on light easy to digest dinners for children and elderly adults. Emphasizes noon main meal, light evening fare, and avoiding heavy foods that hinder sleep. Recommends omelets, custards, soft breads with milk, buttermilk with ginger bread, and cautious use of coffee or tea. Includes a simple potato salad recipe with vinegar olive oil dressing.
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Boston
Fragments of old advertisements tease with humor and remedies
A jumble of product jingles and patter from a bygone ads column. Mentions toper packs, dead man's shoes, Fortunate girl, rings and back hair, tree pruning, and cough drops by Seat Drug Stores. References Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children and a free sample offer from A. B. Olmsted in Le Roy New York.
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Millionaire seeks masters for wife portrait in Europe
An American millionaire plans to bring his beautiful young wife to Europe so renowned painters can capture her likeness. A friend jokes about home talent, and the wife quips they already tried that. They hope the genuine old masters will deliver the enduring portrait.
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Europe
Eczema on Entire Scalp from Sunfield Case
A Sunfield Michigan woman describes a lengthy scalp eczema that started as a sore on the scalp and spread across the body, causing itching and hair loss. After six months with no relief, she reports rapid improvement and complete cure following Cuticura Soap and Ointment, with a promotional note and offer included. The item also notes Attorney General McReynolds visiting town, leaving his name with an English footman who mistook him for a member of Parliament.
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New York Tribune
The Dancing Bushman at Cambridge
The Dancing Bushman, once a resident of Kimberley, returned from Paris to Cambridge where Professor Duckworth and the Cambridge Anthropological Laboratory study him as a Bushman type. He demonstrated dancing to a large Cambridge audience amid talk of a dancing chair at the university.
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Cambridge Anthropological Laboratory
Duckworth
Cambridge
South Africa
No Rest No Peace for Four with Kidney Trouble
Chronic kidney weakness brings backache, nervous irritability, and uric acid poisoning effects. The ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a longstanding remedy used worldwide, with many recommendations supporting its efficacy.
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Dean
Woman Recovers From Back Pain After Kidney Pills
Mrs Henry Zumach of Hutchinson Minnesota endured months of backache and dizziness before using Dean's Kidney Pills. She reports relief after the first boxes and complete recovery after three, enabling her to work without pain. She endorses the medicine for kidney complaints.
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Funeral Invitation Tests Diplomats Dilemma
The death of the Duke of Wellington drew the diplomatic corps to St Pauls for his funeral in London. The French and Russian ambassadors debated attending. Brunow advised that since the duke is dead they may safely attend, joking that resurrection would be a different issue.
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Russia
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Public Pests. The Woman Who Never Has Her Change Ready
A dated social observation discusses women at transit ticket windows delaying lines by failing to have small change ready. The author notes delays at subway and theater ticket desks due to purses and shopping bags delaying payment. The piece argues for提前准备零钱以避免耽误他人.
Not Altogether Lost In Shakespearean Days Rogues and Actors
Wit West recounts the tale of Dick Burge the English pugilist actor indicted in the $600,000 Liverpool bank robbery. Burge sat on the witness stand as the judge questioned his profession. He admitted only to being a thief rather than an actor.
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Cornfield Fable From A New York Mail Dialogue
A farmer explains that despite having a large corn acreage and little use of scarecrows, crows do not bother him much. The tourist remark prompts the farmer to say he spends a good part of the day out in the field, implying quiet crops and routine farming life.
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New York Mail
Deadly Scorpion Bites Target the Vulnerable
A report explains the danger of scorpion bites, noting that the most poisonous species can kill especially young children or disabled elderly. It discusses how lower class Mexicans are more exposed due to customary dress and daily activities.
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Mexico
One Bromo Quinine Laxative Ad Claims Cure Speed
The item promotes a single Bromo Quinine laxative with signature BH. W.Grovh. It asserts cold cure in one day and grip cure in two. The text includes a quip about memory from Elmer and a nostalgic line about recalling being 80.
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BH. W.grovh
Poor Trait of Human Nature Roast Among Enemies and Promises
A reflective line notes people prefer hearing rivals mocked over friends praised. It argues weaker individuals break promises more easily, highlighting fragility of character and moral standards. The statement uses aphoristic tone to critique honesty and loyalty.
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