Roosevelt Delivers Lincoln Memorial Corner Stone Address
President Roosevelt presided at Hodgenville Kentucky as the cornerstone of a grand Lincoln Memorial Hall was laid. Cardinal Gibbons and ex-Gov Folk of Missouri joined leading figures in a nationwide turnout praising Lincoln, comparing him to Washington and urging unity and justice with restrained, high-minded rhetoric.
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Missouri
Lincoln and Washington Lessons on Duty and Courage
The passage honors a life of service amid wartime sorrow, noting endurance, unbroken duty, and eventual triumph shadowed by murder. It contrasts the enduring virtues of Washington and Lincoln with present challenges, praising foresight, fearless resolve, and planetary civic responsibility. The editorial voice links past leadership to current work and calls for steady, principled action.
The Need for Deep Conviction in Reform Work
Sermonette argues no lasting reform without changed hearts. Haggai stirs leaders, then Zechariah deepens the pull. True progress comes from a few with deep conviction who persevere amid opposition, turning to God to prosper temple rebuilding today.
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Prophet Zechariah and the Temple Work in Jerusalem
The text outlines Zechariah son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo born in Babylon who, with Zerubbabel, returns to Jerusalem. It notes his youth at mission start, the temple foundation laid but unfinished, and 144 years of opposition delaying rebuilding despite Darius’s sanction and protection.
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Zion
Daniel
Jeremiah
Zechariah Receives Call to Lead Temple Rebuild
Zechariah, Levi and priestly training, wrestles with stalled temple work after Haggai. He confronts doubt about God’s plan, prays for renewed effort, and hears a divine call to prophesy repentance. The next day he replaces the vacancy on temple walls as a new prophetic voice rises in Jerusalem.
Transforming service heart in God’s hands
A sermon emphasizes offering our best service to God as a humble act that, under divine love, is transformed and multiplied. It urges believers to place their lives in God's hands to carry the gospel, aid the poor, and share sympathy. A quoted blessing by Rev. Louis Albert Banks, D. D., underlines the value of small acts of kindness.
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Louis Albert Banks
Advertising That Paid
A Dothan Alabama Eagle note recalls a worker losing a pen or small jewelry item, then placing a newspaper ad that ran several times. During Christmas gearing up the item reappeared in the office, illustrating how advertising can recover lost possessions.
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Dothan
Ala
Eagle
Look Ahead Lessons From Mistakes
A compact quote-style item presents Hugh White's reflection on progress. It emphasizes ignoring past errors, learning from them, and focusing on future power. The message promotes forward thinking and wisdom gained from mistakes.
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Hugh White
Simplon Tunnel Began In 1898 With 1994 Meeting
The Simplon tunnel's construction began November 13, 1898, and the Swiss and Italian boring parties met at 7:20 a.m. on February 24, 1994, marking a notable milestone in the cross Alpine project.
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Simplon
They Serve Who Patient Wait Sermon Reflection by Brooke
A devotional meditation on patience and faith urges readers to trust divine timing. The essay contrasts inactive, humble lives with the calling to remain engaged in “our Father’s business” while awaiting labor. It blends biblical insight with Hesiodic warning against procrastination.
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Stey, Stopford A. Brooke
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Record of a lifesaving career of Rear Admiral J Sartin
The account details Rear Admiral J Sartin later of England’s channel fleet who repeatedly jumped overboard to rescue shipmates in the North Sea Besika Bay Cockatrice Galatz Portland and Sheerness incidents. It notes bronze silver and clasp medals from the Royal Humane Society and praises mothers for their sons deeds.
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Galatz
Portland
Sheerness
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