Sennacherib's Invasion Sunday School Lesson July 2 1905
A Sunday school lesson outlines Sennacherib's siege of Jerusalem during 701 BC, contrasting Israel and Judah histories, noting Hezekiah's reign and prophetic voices Isaiah and Micah. It summarizes Assyrian triumphs, Jerusalem's threat, and the Taylor Cylinder recounting the looting and vast spoil.
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Jeroboam
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Elisha
Jonah
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Samaria
Israel
Jehovah
Asa
Jehosaphat
Joash
Uzalah
Hezekiah
Joram
Athaliah
Jezebel
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Uzziah
Micah
Joel
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Egypt
Philistia
Mount Zion
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British Museum
Jerusalem
Nineveh
Exactness Overdone by a Kansas Minister
An unnamed Kansas minister is recalled for overemphasizing precision in speech. In a notable prayer he implored the Lord to awaken the cause in hearts, grant new eyes, and move the congregation to action, though some phrasing suggested the meaning was strained yet earnest.
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Kansas
Mercat
To British Eyes. Americans in London Journal Quote
A London journal notes Americans arriving in greater numbers with distinctive attire and manners. It describes quiet-looking men in odd padded coats and long boots with straw hats, and women with brown faces white eyes and green veils, adding that their accents irritate readers.
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London Journal
Too Much Politeness King Oscar Visits Prison Town
King Oscar of Sweden passes through a festively decorated town and sees a large transparent board reading Welcome Your Majesty hung from a house. He asks which house it is and learns it is the town prison. Laughing, the king says that is rather too much politeness.
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Oscar
Sweden
Reason for His Absence Attributed to New Back-Button Blouse
Indianapolis News reports a mother kept her son Johnnie home from school because she could not fasten a new blouse that buttons at the back. The truancy officer inquired why, and the mother explained she avoids asking neighbors and must have Johnnie help. The quirky excuse drew attention in the local paper.
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Indianapolis
Johnnie
On the Farm New Arrival and Old Guest Reflections
A brief on farm life contrasts a new gentle cow with an old guest remark. The columnist notes that judging a cow by eyes is misleading and humorously suggests evaluating her by her hind legs to gauge character. The piece preserves a rural, folksy tone from the Detroit Free Press.
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Detroit Free Press
Muskrat Villages Break Up After Severe Winter
Muskrat camps along the river opposite St. Louis are dissolving as desolation and decay strike the once thriving villages. Walls of winter houses are collapsing, leaving the amphibious rodents exposed in the waning marshlands.
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St. Louis
Jewish Anniversary Plans for 250th North American Settlement
Jacob H. Schitl of New York, a leading American philanthropist, chairs a newly named committee to plan next fall’s two hundred fiftieth anniversary celebration of Jewish settlement in North America.
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Jacob H.schitl
New York
North America
Veteran Heller Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for Kidney Trouble
Joshua H Heller of Urbana Illinois testifies to relief from kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills since 1899. He reports repeated satisfactory results during attacks and endorses the preparation as before. Foster Milburn Company Buffalo New York sells it for 50 cents a box through druggists.
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Joshua H Heller
South Walnut Street
Urbana
Dean
Foster-Milburn ,O
Buffalo
N. Y
Converts and clergy honor from church leaders in New York area
Archbishop Farley cites 5000 converts yearly in New York diocese. Archbishop Moeller forms a priest choir for Gregorian funerals. Rev Putnam Cady joins Royal Geographical Society of England. Rev Scudder's People's palace project advances with gym and bowling facilities costing about 300000 dollars. Mrs Frederick Bushnell, 76, leads Dennisville Methodist choir. Maude Hixson to assist in Pittsburg church work. Hixson formerly aided Ballard in Indianapolis.
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New York
Farley
Moeller
Cincinnati
Putnam Cady
Hmmanuel Presbyterian Church
Amsterdam
Royal Geographical Society of England
John L. Scudder
First Congregational Church
Jersey City
Frederick B. Bushnell
Dennisville
N. J
Methodist
Maude Hixson
Indianapolis
Robert M. Russell
Sixth United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Miss Hixson
Frank R. Ballard
Memorial Church
Sweet singer from Ohio Snores Loudly in Room 16
Representative Kyle of Ohio, famed for a high tenor, tells a comic tale of the night he slept soundly in room 16 while fellow drummers complained of his loud snoring. He insists he heard nothing until morning, claiming a great night's rest despite the bedlam.
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Kyle
Ohio
Scott
Dr Caldwell laxative Pepsin sold by druggists
A pill or laxative waters remedy marketed for stomach and digestive troubles. It claims safety and pleasant use with money back if it fails. Testimonials mention relief from headaches and general discomfort. The ad also cites a Washington Star quip about riches and travel as a aside.
It Cures While You Walk Allen's Foot-Ease Cure
An 1900 era ad style compilation notes Allen's Foot-Ease for hot swollen feet with a 25 cent price and free trial offer from Allen, Le Roy New Jersey, and Dr Mowrey Stomach Tablets offered with 20 cent postage to Sturgis Michigan. It includes testimonials and other quotes from Chicago Chronicle and Tribune.
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Allen
le Roy
N. J
Dr. Mowrey
Stomachic CO
Sturgis
Mich
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Toledo
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Libby, McNelil & Libby
Vienna
Wilbert Thompson
Main St
Peoria
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Mair
W. H. Thompson
Thompson
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Mull’s Grape Tonic Co
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Rock Island
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