Lesson for March 28 Reading Lesson Nehemiah Study
A church class notes a March 28 reading lesson on Nehemiah 6 26 31 and Proverbs 14 34. It outlines the period from Joshua to Saul as the republic of God and the kingdom of man, highlights key figures like Deborah Barak Gideon Samuel Ruth Jonathan and Saul and proposes doctrinal review topics and classroom activities including blackboard diagrams hall of fame and rogues gallery to illustrate contrasts between faithful and failed leaders with emphasis on lessons about obedience repentance and God s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
Joshua B. G
Saul
B. G
Republic of God
Kingdom of Man
Barah
Gideon
Samson
Samuel
Deborah
Eli
Ahiah
Ruth
Jonathan
Israel
Torrey
Jesus
God
Joshua
Iraelites
Judges
Barak
Sisera
Angel
Manoah
Naomi
Orpha
Nahash
Sault
Aysion
Change in Court Procedure Gains Support in Illinois
Springfield discussions on court procedure reform show hope for passage this session as Illinois Bar associations coordinate with Chicago Bar. Proposals by Rep Walter Provine and Sen W H Cornwell align with English and U S Supreme Court practices. Separately, move to restore a two mill school tax aims to raise about 4.5 million dollars for public schools statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ilinois State Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Walter M. Provine
House Committee On
Judicial Department
House
W. H. Cornwell
Senate
Hiram T. Gilbert
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
W. C. Kane
Chicago Commerce backs Dunne waterway and tax plan
The Chicago Association of Commerce executive committee endorsed Governor Dunne’s waterway plan eight feet deep from Lockport to Utica and a Gulf connection. It also backed the Illinois tax commission’s revenue amendment and endorsed a Vocational Education bill drafted by the Commercial Club of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Association of Commerce
Dunne
Illinois Special Tax Commission
Committee On Education
Association
Illinois
Commercial Club of Chicago
Board of Engineers
Lockport
Utica
Ilinois River
Gulf
Knife Gives Child Speech
Chicago report on four year old Marie Finna who, after a brain operation by Dr. Loren Wilder, is expected to speak within a year despite earlier mind blind ness from a fall. The doctor notes she understood language but could not articulate. The procedure, though rare, was not his original idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marie Finna
Marie
Loren Wilder
Wilder
Film and Taxi Licenses Granted by Secretary of State
Springfield reports the secretary of state issued licenses to corporations including H K Film Company for 2000 dollars in motion pictures with principal officers H A Kelly H A Birch and C A Sterling. Oak Park Taxi Company for 2500 dollars with C J Bassler G D Rose and R F Bippus. West End North Avenue Booster Stamp Company for 600 dollars for trading stamps advertisements with George W Burk Edward W Schoenrock Hans Kriegan Karl Mortensen and Ernest E Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
H-K Film Company
H. A. Kelly
H. A. Birch
C. A .Sterling
Oak Park Taxi Company
C. J. Bassler
G. D. Rose
R. F. Bippus
West End North Avenue
Hans Kriegaman
Karl Mortenses
Ernest E. Schmidt
Recluse Miller placed in state hospital after arrest
Forest City Frant E Miller was seized by Deputy Sheriff Drisko and Sheriff Close, brought before a commission, deemed insane, and sent to Central Hospital in Jacksonville for treatment. He had barricaded himself in a shack with a small arsenal and resisted entry until Drisko forced his way in and overpowered him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Frant E. Miller
Drisko
Havana
Jacksonville
Bread Prices Fall in Chicago As Bakeries Compete
Chicago bakers revert to five cent bread amid price competition. Several major firms say wheat markets may ease in a month or two, suggesting no need for higher prices, while others have not yet raised theirs.
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Chicago Aa
Indications Of An Early Spring In Western Canada
Western Canada shows early spring prospect with farmers preparing seeders and plows. Influx of settlers and anticipated emigration from U S states boost optimism. High grain prices, rising exports, and Allied war demand drive economic activity, though some fields show poor yields due to improper soil preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Europe
Western
Finest Chemistry of Suffering and Spiritual Strength
Quote by George S. Merriam on how suffering blends with spiritual forces to yield gentleness and strength, suggesting moral growth through hardship.
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George S. Merriam
Open Game Exchange Sparks Debate Over Nation’s Songs
In a lively exchange, a speaker asserts the right to craft a nation’s songs while others question who should shape its laws. The discussion pivots to perceived room for improvement in governance and culture as participants weigh creative influence against legal authority.
Cuticura Ad Promotes Skin and Hair Emollients
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for red rough itching and pimply surfaces, claiming it best for skin scalp hair and hands. It invites free samples by mail with a postcard to Cuticura Dept XY in Boston and notes sale everywhere. The second line offers a wry comparison about courage and alcohol evaporating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. XY
Boston
Adv
Man who buys a blind horse should consult an oculist
A concise old proverb notes that purchasing a blind horse warrants seeking an oculist for proper eye care and judgment. The saying emphasizes practical prudence and expertise when confronting a risky purchase.
Romance in a Teachers College Tale
In a scene near the college grounds two students, an earnest law student and a pretty girl in Teachers' College, progress in romance. He asks about her degree, she quips she aspires to be a M. R. 8. The moment comes later in his quiet room under shaded light. Source: New York Evening Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleg
Teachers’ College
New York Evening, Post
A Saving Period and a Wit on Baseball Umpires
A witty exchange about baseball and ancient Rome notes that audiences would insist on killing umpires, pairing this quip with a fact about Buenos Aires province sowing 3,098,250 acres to wheat. The contrived juxtaposition highlights agricultural scale alongside light humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Argentina
The Biggest Fool Pat and the Englishman Joke
Pat walks with an Englishman and a woman while trading pennies for shillings. The Englishman offers sixpence per penny Pat gives, totaling ninepence. After sharing, Pat declares the other fool, but reveals the woman is his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Naval warfare in neighborhood shocks readers
A mock naval clash erupts in a city street as a child’s toy submarine torpedoes a baby carriage battleship, spilling a infant onto the pavement and startling bystanders. The absurd street scene mimics dangerous wartime imagery in a suburban setting.
Retort Must Have Stung
A dinner guest ridiculed philosophy calling philosophers fools. The professor bowed and asked if there is much distance between them. He answered gravely with a sly jab that the difference is often only the width of a table.
Mothers Warned to Check Bottles for Castoria Signature
Consumers urged to inspect every Castoria bottle for the signature SPIGA A and the slogan In Use For Over 30 Years. The reminder notes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children, and that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Long Engagements and a Reluctant Bride
In a clipped exchange, one suitor presses marriage while the woman remains firm that she does not care enough to wed. He feigns relief, claiming to have avoided a costly commitment, and jokes about long engagements versus marriages. An advertisement for Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops interrupts the dialogue.
Wanted to Quilt New Recruit Gives Notice in London Opinion
A cheeky London Opinion item reports a new recruit announcing with dry humor that she is fed up with the job and intends to give a week's notice. The quip reflects workplace candor and press style of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dodge Knicker-Laugh and the World Laughs at You
A brief, wry note remarks on a loan and the public credulity as people mock the responder. The line references a figurative scene where laughter meets financial obligation. The text appears as a playful allusion without concrete details.
Choked Him Off at a Christmas Party
Young Percy Prunes pursued the beautiful girl next door. At a party he asked for advice on how to approach her father about their relationship. The girl warned him to consider penalties for violent acts, while her father is impulsive.
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Percy Prunes
Papa
Salzer's Seed Co catalogs alfalfa and vegetables
More than 30 years ago Salzer's Catalog boosted alfalfa and seeds. Salzer's Dakota Registered No. 30 alfalfa and Grimm listed varieties are highlighted. The firm offers its big catalog plus six packages of Early Cabbage Carrot Cucumber Lettuce Radish Onion vegetables for spring and summer, via John A. Salter Seed Co Box 708 La Crosse Wisconsin.
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Salzer
Specu
Liscom
S.alzer
Dakota
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Man's Character Readiness by First Newspaper Department
A short wry observation notes that a man’s character may be inferred from which newspaper department he reads first. The remark suggests habits reveal priorities and interests, with humor about readers’ patterns and quirks.
How Do They Feed the Horses in These Armies
A fragment quotes a question on provisioning horses in armies and a reply that they always have a bit spare to put in the horse's mouth. The dialogue hints at wartime logistics and discipline without full narrative context.
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C. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute
Review
iMinors State Bar Association
O. K
Ouglas
W. L. Douglas
L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Douglas
Ing
Lenel
the Price
Winwatan Chase
W.G. Seugise Cuues
Ani Prion
Spark
Brockton
Mass
Shere
Dean
Stella
Bella
Alfalfa
Marine Hye Remedy Co
Visita California
Perane
USMS
Ptyee
Cleland
Eee
al Mascat
Louis
Missouri
Clara MM
Brasch
N. 16Th Street
Lexington
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
N. Y
Carter
van’ Viset-Mansfield Drug Co
Memphis
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