Elijah in Naboth's Vineyard Lesson for October 3
By H C Shuers acting director Moody Bible Institute Chicago this lesson analyzes Ahab Jezebel Naboth and Elijah in Jezreel focusing on covetousness rebellion against God and the consequences for Naboth and the king. It warns against loving possessions over obedience and highlights the moral lesson from Kings.
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H. C. Shuers
Moody Alble Institute
Chicago
Ahab
Ben-Hadad
Jezreel
Samaria
Naboth
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Jezebel
Macbeth
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Ezek
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Hujah
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Hiljah
Ein
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Christian Epic in Stone and a Circus Visit in Ionia
The piece blends a humorous anecdote from Ionia about a circus day and a neighbor with goldfish in a take-home pail, followed by a reflection on Strassburg cathedral in Alsace as a Christian epic in stone. The article notes Strassburg cathedral began in 1176 and its grand spire.
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Alsace
Strassburg
Old Minster
the Minster
Oil Ship Sunk Believed Off Coast
Reported by the Montreal Herald oil from a sunk vessel has washed to St Andrews Bay. Tens of miles of coast show oil not petrol but thick residue. Sea birds suffer as feathers clog and many are driven ashore dead or unable to move.
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St. Andrews Bay
Montreal Herald
Lawyer's blunt view on defending a defaulter who fled with 100000
A lawyer comments on defending a defaulter who got away with 100000. He says the case reflects poorly on the system and notes the defendant did not save enough to pay a respectable fee. The exchange highlights tension between legal defense and public perception.
Death End and Eternal Peace in Ingersoll Quote
A meditation on death and eternal sleep by Robert Ingersoll contrasts eternal joy after death with the finality of life. The passage speaks of peace beyond the grave, the hush of silence, and the unweeping sorrow of the dead, using somber, reflective imagery.
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Lipa
Robert Ingersoll
Excellent Precepts for a Steadfast Life by Thoreau
A compact reflection urging steadfast pursuit of one’s path. Thoreau extols living by personal genius, doing difficult duties, and maintaining purity, thoughtfulness, and labor for the sake of friends and neighbors.
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound testimonial
Mrs A F Engamer of Lackawanna New York says after her first child birth she felt miserable but the vegetable compound firmed her nerves improved appetite and energy and she has had three healthy children since. The ad claims the remedy treats displacements inflammation ulcers tumors irregularities and other female ailments and invites letters to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice.
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Lackawanne, N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. F. Engamer
Electric Avenue
Lackawanna
N. Y
Brushly’s Sketch Pays For A Background
A large-hearted cashier critiques Brushly the impressionist, noting a fine foreground but lacking background. The dialogue turns to a $50 payment and a $2.89 overdraft, prompting Brushly to transfer the overdraft to the street’s trust company with a judge watching.
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Brushly
Lke
Nuisance rulings and temperance quips in 1900s court
City magistrate Krotel mocked by a defendant in a nuisance case while, in another note, Lord Kitchener lauds a temperance move. The correspondent highlights legal wit and a tale of a drunken major at a Simla ball. The crowd in court reacted with amusement as the bench defended its view of nuisance.
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Krotel
New York
Cincinnati Times-Star
CURED OF BRIGHT'S DISEASE BY DODDS KIDNEY PILLS
Mrs A L Crawford of Medfield Massachusetts reports Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her Bright's Disease after doctors could do nothing. She swelled limbs and swollen eyes but improved gradually with continued use, leading to full recovery. Ad promotes Dodd's Kidney Pills 60c box and Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets 60c. No Cause for Alarm joke follows. A bishop teases a preacher about his pulpit oratory practice in a clergy house.
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A. L. Crawford
Medfield, Manas
Dodd
Bright
Doda
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo
Pimples and Dandruff Solved by Cuticura Ad
Cuticura Soap and Ointment praised for clearing pimples blackheads redness rough skin itching and dandruff with calls to sample by mail. Ad mentions free book offer and quick mail pickup. Also includes a humorous street-noise joke about a night watchman unable to sleep due to noise.
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Dept. Y
Heston
Ady
Castoria Emphasized For Infants Safety Longevity
Important to Mothers urges careful examination of every bottle of Castoria noting it has been in use for over 90 years. The ad highlights that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria, promoting its safety and trust with caregivers.
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Fletcher
Summer resort legends fuel current gossip
A colorful quote highlights a preference for a resort with enduring legends over mere modern chatter. The speaker values atmosphere and lore, suggesting that storied locales enhance summer leisure rather than quick gossip.
The Proper Weapon in a Legal Row
A terse debate centers on methods to pressure a stubborn party to settle. A character suggests an unconventional option while another questions its practicality and ethics, hinting at broader tensions in a dispute over leverage and terms.
How Did She Read Your Story About a Gentleman
A fragment from a dialogue features hobos debating truthful claims and a woman’s belief in a man’s tale of reduced means. One voice asserts belief while another asks how she gifted him a knife to eat his pie, as the rugged talk turns to modesty and social attention.
Quoit Request From a Hobo After Doughnut Kindness
A New England housewife who gave a hobo three doughnuts earlier that morning receives a civil request for a fourth. The hobo explains friends in the meadow want to play quoits. The exchange underscores a quirky, old fashioned encounter on a quiet afternoon.
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New England
Some men have no hearts says a beggar tramp
A tramp claims he is so broke he must sleep outdoors and jokes about a doctor charging him to tell him to do it. He notes another man in the same plight, prompting a wry exchange.
Crass Criticism Over Fashion Law Debate
Mrs Gadders asks if her gown is proper as her husband challenges the question with a blunt reply about legality. The exchange highlights social tension over acceptable dress in a strict milieu.
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Mrs. Gadders
Mr. Gadders
Savin Em True Love Ever After Quarrel Free
A lighthearted note on a couple whose engagement brought no quarrels as they saved all tensions for their honeymoon. Their cheerful diplomacy contrasted with common romance myths about troubled courtships.
Hard to Tell Gibbe I Tell You No Men Can Fool My Wife
Dibbs-Then How Did You Get Her A cryptic dialogue fragment shows a boastful statement about securing a wife and a puzzling reply, suggesting humorous misdirection in a stage or comic scene. The exchange hints at mistaken perceptions and comic intrigue without clear outcome.
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Ionia
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dibbs
He Had Painted Too
A humorous exchange about painting a picture reveals a lad’s tale of barn painting and a mule hitched to a buggy, with a country humor tone and a nod to art and work. The dialogue contrasts artistic effort with rural practicality and a lightly absurd twist.
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Weber Jee
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Illinois Prairie
Himmelberger-Harrison
Lumber Company
Missouri
Himmelberger-Harrison Land Selling Company
Cape Girardeau, Missous
Reon No. Gof
de. DU Pont Powder Company
Wilmington
Uncle Bill Bottletop
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Pemrimese Gin
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Ply Cartainstead
Gman
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General Roofing Manufacturing Co
Houston Landen
PROENIX AUTO Si_ CO
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Baber
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