Esau and Jacob Meet A New Path After Fear
A biblical tale reworks Esau lord of Edom and Jacob returning from exile. Esau’s wealth and power grow while Jacob seeks grace from God. Messengers announce Jacob’s arrival with 400 armed followers. Jacob prays, wrestles with an angel, and receives the name Israel, signaling a renewed future free from past feuds.
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Eliphaz
Judith
Isaac
Edom
Jacob
Weiste
Hsan
Syria
Mount
Gilead
Mrss
Eseu
Abraham
Jordan
Israel
God
Goa
Beggar who values courteous approach wins praise
A Harlem beggar is praised for skill and restraint in asking for alms. In the morning he lightly asks a hurried man, who slips the nickel, and in the afternoon repeats the courtesy with a respectful, “Gentleman, I thank you.” The exchange shows artful begging with grace.
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Harlem
New York Sun
Japan's War Fund Reach and Global Comparison
The piece notes Japan has raised nearly 850 million dollars for war through foreign and domestic loans taxes and duties. It argues that U S wages are six times higher and shows Japan's effort equates to about 5.1 billion dollars in U S terms. With Japan's population of 48 million versus 84 million in the United States the implied required U S total would be about 9 billion.
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Japan
United States
Peking University and the School for the Sona of the Empire
The oldest university in the world is at Peking, called the School for the Sona of the Empire. Its antiquity is vast, with a granite register of 320 stone columns listing 60,000 graduates.
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Peking University
Peking
Wood Staining Before Reasoning Changes Wood Color
The text notes a method where wood is stained before reasoning, with sap driven out of kiln wood under pressure, transforming it immediately into mahogany, rosewood and walnut before it dries.
Daniel in the Lions Den Lesson Text
A Bible study outline on Daniel 6 10 23 with memory verses and golden text. It outlines introductory remarks Daniel's stature among rulers his integrity envy opposition and the den of lions narrative including the king's decree the signet seal the dawn rescue and the faith that saved Daniel. It notes parallels with other faithful figures and emphasizes steadfast prayer and trust in God.
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Persian Empire
God
Abraham
Elijjah
Peter
Acts
Noah
Joseph
Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
Dan
John
Stephen
Paul
Moses
David
Sam
Gideon
Daniel
Aristides the
Jerusalem
Driver
Tristram
Nebuchadneagar
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Satantayen
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the Lions
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Troy
Ill
A. Heddergott
H. C. Gerfen
Market and
Hickory Streets
Troy, Ill
Troy Exchange Bank
W. W. Jarvis
Jarvis
Ano Serra
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