The Kingdom Torn Asunder Lesson Summary
E O Sellers presents a August 8 International Sunday School lesson on First Kings chapters 11 and 12, showing Solomon’s decline, Rehoboam’s foolish rule, and Jeroboam’s rebellion. He warns leaders to heed old counsel, avoid oppression, and acknowledge God’s purposes.
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Rezon
Jeroboam
Rehoboam
Shechem
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Jacob
Joshua
Josh
Abimelech
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Matt
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Universality of Church Growth Revisited in Historical Quotation
Dr Ernest C Richardson of Princeton cites Dr Samuel J Andrews on church progress. A library discussion recalls Andrews recounting twelve hundred Philadelphia churches versus eight hundred Jerusalem synagogues at the time of Christ's crucifixion, illustrating perspective on religious expansion.
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Ernest C. Richardson
Princeton University
Samuel J. Andrews
Philadelphia
No Elevator Frustrates Caller at Apartment House
A caller complains about lacking an elevator and the need to walk up stairs in the apartment building. The brief notes the inconvenience and urges a quicker solution.
Slander described as a spreading public curse
A speaker laments slander, detailing its progression from a soft murmur to a public uproar. The figure highlights slander’s spread through words, growing from a whispered attack to a universal chorus of hatred, with a vivid stage description and quotation of Keaumarchais.
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Keaumarchais
Exchange Reveals Accusation and Mother's Indifference
The dialogue shows a girl recounting an incident where a man tried to kiss her and her plan to call for her mother. She says her mother did not respond, explaining that she was once a girl herself.
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Patrice
War Office Messengers and Husbands Down and Out
A note on women serving as messengers in the British war office and a remark on men who are down and out, portraying wartime social dynamics and morale.
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British War Office
Mustache Fashion in British Army History
A London Chronicle note traces the mustache to Austrian officers during the Waterloo era, then to the guards who resisted line regiments adopting the look. It recalls Crimea winters forcing beards, later stylized as flowing whiskers nicknamed Picadilly weepers when troops returned to London.
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War Office
Crimea
London
London Chronicle
Glasgow Flodging Houses Detailed for Lodgers
Glasgow operates seven municipal flodging houses with six for men and one for women. The stone buildings stand three to five stories high and offer private rooms with bed, chair, and bedding. Beds with wire springs and clean linens are aired and washed after each lodger leaves. total bedrooms across the seven houses amount to 2,236.
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Glasgow
Ghastly Fear Prompted by Late Return Home
A jocular warning from Mrs. Strongmind-Henry to Mr. Strongmind to return straight from the office, citing a late arrival and fears of ransom. Henry reassures with a light remark about not being run over. An ad notes Red Crossall Blue whitening claims by grocers.
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Mrs. Strongmind
Henry
Henrietta
Not Under the Circumstances
Conversation recalls Jones death with JT noting he expected medical attention and was not surprised by the outcome.
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Jones
Renton Scotland Sees Woman Tete Ter Carrier
A local Renton resident reports a woman operating a tete ter carrier in Scotland. The incident underscores concerns about street transportation methods and pedestrian safety in the town.
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Renton
Scotland
Drink Denison's Coffee For your healths sake
The fragment references social chatter at a wedding with laughter and tears, a mother giving advice about attire, and light banter about a motorboat trip Bikini attire and a life preserver are mentioned in a humorous exchange reflecting domestic humor and social norms of the era.
Hair and scalp relief with Cuticura products
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for scalp care. It claims dandruff relief itching and irritation reduction and promotes healthy hair growth. Free samples offered by mail from Cuticura Dept XY Boston.
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Kook
Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Whirlwind salesman turned excuses
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer anecdote, a promising young man who failed as a traveling salesman is praised as a whirlwind. His first trip yielded success while his second ended with a string of foolish excuses, prompting the quip that he was all wind at the end.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Denison's Coffee Ad Promotes Health Sake
A vintage advertisement urges drinking Denison's Coffee for health. repeated slogan, “For your health's sake,” and mentions Red Cross Ball Blue for whiteness. It includes a brief scene about a card game and a young Mrs. Torkins, plus general consumer cues from grocers.
Perverse Human Nature Quote Exchange
A dialogue questions whether poverty or riches alter a man’s view. The reply suggests neither condition improves appreciation of the simple life. The poorer man lives it. the richer man loses it due to medical advice.
Sympathetic exchange on kitchen work改革
Two men operate a machine from a Chicago hotel steward that washes and dries more than 14,000 dishes per hour. Julie voices anger that such devices threaten mothers’ jobs.
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Mamie
Chicago
Julie
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