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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1903

Page

6

No Flats in Heaven Children Wanted There

A religious essay contrasts earthly house hunting with the heavenly search for a mansion built by God. Abraham sought a city with foundations, while Lot chose the Jordan plain. It argues for seeking heaven over flats, declaring children essential and heaven’s homes richer than any earthly dwelling.

Chicago Abraham Lot Jordan Braham Sarah Celestial City The Heaven Earth Jorden Heavenly City Jordan Valley Paul Tabernacle New Jersey Jesus Christ Father Lesh Home Herren God Satan Jesus Kingdom of Heaven

The Johnson brothers bootblack empire in post office

A Washington letter notes two young colored bootblacks, Rufus and Jerry Johnson, who control boot shining for post office clerks, earning over $80 a month each. They form a trusted, silent monopoly within the government building, with a personal tale of humble beginnings, family resemblance, and political savvy.

Washington Ce EN God Bacon Executive Department Fidale Post Office Department the Treasury Auditor Rufus Jerry Boas Johnson Brothers J. Piero Johnsons Johnson Syracuse

Paul Led by Soldiers as Jerusalems Rioters Move to Kill Him

In Acts 21 20 39 Paul is seized in the temple by an enraged mob, bound by soldiers, and questioned by the chief captain. The crowd's fury stems from accusations that he breaks Jewish law and defiles the temple, while Paul defends his mission and Greek speaking identity as a Jew from Tarsus.

Paul Jeruzalem Tarsus Cilicia Jerusalem Philip Caesarea Mnason James Brother Christ Asia Rome Temle Antonia Temple Court Astagsins Men of

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J. M. Edson Jerry R. Johnson Rufus Henry Johnson Leason
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