They Ceased Not From Their Own Doings and Stubborn Way
A sermon from 1908 contrasts Israel’s ancient refusal to yield with modern heedlessness, warning that self desire and stubborn will lead to decline. It traces biblical history, notes persistent human pride, and urges turning to God through Christ as the path to life and obedience.
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Chicago
Israel
Saul
Mand
Palestine
Samuel
God
Babel
Abraham
Tion
Mike
Lazarus
Lfe
Munh
Paul
Hell
N 'Tarael
Dijah
Christ Jesus
Christ
Mother's Motto Reflected in Child's Guided Way
A short excerpt from Grace C. Littlefield in Christian Register speaks of a guiding motto for a child: do what is right over what is easy, aiming to be good and great, mastering fate through duty. The piece frames this as a blessing guiding behavior across play, care, and real life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace C. Littlefield
Christian’ Register
Rewarded For Kindness From Dying Millionaire
In a New York hospital Maximilian Hersheil told Mrs. William George, who cared for him at Fordham Heights, that she had been like a daughter to him and handed her a key to his safety deposit box. The box, opened recently, held $1,000,000 in bonds mortgages and securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maximilian Hersheil
New York City
William George
Fordham Heights
How Different Peoples Laugh Across the World
A New York Weekly piece surveys global laughter styles. It contrasts savages in Africa with no laughter, Chinamen who titters, French restraint, calm Parisian smiles, German deep laughter, Irish hearty roars, and American English unrestrained mirth. It notes Scots show delayed but sincere subdued merriment.
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Africa
Paris
N. Y
Proper Ending Drawn In Trains Race Tale
A witty exchange recalls a rail drawbridge accident race with line about ending in a draw. The Yonkers Statesman quips on the outcome while the Chicago Record-Herald notes a society remark about a wife smoking.
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Bacon
Egbert
Yonkers Statesman
Chicago Record-Herald
Ludella and the Dressmaker Family Spool School
Ludella Smith, daughter of dressmakers, runs a busy spool school in her imagination. Dolls never appear, but spools, pieces, and boxes of fabrics fuel her world as Ludella places Laura Penelope Martindale among the students and leads a playful spelling lesson.
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Ittle Ludella Smith
Jane
Lily May
Mamma
Aunt Jane
Lill
Sarah
Ludella
Laura Penelope
Dells
Dome
Lucella
Luella
Tudella
Laura Penelope Martindale
Penelope
Grace Martha
Wine as a Warning in Sunday School Lesson
The article discusses a temperance lesson from Proverbs focusing on wine as a mocker and the folly of drinking. It argues drinking is foolish and unjust, urging self-control, moral improvement, and avoidance of intoxicants to protect manhood, fortune, and character.
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America
Henry van Dyke
Princeton
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J. M. Edson
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