The Sabbath and the Lord of the Rest Day
A Chicago church article traces Jesus Sab bath teachings from the Bible, arguing the day is for man not man for the day. It stresses doing good, personal growth toward God, and care for others as the test of proper Sunday conduct.
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God
Chicago
Jesus
Berthes
Than
Jasug
Church of the Gospel
Christ
Chicago University
Jeans
Nehemiah
Jerusalem
Four Little Girls Spell Right in Rhyme at School
A children’s verse from Youth’s Companion describes four girls spelling the word RIGHT from different starting letters. Each girl writes a form of RIGHT at the board and the teacher praises all, noting the amusing diversity in spelling choices.
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Letty
Litte Netty
Benny Little Betty
Betty
Pussy winds the clock and watches for the hour
A North Dakota farmer’s cat winds a clock each day by sitting before it and pulling down the weight when the hands reach the hour. The unique pet is valued highly by its owner, who calls her worth her weight in gold, per Detroit Free Press.
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North Dakota
Detroit Free Press
Shep
Abram Deyo
Butternut Creek
Ulster County
N. Y
Jury Conviction Seen As Circumstantial
The quotation notes a courtroom doubt with a line about a man being convicted on circumstantial evidence, attributed to Puck. The exchange foregrounds skepticism toward the jury verdict and the role of circumstantial proof in the case.
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Puck
Collie Mathematician Guess Performs Amazing Tricks
A five year old black Scotch collie named Guess in Clinton Wisconsin astonishes a family by solving arithmetic and performing tasks. She adds subtracts and multiplies numbers spoken aloud and barks the correct answers. She retrieves slippers guides family members to their rooms and even brings her master a mattress at bedtime.
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Clinton
Wis
Goldfish as Weather Omens From Ancient China
Goldfish swimming in water globes prove sensitive to approaching storms. Observers note restless movement and shifting locations as signs of changing weather. The fish were originally introduced to the region from China.
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China
A Cluster of Windmills Craft Idea for Kids
A Louisville Courier Journal item guides children to build a windmill frame from wood strips and crosspieces. It describes attaching color paper sails with pins, shaping tissue rose petals, and mounting 35 mills on a frame to spin in light wind outdoors. It emphasizes securing the frame against wind.
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Loulavile Courier-Journal
Psalm 51 Penitence and David’s redemption lesson
The lesson centers on Psalm 51 and David’s humbling confession after Nathan’s rebuke. It contrasts personal sin with God’s loving kindness, noting the transformative power of repentance and the joy of forgiveness, while highlighting Mephibosheth’s mercy as a parallel to righteous kingship. It emphasizes the need for a clean heart and renewed spirit.
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David
Mephibosheth
Jonathan
Ledebar
Jerusalem
Saul
Aglen
Nathan
Israel
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J. M. Edson
Caid
Lttle
Hetty
Kitty
Collie
Fis
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