Greater Works of Jesus Disciples Through Holy Spirit
Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 18, 1908, presents a sermon on John 14 12 where Jesus promises greater works through the Holy Spirit after ascension. The discourse argues miracles are secondary to new birth and soul salvation, praising early church expansion and modern evangelistic efforts while urging believers to live love driven lives.
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Jesus
Disciples
Hisrolate
Chicago
Peter
John
Capernaum
Lazarus
Bethany
Luke
Jeruselam
Judea
Samaria
Uhen
Paul
Asia
Europe
Theophilus
Libya
Cyrene
Rome
God
Solomon's
Christ Jesus
Sam
Apostolic Church
Canernaum
Nicodemus
Ife
Christ
Terael
Mark
Heaven
Jerusalem
Philip
Barnabas
Antioch
Luther
Germany
John Knox
Scotland
Wesley
England
Moody
America
Torrey
Alexander
Australia
Jesus Christ
Are You Blue Little Boy And Other Wartime Verse
A literary verse by Frank Beard from Ram's Horn contemplates a sorrowful child facing hardship and abuse, promising brighter days ahead. It contrasts current grief with hopeful imagery of rain turning to clear, blooming fields and enduring kindness.
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Frank Beard
The Laughing Jackass in Australian Birds
An excerpt notes Australia as the home of Dacelo gigantea, the laughing jackass. The kingfisher of the Alcedinae is famed for its loud, odd calls likened to a donkey bray or an ignorant laugh. The bird is thick set with a long bill, short legs, and crestable head feathers.
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Australia
Detroit Free Press
Fishes and hearing still uncertain in science
The sense of hearing in fishes remains unsettled. Fishes lack typical ears yet show some sensitivity to sound. Dr Zenneck’s experiments in Strassburg reveal roach dace and break fleeing within ten feet of a bell and showing disturbance up to twenty five feet, with muffled bells provoking minor responses.
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Zenneck
Strassburg
Development of the Axe Across Continents
A European and American survey of prehistoric stone axes and modern steel varieties. Dr. John Gifford notes that early axes began as pounding stones, evolving into hacking tools with edges and handles. The piece contrasts American single and double bit axes with German designs, highlighting curved Hickory handles, tempered steel, and artistic usefulness.
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America
Europe
John Gifford
New York State College of Forestry
Gifford
Germany
A Grain of Doubt. Towne at the track
A dialogue from the Philadelphia Press feature plays with racing stakes and betting, as Towne proclaims an unbeatable fortune while Browne teases about a lucky bit. The exchange hints at a racetrack scene and wagering mood with sharp, humorous wit.
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Towne
Philadelphia Press
Sunday School Golden Text Readings Summary
A compact catalog of Bible lessons with golden texts linked to each topic. From Israel asking for a king to David becoming king and abstaining from evil, the list pairs lessons such as Saul chosen, Samuel’s farewell, David and Goliath, and David spares Saul with matching quoted verses.
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Israel
Saul
Samuel
David
Gollath
Jonathan
Indefinite Chronology of Period of the Judges
The article discusses uncertain Old Testament chronology from David backward to Saul and David, noting multiple proposed dates. It cites Assyrian eponym calendars and a total solar eclipse in 763 B C as anchors, while acknowledging vast uncertainties and differing scholarly estimates for Saul and David’s reigns.
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David
Algen
Pur-Sagal
Sivan
Nineveh
Park
Saul
Israel
Ussher
Patton
Figs and Thisties Apocryphal Maxims and Speakings
Fragmented aphorisms on hypocrisy and faith cautioning self deception and the need for deeds to accompany beliefs. It clashes with practical virtue by noting burdens, generosity, and the folly of betting one's future on character without effort.
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Toy
Bia
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J. M Edaon
Justice
Turing
Chicago Daily News
Laughing Jackass
Fanny
Jackass
Ausom
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