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The Year 1908
Aug 25, 2008 | 7:32PM
THE YEAR 1908
The year is 1908.
One hundred years ago.
What a difference a century makes!
Here are some statistics for the Year 1908 :
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The average life expectancy was 47 years.
Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.
There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles
Of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower!
The average wage in 1908 was 22 cents per hour.
The average worker made between $200 and $400 per year .
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year,
A dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.
More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME .
Ninety percent of all doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION!
Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which
Were condemned in the press AND the government as "substandard. "
Sugar cost four cents a pound.
Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.
Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used
Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.
Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from
Entering into their country for any reason.
Five leading causes of death were:
1 Pneumonia and influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke
The American flag had 45 stars. </ SPAN>
The population of Las Vegas , Nevada, was only 30!!!!
Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and ice tea
Hadn't been invented yet.
There was no Mother' s Day or Father's Day.
Two out of every 10 adults couldn't read or write.
Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.
Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores. Back then pharmacists said, "Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind,regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health."
Eighteen percent of households had at least
One full-time servant or domestic help.
There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE ! U.S.A. !
Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ANGELHONDA
Aug 23, 2008 | 7:44PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A SWEET DEAR FRIEND OF YOURS AND MINE. SHE IS MY BEST FRIEND, SO COME ONE COME ALL IN WISHING HER A GREAT BIRTHDAY PARTY.
LOVE YOU GIRLFRIEND.
   
Have a great birthday my friend. Aug 24th.
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Prayers Needed
Aug 17, 2008 | 8:30PM
Hello to all my family and friends, I just need some prayers to be said on my behalf, I have been going through some rough patches, and my faith is at a point, why me why always me. Then I look on some of these other blogs and know that what I am going through isn't nothing like what they are going through. I need to quit feeling sorry for myself. I have family members that are sick and need our prayers. Please pray for them God knows who they are.
And the last prayer request is for me and my memory, as a leader in our small groups I need to remember things and I am having a hard time retaining what I have read and know. Anyway, now it is time to quit feeling sorry for myself, and get to sleep.
GOD BLESS AND TALK TO YOU SOON.
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A WISE TEACHER
Aug 05, 2008 | 9:03PM
This was sent to me by my dear friend from Maine, with School starting up, I thought this would be good for the teachers to see, and all of my grab family and friends. God Bless
Now here is one wise teacher..............
Back in September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a Social Studies teacher at Robinson High School in Little Rock , did something not to be forgotten.
On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she
removed all of the desks out of her classroom. When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were no desks.
Looking around, confused, they asked, 'Ms. Cothren, where're our desks?'
She replied, 'You can't have a desk until you tell me what you have done to earn the right to sit at a desk.'They thought, 'Well, maybe it's our grades.' 'No,' she said.'Maybe it's our behavior.' She told them, 'No, it's not even your behavior.'
And so, they came and went, the first period, second period, third period, still no desks in the classroom. By early afternoon television news crews had started gathering in Ms. Cothren's classroom to report about this crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out of her room.
The final period of the day came and as the puzzled students found seats on the floor of the desk less classroom, Martha Cothren said,
'Throughout the day no one has been able to tell me just what he/she has done to earn the right to sit at the desks that are ordinarily found in this classroom. Now I am going to tell you.'
At this point, Martha Cothren went over to the door of her classroom and opened it. Twenty-seven (27) U.S. Veterans, all in uniforms, walked into that classroom, each one carrying a school desk. The Vets began placing the school desks in rows, and then they would walk over and stand alongside the wall.
By the time the last soldier had set the final desk in place those kids started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just how the right to sit at those desks had been earned.
Martha said, 'You didn't earn the right to sit at these desks. These heroes did it for you. They placed the desks here for you. Now, it's up to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have the
freedom to get an education. Don't ever forget it.'
This is a true story....
If you can read this - thank a teacher!
If you can read it in English - thank a soldier!
If you can understand the message -
Thank God!
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Shoes in Church
Jul 25, 2008 | 8:42PM
Shoes in church
I showered and shaved............. I adjusted my tie. I
got there and sat.............. In a pew just in time.
Bowing my head in prayer......... As I closed my eyes, I
saw the shoe of the man next to me..... Touching my own. I
sighed.
With plenty of room on either side...... I thought,
'Why must our soles touch?'
It bothered me, his shoe touching mine... But it didn't
bother him much.
A prayer began: 'Our Father'............. I
thought, 'This man with the shoes, has no pride.
They're dusty, worn, and scratched. Even worse, there
are holes on the side!'
'Thank You for blessings,' the prayer went on.
The shoe man said............... A quiet 'Amen.'
I tried to focus on the prayer....... But my thoughts were
on his shoes again.
Aren't we supposed to look our best. When walking
through that door? 'Well, this certainly isn't
it,' I thought, Glancing toward the floor.
Then the prayer was ended........... And the songs of
praise began.
The shoe man was certainly loud...... Sounding proud as he
sang. His voice lifted the rafters......... His hands were
raised high.
The Lord could surely hear. The shoe man's voice from
the sky. It was time for the offering....... And what I
threw in was steep. I watched as the shoe man reached....
Into his pockets so deep.
I saw what was pulled out.......... What the shoe man put
in. Then I heard a soft 'clink' . As when silver
hits tin.
The sermon really bored me......... To tears, and
that's no lie. It was the same for the shoe man... For
tears fell from his eyes.
At the end of the service...... As is the custom here. We
must greet new visitors, And show them all good cheer.
But I felt moved somehow............. And wanted to meet
the shoe man.
So after the closing prayer....... I reached over and shook
his hand.
He was old and his skin was dark.... And his hair was truly
a mess. But I thanked him for coming......... For being our
guest.
He said, 'My names' Charlie.......... I'm glad
to meet you, my friend.' There were tears in his
eyes....... But he had a large, wide grin.
'Let me explain,' he said......... Wiping tears
from his eyes. 'I've been coming here for
months.... And you're the first to say
'Hi.''
'I know that my appearance.........'Is not like all
the rest. 'But I really do try.................'To
always look my best.' I always clean and polish my
shoes..'Before my very long walk.
'But by the time I get here.........'They're
dirty and dusty, like chalk.' My heart filled with
pain........... And I swallowed to hide my tears.
As he continued to apologize......... For daring to sit so
near He said, 'When I get here...........'I know I
must look a sight. 'But I thought if I could touch
you..'Then maybe our souls might unite.'
I was silent for a moment........... Knowing whatever was
said Would pale in comparison... I spoke from my heart, not
my head.
'Oh, you've touched me,' I said......'And
taught me, in part;
'That the best of any man............'Is what is
found in his heart.' The rest, I thought,..............
This shoe man will never know.
Like just how thankful I really am... That his dirty old
shoe touched my soul.
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Funnies- Then the fight started!!!!
Jul 16, 2008 | 10:32AM
When I got home last night, my wife demanded that I take her someplace expensive....
so, I took her to a gas station.....
and then the fight started....
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After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social
Security. The woman behind the counter asked me for my driver's license
to verify my age. I looked in my pockets and realized I had left my
wallet at home.
I told the woman that I was very sorry, but I would have to go home and
come back later.
The woman said, 'Unbutton your shirt'.
So I opened my shirt revealing my curl y silver hair.
She said, 'That silver hair on your chest is proof enough for me'
and she processed my Social Security application.
When I got home, I excitedly told my wife about my experience at the
Social Security office.
She said, 'You should have dropped your pants. You might have gotten
disability, too'
And then the fight started.....
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I rear-ended a car this morning.
So, there we were alongside the road and slowly the other driver got out
of his car.
You know how sometimes you just get soooo stressed and little things
just seem funny?
Yeah, well I couldn't believe it.... he was a DWARF!!!
He stormed over to my car, looked up at me, and shouted, 'I AM NOT
HAPPY!!!'
So, I looked down at him and said, 'Well, then which one are you?'
And that's how the fight started.....
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This could save someone's life, Tire video.
Jul 10, 2008 | 9:23PM
I have watched this tape over and over, it is very true, for more info on this if the tires were made in the 90's the numbers will be 3 numbers week 01-52 and then the last number is 6-1996 that means that they are selling a tire as brand new and it has been sitting on the shelf for 12 years 6 years over the limit. I don't know about you but I just bought new tires and I will be having them checked and if they are more than a year old they will be replacing them...The video is long but well worth it. It could save someone we know life. That is the reason I am passing it on. God Bless
Not a joke or internet humor
This is very important. Please watch the video.
I urge you all to take the time to look at this 9 minute video on tires and share with others. I'm checking mine.
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Please share the info with your deaf friends personally -- the video is not captioned and I did not find a text version of this very valuable information
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Praise Report
Jul 06, 2008 | 9:47PM
Hello all, our pool party tonight for our church was awesome. I am still on a nature high. Well to update all of you, we had a pool party tonight and I had asked that you to pray for the people to get saved, and then follow in being baptized. I still want to shout from the roof tops. We had, now get this, not 10, not 15, but 23 people get baptized. Praise you Lord.... And another highlight of the night was a baby dedication. (spelling not sure) We had around 10 babies, toddlers dedicated to the Lord. Wow moms and dads wanting to raise their children the Godly way.
One of my friends who usually works 3rd shift, got to come tonight and she had a great time. I would like for you to pray for her also, she is having a real hard time and she is going to a new doctor to talk surgery on her left knee. She is in a lot of pain. Oh yes I forgot to tell you she has joined grab. Her name is grannymack so go by and tell her hi if you have a chance.
GOD bless all of you and thanks so much for your prayers, we had a lot of people there and I pray that they were blessed as I was. Again thanks for all your prayers, and if I can get some pictures from my friends I will post them on here. Night all I need to get some sleep.
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A Praise
Jun 25, 2008 | 10:20PM
A praise report. We have a few people that are getting baptized on July 6th, We are having our get to together on that day. It is going to be fun, swimming, music, games, the "bull" anyone brave enough to get on it. Lots of food and plenty to do. So if you don't care to pray for something else, please pray that God works in his way and between now and then more lost souls will be saved. God Bless all of you my loyal and faithful friends. Praying for you and your needs. Love Ya.
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Update on prayer request
Jun 15, 2008 | 8:19PM
My dear family and friends, God is listening to our prayers, our church has been looking for land for awhile now, today at Church, the pastor told us that we have found some land, that might be just right for us. Don't know all the details, but our pastor ask that if it is God's will, that he will make things happen. And yes we are dreaming big... Thank you all for your comments and prayers. Still be in prayer about the principal for the school. Praying that whoever takes over will be happy to continue to help our church out. God Bless everyone, and if you need me just gmail. Love yuns all... Cyndi
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