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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
6
A religious study note discusses Exodus 32 in The Golden Calf Ninth in Cloud and Pillar Series. The piece cites scripture authority and reflects on the episode of the golden calf and divine judgment.
Sermonette argues the second commandment warns against turning worship to material things. It cites Exodus 32, contrasts Israel’s calf worship with modern worldliness, and urges readers to abandon greed and self. to seek God in spirit and truth rather than gold. It notes Colossians 3:5 equating covetousness with idolatry.
In the wilderness delay breeds rebellion led by Select who incites Israel to worship a golden calf. Aaron yields to the crowd and crafts the idol as Moses confronts the faithless camp. Moses summons the Levites who kill 3000 idolaters including Select.
Des Moines report notes two hundred thousand fraternal insurance members, many voters, oppose minimum assessment increases. Debate centers on funding death claims: older, larger societies push higher rates and new member growth, while rank and file argue no need for legislation as bills are paid. Also covers Army of the Philippines officers, state printing contract, League of Municipalities planning, and Iowa Republican committee happenings.
Reports from Valparaiso Santiago and Buenos Aires describe a devastating Chilean earthquake sequence. City centers damaged and fires widespread. estimates place deaths in the thousands with railways destroyed and food scarce. Homes rendered homeless across Valparaiso La Paz and surrounding towns.
In Columbus Ohio August 19 the twelfth district democratic convention nominated Col W A Taylor a veteran newspaper man for congress. The gathering strongly endorsed President Roosevelt for trust battles and for William Jennings Bryan. The speech included a quote about harmony and fidelity and referenced population data noting over 20 million species used annually 25 years ago, with current usage estimated at about 1 million per year.
Miss Leopold and Secretary Liederkranz endorse Peruna as a blood remedy and tonic after claims of three years of illness and severe symptoms. A Tulsa reader reports relief from ear, head pain, and improved appetite and strength after using Peruna.
In a humorous exchange a Boston writer describes a strict 12 hour schedule for verse criticism and world history for children. The tale shifts to a circus watch theft involving Hon. Joseph Q. Hoyt, defended by Benjamin F. Butler, who jokes about the thief and the recovered watch.
A Nebi minister recalls 1895 stomach troubles from heavy eating and poor diet. He credits Grape-Nuts with rapid relief within days, restoring health and energy for study and ministry work.
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