The Victory of Gideon
A brief scriptural note reflects on Gideon's triumph as recorded in Judges chapter seven, noting divine guidance and military deliverance through faith and obedience. The passage emphasizes trust in God and the fulfillment of divine promise in battle.
Quantity versus Quality in Gideons Famous Test
Sermonette argues that victory over evil hinges on God powered faith, not army size. It cites Gideon with 32,000 then 9,700 noncommitted, selecting 300 who trust divine guidance. Emphasizes few faithful people can triumph through faith, not numbers, using trumpets and torches as divine strategy.
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Des Moines Letter From Our Correspondent State Capital
The Des Moines column reports on Gideon’s assembly against Midianite forces with divine guidance, detailing the trepidation and subsequent faith that leads to a 300 strong band’s victory. It also covers a state primary bill passage, legislative battles over liquor laws, railroad measures, suffrage, and other clerical notices from the Iowa legislature.
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Lepers In Colombia Isolation Efforts Cited
About 4,000 lepers live in Co Juma, roughly one in a thousand of the population. Most are isolated, and cases are rarely found among the classes with hygienic care.
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Busy Session Ahead for Secretary Taft in 1909 Plans
The article outlines a crowded schedule for Secretary Taft including two graduation-day addresses at the University of Iowa and the University of Minnesota. It also notes Taft’s travel to Cuba, Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo, the Philippines, and the Isthmus, with a focus on diplomatic duties and domestic political optics. The piece discusses costs of embassy households and hints at Taft's broader political prospects.
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Washington Diplomats Struggle with Expenses
Washington diplomats debate how the president and his staff can afford lavish living on the salary. Observers note British officials trim costs while Washington officials criticize the White House budget for fuel, decor, and household staff.
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Returns to Congress After Long Absence
The piece recounts General Sherwood returning to Congress after a long public hiatus. It notes his prior Ohio offices, his decisive 1850s career, and the political hurdle of overcoming a large Republican majority to win the seat in Toledo district. Also referenced are other prominent Tolade figures and a weather-tinged vignette involving Mrs. Longworth.
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Alice Brav es Outdoor Exercise in Connecticut Avenue
Briskly up Connecticut Avenue, young women walk for pleasure in short skirts with no umbrellas. Mrs. Longworth wears a short shirtwaist like the Boston girl, a light brown skirt, and a matching jacket with a turban.
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