The Alton Observer Subscription Notice
An 19th century subscription notice for The Alton Observer at 148 Main Street Cincinnati outlines yearly and six month payment options, advance rates, and renewal conditions. It states the editor and publisher details, with communications and payments directed to Rev T B Hurlbut in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Osberver
Main ST
Cincinnati
Vy Advance
Prys
Asston O Ee
Cincinnati Journal
T. B. Hurlbut
Letters to Children From a Faithful Father
A long transcripted letter urges parents and teachers to guide children toward salvation via personal conversations and prayer. It shares a child’s memory of seeking God, the struggle with resolutions, and a call to seek Jesus daily rather than rely on self effort. It cites examples of children who began seeking the Savior and joined churches, urging readers to start today.
Conversion of Children II A zealous call for careful judgment
J C discusses despondency in Christian efforts to convert children and argues false hopes are common among the young. He urges more direct instruction for children in revival doctrines, careful parental discernment, and moderation in judging apparent changes of heart to avoid discouraging real piety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
J. C
Vocal music in education as health and moral reform
A historical memorial argues that vocal music should be incorporated into public schooling to improve health and strengthen moral education. It cites German practice, Rush’s medical testimony, and ethical concerns about religious exercises in schools, urging a system where music serves as discipline and character formation.
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Europe
Sicily
Stowe
Germany
Rush
Department of Physical Education
Department of Intellectual Education
Upd
Harire
Patrick Henry
Carreer
Plato
Luther
Nageli
Pfeiff
William C. Woodbridge
Annals of Education
I will begin today to seek the Lord Jesus Christ
A personal exhortation urges young readers to form immediate spiritual resolutions and seek Jesus with all heart. It urges sharing the resolve with a Christian friend or mentor, avoiding vain companionship, and praying for guidance through the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssed
Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus
Daniel
Sam
Bible in Schools Report Passes New York Assembly
A report on Bible in schools is deemed acceptable by readers and notes the New York Legislature’s House of Assembly adoption with 120 yeas and 1 nay. The Cin. Gaz. cites the Assembly action.
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House of Assembly
New York
Yeas
Prohibition of Religious Exercises in Publicly Funded Schools
From the committee on colleges academies and common schools the memorial of William G Griffin and others asks the Legislature to enact a law banning prayer singing Bible reading and other religious exercises in schools academies and seminaries that receive public funds. Mr Barnard reported the memorial as referred to the committee for consideration and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satelliman
Academies and Common Schools
Wi. G. Griffin
Barnard
Colleges, Academies and Common Schools
William G. Griffin
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Alton
B. W. Chester
Christian
Western College of Teachers
T. B. Mason
Eclectic Academy of Music
Cincinnati College
the Bible IN Schools
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