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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1895
Page
14
A fragment from The Voice of the Lord presents Eugene Field verses on faith and comfort. It reflects a child’s rest under divine care with recurring prayers for safe sleep and heavenly reassurance.
A meditation on time and virtue urging immediate goodness over postponed saintliness. It argues life is short, effort toward soul culture should match daily zeal, and true completion of character grows with ongoing effort and growth.
A city scene compares pedestrian flow to life’s path urging readers to stay to the right and pursue a definite personal mission. The author warns against idleness gossip and meddling that disrupt others and stresses everyone should focus on their own work.
Excerpt reflects on Psalms imagery of lying in green pastures and drinking from still waters as symbols of peace for believers. It notes a paradox of stillness and forward motion in the Christian life and compares it to the earth’s orbit.
The passage speaks of abiding in Christ while journeying through space and life. It contrasts resting in redemption with walking by faith under the shepherd’s guidance, emphasizing liberty, communion, and spiritual growth.
A sermon highlights the faithful servant from Luke who executes his master s command with relentless energy. He refuses excuses, obeys instantly, and invites all to the feast, inspiring crowds toward the master s table with unwavering dedication.
The piece notes rising liberalism in England as the established church and nonconformists share venues for political meetings. It cites Balfour hosting a Presbyterian bazaar in Manchester and Salfour addressing constituents in nonconformist halls. A Derby meeting of Church of England clergy and laymen supported a bill ending civil registrar attendance at marriages in nonconformist chapels.
Libbie Hellman, a 12 year old girl in Woodman Wisconsin, runs a Sunday school she reorganized after a prior attempt by W W Wheeler in 1893. The school gained funds from friends and grew under Libbie’s solo leadership after others moved on. The missionary has visited and praised the progress in teaching scripture to pupils.
Rev Dr Faunce recalls a Hartz mountains pastor who prepared for Sunday by a heavy Saturday supper of sour milk cheese blood sausage and black bread. He lit a strong pipe and with black beer under both arms began study at nine p m and by four a m preached or slept a few hours. He could discuss philosophy and science.
The Salvation Army touts a gospel ship amid Alaska Indians as a government tug was wrecked on a sharp rock and abandoned. Local Indians later removed the wreck and continued efforts in the region.
The steamship of the Mission of the Deep Sea Fishermen has just returned from a six months tour among Labrador fishermen. The crew devoted themselves to religious and medical work, covering 2,000 miles of coast and treating nearly 3,000 patients while flying both the American and British flags and saluting the Army banner.
Twenty five female students study domestic science covering food drink sanitary and architectural aspects. They visit homes under construction and interview successful housekeepers to aid original investigations.
The article compares incomes across professions, noting teachers are generally worse off than clergy. It highlights regional differences with higher northern salaries, foreign-born congregations paying more, and few clergy earning top amounts while most ministers are underpaid.
The author criticizes agnostics for pride in ignorance about God future state and soul. If God cannot be known by man that would be the final truth, yet a earnest seeker will not abandon search for the highest good and will reject complacent indolence.
The piece profiles Rev William Row Jolley praised as the Church of England’s entertaining talker and a queen favorite, notes his naval service and evangelical image, and recounts tales of Rev James Stephen and Rev Dowling’s faith shifts, plus Rev Fulton prizing Reform League monitoring and Rev Raboteau denouncing international marriages as snobbery.
A warning that relying on personal power endangers faith and life. The message contrasts earthly might with spiritual dependence on God, urging humility and steadfast trust in divine aid.
The Monon Route unveils a new fast train from Chicago to Jacksonville in 35 44 hours with Pullman Sleepers and high back seats. It departs Chicago 8 32 p m daily, reaches Jacksonville 8 20 the second morning, offering connections to Central and Southern Florida. Frank J Reed, G P A, Chicago, urges time cards and pamphlets via L K Ses, Minneapolis.
An Austrian officer unveils an improved electric target using bright colored wire meshes. When a bullet hits the mesh, a signal travels to an indicator and a bell rings at the stand. Placed underground, the automatic system requires no maintenance and reduces accidents in shooting drill.
County map of the South showing principal cities in Kentucky Tennessee Alabama and parts of Mississippi and Florida offered for free. Send address to P Sid Jones Passport Agent Birmingham Alabama or C P Atmore General Pass Agent Louisville Kentucky. Map to fold compactly and includes letters from northern settlers along the Louisville and Nashville Railway.
A new national women's club called The Home Makers is incorporated to advance women's work. It has national officers and a constitution with headquarters in New York. Local clubs with the same name form in major cities to aid the national body. Mrs N Coe Stewart of Cleveland Ohio conceived the idea and serves as national president.
A three by four foot Burlington Route wall map in seven colors covers every state county and major railroad. The map is offered to households and businesses. the printer charges over fifteen cents per map plus stamps and urges prompt writing due to limited supply from J. Francis G P T A Burlington Route Omaha Nebraska.
On December 21 the Monon Route offers a round trip to Atlanta for 15.15 dollars with tickets valid ten days. For details contact Sidney B. Jones City Passenger Agent 232 Clark St Chicago or L B Sessions Traveling Passenger Agent Minneapolis Minn.
An unusual contest between prize rams in Pike County Pennsylvania ended when one ram dropped dead after a sequence of charging at about forty feet apart and ramming heads.
Burlington Route offers weekly excursions leaving Omaha every Thursday morning. Through tourist sleepers connect Omaha to Santa Fe and Los Angeles. Second class tickets accepted. Inquiries may go to local agents or to J Francis G P T A Omaha Nebraska.
Wooden water pipes with a six inch bore are used in streets across Washington and Oregon. They last as long as iron pipes and cost much less. A seven mile pine log pipeline recently laid cost only $2,000.
An original collection of sketches prose poetry and illustrations by bright writers and artists. Mailed free to any address with six cents postage. Send requests to Geo H Heafford Publisher 415 Old Colony Building Chicago Illinois.
Parisian ladies admire stunted dogs bred by at least forty professional dog-dwarfers who raise pups on an alcoholic diet to stunt their growth. This controversial practice is noted as prevalent among a niche group in the city.
A North Huron New York family faced ill health from tobacco use and all four men C B Sum and his brother in law son in law and father in law began No-To-Bac together. They report easy tobacco cessation and improved health and urge others to try the remedy. Hundreds of users are following their example.
The paste is made by mixing flour with warm water until smooth, then boiling water is added until stiff and yellow. Pulverized alum is stirred in to harden the paste, deter insects in walls, and ease handling of large surfaces, making it useful for many household tasks.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and others vouch for F J Cheney and Co of Toledo. Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by druggists. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
A young mother outfits a baby room in white cream paper with rosebud frieze, matching rug, and white brass crib. Furniture including chairs, table, and chiffonier is white with rosebud accents, cushions and drapery in cream chintz.
The Modern Mother reports that Syrup of Figs provides gentle relief preferred by children and more acceptable than other laxatives. The true remedy is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The piece notes that it is impolite to ask for second helpings at a stranger’s table while it is proper to offer help when friends visit. It describes this etiquette as a minor nicety that separates refined ladies from well meaning but ignorant hostesses.
The article notes a trend where visitors aim to own a ten acre fruit farm in the Grand Valley to escape grain farming woes tied to uncertain rainfall. It highlights the allure of an independent, profitable fruit-farming lifestyle. Zeph. Chas. Felt of Denver, Colorado is referenced as a contact.
A Danbury hen laid a rare double egg shaped like a dumb bell. One half held the white and the other the yolk. The hen often cackles with evident delight at the unusual feat.
For sale by Calivada Colonization Co an advertisement touts almond and English walnut lands in California and Nevada at five dollars per acre with five acres claimed to ensure independence. Payments offered at twelve fifty per month from Suite 502 215 Dearborn St Chicago.
A stump speaker lauds the election of the man he supported saying it is best to be on the right side, reflecting partisan pride in the Texas Siftings item.
An 1806 subscription pitch promotes the Des Moines Daily News at one dollar per year if subscribed before January 1st. The item mentions Chicago shoe stores selling by size with prices for women’s coats ranging from thirty to fifty dollars.
Adelina Patti has earned five million dollars in her career as a renowned vocalist. The figure highlights her financial success and lasting impact in the opera and concert world.
A mosaic of sensational ads and stray notes mentions Parker's Ginger Tonic, Findercorns for corns, Hanson’s Magic Corn Salve, Dr Kline's nerve restorer, Mug Winslow's syrup, and Brown's Bronchial Troches. A casual line laments reporters, while another item notes aging congressmen and a bank’s suspending president amid restless times.
The text warns against whipping a exhausted horse and urges feeding instead. It emphasizes food strengthens the body, improves appetite, and restores energy, recommending a permanent approach to build tissue and support muscular, digestive, and nervous systems. It stresses avoiding thin blood and short term punishment for lasting health.
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