Giving Thanks for War or for Peace
A Philadelphia sermon on First Thessalonians 5 18 urging all to give thanks in everything amid world war. It contrasts covenanted prayer with worship and outlines divine plans, the Millennium and the blessings for believers, stressing faith, justification by grace, and the joy of trials.
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German Attacks on Ypres Fail in November Fighting
London reports Colonel Swinton details a largely quiet front from Nov 16 to 19 with a major German assault on Ypres repulsed. Weather turned harsh, trenches flooded, and Allied counterattacks with bayonets and rifles drove Germans from positions. Casualty figures grow. prisoners indicate heavy German losses, while Allied troops receive improved support including trench mortars and bathing/rehabilitation facilities boosting morale and fighting effectiveness.
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Menin
Divine Plan book by Pastor Russell offered by association
Trusting you profit from this sermon reading we note Pastor Russell s widely read book The Divine Plan also known as Millennial Dawn published in nineteen tansuaves with a circulation exceeding 4500900 Its chart of the Age gives a sweeping historical view from the Bible a souvenir edition 440 pages illustrated on the Great Pyramid of Egypt and its religious scientific relation to the Divine Program mailed for 25 cents with this coupon Address International Bible Studentes Association 17 Hicks street Brooklyn NY
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A Hymn of Empire A Hymn of Empire
Poem praising unity of dominion under God praising England Scotland Wales Ireland Canada Africa Australia Maori Indians and all as brothers under divine guidance seeking protection and shared destiny from sea to sea and across continents with a call to servanthood and aid to the weak.
War demonstrations reported in Jaffa on November 19
A Jaffa despatch says large demonstrations occurred November 19 with prayers at the Omar Mosque for Turkey Austria and Germany. The message notes subsequent showings of support at the barracks and at Austrian and German consulates.
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Russian Jews to Be Citizens of Turkey
New York Nov 22 The Turkish government told Washington it will not expel Russian Jews in the Ottoman Empire and will permit them to become naturalized Turkish subjects en bloc The American Jewish committee says 5000 Jews in Jaffa have applied and over 25000 Russian Jews live in the Palestine region
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Irish Soldiers Graves Decorated by French
A French soldier in trenches recounts how his company honored four Royal Dublin Fusiliers on All Saints Day. Flowers gathered from gardens and woods were laid at crosses near the French lines as the crew saluted, cheered Vive l'Angleterre, and reflected on comrades fallen defending French soil. The dead include Lieutenant B. McGuire and Privates H. C. Dover, R. Byrne, and Ford.
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Opportunist by Profession in a Sunday Commons Lecture
Dr Charles Fleischer at Hunting ton Hall lambasted politicians as often failing to pursue full ideals. He argued against opportunism and urged constant pursuit of a changing but higher ideal, noting progress comes from steps toward betterment while keeping advancing standards in view.
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Offers Commission for One Good Wife
Lee Edwards of Zapata Texas writes to Terre Haute postmaster John Cleary seeking help to find a wife. He promises to pay for Cleary’s services if he marries a girl from applicants, claiming descent from a wealthy family, 10000 acres 1500 head of horses and cattle and a $20000 bank balance, though he lives 75 miles from a railroad.
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Meat Packers Protest Rates Across the Nation
Protests from meat and livestock firms flood the Interstate Commerce Commission against planned freight-rate hikes on cattle and dressed meats. Stockmen urge suspension until hearings set reasonableness, arguing the increases could add about 20 million dollars annually to the public meat bill and require 400 percent of the railroads 50 million extra revenue request.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Railead
Thanksgiving Dyspepsia Relief Pills Promoted
An advertisement touts Dyspeplets by C. I. Hood Co. as fast relief for indigestion from turkey stuffing and desserts. The tablets combine pepsin, bismuth, mint, and stomach correctives, marketed as pleasant and effective for after dinner comfort with options 10c 25c or $1.
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Lowell
Mass
Boston letter carrier lauds Remedy Varnesis for rheumatism
Joseph Adams of Essex Street Post Office Boston reports severe rheumatism with a limp and inability to walk. After using Varnesis his pain eased, he regained mobility, and he endorses the remedy to others with rheumatism. The ad promotes W A Varney Lynn Mass and local druggists.
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