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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
2
A nostalgic essay blends spring flirtation with old age, celebrating youth, courtship, and marriage. It recalls schoolday kisses, Cupid’s mischief, and a frugal 19th century wedding, contrasting maternal sacrifice with domestic contentment and noting German population trivia.
The New York Press suggests four leading Chinese exports in order: tea first, silk second, goat skins third, and mattings fourth. Tea and silk are expected, goat skins and mattings surprise readers with their prominence.
The Boston Transcript cites Sir Edward Creasy in Fifteen Decisive Battles predicting westward expansion to the Pacific and conquest of China and Japan by American fleets. It notes that half the prophecy has come true but credits a benevolent national character for making the United States a friend rather than conqueror of China and Japan.
Professor Ernst von Halle of Berlin University told the American Chamber of Commerce in Berlin that the United States is beginning to govern the world industrially by supplying intelligence and organizing capacity while the world provides capital.
The Bureau of Forestry expands its timber seasoning and preservation trials aimed at rails. Railroads face scarce, costly timber for 110000000 ties yearly and may adopt cheaper woods like beech maple and birch with treatment. If profitable, railroads plan to own timber lands and grow ties, expanding forestry nationwide with more foresters.
London report says unionist free traders chaired by Sir Michael Hicks Beach organized a free food league in a House of Commons committee room. A large election fund is gathering as the league plans an educational crusade and an appeal to Premier Balfour for an early fiscal debate.
Syracuse N Y Nicholas Passoula an Italian strike breaker in the molding shop of Steadens and Co has admitted in court that he fired the shot yesterday which seriously wounded George Moore a Molder and a former employee of Steadens and Co Passoula said he fired to frighten Moore Physicians say Moore will recover.
United States consul reported to the state Department that the quarantine at Port Antonio Jamaica has been discontinued.
Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson and W F McBride left Shawnee county jail as free men under bonds of 15000 each to await trial for the Berry brothers murder. Dewey said they have no definite plans and may go to Manhattan Lake for a while before deciding next steps.
The Rev Francis J McConnell preaches on Luke xv in a New York City sermon titled Lost At Home He argues the parable concerns grace toward the lost including the elder brothers Pharisaism and the danger of treating God as a taskmaster He contrasts servant mindset with sonship stressing joy in divine fellowship over material rewards
The author argues Christ’s resurrection was essential not only to fulfill prophecy but to prove divinity and inspire hope. Without the empty tomb, Christian preaching and faith would be vain, and belief in future life for believers would have no foundation. The sermon cites Paul and the dying thief to emphasize that paradise rests on the resurrection. spoken by Rev. Samuel Schwarm.
A reflection on the critical spirit within Christians, describing its corrosive effect on spiritual life. It contrasts rigid judgment with a crucified heart full of divine gentleness, likening true spirituality to the breath of Jesus and the river of life, warning that harsh criticism can ruin inward purity.
A fragment from a historical piece argues that surface indications reveal morals better than deep analysis. It notes sharp contrasts in theatre arguments, highlights the influence of venues like ale-houses and saloons on audiences, and asserts that public tendencies reveal preference for stage and bar over other entertainments.
A fragmentary devotional urging the Christian life to be a daily renewal of thanks for Christ Jesus. Emphasizes undivided devotion to God and viewing humanity as earthly creatures offered as a temple. Reflects a religious tone and incomplete thoughts from F. F. Van.
A devotional note praises God for transforming hard work into easier deeds when one surrenders completely. It asserts divine intervention makes difficult labor feel lighter and the bitter tasks sweet, framing trials as softened by faith.
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