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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
3
This reflective piece urges daily self examination to shape character for the future. It warns that current faults like cantankerousness or selfishness foreshadow tomorrow’s behavior and urges noble conduct now to avoid an isolated old age.
The article traces Martin Luther’s path from a devout youth destined for law to joining the Erfurt monastery in 1505 and a Rome pilgrimage that reshaped his views. His exposure to Rome’s church abuses spurred the Ninety Five Theses and a growing move against indulgences and church authority.
Poem wishes joy happiness and cheer beyond today through the year. It speaks of friendship love peace and merry hearts, urging lasting kindness and reminders from New Year's day.
The article recounts Luther’s pardon request to the pope and reforms sought, followed by excommunication and Luther’s public burning of the bull. A German prince protected him, allowing the Reformation to spread, and Luther died February 18 1546 in Bilsleben Germany.
A vintage recipe excerpt describes a hearty potato soup with onion notes and cooking steps. It also covers potato rolls and a peach cup batter, with instructions for butter, milk, yeast, and baking. A brief London column anecdote about a cat moving a car adds a light, unrelated amuse.
A 1935 Western Newspaper Union note by H Lucius Cook urges using Christmas cards as genuine messages of friendship rather than perfunctory duties. He argues misuse harms the tradition and calls for respect for the time honored institution as a winged messenger of goodwill.
In a 1925 Western Newspaper Union piece Emily Burks Adams portrays the Randals facing misfortune yet choosing joy. Mrs Tenndal jokes about happiness while Marta frets over a lost fortune, and the family plans to host Marta and Sam in their garage to celebrate a Merry Christmas.
A community Christmas tree grows from December through New Year’s Day as crowds gather near the courthouse. Santa, postmen, and carolers from many lands celebrate unity under the evergreen glow. The message, attributed to Christopher G. Hazard, evokes democracy and shared happiness in 1935.
A Pennsylvania railroad passenger locomotive near Lamburg, Pa., reached nearly sixty miles per hour with the throttle stuck. The engineer could not release steam or accelerate. Air brakes finally stopped the train after grooved rails and a loud din, with water poured on the fire to lower steam pressure. It took over an hour to halt the wheels.
A New Precaution notes that future conflict could be fought by radio and urges personnel entering No Man's Land to avoid wireless tangles. The warning reflects American Legion Weekly caution about communication hazards in modern warfare.
Brief marriage notice from Roman Hys Ba announces a hurried wedding at 372 Pearl Street. The couple reportedly feared the other might withdraw, prompting a swift ceremony. No further details on names or witnesses are provided.
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