Words of Life distributed to Carthage congregations
A church outreach titled Words of Life was handed out to several Carthage congregations on Sunday, aiming to spread spiritual guidance.
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1898
Page
5
A church outreach titled Words of Life was handed out to several Carthage congregations on Sunday, aiming to spread spiritual guidance.
Rev W N Fletcher preached on spiritual birth from 1 John 3 2 and urged born again faith as the only life for God. He linked sonship to visible fruits such as purity of speech zeal and charity and warned against empty ritual. The night sermon reflected on Jesus death burial and resurrection and the strong testimonies in Scripture.
Rev Philander Weaver spoke at Market Street Church of Christ from Acts chapter one. The sermon recalled Jesus birth in Bethlehem and his early life at age twelve. It described John the Baptist preparing the people and Jesus baptism, with God declaring his pleasure in Jesus.
The advert touts Chembesier 6 6 Cough Remedy made with leaf sugar and a maple flavor claiming quick cures for coughs colds la grippe croup and whooping cough sold by O S Coffin & Co. It also recommends Chamberlain's Pain Balm for burns and scalds promising instant relief and quicker healing with no scar, also sold by O S Coffin & Co.
The Cincinnati Enquirer, a Democratic paper, denounces sensational wartime journalism and endorses measured, patriotic reporting. It cites Dewey at Manila, the Santiago campaign, and Shafter and Grant as examples of bold leadership, arguing unity overrides criticism in crises.
A historical reflection on American courage at Santiago and Manila. It questions pessimism about the war effort, defends military leadership, and discusses accountability within army administration. It notes the vast machinery of supply and command and argues for measured judgments based on reliable information. It ends with an advertisement for jobs and goods.
Auditor reports on the 1893 and 1894 debt show claimed cash redemptions but critics argue actual foreign debt reduction was far less. The piece cites specific figures, transfers, and timing to challenge Democratic administration's accounting, noting a $1.72 million apparent drop by 1897 under Republican auditors.
Michael E Garber of the One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Indiana Infantry writes to his mother defending Camp Meade as a pleasant camp. He says hospital sickness rises daily but those with fever are sent there and usually return in a week or two. He praises American stock and true patriotism.
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