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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1886
Page
10
A reflective sermon fragment invokes Nebo and Moab to honor Moses the grandest funeral, with solemn deep imagery. It compares war and poetry, noting angels and a lonely tomb, and ends urging stillness as God keeps mysterious grace.
The Warwick Times argues three churches should merge to worship under one roof to cut costs and better serve the community. They suggest rotating preachers to meet tastes, consolidating energy, and note empty seats and limited population make separate establishments inefficient.
The article highlights women’s rising presence in medicine law and pulpits, noting about 3,000 physicians and 200 active women in pulpit roles. It cites census data on women in the arts journalism and industry, with 250,000 women earning livelihoods across 284 Massachusetts industries and 12,300 journalists nationwide.
A reflective sermon excerpt argues light must be scattered by mirrors of nature to reveal sight and faith. It cites Christ as the light of the world, urges Christians to reflect divine light, and stresses that even the small reflectors serve God. It then discusses religious prejudice and how biblical interpretation should follow authors' intent rather than fit modern dogma, warning against distortions to match science.
A Western Plowman critique contrasts cheerful farm firesides with bleak family life on some farms. It laments kitchens void of books or pictures, constant labor, and children kept to drudgery until early mornings. It argues such conditions are unnecessary and cruel. A closing quip notes derailed thinking can derail a person.
The notice advertises the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot in New York City with 613 rooms fitted at a cost of one million dollars. It highlights baggage and carriage hire savings, European law, an elevator, a restaurant, and easy access by horse cars stages and elevated railroad to all depots. It claims families can live better for less money than at other first class hotels.
The article notes New Bedford and San Francisco as major whaling ports, with Nantucket’s trade declining due to shallow harbor. It explains whalebone processing, prices for hair, and supplies from North Pacific, South Sea, and Davis Straits. It also advertises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a malaria remedy and health aid.
The world’s largest pumping engine, built in 1870 at Merrick’s foundry Philadelphia for Friedensville zinc mine, cost about $1,000,000. It can move over 20,000 gallons per minute to 130 feet, with a 110 inch cylinder and 14 inch piston rod, and even bridges on the North Pennsylvania line were reinforced. A Buffalo medical note sells a 10 cent illustrated treatise on debility and habits. The Telugu Islands report a revival of idolatry as missionaries face renewed opposition. Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy promises cure for chronic nasal catarrh.
A Vincennes Indiana news dealer G W Dove at 114 Second Street endorses Athlophoros as a quick and effective rheumatism remedy. Reader testimonials from J A Wilson in New Albany and D L Southard in Greencastle describe rapid relief and lasting benefit after limited use. The advertisement urges direct order from Athlophoros Co New York or via local druggists.
An advertisement offers Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup and a map of the Holy Land free with medicine. It promotes the syrup for coughs and consumption and claims free samples for ministers lawyers doctors and teachers who obtain orders from druggists. Additional products include Rough on Itch and Rough on Catarh with pricing and claim to treat various skin conditions and throat issues.
Advertisement promoting Wells' Hair Balsam claiming to restore gray hair to original color, soften and beautify without oil, stop hair loss, strengthen and cleanse the scalp for 50 cents. Also mentions Rough On Piles medicinal product.
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