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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1883
Page
7
Johnny Beebe's Backbone and Grit on New England Roads
A visitor meets Johnny Beebe a thirteen year old widow's son who works hard to save his mother's home near Monadnock Mountain. Johnny digs, knits, shears and sells to pay the mortgage while Deacon Ball supports his effort. The tale honors resilience and steadfast family duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Deacon Ball
New England
John
Deacon
Mandy
Jenny
Beebe
Monadnock
N. FY
Crow Dogs Lose Three Hundred Canines On Train Excursion
A Crow Indian excursion from Junction on the Northern Pacific carried about thirty families into two box cars with no dog transport. Around three hundred dogs walked beside the train until Big Horn tunnel, where the canines waited days for their masters who had gone ahead. Some dogs died from lead exposure or heartbreak, others wandered away. The Crow party returned to find the dogs vanished or dead, leaving a somber note from Helena Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. Beidler
Junction
Big Horn Tunnel
Mandan
Big Horn
Helena
Mont
Rhode Island Governor Littlefield Referred To As Little State
A brief quip naming Governor Littlefield as a fitting figure for Rhode Island, described as a very small state. The remark reflects a light editorial aside attributed to J. Graphic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield
Rhode Island
Various Household Tips and Farm Advice in 19th Century Notices
A collage of household hints on lime whitewash and non rub off finishes, sausage cooking tips avoiding holes, Canton flannel decor ideas for sitting rooms, beef preparation methods, stock breeding praise, hard soap preparation, and a Georgia constitution quote praising farming gains for prosperity and the Commonwealth. The excerpts quote The Toledo Blade Post New York Times The Farmer and Dairyman The Household and The Atlanta Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Toledo
N. Y
Atlanta
Commonwealth
Tact in Hospitality and Visiting Etiquette
A Harper's Bazaar note on the value of tact in hosting and visiting. It urges hosts to avoid preoccupation and guests to fit into the host's ways, greet warmly, and request services gently. It warns against overbearing help or apologies for minor deficiencies and stresses proper introductions and considerate conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elanuer
Easil
Harper's Bazar
Ohio Woman Stuffed A Sixty Five Foot Sausage
An Ohio woman completes a sixty five foot sausage stuffing project. The Chicago Sandbag Bloggers Association plans to purchase the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Chicago
Faithful unto death in patient trust
Poem by Harriet McEwen Kimball from Youth's Companion reflecting on divine wisdom in sorrow and suffering. It urges patience, faith, and obedience, acknowledging mystery of God’s plan while requesting strength to follow the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet McEwen Kimball
Christian Courage and Early Church Lessons Schedule
International Sunday School outlines the first quarter lessons from February to March. Topics include Christian courage from Acts 4 18, Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5 1 11, Persecution renewed in Acts 5 18 32, The seven chosen in Acts 6 1 15, The first Christian martyr in Acts 7 54 0 and 8 14, plus a March 2 review or alternative lesson such as Missionary or Temperance chosen by the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ananias
Sapphira
Is the Bible Reasonable in an Age of Reason
Charles F. Deems argues that the Bible aligns with reason, citing Isaiah and Jesus as rational guides. He notes Berea's search of Scriptures, Paul’s appeals to reason, and witnesses to the Resurrection, contrasting them with Owen and Voltaire. The piece defends faith against atheistic claims and asserts Christianity’s enduring vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Campbell
Robert Owen
Universal Society
Green Bay
Voltaire
Voltare
Owen
John the Baptist
Jesus
John
Paul
Berea
Thessalonians
Faith
Agrippa
Peter
Christ
Ike Thomas
Lord
God
Renan
Charles F. Deems, IL. D
Christian Weekly
Watchfulness Against Temptation Warns of Spiritual Danger
B Wilkinson in Baptist Magazine urges constant vigilance against temptation. Do not presume invulnerability or let guard slip as day length shifts in autumn. Inaction leads to moral numbness and potential spiritual loss if one overestimates strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Wilkinson
Baptist Magazine
Thoughtful reflections on faith and daily duty in Christian life
A compilation of quotes from Newman Parker Robertson and others. The excerpts discuss the role of faith, fear, time, and everyday service in religious life, urging sincere practice over hollow words and highlighting the value of small deeds in the Lord’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Newman
Joseph Parker
J. W. Robertson
Infidels Desponding Over The Future Of Society
A fragment discussing pessimism among opponents of Christianity and a Renan quotation about living on the shadow of a shadow. It questions who those promoting blas phemy are and hints at generational consequences for society and the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Renan
Chidren
Wild Cat Attaches Deer in Night Encounter Near Custer
A hunter near Custer heard an unusual noise and found a deer running with a wild cat on its back trying to bite the deer. He fired twice, killing the cat and mortally wounding the deer, which died a short distance away. The first shot had wounded the cat in the belly.
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Custer
Minneapolis Tribune
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