02 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
1
A lengthy essay argues that experience teaches self and God beyond college. It urges readers to heed experiential lessons, citing Carlyle and Coleridge, and warns that many ignore practical wisdom. The piece connects moral growth with Providence and the natural world, urging attentive pursuit of virtue.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox urges families to avoid gossip and hostility at home for the sake of children and neighbors. Negative talk sows discord, crime, and lifelong trouble, while speaking kindly and seeking the good in others fosters love, harmony, and lasting protection for descendants.
The 17th Annual Talbot County Fair will be held in Easton Maryland on August 19, 20 and 21. The management promises a splen did line of attractions, fine programs, special inducements to exhibitors, horsemen and visitors. The race program features the nearest to four minutes race and many other races along with side shows and music. Enter your trotter, stock, poultry or produce and attend. Read the advertisement and note the dates.
A Detroit Free Press reader describes buying old family Bibles and hymnbooks from second hand shops to rescue their inscriptions. He recalls his first purchase a torn Episcopal prayer book with a deceased friend’s name and notes erasing inscriptions to avoid turning them into anonymous religious junk.
A city driver, using a modern speed machine, passes a wheat field and astonishes an old farmer. They discuss the word auto and a failing mower, leading to a light rural punchline about an auto mow day in a Detroit Free Press joke.
Rev W R Moody argues for equal emphasis on all orthogonal truths in Christian teaching. He warns against making one truth dominate to the neglect of others and insists faith and works, inner life and daily action, must harmonize. Northfield teachers have stressed surrender to God, yet many seek further Word-based instruction for effective service.
Epworth League Day is set for Thursday August 14 at Rehoboth with noted speakers. Queen Anne's Railroad offers a special train to and from Rehoboth, arriving early morning and returning on regular trains or after night services. Ticket agents handle information.
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