Bad Bargain of Esau Teaches Christian Endavorers
Weekly Christian Endeavor lesson notes discuss Genesis story of Esau selling his birthright for a meal. Rev S H Poste urges appreciation of divine birthright and warns against worldly temptations, noting Esau’s regret but irreversible loss. Encourages self control, faith, and reliance on God’s power. The piece includes prayer meeting and angle readings references.
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Pepte
S. H. Poste
Rome
Tsane
Rebekah
Jacob
Esau
Comfort in faith amid sorrow from Central Christian Advocate
A devotional passage urges Christians to trust that God knows every event and sorrow can refine character. It encourages seeking the Spirit's constant companionship for peace and reassurance of eventual citizenship in a divine city built by God.
Call to Serve with True Spirit of Service
Rev William L Worces ter urges readers to seek the Lord Jesus Christ as the sole source of true love of service. Replace complaint and labor relief by drawing from Christ, who came to bring love of service to humanity.
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Lord Jesus Christ
William L. Worcester
Words Are Forces Says Philadelphia Methodist Text
The piece argues that language shapes the mind and can wield power for good or evil. It urges guarding speech and weighing words, describing them as messages from one person to another born of mental energy.
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Philadelphia
Christie Held Creeping Up the Stairs Fragment
A fragmentary verse about a weary narrator entering a play area at dusk and observing children at play. The garbled text hints at struggle and pursuit of pride or prize, with stray phrases suggesting a muse, noble effort, and distant glory. The author or context remains unclear.
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Musa
Mutual Benefit Column Purpose and Editorial Policy
The Mutual Benefit Column serves the public via information and guidance for the common good. It invites communications from readers, but editors may approve or reject submissions for good reasons and will not publish without consent from the writer. Address The American News Avenue Ellsworth, Mi
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Goltetts Communications
Colums
AvEntean
Elleworth
Two kinds of people on earth sifters and leans
A long excerpt discusses Ella Wheeler Wilcox and a local Sunshine column. It mentions Aunt Madge and Janet, celebrating acts of kindness and letters of cheer. It notes Hancock County leaders and a state president in Portland, and describes Sunshine circle activities and memories of home.
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Jean
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Madge
Alexia
International Sunshine Secrets
Hancock County
Annie G. Ballard
North Bucksport
Ella Springer
Hancick
Southwest Harbor
Johnn
Heald
State Street
Portland
Sunshine
Janet
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Advert: Cure Claims
An old advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for female reproductive ailments including ovarian troubles womb issues and spinal weakness. It asserts high cure rates backing claims with phrases about backache leucorrhea irregular menstruation and nervous debility while promising safety and harmony with female physiology. It urges readers to refuse substitutes and promises dramatic relief.
Ellsworth Library Opened to Inspectors on Closed Day
Special Correspondent describes Ellsworth city library housed in the Tisdale mansion gifted by George Nixon Black. The 4000 plus volumes include rare engravings and a 1817 1897 dedication. The building features a restored hall, two reading rooms, and a trustees room with historic items.
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Ellsworth City Library
Maine
George Nixon Black
Ellsworth
Boston
Tisdale
Hancock County
State Street
Black
Holland
Nicholas Weyland
Amsterdam
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Rome
Gift of library to Ellsworth by Mr. Brick noted
In 1808 the beautiful building was given to the city of Ellsworth by Mr. Brick with no public ceremony. Citizens grateful for the generous donor will bless his memory as future generations enjoy free access to its books. Adeleste Traanlastie Librarian hails the care of the library staff.
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Eileworth
Aunt Salome Sellers Celebrates 101st Birthday
Aunt Salome Sellers of Dear Inte celebrated her 101st birthday, with family and many neighbors visiting. She remains in good health, sharp-minded, and active in conversation, attributing vitality to abstemious habits and warding off illness without a doctor. Her outlook blends a modern view with courtesy and a firm moral sense as she reflects on aging, parenting, and current events.
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Madge
Ameus
Abe
Shette
Sister B
Janet
Mae
Madg
Salome
Linge
McKinley
Prevent
Sowing Grass Seed in August to September Weather Risk
An old discussion notes farmers may sow grass seed from July to Sept 15 for best germination if rain and soil prep are favorable. Drought can kill germination and scorch shoots, but with well-worked land and quick seeding after soil stirring, good weather windows exist in about one year in ten.
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Milvian Bridge
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N.Y
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Mr. Kray
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William
Irving North Ellsworth
William Jeilison
Mt. Desert
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Chicago
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Washington, D.C
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M. B. Estey &C
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Banking
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PTT Taney Cae
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