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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
2
A Christian Endeavor reflection extols love as the best spiritual gift, arguing that gifts like prophecy and knowledge fade, while love endures. It cites biblical passages on love’s virtues, its necessity for duty, and its permanence in heaven, urging readers to covet and practice love above all.
The article quotes Rev Robert Johnstone and Rev Robert F Pierce stressing that the light of the Son of God should shine on every life and that weary workers cannot succeed with children. It cites Rev Dr Francis E Clark affirming Christian Endeavor as good for all, including those who have not yet embraced it.
Professor Amos K. Wells, aging editor of the Christian Endeavor World, surveyed 1500 ministers across 45 states and 39 denominations to gauge belief in the Christian Endeavor pledge. Ninety one percent responded with enthusiasm, reflecting broad support for duty and commitment among clergy.
Ita Motto: Helpful and Hopeful. This column outlines its purpose as a concise, common use public service offering information and suggestions. It describes itself as a medium for communication and exchange, relying on support from readers to fulfill its aims.
A personal letter reflects on compassion, health, and gratitude. The writer praises M A B for inspiring gentleness, notes aging relatives and distant kin, and cherishes cheerful words and deeds. She hopes for continued support and shares appreciation for Aunt Maria and the family’s resilience.
Fragmentary notation describes a long agony with references to relief from a torturing disease. Mentions coin, piles, wounds, and related ailments with scattered names and terms, including cryptic phrases like Wipors and Sooax.
A fragment from a Maine town recounts Capt George Tapley of West Brooksville famed for fifty years at sea and his display of flags from many nations aboard his ship. The note mentions his reputation in nearby Boxton and a 1808 incident during the naval war with Spain. Also includes brief scraps on Ely's Cream Balm and beagle history from Country Life in America.
A historic note traces the first three masted schooner the Spy built in 1523 at Kevex Mass. from Salem to the Cape of Good Hope under master William Bowler with owners Rogers of Salem. It contrasts Magnolia built in 1851 and later three masted ships through 19th century New England, naming captains and hull specs, with memory of wrecks and voyages.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Capt Eben Hard and Captaincy terms tied to Trenton and Joseph May, with scattered dates in 1800s references. It references Moon Walls, St Joho, P R, East of Hivepili, Bow liedelphin, and Mobile, suggesting an incomplete log of stations, clearing actions, and ship movements with uncertain locations and dates.
An Ellsworth resident Delbert Dollard recounts suffering from back and loin pain that worsened after daily labor. He bought Doan's Kidney Pills at Wiggins & Moore and reports prompt, thorough relief, endorsing the product for kidney and muscle discomfort. Sold 10 cents a box by dealers, Poster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, remember the name Doan's.
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