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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1900
Page
2
A long devotional discusses the parable of the tares and wheat, noting that the visible church will contain both good and evil. It warns against excessive zeal in discipline, urges personal reflection on whether one is wheat or tare, and calls for consecration to Christ for final gathering at judgment.
A Connecticut dark day tale recalls Puritan-era legislators amid rumors of judgment. An old deacon urged continuing business, showing steadfast duty. Also reflects on living to please God with continual trust and commitment. Weather-fearing ministers find sermons resilient amid storms, stressing divine will and perfect rest in God.
A long column in period voice offers household tips recipes and letters. Aunt Madge hosts advice from readers with hints on raspberries blueberries bed linen drying and removing stains, plus cheer for the secluded ill.
Announcement lists new Route 1007 service from Cape Rozier Harbour to Castine with six weekly runs September 17, 1900 to June 30, 1901. It also notes discontinuation of Route 1423 from South Brooksville to Cape Rozier starting September 15, 1900. Includes a quip about hay and oats and a letter praising GRAIN-O product from Genesee Pure Food Co.
A persuasive appeal praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a proven remedy for female ailments. It warns against experimental medicines and cites testimonials from women like Miss Savi and Miss Rosa Heldex praising relief from monthly suffering backache and bearing down pains after using the product for years.
Two women describe severe womb trouble and tumors followed by relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. One woman says treatment avoided removal of the womb and she recovered fully. another reports cure of leucorrhea and urges others to try the remedies.
W C C WU column invites secretaries of Hancock County local unions to contribute brief reports for a live column. Editor stresses reader involvement, promises editor approval. From the County President Lillian May Roomys urges attendance at the Calais State convention Sept 26 27 28 and welcomes Washington county sisters. South Deer Isle Sept 14.
Among vineyard and timber owners the fire damage is tallied from two dollars to one hundred thousand dollars. Gideon L Joy puts the burned tract at around fifty thousand dollars, with the blaze stretching eight to ten miles long and seven to eight miles wide across No 8 plantation into Hancock and Franklin. Several residents report acreages burned from seven hundred to one thousand, while the land value is destroyed, leaving soil unable to support timber for decades.
A reflective verse from Southwest Harbor Maine dated September 13, 190, contemplating the dying day, inner influence, love and ambition, and the hope of awakening in His likeness. It contrasts earthly longing with spiritual fulfillment and likens growth to seeds in sunlit grain.
In Hancock county the State agricultural bulletin lists hay at 7 percent, fruit and potato crops at 62 percent, corn at 91 percent sweet and 1 percent yellow with 9 percent and 1 percent comparative acreage. Rust seen on potatoes in some areas, no rot. A home remedy for neuralgia uses warm water alcohol and red pepper, applied to the spot. Also a warning against counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve from DeWitt & Moore and warnings about counterfeit dealers.
Edward Bok quotes on submitting manuscripts to editors and seeking worthy work. The piece discusses how to capture reader interest and the editor’s quick judgment, emphasizing quality over loud claims. It reflects on personal beauty of mind and character aiding reception.
Dr A Kellett of Williford Ark reports a railroad laborer badly crushed foot saved by Backlen arnica salve. The advertisement touts its use for burns boils piles and skin eruptions. Cure guaranteed at 25 cents and sold by Wiggin & Boye.
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