In Grip of Steel Urges a Closer Adherence to Gospel
The address extols Eleazar's grip on the sword as a metaphor for unwavering adherence to the Bible. It defends bold, uncompromising gospel preaching, derides half truths, and urges believers to endure persecution, forgetting self for victory, with references to Moses, Joshua, John Wesley, and modern church challenges.
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Eleazar
Yorktown
Vres
Mexico
Prescott
Jesus Christ
The Dying Man Clings to His Sword of Faith
A aged father, 83, lies in his front room on the second floor, as ministers comfort him. He recalls past fights, and his hand remains clenched on the Christian sword even as his body fails. He died after a life of faith, with scripture on his lips.
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Morocco
Jezebels
John Knoxes
John Wesleys
Cologne
United States
Philadelphia
Madison
Monroe
Christ
Mr. Talmage
Joshua
Qoint
Jericho
Gibeon
Hazar
Lord of Hosts
Israel
Paul
Ozrea
Damascus
Dom
Onereu
Pastor Is President Of New Brunswick Church Bicycle Club
Fer. M. E. Snyder of St. James Methodist Church in New Brunswick New York serves as president and captain of a church youth bicycle club with 24 members, roughly equal male and female. The group plans weekly rides and special runs by majority vote, aiming for social activity that supports church work while ensuring appropriate associations during trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Snyder
St. James’ Methodist Episcopal Church
New Brunswick
N. Y
Snyder
Church Bicycle Club
Aluminum Telegraph Wires Erected in the Philippines
Aluminum telegraph wires are to be erected in the Philippines. Officials announce plans to install the new conductors to improve communications and networking across remote regions and key hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Fragmented Gospel Snippets and Temperance Notes
A mosaic of religious quotes and reflections from Congregationalist, Watchman, United Presbyterian, and other sources. It includes exhortations on thinking about reading, duties to God, charity, and mentions of Prohibition era temperance statistics and a Bavarian daily paper’s drink figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memminger Zeitung
Bavaria
Germany
Love and Duty Heal a Broken Family
A Pittsburgh family opens their home to Uncle George, fallen to drink, after his sister-in-law and brother show steadfast charity. The story details poverty, fog, and the family’s Christian patience as George fights temptation, finds work again, and dies years later in a loving, devout scene with his wife and children.
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Bessie
Little Jim
Chareters
Jim
Jean
Mother
George
Jennie
Wole
Tove
Absent Ones of the Household Pray for Safe Return
A reflection on prayer for family members who depart from the home. Marguerite Leslie notes the living face sealed with peace at death in the National Advocate. The Methodist Recorder urges earnest prayers for absent relatives to guard them, strengthen them against temptation, and sustain them through trials.
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Marguerite Leslie
National Advocate
Methodist Recorder
No Pain, No Gas Teeth Extraction Ad in Fort Wayne
An old Fort Wayne dental ad promises painless extraction with a new method and offers a 10 year guarantee. It touts lower prices than private dentists and guarantees no charge for extractions when teeth are ordered. It advertises plates and fillings, with a 50 dollar guarantee for any tooth that cannot be extracted without pain.
Fragmented 19th century grocery ad with mixed goods
A dented catalog style notice lists groceries and provisions including canned fruits and vegetables, cereals, canned fish, dried fruits, spices, wines, oils, and household items. It mentions prices per gallon, per box, and per pound, with scattered brand names and supplier notes. The text reads like a free delivery shop sign or early supermarket spread.
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Dr. Talmage
Ceae
Washington
Charles H. Spurgeon
London
H. Samuel
David
God
Trcketh
Namby
Pamby
Colenso
Moses
Strauss
Persit
Nothungarians
God the Father
Heaven
Earth
Madagascar
Jesus
Death
Golden City
Rosewater
Pastor
Als Flock
Gethsemane
Calvary
Sam
Jiwok
C. H. Spurpeon
Congregationalist
United Presbyterian
Pacific Garden Mission
Chicago
Theodore L. Cuyler
Fort Wayne
Boston
White Fruit House
Mately
Atlers
Guick Sale
Young Hyson
Japan
Baltimore
Best
Villa France
Java
Fer
Luis
Der
Gond
California
New Orleans
San m
Mattaes
Inithe
J.T. Best
Kelley
Kelley Isaae
Erman Ruemmel
Erler
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