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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1894
Page
10
An orator denounces self destruction as a crime against life and faith. He argues that infidelity fuels suicides, cites biblical examples and famous writers, and urges reliance on Christ for endurance and a Christian death.
A reflective piece contrasts sorrow and hope at life’s end with a forward gaze toward a brighter future. It cites a German artillery maxim for preachers to ensure sermons “hit” and connect, and briefly notes a method for serving Russian tea without cream at social gatherings.
A short meditative verse notes faith awaiting divine will in life’s path whether bright dawn or storm. The speaker, Oscar B. Smith, expresses calm acceptance that earthly stay ends when Heaven’s plan is fulfilled, with trust in God’s sovereign timing.
The piece lauds a devout woman whose fifty years of blameless service in teaching shaped young minds and charmed many with kindness. It honors her selfless life, compares her to a guiding force, and notes how such quiet virtue enriches humanity and heaven. It also argues for religion as a household duty taught by fathers.
Rev. Dr. C. H. Parkhurst argues that many men keep religion out of daily life while some families maintain faith through shared worship. He notes homes with united religious practice foster happiness, whereas prosperity can accompany neglect of spiritual matters.
A reflective piece contrasts autumn scenery with spiritual lessons, invoking mountains, moonlight, seas, and birds as silent parables of God. It emphasizes nature’s gospel beside scripture, urging readers to see providence and harmony with divine law.
A compact sermon from Demorest's Magazine by Rev. James C. Fernald laments alcohol as a nation creating paralysis across body mind and soul. He warns of economic ruin and moral decay while urging national prohibition framed as quarantine against alcohol.
An essay argues that parental and employer example more than precepts shape a child's view of rum. It cites fathers drinking, fashion of wines at dinners, and imitative behavior as keys to instilling or curing alcoholism. The piece urges abstinence by all influential adults to prevent the drink curse.
A compilation argues against alcohol with Far Eastern sarcasm and U S quotes. It cites fools who fear saloons near schools and praises a Brockton club that bans liquor. It links drink to sunstroke, poverty, and social harm while urging abstinence and leadership like Knox.
A guide extols tub and pot plants as a practical alternative to flower beds in homes with logs and cats nearby. It highlights crape myrtle, lantana, hydrangea, jasmine, oleander, magnolias, rubber plant and laurestinus among suitable choices, noting soil moisture, watering needs, and occasional color shifts via iron or ammonia.
The piece divides cacti into three groups by sun and moisture needs. It also notes that cacti thrive in free gritty loam and should be kept dry overhead, with watering at roots during growth. In fruit gardens overbearing hinders development, suggesting severe thinning and potential shift toward seedless varieties.
A husband laments his wife’s death describing a corset failure as the cause. He mutters that insane notions in female attire have seized the world. He turns from his wife and recalls the half eaten corset and the choking whalebone as he sighs.
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