Paul the Apostle Courage on Sea and in Salvation
A reverent sermon recounts Paul aboard a stormbound Alexandrian ship, showing faith contagious under danger. It notes sailors once distrusting ministers, yet following Paul’s guidance to safety, while urging practical care for body and spirit and warning against cynical critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamath Hners
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Jonah
Tershish
Nineveh
James McGregor Alexsander
India
Paul
Thoma
Lfe
Only a Woman Drunk and the Crowd in the Street
A verse lament from the National Advocate by W. A. Eaton portrays a crowd dismissing a intoxicated woman as simply drunk. It contrasts harsh public shaming with the call to pity and protection for the fallen, urging moral restraint and compassion toward the woman. The poem condemns cruelty while highlighting gendered double standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susy
Revival Converts Hardest Sinner in Town in Florida
Maj. James H. Cole recounts at Ram’s Horn how a rough, liquor-selling man carried whisky in his stocking and, moved by faith during the revival, publicly repented after witnessing a bottle smashed. About a dozen drinkers pledged Christ, and a later visit revealed the mother’s tearful letter urging reform for the family dependent on the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
James H.cole
Ram's Horn
Christ
Maj. Cole
Milka
Diamond and gem find reported in Hope valley region
Report of a diamond ruby and sapphire find in the Hope valley of the Oranges River colony. Experts in Johannesburg examined the specimens and confirmed their gem quality despite some lingering uncertainty about exact provenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Valley
Oranges River Colony
South Africa
Johannesburg
Praying Mother Turns Son From Drink at Revival
A mother's fervent letter and faith aided a man’s conversion during a revival. In the courthouse they read of God’s guidance and the son vowed to quit drinking, declaring the end of his long struggle as he embraced faith and began work for the revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batan
Jesus Christ
Cole
Conclusions on Alcohol Use From Fifty Scientists Committee
A ten year study summarized in two Harper's Weekly volumes states that effects of moderate or occasional alcohol vary by individual, age, occupation, and climate. Most occasional drinkers show no health impact, some benefit, but many find harm. Eighty percent of leading US brain workers drink moderately, with stimulant use generally yielding poor results. Harm is higher for youth and the elderly. occasional drinking near pregnancy, fatigue, or illness can worsen mood and lead to adverse outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hee
Hugh Latimer
Ridley
Fbidley
England
Nicholas Ridley
Herault Des Hechelles
Danton
de Sechelles
Daceton
Geraesburg
Tisiett
Grialy
Stanly
Baneeck
Paul
Faul
Job
Prienie
Greta
Rome
Otne
Ignatius Donnelly
Berausa Paul
Wil
God
Cabina
Mare
Agrippa
Aquor
Harper’s Weekly
United States
Whisky Peddling Ring Foiled in Indian Territory
Topeka Capital reports a new whisky peddling scheme in Indian Territory run from an old wagon with iron hollow axles serving as four gallon stills. Peddlers sold pint bottles at about one dollar to farmers and Indians for five months, aiming to buy farms in Texas after serving time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Topeka
Ofcera
Herbert
Texas
Temperance Notes and Local Prohibitions Across Towns
NOTES FROM AFIELD report items on Minneapolis banning free hinch in sateens, Adaretteville voting no license with a $3,000 fund to prosecute illicit taverns, and Holland proposing a bill to curb drunkenness. It highlights temperance figures, a proposed $125,000 Knoxville Inebriates hospital, railroads ending wine feasts, and a liver pill ad by Meyer Bron Co plus local vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Miou
Sateens
Adatteville
Holland
Congressional Temperance Society
Washington
United States
Everett
Seymour
Cass
Henry Wilson
Giddings
Choate
Blair
Fillmore
Colfax
Logan
Monroe
Garfield
Dawes
Long
Dingley
Iowa
Knoxville
St. Louis
San Francisco
Chicago & Eastern
Linola
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Chee
Rank
Pawitt Talmage, D. D
The
Chriatian Herald
Hernando Cortes
Mexico
Cortes
Spain
Great
West
Meg. Co
Spengerbund
West Main Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
Harko
W. A. Eaton
National Advocate
Evangelist
Dade
Meyer Bron. Co
Gocke
Wall Paper
L. C. Hull
Calhoun St
Pennsylvania Station
Pet
Warwn
Eastbomn
Janes
Bethound
Chicago
Peete
LaSalle St
FT. Wayme
Dafar Andar
DT. Watke
Standard Western Expraas
Sunray
Clordlandning
Dergoo Ft
Weston
Heras
Fastwoods Teacter
Ailroad
Ghand Rapids
Indiana Railway
Wayne
Richmond
Gaza
Cincinnati
Cincinnat
Tally Daly
Sapling Cario
Rand Mack
Parlor Cario G
Parlor Gar
G. R
Lake Erie & Western
Waxue & Southwestern Tradition Company
Pearl Ang Harrison Streets
Aboliag Henneke
Huntington
Andrew, Lagro
Wabash
Fort Waynes
Hay
Raluwat
Ft. Wi
Sebaneeree Rerive
Klaehn & Melching Endertakers and
Anlesund
Broadway
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