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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1906

Page

6

The Sunday School Lesson on Riches and Following

Rev. D. M. Stearns leads a 1905 commentary tracing Matthew and Mark’s account of the rich young ruler and Jesus’ challenge to follow him. The piece stresses reliance on God over riches, the danger of wealth, and the promise of eternal life for those who forsake worldly ties, with references to gospel parallels and supporting scriptures.

Weepyright American Press Association Luke Matthew Mark Duke Tie Moshage Fesson Perth Jesus Apetter Peter Thin Dean Vane Ferus Fife Dabas Saul Yarsus God Christ Nan Jas Jesus Christ Joseph Arimaea Abrahiam David Timothy Peter L. Monandy Heaven Dr. Torrey Jon xv Fle

Christian Endeavor Weekly Meeting Topic

The topic for the week beginning Aug 8 by Rev is The Snare Of Worldliness. The message cites John 1 and Mat 6:13 34, contrasting the kingdom of God with the world and warning believers of appearances and snares that tempt away from God’s realm.

Johnnnie God

Williston Church Birthplace of Christian Endeavor

The Williston Church in Portland Maine stands enlarged since the February night twenty five years ago when a minister and youths formed the Christian Endeavor movement. A bronze tablet on the front marks its origin and honors the first society born there.

Williston Church Portland Christian Endeavor

Peace Through God Centered Soul Harmony in Pusey Script

The text argues true peace comes when the soul revolves around God, craving only what He provides. It cautions passions subdued to the divine, and that all else is an idol if the soul rests apart from God. The soul’s craving is its natural longing for its Maker and ultimate end.

Isis E. KB. Pusey

Broad Yet Inclusive Aims of Christian Endeavor

The Lutheran Evangelist declares the movement broad enough to unite all young people’s church groups under Christian Endeavor. It states loyalty to one's denomination remains intact while supporting the shared goal of Christ and the church.

Christian Endeavor Christian Hedeavor

Lookout Committee Calls for Civic Engagement

A Lookout Committee urges residents to attend meetings, persuade the indifferent, urge pledge fulfillment, commend diligent participants, and investigate absences, aiming to bolster community involvement and accountability.

Ban Johnson Visits Boston to Aid Circulation and Collins

The Sporting World reports American League president Ban Johnson visited Boston and conferred with General Charles H. Taylor and manager Collins. Johnson pledged efforts to resolve Boston’s dilemma and expressed confidence in Collins, noting a friction with owner Taylor over control. He said Boston could still field a strong lineup despite injuries and aim for a competitive battle.

Ban Johnson American League Boston Charles H. Taylor Collins

Ebbetts Rejects 15000 Offer for Lumley and Jordan

Brooklyn President Ebbetts blasts St Louis manager McCloskey for offering 15000 for Lumley and Jordan. He vows to resist, cites recent player sales and club stock moves, and hints at pressure on Louisville and Kansas City owners while claiming the Braves will not part with its stars.

Lumley Jordan McCloskey St. Louis Cardinals Ebbetts Brooklyn Nationals Taylor Shannon St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago New York Donovan Metroskey Ost. Louis McCloskes Smd PF Firmt Creotee Yeborn Baseball Franhises Louisville Kansas City Amerenut Association Denver Colonels George Tebow

Robbing Peter to pay Paul on the road trickery

The piece discusses the hard choice motorists face when scarce parts force temporary fixes. It notes that removing a bolt or mat from a minor location to replace a vital component demands judgment and careful consideration from the driver.

Peter Paul

Sir Thomrs Biptom Declines Milwaukee Visit

In response to an invitation, Sir Thomas Bipton cables he will be unable to visit Milwaukee during the stommer. He adds he will not sail the Shamrock in the king's cup race for the New York Yacht Club at Newport, Ee.

Milwaukee Thomrs Biptom Weld Dallerte Sir Thomas New York Yacht Club Newport

Franchise Change Shakes Lowell Club in Lew Huskind League

Gets Club Franchise from Lowell based Lew Huskind league. buyer is Second Basemin Alexander Winn. New owner reports signings with Boston Nationals pitcher Deen and Indianapolis infielder Barns, plus Uushey Jennings. Baltimore manager Jennings pursues deals to bolster Orioles including Pitcher McCarthy of Toroito and a top shortstop.

Lowell Masso Lew Huskind Alexander Winn Witherto Boston Nationals Deen Barns Indianapolis Uushey Jennings Jennings Baltimore Peete Orioles McCarthy Toroito Orinte

Smoot Released as St Louis National Trades Big Pitchers

The St Louis National club releases Homer Smoot and trades Outtivider Bronier Smoot to Cincinnati for first baseman Jack Barry. The team also purchases pitcher Rhodes from the Parsonsian club.

St. Louis National Club Cincinnat Jack Barry Aso Rhodes Parsonsian Club

Digestive health ad cites Amherst professor on digestion

Prof Tyler of Amherst College warns that brains are not essential but digestion is vital. The ad urges daily care for digestion after overeating and promotes Kodol For Dyspepsia as a corrective that digests what you eat, sold by all druggists.

Prof. Tyler Amherst College

The Last Supper Threatened With Ruin In Milan

The famous Leonardo da Vinci fresco The Last Supper on the refectory wall of Santa Maria della Grazi a Milan faces ruin after centuries of decay. dampness, kitchen vapors, and past overpaintings accelerated damage, with restorers proposing a colorless varnish treatment to stabilize the surface and preserve the image for years to come.

Leonardo An Vinet Italy Leonardo Aa Vinet Santa Marie Della Granin Milan Michael Angelo Raphaels Madonnnas Datel Christ Michael Angelo Bellotti Padiitor Bareazt Isog Cavennehi Philadelphia

Yiddish drama rapid rise mirrors Jewish cultural growth

The American Jewish Febrew notes the Yiddish theatre’s remarkable growth from Goldfaden’s Shulamith twenty five years ago to a broad repertoire. It credits Grordin Peretz and Sholom Aleichem with widening talent and foresees eventual mastery of English and German drama. The piece highlights the dramatic period’s swift span and the Jewish people’s recuperative power.

Goldfaden Oumania Jacobh Grordin Peretz Sholom Alchem

Cotton industry dominates Indian textile labor forces

The passage notes cotton fabrics form the main clothing for millions in India and are largely spun by machinery. It highlights Bombay as the center, stating about half of spinning and weaving occurs there. Last year Bombay mill profits exceeded 11.5 million dollars, while labor remains very cheap with a weaver earning about 8 dollars and 45 cents for thirteen hours daily across twenty six days in a month.

India Mehinery Bombay

To Colorado for the Summer by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul

To Colorado for the Summer via The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Why not take a trip to Colorado this summer to enjoy the climate and scenery of the Rocky Mountains. The rates are low and through train service by the St Paul Union Pacific line excellent. Ask the nearest agent about rates routes and train service or write today to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago Colorado California book sent to any address for six ten? cents postage.

Colorado Rocky Mountains St. Paul Union Pacific F. A. Miller Chicago olorado-California

Notable figures and academic honors cited in a brief note

Senator Benson, successor to Burton of Kansas, among three lawyers who helped draft the first prohibition law in 1881. Prof B Schmidt named professor of railway engineering at Minots University. Secretary Root lists many LL P s from Yale Hamilton Columbia Princeton and Willams. Prof Mansteen at Ans Norway finds moss can be converted into nutritious food. Dr Emile Fischer claims coal is edible and a plant extract is a panacea of ages.

Benson Burton Kansas State Senate B. Schmidt University of Minots Root Yale Hamilton Columbia Princeton Willams Mansteen Ans Norway Emile Fischer

Japans Unhappy Pream Exposes Overcoat Theft Confusion

Masusiro Yokota, a porter for Messrs Jewett and Bent, appeared at Waseeho police station after claiming to have found an overcoat that did not belong to him. The investigation revealed no theft occurred and the misidentification was cleared, with the suspect released.

Messrs. Jewett & Bent Yokota Masusiro Ori Waseeho Ossicactiak Aoand Gerber

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Advertisement Claims Cure

A Chicago death from heart trouble blamed on indigestion. The claim states most heart cases stem from stomach issues and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a quick cure. It promises relief for fluttering heart, palpitations, and breathlessness with a money back guarantee. Sold by druggists at 50c and 1.90.

Chicago Dr. Caldwell

Halt Rates to Mexico City via North-Western Line

Excursion tickets sold at one fare round trip from August 15 to September 1 inclusive with favorable return limits on account of the International Geological Congress. Apply to Agents Guenno and Northwestern Ry.

Mexico City Mex International Geological Congress Guenno & Northestern R’y

Excursion Rates to Interstate Good Roads Convention

Reduced Northwestern line fares apply September 1 to 4 for travel to Chillicothe Missouri for the Interstate Good Roads Convention. Return by September 10. Tickets available via Chicago and Northwestern Railway agents.

Chillicothe

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