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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1898

Page

5

The King Jehoiakim Burns the Lord's Roll

A religious study notes Jehoiakim's destruction of Jeremiah's scroll in the fourth and fifth years of his reign. Baruch and Jeremiah evade capture while Jehudi reads the word aloud, showing the Lord's message persists despite royal defiance. The lesson contrasts Jehoiakim with Josiah and emphasizes divine truth's resilience and the peril of hardening the heart.

D. M. Stearns Jehoiakim Josiah Jeremiah Jernel Jehudi Sihe Baruch Jeeremiah God Cain Abel Elijah Ahab Christ India London John Wilkinson Israel Heaven Jonah Daniel Babylon Satan Judah Baek Iran

The Christian Standard of Godlikeness in Life

A sermon reflecting on Paul and Christ setting a high standard of godliness as the goal for believers. It emphasizes that divine perfection is Heaven’s prize, not fully attainable in this life, while urging the practice of moral virtues truthfulness honesty justice purity loveliness and a good report to attract others to Christ. Bible readings anchor the guidance with referenced verses.

Paul God Christ Jesus Heaven Christ Jer. v Ps. i Math Rom Phil

Forgetting Past Sins Through Pure Living

A Lutheran Observer piece argues it is unwise to brood on past sins. Repentance followed by forgiveness should lead to forgetting them, dismissing old evils, and focusing on new, living deeds. It urges resisting lingering thoughts of wrongs and filling life with what pleases God.

Suffering for Honor and Piety in Methodist Thought

A Philadelphia Methodist credo urges readers to deny self and follow God daily, enduring worldly temptations for the sake of divine grace. It emphasizes fixed purpose, conscience over convenience, and willingness to suffer rather than compromise honor or piety.

Philadelphia

The Evil Continues to Grow in Government

A Presbyterian Journal denounces corruption and extravagance in state and municipal affairs. It laments apathy and fear of reformers, urging resistance to curb salaries and bills, warning that American liberty is imperiled by easygoing popular approval.

Presbyterian Journal

Lovangel ist on faith and living fruits of truth

Quotation asserts Christ rejects faith that does not live and blossom. True evidence is the fruits of truth, not creeds. Saving power lies in the germination of a new life and growth of character, as stated by Lovangel ist.

Geneva inventor claims crystallized aluminium gems

Arthur Sohooni of Geneva reports 14 months of work leading to capphites that mimic emeralds and rubies in color and brilliance but with different hardness. He plans a lab for practical gem manufacture and may move to the United States if capital offers favorable terms. Several Genovese supporters have aided his efforts.

Arthur Sohooni Geneva Switzerland Sohoont Schoont United States

Flags Half Mast Move Reflected Local Patriotism

A yachtsman visiting Gloucester observed the town’s half mast flags and learned it mourned a private soldier's death. He noted the practice as a rare, patriotic public sentiment, contrasting it with elsewhere in his travels. The Boston Transcript shared the anecdote.

Gloucester Boston Transcript

Bread Theft in Starvation Case Spurs French Debate

The London Chronicle reports on a Chateau-Thierry court acquitting a woman who stole bread to feed her mother and child after 86 hours without food. An appeal by the government argues the act may not be theft under French law with echoes from medieval law and Charles V codes.

Chateau-Thierry Charles V Diderot London Chronicle

Ely's Cream Balm gives quick relief for catarrh

Hartford and Arcola readers praise Ely's Cream Balm as the best remedy for catarrh. A testimonial notes the product made catarrh disappear in a son and a trial 10 cent size is offered, with Kept by druggists Ely Brothers New York.

Ely B. W. Sperry Hartford Conn J. C. Olmstead Arcola Ely Brothers Warren St N. Y

Winter tour ticket sale to many resorts ends May 31 1899

The Chicago Great Western Ry offers round trip tour ist tickets at low rates from all stations to winter resorts across multiple states and Cuba. Tickets are returnable until May 31 1899. Trains include steam heat gas lighted wide vestibules sleeping and dining cars with A La Carte service. For rates times and schedules contact agents or F H Lord at 118 Adams St Chicago.

Chicago Great Western Ry California Florida Arizona Old New Mexico Cuba Louisiana Virginia North South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Texas Maple Leaf F. H. Lord General Pass Adams St Chicago

Cuba Tourist Trips From Chicago By Train And Sea

The Chicago Great Western Railway offers low round trip Havana tickets for winter travel. Routes pass Galveston New Orleans Mobile or Tampa with optional return via Vera Cruz and Mexico City. For details contact Maple Leaf route agents or F H Jyard 113 Adams St Chicago.

Cuba Chicago Great Western Ry Havana Galveston Texas New Orleans Mobile Alu Tampa Fla Vera Cruz Mexico Maple Leaf F. H. Jyard Adams St

Peculiar Poisons Generated in the Human Body

The piece explains disease germination as toxins from poor digestion. It cites Huxley on a sound stomach and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the remedy to indigestion, claiming benefits for blood, nerves, complexion, and appetite. It notes price, mail order, and a free booklet offer from Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan.

Bright Huxley Stuart Stuart Co Marshall, Mich N. A

Night Migrations Defy Wind Draw For Birds Across Sea

Across vast oceans birds undertake long journeys mainly at night and against head winds. Researchers note darkness aids navigation and reduces predators, while wind patterns influence route choice and energy use during these exceptional crossings.

Grain-O promotion and Southern Railway excursion notices

Try Grain-O the new drink that replaces coffee and is safe for children. It costs 10, 15, or 25 cents per package and imitates mocha with pure grains. Also advertised are Southern Railway winter excursion rates to Southern resorts including Asheville Hot Springs and Florida, with 15 day stopovers and return by May 31 1899. Maps schedules and rates available. agents listed. Immigration pamphlets for South Dakota offered free by Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Ry. contact H F Hunter. Sunshine State publications promoted for farmers seeking western homes.

Southern Asheville Hot Springs N. C Florida Southern Railway Wm. H. Tayloe L’ass Louisville C. A. Baird J. C. Beam North Western Ass Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry H. F. Hunter South Dakota Old Colony Building Sunshine State West California Central New Orleans Los Angeles San Francisco Southern Pacific Co Pacific Coast Southern Pacific Illinois Central Freeport Ill Homeseekers’ Guide South D. F. Merry Dubuque Iowa Illinois Yazoo Valley Mississippi P. Skene Homeseekers Minnesota Ackley LaMars Waverly Ilinois Central R. A Farmers’ Institute Monticello Wis

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