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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
3
A destroyed convent of the Sisters of the Poor at Nieuport reveals its shattered interior through a gaping wall. The scene reflects the terriffic fighting that swept through the area, leaving relics of faith amid rubble.
A Belgian infantry lieutenant, Ackilte Vidrequin of Brussels, and Mise Nelis Bu geule Wansart of Ixelles, daughter of a Belgian Congo minister, wed at Redhill after a wartime romance. They met before the war, reconnected in England, and married in a Redhill Roman Catholic church ceremony conducted by refugee Rev. Francais de Suick.
London reports Germany seeks to trade an eight foot English giant for two German dwarfs under two feet living in England. William Hempstead, the giant, reached England as negotiations proceed led by American consul general Robert P. Skinner. A Paris dispatch claims hidden trenches and bricked up paintings at Waterloo to shield them from air bombs in a possible future battle.
Petrograd reports a Russian army tradition that a sentry may only be relieved by the posting officer or the emperor. Popoff kept the regimental treasure chest post for six days, refusing to yield until a telegram from the emperor arrived. The incident is cited in military orders read to all units. London notes crowds traveling to the south coast to hear bombardment, suggesting able-bodied men enlist to hear the guns.
The Manchester Guardian notes British troops mostly shun facial fur while French soldiers near the front wear ragged beards. Belgians trend toward clean shaving, and officers push for discipline. The piece ends with a wry bons mots about schoolboy charm and love notes on slates.
London reports the British board of trade has issued a circular urging merchants and manufacturers to develop the trade in wooden ware, which has until now remained largely in German and Austrian hands.
A neutral diplomat reports Kaiser Wilhelm in Paris drawing fanatical adoration as crowds cheer his imperial car. The emperor appears a pale shadow, hair white, wrinkled face, and sleepless, stern gaze while saluting. In London, Optimists' National corps aids recruitment for the troops.
In Wilmington a three year old Adaeral Hall watched surgeons operate on her severed finger tip. Doctors performed stitches while she remained calm as her hand endures care. The scene occurred at a local hospital where medical staff treated the injury and explained procedures to observers.
A note from an official communique recalls a German column approaching the Dri Grachter bridge in Belgium. French Zouaves, prisoners, unleashed a volley at the command Faites feu nom de Dieu, killing all Zouaves and leaving German forces to be mowed down by mitrailleuses as the bridge was taken. The fallen Zouave’s name remains unknown. Shipping executives report world maritime trade down about twenty five percent due to wartime hazards, with Germany and Austria hit hardest. Forced withdrawal of German and Austrian weavers spurred new Laude routes.
A study contrasts the resurrection appearance in Jerusalem and the Mount Olivet commission. It outlines Jesus proving his physical resurrection to the apostles and then charging them to preach repentance, baptize, and teach all nations with the Holy Spirit’s power, ending with his promise to be with them always.
A Christmas sermon argues that Christ must be formed in the soul through the Holy Spirit aiding the Word, transforming understanding will and affections, and marking a pivotal era of spiritual rebirth. The piece contrasts the natural and regenerated man and cites John Owen and mystics to urge personal surrender to grace.
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