Change and growth in New England churches seen as mixed
Orthodox journals celebrate slow growth of organized Unitarianism while noting rapid spread in churches not bearing the name. The piece argues revival is accompanied by broader catholicity and less controversy, with ministers’ character and modern culture under scrutiny. It also reports on Zululand mission progress and notes long-serving American pastors.
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New England
Christian Register
Britain
Leonard Withington
Newbury
Bibliotheca Sacra
R. G. Foster
Martha’s Vineyard
Boston
New York
Sam Jones
St. Joseph
Mr. Jones
Pennsylvania
Mr. Kilbon
Zululand
Alden Grout
Natal
Amanzimtote
Inhambane
India
The
New York Times
Hippocrates
Thales
Anaximenes
Heraclitus
Cephissus
Tiber
Natal customs and a catfish chase headline tale
The article describes Natal customs including the sale of brides for cattle and hut living arrangements under British protection. It contrasts native and Christianized housing and notes hunting with sticks. It ends with a comic Iowa fisherman tale of a four pound catfish chasing a man and the illness excuse.
The Angler's Disease and Other Oddities of Truth
A humorous essayic riff traces how anglers lie about catches from ancient philosophers to modern times and ends with a con artist tale about Dakota town lots. The piece weaves mischief about truth in fishing and land schemes in a satirical newspaper voice.
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John Hall
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Hayden & Dickinson
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Portland Cement
Michigan
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Maine
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