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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1895
Page
4
In this 1861 Easter morning sermon Talmage declares death vanquished by Christ and resurrection certain. He contrasts worldly conquest with the Christian triumph, envisions the soul and body reunifying in a glorious resurrection, and argues cremation versus burial, urging faith in eternal life and victory over death.
Thomas Addison 18 touts a watch like device claimed to transmit thoughts to a Europe colleague without any telegraph or wired link. The apparatus uses a tiny electric needle that supposedly follows a mental direction, enabling cross ocean communication if demonstrated.
Dr J C Quinn of Mason City reflects on the Holy Ghost as the all seeing eye recording every thought word and action for judgment. He urges believers to live under constant divine scrutiny and adopt God as the guiding motto to improve daily conduct.
A blunt preacher, Rev B Edmonson of Hampton Isa, denounces a faith that acts holy only on Sundays. He argues true religion must govern all days, not compel people to change clothes and attend church while restraining righteous conduct during the week.
Atlanta women form the Board of Lady Managers for the World’s Columbian Exposition plan a large exhibit. They raise 14 100 dollars, win 10 000 from directors, start a 23 000 dollar fund, select Mrs Joseph Thompson as president, and outline a fireproof women’s building with medal prizes and extensive exhibits by Georgian housewives and notable female leaders.
A collage of satirical snippets on wealth charm and leisure. Readers encounter flirtatious curiosities and social pretenses alongside cartoons of marriage business and class. The piece mingles witty banter with portraits of fashionable life and idle diversions across crowded scenes.
A newsboy at his stand rejected a $5 bill offered for papers costing a few cents. After a long scrutiny, he returned the bill and criticized the man for trying to test his honesty. The buyer left muttering that the boy was one of those ducks who must be tested.
A Shenandoah merchant sues after a sale agent changed the lock and refused to reveal the combination to a safe debt of 13 dollars. The Philadelphia record notes the debt as still owed and alleges immediate repayment.
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