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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
8
Reverend William Evans argues the communion service is a historic fact of Christ's death, a truth of faith that atones for sin, and a prophetic pledge of Christ's return. He links remembrance, memorial practice, and future hope to the observance, urging believers to reflect on history present and future through the supper.
The piece urges abandoning self effort and entrusting burdens to the Lord to find ease and grace. It notes the unconscious, daily duties shaping character and cautions against overdoing Christian effort. It emphasizes childlike trust and divine healing through faith.
The piece argues that spiritual growth comes through struggle rather than peace. Citing Paul, it notes the regenerated soul gains capacity, strength, and tenderness through inner battles. It urges prayers for victory and lasting strength to serve God.
A biblical tone sermon quotes Phillips Brooks affirming that divine power preserves any good deed regardless of human fault. The passage emphasizes faith in God’s sustaining grace and courage from inspired action rather than guaranteed success.
Clara Brown wed a man she thought a bookkeeper. The husband proved to be a millionaire and a bigamist, prompting surprised chatter about the ruse and the social twist revealed in a joking exchange. The tale plays on mistaken impressions and a wealthy, unfaithful spouse.
A brief exchange reveals a shared motto between a politician and a banker, with the banker confirming the slogan on the politician’s door is identical, the word Push.
A brief verse-laden item notes a disappointed husband whose wife vows to leave but ultimately stays, leaving him in woe and puzzlement over her decision to not depart. The compact quatrain centers on marital tension and steadfast domestic ties.
A West promoter tries selling shares to a Penn avenue clerk who balks at investing. He cites proximity to the Skinned Cat mine as proof of wealth, while the clerk notes living near a steel millionaire’s mansion but remains unconvinced about his own worth.
A scribbler states he is seriously considering writing a book. A listener expresses gladness, noting the idea merits careful approach given the high cost of white paper and the need for seriousness.
A satirical brief titled Very Meek Husband, the piece by Very Meek Man mockingly examines gender roles and marriage dynamics. It presents a provocative subject in a club speech format, aiming to spark reflection through satire.
The speaker quips about wealth and justice, saying after earning large sums the goal shifts from amassing more to aligning conscience. The exchange highlights a clash between money and moral duty with a wary tone.
A noted English parliamentarian in broad Scotch tells a New York reporter that rising wages outpaced by higher world prices, calling it progress in the wrong direction. A tourist asks about Indian encampments in the far west and a cowboy replies that Indians are progressing, with medicine men now selling patent cures.
A salesman directs a customer through a carpet showroom asking if rooms are suitable while offering carpet remnants two aisles to the right in a busy interaction set in a flat.
A young man leading a Halloween party declares the setup a witch’s tent and vows to ride a broom in the act. The hostess admits no broom is available and suggests using a carpet sweep instead.
A cryptic exchange hints at burdensome costs in Easter bonnet bills as a father explains to his son how “mournful numbers” shape spending. The dialogue centers on budgeting and the social expectations of holiday attire.
A reflective piece recalls the birthplace and a son’s entrance through a small window, framing family history with intimate memory. The narrator muses on home and lineage, tying past scenes to present sentiment.
A brief exchanged dialogue notes a brilliant moment after returning from the opera. A wife’s rumored possession of a long diamond necklace is hinted in a playful, coded conversation between two speakers.
Quote fragment presents a debate on whether money can secure education. One speaker argues education cannot be inherited, while another contends wealth allows hiring education, avoiding high wages. The text captures a clash over access to learning and socioeconomic mobility.
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