Coral as a Symbol of Patience and Faith in Talmage Sermon
Rev. i De Witt Talmage compares coral to grace and patience, arguing that God builds enduring beauty in the soul through long accretion. He cites Job, Abel Stevens, Pericles, and Jesus to urge persistent effort, testing, and devotion amid trials, urging readers to view adversity as spiritual coral growth.
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I. de Witt Talmage
St. Johnsbury
Ernst Heckel
Ceylon
Job
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Red Sea
Zanzibar
Goa
Cotopaxi
Polynesia
The Coral Garden and the Beauty of Faith
A speaker contrasts grim artistry of pain with Christian fortitude and the coral reef as a metaphor for faith. He cites coral forms, biblical figures, and the two bridges of Jesus Christ, praising religion for beautifying life, sickness, disappointment, and death.
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Tam
Dr. Scott
Daniel
Joshua
God
Torre del Grecco
Montgomery
Europe
Asia
Iowa official names Maj. Melvin I. Byers adjutant general
Gov elect Shaw selects Glenwood native Maj. Melvin I Byers as adjutant general of Iowa. He is praised for militia service and dedication to modernizing the state's military forces. The piece also notes a supreme court mulet tax ruling and ongoing Iowa veteran concerns.
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Des Moines
Shaw
Melvin I. Byers
Glenwood
Byers
Iowa
Maj. Byers
Supreme Court
Washington
Vicksburg
House
Senate
Vicksburg National Park
Union
Vicksburg Battle Ground
Hts
State Agricultural Society To Meet In Des Moines Capitol Rooms
Des Moines reports upcoming State Agricultural Society gatherings in the capitol building on January 11, 12, with a board of directors meeting January 14 or 15, and a note on English language papers for insurance and incorporation papers. Governor Shaw fixes residence in Des Moines and rents Thomas Wright property on Pleasant street.
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Des Moines
State Agricultural Society
Te Society
Capitol Building
McCarthy
Statehouse
Mleed Shaw
J. C. Potter
Pleasant Street
Thomas §. Wright
Gsq
Looks Suspicious Death of Thomas Olson in Chicago
Thomas Olson a 60 year old stock drover from Dows was found dead in a Chicago rooming house from asphyxiation due to gas in a room. Police investigate robbery motive while noting Olson's wealth from stock dealing and cattle transport with ties to the stock yards and the Nine Steel Commission company.
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Thomas Olson
Dows
Chicago
Olson
Ren
Tie
Nive Steel Commission Company
Horsewhip the Minister After Walnut Grove Dance Incident
A Wright county dance near Walnut Grove church ends in sectarian clash. Sunday Rev. N A Forrest preaches against the gathering, two congregants Lille Barstow and Mary Cunningham return with riding whips and assault the pastor wounding him with blows. He is unable to preach Monday night.
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Wright County
Walnut Grove
N. A. Forrest
Ife
Lille Barstow
Mary Cunningham
Parents Meeting in Jefferson Schools Draws Wide Interest
A large Jefferson parents meeting at the high school drew over 150 invitations and brought together parents, teachers, and business leaders. Superintendent Cuartisle spoke on children's work and welfare, followed by a social session that encouraged ongoing collaboration and a possible permanent mothers organization.
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Jefferson
Cuartisle
Forgery Cases Unravel in Algona District Court
In Algona district court Judge Lot Thoring has untangled forgery cases involving about 250000 to 300000 dollars. He has already decided several cases totaling around 50000. The defendant Lund, reputed county’s wealthiest, allegedly ran a bogus securities business for years and then committed suicide as evidence mounted.
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Algona
Lot 'Thoring
Lund
Gamble for Nomination in Sioux City ward race ends in seven up win
In Sioux City's Sixth ward, John Holdenried defeats Joe Patten in a preelection snatch game of seven up to claim the Democratic nomination for the city council seat. Holdenried won ten to five and Patten vows to unite behind him. Also, in Dubuque, Nic Ruh loses sight after exposure to a cold wind while commuting. doctors hope vision may return with treatment.
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Sioux City
John Woldenried
Joe Patten
Holdenried
Patten
Holdenreidh
Nic Ruh
Lights& Traction Company
Dubuque
Grain-State Extortion Sparks Grain Ship Pers Association Plans
At a Sioux City meeting of the Grain Shippers' Association of Northwestern Iowa the executive committee outlined actions for $1,000,000 in grain-rate extortion cases against roads in the region. The drive targets major transportation routes affecting farmers and shippers.
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Sioux City
Grain Shippers' Association of
Iowa
Oldest convict George Stanley seeks pardon in Story County case
George Stanley of Story County, believed oldest convict, filed for a pardon as he appeals his 1871 murder case. He claims self defense after a saloon-connected plot led to the husband’s death and says the death penalty was once tied to his case to his benefit. He notes alleged prison time of 86 years and age about 60.
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George Stanley
Story County
Ife
Wisense
Boone
Des Moines
Stanley
Hsband
Parted and United Remarkable Domestic History
Myra Grapes, wife of farmer fr. Grapes near Strawberry Point, fled with two children to Dubuque and Epworth then returned home. Grapes followed, led to a custody dispute, then later pursued to Galena where a hotel incident ended with a police station scene. After a public clash and an arrest, they reconciled and returned home.
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Strawberry Point
Fr. Grapes
Dubuque
Epworth
Grapes
Ste
Ini
Myra
Galena
Contested Iowa Sheriff and Treasurer Rulings Rise to Supreme Court
In Iowa three counties face election disputes. Jones county sheriff contest shifts to the supreme court after Voorhees wins by two on recount. Adams county treasurer race favors Shiner by ten after recount, with Frederick vowing to appeal. Woodbury county sheriff recount shows Gambs leading Davenport by sixteen, contest court deems a law unconstitutional, Davenport plans district court reversal.
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Cedar Rapids
Jones County
Supreme Court
Arnot
del Vates
Voorhees
Dem
Adams County
Wo T. Shiner
Frederick
Elves Shiner
Supreme Courte
Court of Contest
Woodbury County
John W. Gambs
W. C. Davenport
Davenport
District Court
Mrs Knopp Discharged in Mail Fraud Case
In Des Moines federal court the U S district attorney dismissed the case against Alice Whissen Knopp after the husband’s testimony failed to prove fraud. Knopp, who advertised for a husband, wed George Knopp of Muscntinge in Red Oak and received 3000 dollars on the trip before abandoning him at the depot. The government indicated the husband’s testimony was insufficient to convict and noted the defendant is dying of consumption.
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Des Moines
United States
Alice Whissen Knopp
George Knopp
Muscntinge
Red Oak
Des Moines College Gains State Recognition
The Baptist Church Society met 125 representatives in Marshalltown to settle a 30 year dispute over which college should receive state support. The conference recognized Des Moines college as the state college, ending the rivalry with Pella. Also reported Sioux City police uncovered a burglar fence at an uptown barber shop with stolen property recovered and two men jailed, amid a months long burglary wave. O B Russell of Rawles township shipped 40000 pounds of popcorn to Chicago, with more on hand and strong profits expected from last year.
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Baptist Church Society
Baptist Church of the State
Marshalltown
Baptists
Des Moines
Pella
Des Moines College
Sioux City
O. B. Russell
Rawles Township
Chicago
Russell
New Trial Hope Rises in Novak Murder Case
Supreme Court cut bail for Frank A. Novak from 37500 to 18000 while habeas corpus action questioned newer murder bail statutes. Backers hope for a new trial as state-supplied evidence grows and defense options widen, with conspiracy theories and missing witnesses fueling speculation.
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Novak
Supreme Court
Frank A. Novak
Vinton
Howard Murray
Cose
Hols
Ld Murray
Wd Murray
Walford
Tis Sit
Tose
Charlie Wood
Murray
Seattle
Wash
Watford
Hogey
Patriarchs Militant Holds Cedar Rapids Meeting
The Patriarchs Militant canton of T. O. O. 1 held its session in Cedar Rapids with Gen. J. Abbott of Manchester in command and staff present along with representatives from nearly every state canton. Abbott notes rising membership and sound finances and names Waterloo for the next cantonment in July. Abbott decorates Cedar Rapids officers Capt. G. H. Ahrens and apt. D. Anderson with the order’s decoration of chivalry in a ceremonial display of regalia and pageantry.
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Patriarcha Militaad
Cedar Rapids
J. Abbott
Manchester
Abbott
Waterloo
D. . Anderson
Ahrens
Keldom
Famous Courtney theft case returns to Henry County court
The Courtney family tale resurfaces as long ago convict "Little Arthur" Courtney admits involvement in cattle and hog theft. He says he bought a farm for his marriage plans with funds from relatives and eventually defaulted, leading to a confession and grand jury indictment of "Big Arthur" Courtney for related crimes.
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Courtney
Henry County
Arthur” Courtney
Little Arthur
Dubuque Leaders Fight State That Maintains Orphans Home
Dubuque county officials oppose a state funded plan to charge counties monthly for each child housed at the Davenport orphans home. About 32 Dubuque children are in residence. Supervisors refuse to pay for children not sent by proper authority.
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Grand Army
Dubuque
Davenport
Stables for Farmers Draw Payoff in Oskaloosa
An Oskaloosa man built stables occupying a quarter block to house farmers teams. The facility offers free hay and water, optional feed at a small price, and allows unhitched or hitched stabling. Waiting rooms for women and secure storage add safety, with other towns cited as having similar paying investments.
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Ife
Grace M. E. Church Pastoral Resigns Over Lecturing
Rev G B Swartz of Grace M E church Burlington resigns as pastor after refusing an order to stop lecturing. The notable lecturer will move to Cedar Rapids, ending his charge.
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G. B. Swartz
Grace M. E
Burlington
Ile
Cedar Rapids
Missing Boy Recovered. Clyde Elsie Located in Arkansas Hospital
Mrs M C Elsie of Marshall town confirms her 17 year old son Clyde who vanished last July. he is confined in a Fort Smith Arkansas hospital with a broken arm from a fall from a tree.
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M. C. Elsie
Marshalltown
Clyde
Hime
Fort Smith
Ark
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