Elisha and Jehu: Wait for God's time and leaders
The sermon reflects on Elisha's patience through Ahab and Jezebel's tyranny, the delayed fulfillment of God's plan, and Jehu's rise as an instrument of judgment. It warns that zeal for reform must be coupled with faithful obedience to God to avoid personal estrangement.
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Elisha
Jehu
Elijah
Jesus
Paul
Corinth
Apollos
Ahab
Jezebel
God
House of Ahab
Israel
Elijah and Jehu Anointing Delay Reveals Divine Timing
Biblical narrative follows Elisha awaiting Gods command to anoint Jehu as king of Israel. He delays prophesied by Elijah after Ahaziah’s death and Joram’s accession, failing to receive clear guidance during a Ramoth Gilead visit. The passage notes Elijah’s shifting interpretation of Gods timing and Jehu’s emerging leadership.
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Elisha
Ramoth-Gilead
Jehu
Israel
Elijah
Ahab
Syria
Ahaziah
Joram
Jehu Emerges as King Candidate Amid Prophetic Delay
The narrative follows Elisha waiting in Ramoth Gilead for God to reveal the moment to anoint Jehu as Israel's king. Jehu, buoyed by divine favor, joins a captains’ meeting, accepts the call, and faith fuels a bold plan to fulfill God’s judgment against Ahab’s house.
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Earth
Heaven
Elisha
Israel
Elijah
Ahab
Ramoth-Gilead
Jehu
Joram
Jezreel
Ahaziah
Judah
God
House of Ahab
Hirsha
Sons of the Prophets
Y M C A Foes Saloon Town Receives Reform Move
Ten years ago a railroad president welcomed a Y M C A chapter to a tough town. The company funded equipment and locals added money. Saloon owners complained as business fell, while a new Episcopal church and Y M C A building replaced the saloon hub, drawing former workers back to reform.
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Episcopal Church
Anniversary of Porcelain Discovery in Saxony
The two hundredth anniversary of discovering the secret of hard porcelain will be celebrated in Dresden in January with a grand exhibition. It will trace the historic development of porcelain making in Saxony as well as in France England Prussia and Denmark.
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Dresden
Saxony
France
England
Prussia
Denmark
Bible money values in modern equivalents
The article translates biblical amounts into contemporary values. A silver shekel equals 32 cents, a gold shekel 10 dollars, a silver talent 2,000 dollars, a gold talent 30,000 dollars, a piece of silver 17 cents, a gerah 3 cents, a farthing 1 cent, and a mite is under one cent.
Suez Canal Through Time and Empire's Grip
A reflective travel narrative traces the Suez Canal's long history from ancient oracle fears to modern schemes. It notes Egyptian debt under Ismail and British occupation, French and English engineers, and Ferdinand de Lesseps's concession while observing port towns, Mecca pilgrims, and Egypt's changing rulers.
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Strabo
Bubastis
Zigzag
Zagazig
Heroopolis
Bitter Lakes
Suez Culf
Herodotus
Necho
Egypt
Trajan
Hadrian
Amron
Napoleon
Mehemet Ali
Mediterranean
Red Sea
Waghorn
Said Pasha
Ferdinand de Lesseps
France
Said
Mehemet
Ismail the Magnificent
Europe
England
Ismail
Naples
Alexander
Cleopatra
Mongel Bey
Consul Penfield
Dangerous Employment On New York City Transit Lines
The report notes daily injuries across New York City transport lines including steam surface subway and elevated routes with an average of twenty workers hurt each day highlighting dangerous working conditions and safety concerns.
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New York City
Gambled Millions Away in Chariton Bank Fallout
Receiver Jamison files a $700000 claim against the F R Crocker estate for money Crocker diverted from First National bank funds to brokerage speculation. Receipts total $1,162,000 over three to four years with firms like Chapman DeGolyer A O Slaughter and Shearson Hammill. assets are limited to exempt property, and depositors may only recover a portion.
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A. O. Slaughter & Co
Granger, Farwell & Co
Counselman & Day
Shearson, Hammill & Co
Chas. W. Gates & Co
Harriman & Co
Wolt Bros. & Co
Russell, Brewster & Co
Crocker
Thomas Brandon
Russell
Russell Bank
Messrs Crocker
Brandon
First National Bank of Chariton
Mr. Crocker
G. J. Stewart
Sioux City to Council Bluffs Interurban Proposal Advances
A western Iowa interurban line from Sioux City to Council Bluffs and Omaha is moving forward with $1,000 raised in Monona county for preliminary surveys. W Bisbee of Castana leads the effort, seeking a joint meeting of business leaders from Sioux City Omaha and Council Bluffs to push the project. The route is deemed feasible with rich productive territory along the way.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Monona County
W. Bisbee
Castana
Woman Wins 21000 Verdict in Iowa City Case
Katie Donahue receives 2000 on a promissory note and 19000 for breach of promise to marry from John J. Kost. Kost, a former attorney now farmer, did not appear until contempt charges followed. Letters read in court show intimate correspondence amid claims of prolonged improper relations.
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Iowa City
Katie Donahue
John J. Kost
Kost
Miss Donahue
Rost
Auto Turns Turtle Injuring Three Near West Union
While returning from Clermont, Thomas, Fred Schneider and O W Heiserman were injured when their automobile overturned on a steep hill. Heiserman, the driver, was brought home on a stretcher.
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West Union
Clermont
Getting Into Band Wagon in Burlington Saloon Law Compliance
Burlington liquor dealers urge strict adherence to court rulings on hours of closing and conduct. They warn offenders to obey regulations or face enforcement, fearing widespread impact on compliant saloons. Several have already been cited for violations, prompting concern over anti saloon authorities' potential drastic action.
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Burlington
Uquor
Splett
Ornan
Reformers Win the Case in Dubuque Prosecution Fees
In Dubuque county a jury ruled against Thorn and the Law and League in the recent saloon prosecutions. The dispute involves $826 alleged fees for services rendered by Rev Dr Cady Archbishop Keane and attorney C M Thorne. Thorn withdrew claims stating no portion of fees was to be paid, with the total claimed amount around $826.
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Dubuuque
C. M. Thornova
Dr Cady
Keane
Dubuque County
Thorne
Law and League
Thorn
Gold strike in well yields $66.50 per ton in Denver assay
Burlington drillers tapping an artesian well for a local ice plant struck a four foot rock ledge that yielded gold flakes. Denver assay reports $66.50 per ton from the rock sample. Development plans are undecided as ordinary gold bearing rock runs only $4 to $16 per ton.
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Burlington
Brlington
Denver
Colo
Gas Stove Oven Explodes Burning Mrs Small in Accident
Mrs. J C Small of Cound Bluffs was severely burned about the face and neck when a gas oven exploded after a stove burner opened and released gas. She managed to extinguish flames with a woolen wrap. injuries to the face and neck were painful but not serious.
Greeks Fight Duel Ends with Arrests and Injuries
Dubuque residents Monnos and Spire, both Greek shoe shiners, clash in a dark street corner over a long standing feud. Monnos is jailed for assault with intent to murder while Spire is hospitalized in Grant County. A separate wind storm in Albia damages structures and kills a man named J W Taylor.
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Dubuque
Tom Monnos
George Spire
du Mercy Hospital
Monnoso
Spice
Man Struck Dead by Lightning Near New Hampton
During a severe electrical storm Pat Brannon of New Hampton area was instantly killed when a harness fault forced him to touch a live fence wire. He died at the scene and is survived by his wife and six brothers, with no children.
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Port Said
Suez
Cairo
New Hampton
Pat Brannon
Brannon
WII Survive Babe's Shot
Mrs. G C A Hall, once seriously wounded by a revolver fired by her 4 year old son, has recovered enough to leave hospital and return home in Mason City.
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Wii
Babe
Mason City
GC. A. Hall
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