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Newspaper

Newton Record

Location

Newton, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1896

Page

11

Abimelech and the Fire of Holiness

A fiery sermon paints Abimelech’s attack on Berith’s temple as a metaphor for church reform. The preacher urges bold, varied methods to conquer sin, emphasizes example and concerted action, and warns against false refuges, urging believers to seek God as refuge and to shoulder their duty now.

Herod Rehoboam Jezebel Abimelech God Jetimes Jech Shechem Berith Zalmo Temple of God Berith Jesus Christ Sin Jacob Philadelphi Abimlech Garibald Stonewall Jackson Christ Europe Heaven To-Tay Church of God Golden Sands Alps Pyrenees Himalayas Gibraltar

Doings of Congress in Washington January reports on Turkey

A Washington dispatch details two foreign affairs committee reports urging firm action by civilized powers on Turkish affairs and addressing McCall’s revolution and Cuban dispatches. Bond bills and electoral contests are noted, with speeches by Teller Sherman and Gorman. Senate debates include Armenia, tariff effects on wool, and the Berlin treaty reforms. Adjournments and oaths mark ongoing proceedings.

Committee On Foreign Affairs Turkey Call United States Cubu Teller Sherman Gorman Wolcott Horse House Elections Committee Harry Miner New York Timothy J. Campbell Chicago Pans Senate Dubois Daniel Ndion House Tually Armenia Congress Jones Senate Wasmryerox Jam Senat Frank J. Cannon Arthur Brown Utah Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Bond Nelson Minnesota Bacon Georgia Lodge Zene Debs Turpie Seraglio Clark Wyoming Vorhees Indiana

Leighton Dies After Illness and Heart Failure

Leighton, renowned artist associated with the Royal Academy, dies after a chill illness that progressed to heart failure. The passing marks the end of a celebrated career in art and public life.

Leighton The Royal Academy

Iowa Patent Office Report January Patents Allowed

Des Marxes January Patents allowed to Iowa inventors include a bicycle brake by L. J. Stanley of Harlan a gravity door lock by Rev J. D. Moore of Atlantic and an armored mitten by L. J. Edwards of Lorimer for handling barbed wires. Information on obtaining valuing and selling patents mailed free. Printed patent drawings and specs available for 35 cents. Homas G and J Ralst orwitt solicitors of patents.

United States Homas G J. Ralst Orwitt

Pastors Corkscrew Salary Trick Prompts Debt Cancellation

A suburban pastor, behind in salary, visited a parishioner’s hardware store to buy large corkscrews. He quipped that he needed one to help draw his salary. The tale amused the congregation, and the indebtedness was canceled.

Iowa Legislature Echoes and National Guard Ruling

Des Moines notes detail committee appointments, bills, and adjournment in the Iowa legislature with references to a liquor bill remonstrance, age of consent debates, and a janitor row. Nebraska Governor Holcomb releases a legal opinion deeming state militiamen subject to federal service, with the National Guard to heed orders.

Des Morses Committee On Federal Union of Sympathy Oppres- Front Fen Hyers Funk Wal Word Commerce Dowell Neitert Hangen Chapman Mines Griewold Mer Fiat Doubleday Crow! College Elean Peelie Whel McNulty Patilie de Whittier Tele Ang Ray’ Hs Miller Hell Bell Martin Harris Lincoln, Neb Holcomb W. L. Stark Nebraska National Guard

Editorial notes Turkish Armenian stance in Russian policy

The Times editorial argues Russia has only built good ties with Turkey to avoid entangling itself in Armenian grievances. It says the Unkiar Skelessi treaty failed and a comparable accord now would cause Muslims to distrust any ruler yielding control to the labor.

the Times Russia Turkey

Three Firemen Die in Broadway Building Collapse

In St Louis Missouri on January 24 the bodies of three firemen crushed by falling floors were removed from the ruins of the A B Aloe & Co building at 415 Broadway. Three others were injured. Coroner Waite will pursue accountability for the disaster caused by rotten timber supporting the floors.

Louie St. Louis Aloe & Co Broadway Waite

Populist national convention call issued for St Louis

Terre Haute Ind Jan 25 The call of the Peoples party for the national convention to meet in St Louis July 22 has been issued. Each state gets one delegate for each senator and congressman plus an extra delegate for every 2000 votes for Populist candidates in 1892 1894 or 1895 the highest vote controlling. Call signed by H E Taubeneck chairman J H Turner secretary Lawrence J McParlin secretary and M C Rankin treasurer.

Terre Haute Ind People’s Party St. Louis H. E. Taubeneck J. H. Turner Lawrence J. McParlin M. C. Rankin

Great Clock of Rouen Regulator From 14th Century Foundry

A Rouen clock dating to 1389 by Je han De Falavis, finished and still running in September 1389, remains a remarkable regulator. The six foot eight inch tall case houses a pendulumless mechanism using a famed fo lot, striking hours halves and quarters for centuries.

Rouen France Jehan de Falavis

Stomach Bitters as a restorative tonic and aid

The passage praises Stomach Bitters as a beneficent tonic for the stomach, claiming it restores vigor and activity, renews appetite, and combats indigestion, constipation, biliousness, malaria, rheumatic ailments, and nervousness. It emphasizes imprudence in eating or drinking as a cause and positions the product as a remedy.

Sidney

An' did he First Citizen Did he A friend of him wearin' a collar

A fragmentary line notes a casual exchange about a person described as a friend wearing a collar, implying a social or local intrigue without fuller context or details.

Hall Catarrh Cure claim ad promises cure for deafness

A period pamphlet-style advertisement asserts deafness results from inflammation of the mucous membranes. It offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that Hall Catarrh Cure cannot cure and urges readers to request free circulars from Cheney & Co of Toledo and to buy Hall’s Family Pills from druggists.

Fr. Cheney & CO Toledo Hall's Family Pills

Morgan County irrigated district fuels growth and prospects

The article extols the success of the Greeley Colony near Fort Morgan Colorado. It notes a thriving irrigation system creating splendid farms and strong schools while farmers report high yields such as 80 bushels of wheat per acre and large profits from gardens. Land values run 15 to 30 dollars an acre with water rights included. A Burlington Route illustrated book offers detailed Morgan County information.

Morgan County Colo Sam Cook W.S. Simpton Fort Morgan Morgan County Fe Burlington J. Francis G. P

Wire Plan to Throw You Want to Reach

A fragmented wire plan outlines aims to reach a target with unspecified methods. The brief notes potential steps and actions but lacks full detail on participants or exact objectives. Further readable content would clarify names, locations, and means.

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