Profanity and Moral Decay Warned From Pulpit
The Rev. Ira W. Wemmer Henderson preached at Irving Square Presbyterian Church on the Third Commandment urging enforcement of laws against profane speech. He condemned thoughtlessness and vulgar language as unclean, immoral, and ungodly, urging men and women to use speech that honors God and edifies society.
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Pull Against the Current to Build Character
A Pittsburg Christian Advocate piece argues daily duties test resolve more than easy tasks. It urges choosing effort over drift, noting study and discipline strengthen conscience, will, and endurance as the path to true success.
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Helped by Our Company and Its Moral Influence
A quotation by Professor Drummond extols the uplifting effect of women on men and asserts that interaction with women elevates virtue, purifies character, and inspires saints in contrast to diluted male company. The piece frames gendered moral influence through a Christian lens.
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Cave of Prodigals and the Shepherd God
A reflection on God as shepherd and father guiding prodigals toward reform and redemption. The text emphasizes love over hate and faith that no wandering sheep will escape His reach, with God watching and waiting until every prodigal returns.
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T. Sunderland
Heights of Prosperity and Faith Amid Adversity
A reflective note on prosperity and hardship, urging believers to trust God through life’s gales and to find strength in faith at Gorden Hall.
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Missionaries to Africa and the Call to Witness
The piece reflects on Africa as a field for Christian missions, citing counts of missionaries, native assistants, worship places, church members, and schools. It notes Uganda and Cape Colony progress, mentions Congo abuses in rubber exploitation, and condemns alcohol’s impact on natives. It urges a universal call to God and to mission work.
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The Evils of Commercialism in Epworth League Lesson
The article argues commercialism as a money driven spirit shaping society. It cites biblical episodes with the demoniac and silversmiths to illustrate how profit motives oppose gospel aims and degrade moral priorities. It warns that money becomes a god and corrupts public welfare.
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General Praline to Rebuild Home in Denver
General Praline will repair his Denver home at the 2th site. Survivors of his 15th Pennsylvania regiment will cover per diem and travel expenses.
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Praline Law
Temperance Teaching in Sunday School Lesson
The June 30 lesson by Rev J W Henderson centers on temperance from 1 Corinthians 10 23 33 urging self restraint and the abolition of the saloon. It highlights the Youths Temperance Alliance of America led by Dr Alexander Alison to educate youth under twenty one and promote voting through moral action.
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Army officer avoids answer on interview authenticity
Taéenten ant Colonel Charles G Ayres of the Fourteenth Infantry refused to confirm the interview in which he attacked the secretary of war, army officers, and the court martial system. Secretary Taft has directed Inspector General Garlington to conduct an investigation.
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New York Material Dispute Over Ballot Recount
Counsel for William Randolph Hearst seeks appoint ment of commissioners in Brooklyn to conduct recounts of ballots from the last May primary under the new recount law. Justice Maddox will hear the application Thursday with Mayor MacClellan possible to object. The petition requests an ample bond and covers all election districts in Brooklyn, Richmond, and Queens. Similar actions are planned for New York City soon.
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