17 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Oak Park Reporter Argus
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
1
A sprawling OCR filled column from the Oak Park Reporter Argus rails against social bells and remedies while musing on forgetfulness and virtue. It cites Taine, Rockefeller, and literary names, sketches modern homes, marriage jokes, and a Chicago injunction, weaving moralistic vignettes with social satire.
A village shop encounter unfolds with a customer demanding a receipt. The proprietor balks at issuing receipts, citing it as too costly, while a cashier deals with the matter and a local professor weighs in on patience and politeness amid a modest fundraiser proposal.
A sermon excerpt by Rev. Robert F. Horton discusses Luke 2 and the ideals of peace on earth. It urges redefining power toward humanitarian acts, criticizing war and praising charity, civic buildings, and medical care as the true strength of civilization. The text references Rev. Conwell and moral duty.
A reflective sermon excerpt discusses the struggle between good intentions and sin within the heart. It cites Saint Paul on doing good while evil is present, notes differing character flaws in earnest men and gentle critics, and affirms God’s purpose of salvation through Christ.
A sequence of sayings explores themes of love, liberty, truth, religion, and virtue. It muses on judgment by results, the limits of sighs for sanctity, forgiveness, self-reflection, and the idea that need prompts divine opportunity.
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