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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
4
Estate of Donald Moodie deceased invites all claimants to present claims to the Probate Court of Cook County Illinois for adjustment. The timely hearing is set in the Probate Court room Chicago on September 17 1900. Executrix Anna B Migliara signs dated Chicago July 20 1900.
Miss Edma Kaiser of Urbana Illinois visits Mrs Ficky and many locals are noted visiting relatives in Canada Detroit and Wisconsin. A Maccabees picnic at Risigs grove Desplaines drew a large crowd as a city garbage wagon stalled in the Twenty eighth ward. Burt Stores of 2228 Ohio breaks leg again and returns to hospital. Infant son dies at home of J G Heileman of Indiana Street with funeral at home.
The article explains how freezing caves form and persist. It notes few known caves west of the Mississippi, cites a large ice mass in Dobsina Hungary, and describes how cold winter air sinks and freezes drip water into ice, with several rejected theories.
Nature mirrors human invention in many ways from the syringe and bee sting to shipworms and ballooning fishes. The body’s joints and nerves resemble engines and telegraphs, while ball bearings echo hip joints and shoulders and fever’s principle appears in bones.
Senor Maria Vicuna, Chilean minister at Washington, announces he met Secretary Hay per instructions. The cable states the United States would not interfere in Chile's negotiations with Peru and Bolivia, a move regarded as significant by observers.
A religious reading excerpt discusses divine guidance in ministry and human effort. It portrays God as the Master who measures and fits life’s pieces, with angels unseen aiding the labor and the final fabric of mercy completing the work. The piece attributes authorship to Philip B E Howard.
The speaker asks if readers would accept a slow death offered as public glory and wealth. He argues most pursue life’s comforts and honors while neglecting inner peace, asserting true advancement comes from a gentler heart, warmer blood, and a tranquil spirit.
A reflective meditation on angels appearing in daily life guiding acts large and small. The passage ponders meeting an angel face to face as a test of life, urging engagement with duty, self doubt, and hardship to find interior peace and calm. It closes with a quotation about fear not and peace.
The writer argues temptation is a trial not sin and that yielding makes sin. He cites Eve and Christ to show willpower determines whether temptation becomes transgression. The piece emphasizes saying no strengthens the soul and refutes the idea that vanquished foes enter one’s spirit.
A concise admonition urging vigorous effort to use all experiences good or bad to advantage. It warns against letting criticism or unkind remarks darken the day and insists nothing shall block genuine success despite misfortunes.
A Mission Bulletin notes that challenges strengthen those who rise above them using adversity as stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks. It emphasizes resilience and steadfast resolve in the face of hardship.
The text argues faithfulness is measured by God not man, shown by doing the right thing at the right time and with the right spirit. A faithful person does not judge a task as small or large, but accepts it if Christ requires it, and faith and faithfulness reinforce belief.
The sermon argues the gospel centers on life and progress. A live Christian advances in faith as Christ gives new life, likening spiritual power to steam animating iron. Dr Edward Everett Hale questions ministers who depict Christ running a newspaper, asserting his noble aims and dignity.
A quotation discusses how difficulty, not ease, builds success and character. It notes that challenges train and teach, and cites Charles James Fox wishing more from a man who fails and persists than from one who succeeds easily.
A quotation by Prof R G Moulton extols leisure as freedom from constant hurry. It urges believers to consecrate the beauty of life’s rhythm to the worship of God for lasting happiness.
The Rev. Dr. Samuel L. Gracey United States consul at Foo Choo China blended roles of politician and clergyman. Born in Philadelphia in 1835 he served thirty years as a prominent Methodist pastor in Philadelphia Wilmington and Boston. He was twice elected to the Massachusetts legislature from Salem.
Monday September 24. Excuses common weakness Genesis 3 1 13. Tuesday September 25 Their unreasonableness Exodus 3 7 14. Wednesday September 26 Show wilfulness Romans 1 18 22. Thursday September 27 Life messages uninterpreted John 7 14 17. Friday September 28 Growth impeded James 1 22 25. Saturday September 29 Happiness in service John 13 17. Sunday September 30 Topic Our foolish excuses Luke 14 15 24.
Contributions to the Reedy West Virginia Baptist church fair included six gold spoons from Mrs. McKinley and a linen handkerchief from Mrs. Bryan. The spoons sold for 26 dollars and the handkerchief brought close to that amount.
The note recalls Rev. John Berridge using a simple prayer during a troubled period. The prayer asks God to keep him right if correct or make him so if not, and to lead him to the knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus.
A collection of brief religious sayings from multiple pastors including Rev. E. M. Wood in Pittsburg Rev. F. E. Smiley in Denver and Rev. Dr. Brown in New Orleans. They discuss devotion sin social healing Christ's mission and the promise of life after death.
A collection of aphorisms and wry observations from the Chicago News comments on women, wealth, bravery, debt, and social behavior. The notes mix humor and social critique, highlighting gender roles and the business of life in a playful tone.
In a town of 300 inhabitants, most residents observe a stranger passing. a single insincere friend can cast doubt on all others as people watch to see the visitor.
O P M Holliday of Deming Indiana recalls his infant suffering June and July with frequent bowels and stomach sickness. Four drops of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in a teaspoonful of water relieved the symptoms at once. Sold by J P Garner Co Austin Geo Koch Co Moreland.
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