07 Aug 1889
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Newspaper
Our Church Paper
Location
New Market, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1889
Page
1
A devotional poem by Rev. H. W. Roth pleads for divine blessing on the mother who cared for the speaker through infancy youth and manhood. The piece accompanies a 1889 Lutheran Workman page reviewing Rev. Dr. Philip Schaff and discussions of religious tolerance.
Fresh grapes are jarred with vinegar sugar whole cloves and cinnamon bark. Boil briefly and cool before pouring over fruit. Do not cook grapes or heat pickles. Cover with a plate and set in a cool place for two to three weeks without disturbance.
Dr McKenzie shares a tale of Indians confronting a missionary who asked if they would abstain from work on Sunday They replied Yes and not only on Sundays but on all other days as well The remark contrasts with white folk practices observed by the speaker
A religious essay argues that lack of ability is not a valid excuse for inaction in church work. It cites the parable of the talents to show God honors moderate ability when devoted, and to emphasize faithfulness over raw strength or opportunity. The piece urges individuals to use their given gifts and be judged by faithfulness.
J K R Macduff argues that prosperity seduces from scripture while hardship proves its value. He contrasts pagan philosopher progenitors with biblical promises, urging readers to seek comfort and guidance in the Bible, citing Wilberforce on his deathbed and scripture as the true refuge.
The essay recalls Simpson introducing chloroform as an anaesthetic and a near fatal delay before its first use in amputation. It notes his death in 1870 at fifty nine, his public funeral, and commemorations with a statue in Edinburgh and a bust in Westminster Abbey. The anecdote was shared by a New Brunswick physician student of Simpson via the Monthly Chronicle.
A claim states peppermint essence mixed with whisky can instantly soothe burns. Wet a soft cloth or raw cotton and apply to the wound to stop the pain and draw out the fire.
A mixture of editorial observations on church reporting in Boston and New York, noting that prominent clergy such as Phillips Brooks Taylor and Hall receive limited newspaper coverage. The piece argues true success lies in meaningful work over press attention, and reflects on self forgetfulness in public service and other brief notes on garden plants and Christian reflections.
District secretaries from across England gathered at the British and Foreign Bible Society in Queen Victoria Street for their annual conference. The society runs 5407 branches and distributes Scriptures locally while distributing 7000 to 8000 Bibles daily worldwide. It spends about £70,000 yearly on printing in Britain and abroad, with Luganda as one of 2938 translated languages. Translation by Mr. Mackay in Uganda’s capital is noted.
A basic ginger beer method costs about fifteen cents per gallon. Mix four quarts boiling water with three quarters of a pound sugar and lemon zest, add ground ginger, cover until lukewarm, then add lemon juice and a gill of yeast. Ferment overnight, strain, bottle, cork firmly, and store bottles on their sides in a cool place.
A brief quotation notes that those who always love lack time to complain and be unhappy, reflecting on the endurance of affection over complaint.
A thin nail dipped into warm soap suds and whiting removes grease and dirt from paint but does not insure delicate paint. To remove rust from steel rub with sweet oil and dust with unslaked lime. Oil it, wrap in wool, and store. A few drops of kerosene on a rag clean windows on cold days without freezing danger.
The C. and O Railway Co schedules a Clifton Forge to Old Point and Norfolk excursion for August 6 1889. Departure Staunton 9 10 A M arrives Old Point 6 05 P M Norfolk 6 55 P M round trip 85 00 Staunton to Old Point 45 90 to Norfolk tickets valid for return until August 15 contact Maj P I Woodward Staunton VA for details.
Early instruction in good breeding shapes polite conduct. A five year old should learn to remove his hat for a lady, not interrupt conversations, and wait for ladies to be seated. Such drill makes courteous behavior easier than later attempts.
The passage condemns rough brief replies as foolish and unhelpful. It argues that such habits arise from ignorance of human purpose and that life’s ups and downs should be met with kindness and constructive words and deeds.
Overworked individuals and caregivers are urged to use Brown's Iron Bitters to aid digestion, balance bile, and restore health. The ad promotes the tonic as genuine and effective for tired bodies.
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