18 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Our Church Paper
Location
New Market, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1889
Page
1
A devotional poem celebrating the birth of Christ. It depicts angels praising the newborn, shepherds bringing news of salvation, and a pledge to offer devotion rather than earthly gifts. The speaker asks Jesus to fill their hearts with love and to guide their earthly journey.
A Lutheran Observer essay by W H Wynn extols the Virgin and Mary’s maternity as a divine blessing within Christian family life. It contrasts sacred motherhood with pagan excess, reflects on Mary’s role in Jesus life, and urges Christian mothers to share in the Virgin’s joy while honoring domestic duties. The piece closes with a Christmas blessing and a plea for church unity and peace.
A reflection on how objections to Christianity fade while faith endures. Rev. A. Finlayson argues that hostile theories collapse over time, unlike Christianity founded on Jesus Christ who remains constant. The piece contrasts fleeting philosophical systems with the eternal questions of life, progress, and death.
In a playful exchange Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox suggests a man should propose with his eyes and a response from the woman would use her nose. The remark notes that the wife of the living husband is most interested in the coming man.
A historical note cites Simmons Liver Regulator as a remedy for irregular bowels and piles. It highlights a folk view of its effectiveness in alleviating digestive issues and associated symptoms.
Opinion questions the claim that Dobbina Electric is the most economical purest and best. It notes women say by daily trial it is superior after 2% years of use, yet cautions that one trial cannot confirm superiority.
A short religious verse depicts angels praising shepherds and guiding them to the infant Jesus. It envisions life as winter and hopes for angels to sing again, bringing truth and light from the Lord.
A long, dated meditation blends hymns and carol history with Christmas devotions. It links medieval wassail songs to modern gifts, praises Christ’s birth, and exhorts readers to share joy through acts of charity and spiritual renewal.
An advertisement-style claim asserts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral relieves throat and lung troubles when taken reasonably, presenting a product as a seeable remedy.
A tale from Budd's Ferry New Jersey recounts the First Presbyterian church bell failing to toll. The sexton repaired it but bees swarmed him, stinging severely. He escaped to the lake, was nearly drowned, then bees were smoked from the belfry and fifty pounds of honey were harvested from the bell.
A man was arrested in Ontario after attacking nineteen individuals, with authorities noting the arrest followed the last assault. The comment about an absolute vacuum remains a philosophical aside, not a factual event in the report.
A witty satire notes affection failing financially when marriage seeks wealth, while a quack remedy claims to cure indigestion and prevent dyspepsia, reflecting 19th century patent medicine humor.
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