23 Dec 1891
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Newspaper
Our Church Paper
Location
New Market, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1891
Page
1
A Christmas piece from the Lutheran Observer and a sermon excerpt argue Christ’s birth as central. The Bethlehem hymn extolls the savior’s incarnation and atonement with praise for Mary’s babe and Calvary, while Rev S A Holman emphasizes Christ as prophet priest and king and the believer’s testimony.
A vivid portrait of antebellum Christmas warmth and Confederate hardship across 1861 to 1864. The piece contrasts generous gifts and feasts in peaceful homes with wartime scarcity, rising prices, and improvised meals among soldiers and families near Richmond.
Samuel H. Kellogg asserts Jesus words never fade and His warnings remain binding. He urges obedience to Jesus doctrine, trust in His promises, and a steadfast confession that all God has spoken will come to pass. A satirical aside references Salvation Oil priced at 25 cents.
The article argues that sensational modern fiction fuels divorces by shaping women to expect heroic partners. It contrasts this with Thackeray and Dickens, who present life as flawed but real, suggesting authors like Thackeray and Dickens do not cause divorces.
A plea promotes subscriptions as a yearly gift offering spiritual instruction and news. It urges readers to give a year’s subscription to friends or family, noting the paper will visit them fifty two times, reminding them of the giver’s kindness.
Uncertainty fades as Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is marketed at 25 cents per bottle. The note highlights steady price and confidence in the remedy's popularity among customers.
A reflective verse urges gentleness and restraint in judgment toward others. It counsels choosing kinder motives, avoiding harsh speech, and soothing misfortune rather than causing it.
Judge Charles S. Zane, chief justice of Utah's Supreme Court, says the Mormon Church's renunciation of polygamy signals the end of the practice. His Forum explanation traces the rulers' path to sincerity and notes the coming political divisions in the territory as polygamy fades.
Advice on marriage harmony urges respecting individuality and freedom inside a relationship. It stresses influencing by example, avoiding demands or criticisms, and keeping refined behavior at home while pursuing self-improvement and mutual happiness.
To cure a cold use flaxseed one teaspoonful licorice one ounce raisins a quarter pound. simmer in two quarts water to one quart. grind rock candy to a quarter pound and add. mix in lemon juice a tablespoon. drink half pint at bedtime and more as coughing persists. described as a sovereign balsamic cordial for the lungs.
A reflective moral about an ideal wife, contrasting superficial traits with genuine character. The speaker condemns fluttery, artificial images and praises a partner who shares in both joy and sorrow, describing an authentic, empathetic soul.
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