Equality and church faith in the Lord’s Supper debate
A Lutheran writer argues laity should not dilute belief in the real presence by mixing with those lacking faith at the communion. He cites Luther, Bucer and Bucer’s union efforts, warning against turning sacred rite into mere opinion and urging trained deaconesses to aid missions and hospitals.
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Christ
Martin Bucer
Luther
de Wette
Jesus
Frankfort
Walther
Wrath
A. G. Voret
First Corinthians
Diakonos
Jerusalem
Macedonia
Achaia
Paul
Phebe
Rom
St. Paul
Europe
Badenweiler
Switzerland
Lutheran Church In
All Sorts of Minds in Society
A reflection on opposing minds and talents arguing against despising different wits. Wit, common sense, feeling, and subtle reasoning each serve society, drive action, and reveal truth. The piece advocates valuing all talents for their separate duties and sources of life’s happiness.
No title available about mutual suspicion and holiness
The passage warns that evil surmising is a mortal sin and that suspecting coworkers fosters mutual suspicion. It urges abstaining from all appearance of evil and encourages focus on righteous conduct within the holiness movement.
Wit as Shield and Cash in Hand Sayings
A collection of wry proverbs contrasts wit used for defense with wit used to wound. It notes blessing for cash sales and warns that credit sales thin profits and leave the till short. An aside mentions Stonebraker's Liniment as relief for pain.
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Blessed
Cough Syrup Ad Promises Quick Relief and Saving
A vintage advertisement urges readers that all Christians must work while noting soldiers and officers in battle. It claims Stonebraker's Cough Syrup cures others and will cure the reader, pricing at 25 cents, 50 cents, and 1 dollar per bottle with a local store selling it.
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Robertson
Stonebraker
Vey
Quotations on Gift, Conduct, and Truth from Classical Minds
A literary snippet presents reflections from Macdonald Paley and Plato on giving thoughts, the value of work, and the nature of truth. The lines contrast blessing kindness with a durable, practical life and the pursuit of truth as light.
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Macdonald
Four Facts About Lutheran Home Missions
Four statements emphasize the vital role of Home Missions in church life. The text argues missions stimulate all beneficence, expands outreach, and prevents decline in Christian activity. It notes a large field, many without churches, and daily Lutheran immigrants forming new congregations. It calls for greater consecration, improved collections, and renewed generosity.
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America
Seasick for Home
A young girl traveling with her aunt sits in a hotel far from home and sobers hearts with the line I am so seasick for home. The scene captures homesickness in stark, quiet distress.
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Mammia
Luther Quote on the True Christian as a Sun
A historical excerpt presents Martin Luther likening the true Christian to the sun whose quiet path spreads blessing and light across the world. The reflection emphasizes faith as a pervasive, unobtrusive influence on society and morality.
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Luther
Freshman girl explains beer gender in French
An instructor asks a freshman girl why beer in French is feminine she replies that it is probably because the boys liked it so well.
Quote on duty and ideas by Dr Martineau
A brief epigraph quotes Dr Martineau stating that a soul filled with grand ideas best performs small duties and that divine views of life clarify during the smallest emergencies.
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Martineau
Inspirational Adage on Love and Heat
A quoted saying compares Christian love to a fire that grows more intense and expansive as it deepens. It notes that the hottest flame spreads its heat to greater distances, illustrating widening impact through metaphor.
Paper Reminders Prompt Readers to Pay Dues
A brief note urges readers to settle newspaper subscriptions. The plea emphasizes timely payment to keep the paper shining and avoid service pauses. The message signals ongoing distribution without naming individuals or dates.
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Titus
A. Kd. Horne
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Detroit Free Press
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Plato
Lutheran Home Missions
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