Baptism Modes debated by Dr Henkel in Our Church Paper
The article argues against total immersion as the sole mode of Christian baptism, clarifying that baptism requires water and words, an administrator, and a subject. It discusses who performs baptism and critiques open communion practices, citing Luther and Lutheran norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Ariges
Philip
B.C
Rabbi
Mr. A
N. Congregation
Luther
Martin Luther
What The Moon Saw Conflicts Between Child and Hen
The moon narrates two visits to a courtyard where a girl and a frightened hen share moments of fear and affection. The first day the father scolds the girl for frightening the hen. the second day the girl seeks forgiveness, tears flow, and the father comforts her with kisses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Christian Andersen
Best Friend in Your Stomach Advice Card
The piece urges treating the stomach as a best friend, avoiding morning smoking or drinking, and delaying such indulgences until after breakfast. It promotes Green's August Flower for immediate relief from indigestion and related symptoms like heartburn dizziness and biliousness.
Resources and wit in a Burlington debate exchange
The Burlington Free Press quotes a quip about six daughters and aging resources and a church census joke from Elder Jones and Elder Smith. One line notes that spending money on good deeds yields the best return on investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder Jones
Brother Smith
Elder Smith
Burlington Free Press
Remedy for Fever and Ague Promoted by Doctor Shallenberger
In the Oct 1 1887 issue of the Mid-Continent Kansas City Missouri Rev Dr Butt endorses a Rochester Pennsylvania physician Dr B Shallenberger as having a sure remedy for fever and ague. A correspondent reports a personal Malaria case improved immediately after trying the advertised antivore and remained free of trouble for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butt
Kansas City
B Shallenberger
Rochester
Missionary supper criticized as debt solution
The piece condemns a missionary society supper used to pay church debts as a form of gastronomic dissipation, contrasts with genuine mission work, and laments such practices. It cites humor from Chicago Leader and Harper's Bazar, plus a Irish anecdote about slippery walking and a Darby’s prophylactic fluid ad claims.
If I Cannot Be a Sunbeam I Will Be a Star
Poetic verse claiming alternative markers of worth from sunbeam to star. The speaker asserts choosing humble, cheerful roles like glow worm, merry streamlet, sparrow, daisy, crystal dew and a comforting thought for someone in need. No dates, places, or organizations mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Ile
Christ
David
Nathan
St. John
St. James
St. Peter
The Roman Circus and its Curious Beasts
June St. Nicholas describes a Roman spectacle with dyed ostriches lions antelopes and elephants trained to perform. She notes rope-walking elephants balancing a litter and beasts drawing carriages while lions hunt hares. The lion-tamer credits the beasts’ gentleness to service to their masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad
Bacchus
Self-Improvement Note on Personal Discords
A reflective maxim urges addressing personal faults rather than judging others. It emphasizes inward reform to harmonize behavior with a moral standard.
Scot’s Emulsion Promoted for Coughs and Lung Ailments
Dr W R Connell of Manchester endorses Scott's Emulsion as a superior remedy for tuberculous and strumnous affections and common colds. The ad urges employment seekers to write to B F Johnson & Co at 1009 Main St Richmond Virginia and refers readers to their advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotty
W. R
Connent
M. D
Manchester
C. Focp
B. F. Johnson & Co
Main St
Richmond
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Horatius Bonar
Son of God
P. C. Henkel
D. D
Church of
Young
Jesus Christ
God
New York
Schweitzer
Schweitzer Case
Dot
Hans
Dots
Neider
Texas Siftings
Tommy
Tom
Chicago
Reuben
Pete
Harper's Bazar
Boston
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