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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
8
Sunday School lesson by Rev D B Cheney analyzes jealousy and persecution through Saul’s plot against David. It contrasts Saul’s envy with David’s rising prominence, notes the danger of hatred, and cites scriptural ideals on resisting envy and praying for rivals.
The writer argues that true divinity resides in a heart free of bitterness envy and hatred. Love for God must align with love for others or truth is absent. The persecuted figure David is framed as morally stronger than the persecuting king, illustrating faith as community power.
The August 16 1908 Young People Topic reflects on Scripture verses about God's control of the sea with references to Moody aboard the Spree and storms, interwoven with a secular ad for Kodol at Langerak's Drug Store and a Chicago anecdote about job applicants and smoking.
A job-hunting boy arrives at his sister’s home at supper, disconsolate after saying he has no work. His sister and Jim discuss the situation and hint at a later explanation, with Jim recalling his own youth. The scene shifts as they invite him into the sitting room.
Amy returns from school proudly claiming she was a peacemaker after embracing the Sunday school motto Text. A listener questions the boast as she hints at a moment of restraint and kindness she tried to practice.
Amy reflects that not repeating every grievance can prevent harm and foster peace, urging timely kind words while praising restraint. The piece endorses CASCASWEET for babies and children as relief for common hot weather ailments, noting the bottle lists ingredients and noting sale at Langerak's Drug Store, 3235.
An essay excerpt discusses how unpalatable truths are often withheld to avoid harm and how friendship can excuse impertinence. Sydney Smith is cited on speaking one’s mind, noting that truth spoken maliciously or irrelevant to the topic is improper and often unkind.
A selection remarks that friendly speech opens doors to goodwill, while sharp repartee can ruin ties. It warns to restrain a harsh jest to avoid angering others and losing chances for rapport and harmony.
A boy urges his schoolmate Jack to skip sliding on the pond and attend school. Jack weighs the choice and consents, influenced by a friend’s rebuke and the pull of routine. The scene captures peer pressure and the value of regular attendance at school.
The article notes the Australian jungle fowl builds enormous nests fifteen feet high and 125 to 150 feet in circumference using grass leaves and vegetation, typically weighing about a ton. Brush turkeys in colonies construct pyramidal nests. one removed nest filled several carts with a total weight of five tons.
A polite floor walker asks a shy customer if anyone is waiting on her. The maiden replies yes a bashful youth is accompanying her but afraid to enter, and points him toward the door.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills described as safe easy pleasant and sure available for purchase at Langerak's Drug Store. The note highlights the product and the local outlet offering the pills to customers.
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