Paul and the Philippian Jailer Lesson Explored
International Sunday School Lesson by J A Lapham analyzes Acts 16 16 40 focusing on Paul and Silas in Philippi The narrative of the demon possessed girl the jailer’s conversion and the midnight earthquake frames a call to faith belief and baptism The piece links Adoniram Judson Burma missions and Baptist church expansion noting the enduring impact of early Christian witness.
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Adoniram Judson
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Opening of a prison door and the soul’s transformation
The piece discusses conversion as a life changing event, citing Tarbell's Guide and R C Gillie. It contrasts sudden spiritual awakening with steady commitment, using John Wanamaker as an example of sincere conversion. It argues genuine faith is yielding to God, repenting, serving others, and supporting missions through prayer and financial giving rather than mere emotion.
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R. C. Gillie
Mr. Wanamaker
God
Paul
Jesus Christ
Christ
Hell
James
Minor Faults Inspire a Miner Mindset in Life
The statement likens small flaws to ore and urges addressing them directly rather than ignoring them. It promotes practical self-improvement through deliberate effort to uncover and fix personal shortcomings.
Local News Highlights and A Wedding in Otley
College opens September 7 with registration on Monday and Tuesday and work restarting Wednesday the 9th. A fine band concert last Saturday featured Henry Cox directing. George Gosselink returns with a large curios collection and reports his Paris and London trip. Miss Chrissie Scholten will teach in Boyden Public Schools next year. Richard Rozeboom and Miss Ma rie Brummel wed at home near Otley with few relatives present and a supper before they depart for Sioux Center. Rozeboom to pastor Ebeneezer Church near Holland Michigan. Best wishes extend from The Chronicle.
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Paris
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Sioux County
Chrissie Scholten
Boyden
Pella
Miss Scholten
Richard Rozeboom
Marie Brummel
Otley
Pietenpol
Bertha Plette
Gerrit Rozeboom
Holland
Michigan
the Chronicle
Piano lessons offered at Webster building for several grades
Piano instruction will occur in the Webster building this fall for 2nd through 5th grades with 18 week semesters at 5.40 dollars. Advanced Conservatory students under Prof Sadler will teach during school hours and on openings days, with public school pupils able to arrange hours after school or Saturdays.
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Conservatory
Sadler
Prof. Sadler
Heavy Increase in Iowa Winter Wheat Acreage
Iowa farmers plan a 23 percent rise in winter wheat sowing this fall, boosting acreage to about 577000 acres from 469000 a year ago. The larger area reflects more farmers entering wheat farming, though actual seeding may shift with economic changes. Reported plans come from state and federal crop correspondents to Agricultural Statistician Leslie M. Carl.
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Iowa
Leslie M. Carl
Quiet Soldier Question Echoes Through Time
A terse exchange from a bygone era lingers, as a wary veteran answers simply Private. The scene ends with Diogenes extinguishing his lamp and departing, leaving a paradox of knowledge and ignorance.
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Diogenes
Mahaska County Stocks School Books and Supplies
Mahaska County offers a complete line of school books for rural schools and a full assortment of school supplies. The listing underscores ready inventory for local districts and educators.
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Mahaska County Books
Mahaska County
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