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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
8
A child asks a long stream of questions about the world and nature. The speaker recalls asking a parent for answers to topics from why the world is round to why water stays in wells and the color of the night. The father replies with a brief “affal” word before sending the child to bed.
An English preacher, mocked and discouraged on a country journey, falls asleep in an inn and dreams of death and a heavenly welcome. He sees a life-review tableau of his ministry, feels the weight of unrealized work, awakens in time, and thanks God for his second chance to continue his mission.
An ad-style piece warns that colds bring sickness and medical costs and urges overcoming weakness. It touts Scott's Emulsion as a pure medicinal nourishment that enriches blood strengthens the lungs and heals air passages. It claims it generates body heat for winter protection and promotes buying at drug stores.
The Al Nance Weekly speaks in reverent tone of labor, courage, and hope as Richard Baxter rests in “the saints' everlasting rest.” It likens life to a printed record being set, with hands unseen stereotyping plates for an eternal audience and judgment by the universe.
The piece argues that regular family worship forms part of daily life and warns that neglect breeds annoyance and drift. It cites Dr Maltbie Babcock on excuses, urges persistence despite busy schedules, and suggests continuing or arranging worship even when away, attributed to John Timothy Stone in the Sunday School Times.
The piece argues that beauty exists in nature art and character and laments the failure to discern it. It warns that some prefer trivialities over sublime works and stresses that failing to recognize nobility of character is a greater loss than missing music or sculpture.
For sale a good residence property in ela with one acre of ground. Large house with barn chicken house and old buildings. This property is just what a retired farmer is looking for and bought at very reasonable. Enquire of the Editor of the Chr is cle Adr tf ce hat ews.
A vintage ad promises absolutely fresh and pure Christmas sweets from Wander Lindens Bazaar. It highlights candies with a taste that lovers of Hagers crave and invites readers to place candy orders.
An office notice promotes a selection of Bibles available for immediate shipment as Christmas gifts. The supplier states a ready supply in the office and readiness to dispatch on short notice.
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