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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
2
The Pittston Gazette was owned and edited by Thee Hart from 1878 to 1901, shaping the paper with strong editorial leadership. Hart’s tenure reflects a period of stable management and influence in local reporting and community affairs.
A 1902 column contemplates shifting political odds as Hon. Galusha Grow faces possible rematch amid a Republican deadlock in a Wyoming Bradford Susanna Wayne district. It lauds Flag Day observances and the American Flag Association urging widespread participation and reverence for national symbols.
The piece argues that bookstore sales manipulation shapes weekly lists of popular books. It recounts how stores push stock to top lists when demand lags, making leaders appear more popular than actual purchases. The essay critiques the fakery behind bestsellers lists and questions their value to readers.
A tobacco of odd clippings shows Jules Verne’s prolific output with fear for his later works and a critique of President Roosevelt’s football banter. A Philadelphia note warns of morphine’s dangers and extols a liver remedy, touting pill prices and broad health claims.
The lesson discusses Paul and Barnabas returning to Antioch and reporting disputes over Gentile converts. It notes the Jerusalem council sending them back, the emphasis on faith in Christ over works, and the unity of the church aided by the Holy Spirit. It highlights guidance on salvation by grace and evidence of salvation through good works.
A discussion on converting personal and spiritual weakness into strength through faith and trust in God. It cites biblical references and urging readers to study, resist pride, and act on conviction, stressing moral power comes from grace rather than self-reliance. It includes quotes attributed to Theodore E Cayler and contrasts cheap religion with genuine spiritual effort.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Kingston and a Northember related to the Pennsylvania Railroad. The readable text lacks clear events, dates, or actions to confirm a specific news item. The item appears to be an archival notice or brief from a historical page.
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