Prayer debates and a call for rational testing fade in a preacher's voice
A long essay questions prayer’s value arguing against an all wise God and proposing tests comparing prayer to medical care. It challenges believers to prove prayer’s power, cites biblical promises, recalls Paine, Garfield, and Lincoln, and ends with a satirical set of local notices and opinion fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Paine
Lberty
Palne
Washington
Franklin
Jefferson
Thers
John Weely
God
Henar
Christians Belood
Edison
Goa
Garfield
Tam
Lincoln
Motey Musings On Love And Dawn Of Love Verse
Poem fragment notes love as powerful and transformative, praising its hold over youth and memory. The piece contrasts love's bright dawn with later disillusion, while detailing how romantic passion alters behavior, music taste, and social life. Also mentions the Fenny Kaliski store closure and rental inquiry at 8401 B L. Wolfson.
The Lover and T8's Tass Lovers in a rural wooing scene
A fragmentary verse tale depicts a lover and his lass wandering the grassland and hill setting. They sit as the sun sets and shadows grow while their happiness hinges on a tainted memory of fresh paint and a wary return home.
Bandera Post Office Appointment Controversy Claims Restore Truth
A Leaflet from Washington dated July 17 1897 defends the Bandera postmaster appointment. It counters alleged political interference and asserts the appointment was not rescinded. The letter from the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General addresses a prior inquiry received on the 10th inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Expresa
Bandera
Blessigaiagnes
Milla
Postmaster Appointment Reversed After Senator’s Influence
A Randere Texas postmaster appointment was rescinded at Senator Mills request due to reports the incumbent lost an arm and was wounded saving Union soldiers. The president and postmaster general chose to keep him in place. Readers criticize San Antonio drill enthusiasm and urge focusing on local issues like reducing government expenditures and building local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randere
Tex
Harris
Senator Mills
J. L. Bristow
P. M
Geo. H. Noonan
San Antonio
Texas
Lott
Arativas Pass
Aransas Pass
Prarsall Points
Peoraal
Moore
Fred
Thomas
Alsa Mary Lowe
Chisseek
Guy Smith
la Salle
Tsanomy
Alaska
San Antonio Brewing Association
Justice Court
Hex L. Moore
Railroad policy urged to spur town growth
A garbled report recalls discussions on railroads advancing toward towns as a sound business policy. The piece mixes ads, local notes, and scattered names including D. I. Woodward and J. W. Tames, with weather and agricultural updates from San Angelo and Green County notices, mentioning ginning totals, cattle sales, and local court actions.
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J. Woodward
Blish
Daily Light
All Technica En
Lundry
Express
Col
Micklejohn
Dustry Tigher
Ega
Houston
Sural
Daily, Express
Weiss
Ron
Merong
Lewy
Cuordell
Herman Kampmann
Cot. Hoehing
Grand Indee
West End
San Pedro
Bryan
Tor
Bionday Bar
Turkey
Mionday
Batiste
Tharorus
Rene AE
Hick Alpiga
Wolfson
Querque
Dave & Taber
Jane
Post
Wilowera
Lyaves
Guaten
Knanwe
Afr
Fenny Kaliski
Watrson’s
Commerce
East Streets
L. Wolfson
Ax Holt
Pawy
Sarrenelle
ACL
the Woodmoat
Washington, D. C
Tshh
Old Man Lott
Ratiregds
Numer Alcaza
D. I. Woodward
Yom Green County
San Angelo
Wiltsow
J. W. Tames
Roswell
N. M
Sweetwater
Colorado
Ares. Sanderson
Robert
Mes
Corbett
Reach
John O'K. White
FW. K. Nance
Bob Hill
Donahig Avenue
Richard M. Relney
Lancaster
Landon Efotech
Reilley
Deonis Reilley
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