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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1903
Page
6
A compilation of devotional verses and religious commentary urging strict Sabbath observance. It cites Archdeacon Sinclair on avoiding Sunday amusements and relying on worship, simple fare, and consideration for railway workers and cyclists, linking salvation to daily service to God.
A meditation on the impact of words and silence. Harsh speech wounds reputations, while withholding judgment and choosing kindness reflect inner peace. The piece contrasts temperate speech with malice, urging restraint and honesty as signs of character.
A reflection on how God’s plans often run counter to human expectations. Descent and digging into foundations precede ascent, showing that apparent setbacks may reveal a higher, divinely guided purpose. Faith trusts that the inexplicable serves God’s righteous design beyond human comprehension.
A short sermon fragment stresses church membership as the ordinary access into the kingdom of God. It warns that grace grants entry not for salvation alone but for steadfast service, urging believers to avoid disuse and misuse while exploiting membership to honor God.
Dean Farrar argues true heroism lies in steadfast, patient virtue lived daily. It is the enduring work of unglamorous duties, cheerful service, and humble obedience to God's will, lasting beyond the bravado of battlefield courage.
An elderly Chinese woman converted to Christianity keeps the seventh day holy by counting six sticks on a shelf and removing one each morning until the shelf is bare signaling Sunday. Each night she restores the sticks and repeats the cycle weekly. The piece asks if readers share her earnestness in observing Sunday.
A speaker recalls a meadow scent guiding them to hidden tiny flowers low in grass. The fragrance fills homes with love, not wealth or adornment. The air of sweetness comes from a gentle woman, mother or daughter, who quietly hides herself while her life exudes fragrance.
A Paraphrase of Spurgeon on spiritual defense using the Achilles heel myth. It warns that despite apparent virtue there is a vulnerable point, urging believers to adopt the whole armor of God to guard against the devil’s arrows. The message stresses comprehensive protection and vigilance.
The piece contrasts sunny joy with grey days and urges courage and labor. It calls for gathering tools and finishing tasks regardless of sky, keeping spirits high by whistling or singing. It emphasizes brightening days for others and tending to the sick and lonely with cheerful effort.
The Christian church proclaims a single primary engagement to serve Christ, deeming all other pursuits as incidental and transient unless guided by a spirit of wide and deep consecration. It emphasizes devotion over lesser, worldly ties and calls for steadfast commitment to sacred aims.
A reflective piece urging burying idols and raising moral aims. It contrasts yesterday's success with possible future failure, critiques impersonal religion, and extols Christ as the conduit to universal love. It compares sin to a spring lock that needs God's grace as the key to redemption.
Special correspondence details how postwar Cuba built a western to eastern railway system, connecting Havana to Santa Clara and beyond, spurring sugar cane, tobacco, fruit farming, and mineral development. The project funded by New York financiers and William van Horne aimed to unlock lands for settlers, with low freight rates to foster growth.
Purchase of McChesney by FE. E. Smathers sparks talk of a planned match against L. V. Bell's Hermis. Reports claim Smathers paid $380,000 and may race under Durnell & Herz, while Herz controls handling and training. Fitzsimmons vows to seek fights with today’s champions amid rival claims.
Macon McCormick’s benefit at Industrial Hall Philadelphia on March 4 drew strong support. James J. Corbett started the fund with 100 dollars, with many others contributing from 5 to 50 dollars. The drive reached about 600 dollars as committees across major cities secured substantial sums and a boxing show followed. Several former champions and managers lent aid, while McCormick’s health has deteriorated with a relapse and poor prognosis.
Terry McGovern shows sharp speed and aggression in Philadelphia, pressing Billy Maynard to close quarters and battering him with rapid body punches, proving the former champion remains a ferocious force.
John J Rowe named executive head of the national bowling organization. He serves as mayor of Lakewood Ohio a Cleveland suburb and is a strong ten pin figure with Hecla team and a home league average of 188.
American lawn tennis players welcome news as word arrives that another British Davis international trophy challenge will be issued. The English Lawn Tennis Association plans another visiting team, and the Doherty brothers are expected to be part of it. U S N L T A officials and players eagerly anticipate meeting the British on American courts next season.
Daniel A. Jones of Milwaukee won the United States Individual bowling title in Indianapolis with 683 pins. J. Y. Chalmers of Chicago finished second, 22 pins behind. Hank Rogman of Lake View led early but faltered after several splits. Chicago and Columbus teams dominated, sharing $1,037.
A letter from A Ryder Richardson honorary secretary of the Royal St George s Golf club Sand wich to Mortimer M Singer of Foxhills Golf club dated Feb 6 says Mansfield Hunter of the Oxford and Cambridge Golfing Society cannot travel to this country this year and without him the team will not come. The information is unofficial but the first definite statement in this country that the trip is being given up.
The Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta at Poughkeepsie will be the strongest yet with Wisconsin Georgetown and Syracuse entering freshmen and varsity crews. The total entrants reach sixteen boats across three races.
National league magnate Robison completes deal with Buffalo manager Stallings. David I Brain, last season's Buffalo champion, moves to St Louis this season. Fred Hartman of St Louis to replace Brain at third base with Buffalo.
Louis Mann is engaged as a member of Weber and Fields company for the next season. Mr. Mann is on the road currently and will join the Weber and Fields forces upon completion of current engagements. Raxt September.
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