Easter origins and meaning in Christian tradition
The article discusses Easter as a German-origin term Paschal, linking its origin to Hebrew exodus memories. It explains Christian celebrations tracing Jesus Christ’s life, crucifixion, and resurrection, highlighting the Last Supper, real presence in the Eucharist, and the faith required for salvation. It notes the church’s emphasis on Jesus’ resurrection as proof of divinity and justification for joyful observance.
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The Hook of God and Its Timeless Message
Revered preacher Rev. N. D. Hillis praises the Bible as the greatest book for earth’s noblest spirits. He describes its poems, psalms, and letters as treasures of wisdom guiding readers toward prosperity and peace as a book of hope and life.
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Brooklyn
Heathen Nations Celebrate Easter Across World Observances
The text contrasts Christian Easter with non Western observances in India Japan and China noting ancient roots. It discusses Easter as central to Jesus Christ and observes resemblance to Eastern festivals such as Feast of Binddha and Higon and ancestral worship.
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filial piety and ritual in Chinese observances
A discussion outlines Chinese filial piety as central to family and society. It notes reverence to parents extends beyond life, with Teng Ming as a spring festival and funerals marked by ceremony. The piece contrasts Eastern faiths with the hope of life after death.
Easter Festival of Great Age and Pagan Roots
The essay argues Easter predates the Resurrection narrative, tracing Christian borrowing from Greek and Roman rites, including symbols like the Peacock, Phoenix, and egg. It cites scholars noting church adoption of pagan festivals transforming them into Christian celebrations, culminating in a call that humanity itself has risen.
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Plattsmouth Man Killed After Windmill Fall
Moses H. Smith of Loup City Nebraska died instantly when he fell from a twenty foot windmill tower on his farm while inspecting repairs His head struck a pump nozzle and his neck was broken He was 70 a former Burlington machinist at Partsmouth and left a wife and two children.
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Partsmouth
Our tropical trade: Cuba as promising field for head-Islam era
Gen. James B. Wilson outlines benefits of Cuba as a growing market, calling it the most promising field within reach. He stresses strategic value of Caribbean commerce and potential gains for national interests.
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The Boston Strike and Trade Vision Address
The report reviews the Boston labor strike status with railroad and ship line resolutions, noting most workers returning to jobs and hiring practices. Gen James H Wilson praises Cuba and Porto Rico trade prospects, urging a reciprocal customs union as a path to broader American commerce and a continental overland route aided by the Isthmian canal.
Curious Easter Eggs and a London Chocolate Masterpiece
A South African millionaire planned a nine foot long, eighteen foot circumference chocolate Easter egg as a wedding gift for his bride. The shell was ornate, and the confectionery inside filled a lavish trousseau, reflecting Easter’s fusion of pagan lore and Christian symbolism in grand display.
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Hand Painted Easter Eggs with Violet Theme
Simple handwork idea using a goose egg painted with a spray of violets to symbolize spring. Create a paper violet bouquet and bon-bon to seal the egg, filling the hollow with candied violet leaves for a decorative lit to sun suitable for gifting.
Wallaro man injured in Shelton Neb. railroad accident
A man was fractured and taken to a hospital after a fall from a moving Union Pacific train near Shelton Nebraska early this morning. His condition and exact cause of the fall were not immediately clear.
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Traveling salesman Ennis Found Dead in Maryland boarding house
A Kansas City man known as N-Dawson and listed as a traveling salesman for the Dia none Medicine Co was found dead in a Springfield Maryland boarding house room. He had attached a rubber tube to a device at the bed’s end and left a note asking that his wife Mrs A L Dawson care of J Laughlin New York be notified.
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Veteran Charles Michaels Dies by Own Action in St Joseph
Charles Michaels a 68 year old retired merchant and Civil War veteran and local politician in St Joseph Missouri reportedly died by self infliction at his home. Authorities noted his recent bereavement over his wife and ongoing despondency as contributing factors. Michaels was active in veterans affairs and prominent in local GAR circles.
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Padeanger Train Wrecks at Knox Indiana
A westbound Nickel Plate passenger train struck an open switch at Knox Indiana, colliding with freight cars on the sidetrack. The baggage coach tore apart, and the engine and six freight cars piled up. a crane was destroyed by fire.
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Boy Councillor’s Son Fatally Shoots Self in Hunting Accident
Frank Newman, son of Councilman Newman of Plattmouth Nebraska, accidentally shot himself in the hip while hunting this afternoon. He was seated on a log and reached behind for the gun when it discharged.
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Danish Parliament Approves West Indies Sale Treaty
The Folkething parliament of Denmark approved today by vote a treaty arranging the sale of the Danish West Indies to a foreign power, marking a major step in the colonial transfer and domestic policy.
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French sad American Sports
The piece notes Americans treat amusements too seriously, recalling 19th century duel mania and deadly enthusiasm shaping cultural values in the United States. It reflects on sport as a national fixation and its grave undertones across history.
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