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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
3
Lyman Abbott reflects on childhood as a mirror of parental faults and virtues, recalling a Montreal chapel fresco of Christ blessing children. He urges parents to learn humility, self-scrutiny, and compassion from their kids, and to let childhood prayers guide them toward better teaching and learning.
The Kansas drought prompts calls for a day of prayer. Governor Hodges declines, citing limits of authority and noting personal belief in prayer's efficacy but not for drought relief. The piece contrasts the prayerful publican with the self-righteous Pharisee, urging humility and compassion. It cites Dr. Charles W. Eliot on a future religion prioritizing God’s love over human justice.
Parcel post distribution expands on the 15th with a 20 pound weight limit and about 150 mile origin radius. Local and first two zones see higher rates, five cents for up to one pound and one cent for each additional two pounds, with increases in further zones. Also advertising Kickapoo Worm Killer for children and family health.
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