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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1897

Page

31

Practical questions on idols and knowledge in Corinthian church

A temperance lesson examines First Corinthians chapters eight and nine. It discusses whether Christians may eat food offered to idols, the role of knowledge versus love in guiding conscience, and how weak and strong consciences must consider others. It stresses that idols are nothing but the material and urges safeguarding others from temptation.

Pelembet Idola Bagay Tian

Temperance principle: avoid harming a weak brother in faith

The passage argues that believers should abstain from wine and strong drink to spare a weaker Christian from stumbling. It quotes Paul on avoiding flesh offered to idols and cites Matthew. It stresses personal sacrifice to protect others, urging restraint even if wine is harmless to oneself.

God Lita Christ Pauls Mr. Gonjh

State Papers Mutilated as Signatures Cut From Records

Cincinnati Enquirer reports that in the House files signatures of Webster, Clay, and Lincoln are missing from hundreds of original documents. Lincoln’s high official correspondence sent to Congress shows all signatures removed, with other important papers similarly mutilated in the House.

Webster Clay Lincoln Washington House Senate Cincinnati Enquirer

Death Reversal After Heat Swoon In St Louis

In St Louis a man named Rhein hard survived a near death after collapse from heat on First Street. He was revived after a long effort by friends and medics, transported to St Mary's Hospital, and regained breathing minutes after arrival. Havinhardt also suffered heat distress and was treated at the city hospital with discharge later.

Jame Joseph Cook Déail St. Louie Rteinhardt First Street Clair Swane St. Louis Ding St. Mary's Rheinhard Havinhardt Hin Beard Fog House Enut St Towle Rhelhardt

New York Postal Plan Reshapes Brooklyn Offices

The Post Office Department advances a Greater New York revision to take effect January 1, proposing Congress repeal of the Brooklyn presidential office and reclassifying all presidential and fourth class offices as stations or substations. A Brooklyn superintendent position may be created with pay near the Brooklyn postmaster’s $6000, while maintaining New York’s postmaster at $3000.

Post Office Department Postal Service Greater New York Congress Brooklyn New York Department

Unconscious Man Found On Own Grave at Girardville Cemetery

Henry Murphy, a grave digger, found William F. Parkes unconscious on his own grave in St Edward's cemetery Girardville Pa early this morning. Parkes, near 60, had lost an arm both legs and part of his left shoulder after fainting while tending his grave. The body remains in a rosewood coffin on the plot he tended and decorated. Parkes was born near Detroit and endured a remarkable sequence of misfortunes recorded in the local report.

William F. Parkes Henry Murphy St. Edward's Cemetery Girardville Mr. Parker Parkes Detroit

Man Threatens Farm After Eating Frenzy

Report from Shodakera farm in Boellagton shows Peter Cunningham, a Shedakers employee, gorged himself beyond others, sparking fear of ruin to the family home. Dr Stowell was summoned as Cunningham’s appetite and self defense prompted medical involvement.

Ben Jereoy Peter Cunningham Shedakers Farm Stowell Cunningham

Gharch Directory Methodist Churches and Services

Directory listing church names, pastors, sermons, prayer meetings and Sunday services across multiple locations. Notes various weekly practices including Sunday school, prayer meetings, and midweek gatherings with times, pastors and street addresses, reflecting a dense, period church directory entry.

Local Street Market Listings with Corner Addresses

A fragmented street directory lists numerous corner sites and shop fronts with numbered addresses. The entries specify corners such as 12 Corner Market, 2 Corner Market and Cotton Sts, 25 Corner Cauima at Mi, and 42 Murphy St with various cross streets and district identifiers.

Selon Dinthict Germryon Gne Colla Bis Cotten Sts Melain Bi Maresiall and Crockett Biycote Carger Marshall Street Ouran Medved and Lexy Bty Corer Louisirna Aml Cottam Cauima Atl Mitmeed Distr No

John E. Schilling Plumber and Tinner Records

John E Schilling a plumber and tinner signs up for work with flexible availability at short notice. The note mentions his former shop and readiness to take on jobs as needed.

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