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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1896

Page

11

Wise Men Visit Bethlehem In Matthew Lesson

A lectured reading on Matthew 2 1 2 describes the Bethlehem birth of Jesus and the visit of the Magi to worship the infant. It recounts Herod's troubling inquiry and the Magi guided by a star to the house where they present treasure gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh before departing by another route.

Jesus Bethtefront Dudes Dorisabem Tecadsik Assyria Babylonia Persia Taniel Esther Waa Iwsson Helinulinn Matthew Bethlehem Terai Herod Lewin Jericho Herod Hs Great Sayling Herol Trmch Tie Jerusalem Aaron Ellicott Christ Gnathey Sul Alexander Land of Judah Chicago Agualigure Wattson Torm Vincent Bui Jettna Howe Jox Neon Bury Bethiehor Eliicott Ehern Aineet Bethienem

Powerless to Combat Sin in Moody's Biblical Discourse

An excerpt discusses Dwight L. Moody arguing that culture and education cannot erase sin. He cites ancient Rome Greece and Egypt as examples where refinement failed to curb vice. The piece questions whether modern society’s temptations arise only from those lacking advantages.

Dwight L. Moody Mr. Moody Ladies’ Home Journal Rome Greece Egypt St. Paul Asia Minor

Two Views on Pensions by Ex President Harrison

Ex President Harrison writes in the Ladies' Home Journal about pension relief. He contrasts views from Gettysburg battlefields and modern offices, arguing for support for soldiers and widows while critiquing wealthy wartime financiers. He defends the pension system as historically tied to independence and Civil War sacrifices.

Harrison Ladies’ Home Journal Indiana Kingdom of Heaven Gettysburg

Krupp and His Workmen in Cooperative Welfare Program

The Krupp steel works in Essen Germany carried out a five year program to improve worker conditions. It built housing and stores for employees, offered sickness and accident insurance, a pension fund, savings banks, and funded training, education, and religious and charitable activities. The cooperative store system includes many branches and cash rebates, with profits seen as prudent investment rather than charity.

Krupp -Nd Thole Conditio Krupp Cast Souch Germany Leventys Wiliek Hyo Muuployes Lst Tashoon

Ozone in the Air Sparks Whisky Misunderstanding

The Rev A J Smith of Chicago recounts a stage ride to a camp meeting where he praised the ozone in the air. A barbed joke by the driver led to a humorous reveal that he had mistaken a whisky bottle for ozone, illustrating a comical misunderstanding of a word.

A. J. Smith Chicago Arlington Hack Washington Star

Contagious Yawning on Oldtown Trolley

A $5 bet triggered a yawning chain on an Oldtown trolley as two young men wagered to make six of ten people yawn without words. A well filled car saw a middle aged woman lead the rest into yawns, with fourteen of nineteen succumbing to the contagious effect.

Oldtown Ailger Bambor News

Disagreeable Characters Debate Integrity in Toasts

In a sharp exchange, two disagreeable characters spar over virtue and pragmatism. One proclaims a man will settle for what he can, while the other asserts participation in wrongdoing by toasting to doing what he can. The exchange highlights cynical opportunism.

Fragmentary OCR News Note on India and Printing

Fragmentary text discusses India, highway length, government control, Britain property values, bridal property, and printing arts. Many garbled words hinder clear meaning. key entities include India, Britain, printing, and valuations, but specifics are unclear.

Tragic Log Jam on Michegaumee River Narrowly Claims Foreman

Sioux City Journal recalls a deadly log jam on the Michegaumee in the Northwest where foreman Donald Monroe died after a sudden movement split his head from his shoulders. The accident left the crew shocked, a fiancée from Marinette mourns, and a campfire tale born of river peril and raw lumbering danger.

Northwest Saya Sioux City Journal Donald Monroe Pembina Monroe Marinette Iumbarmet

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