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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1897
Page
15
The piece argues Saul's zeal for truth drives active conversion and personal obedience. It asserts the necessity of a personal call from God, urges believers to seek their God given duty, and notes that the right action follows rightful awakening and commitment.
A famine grips India as crop failures drive millions into want. Desperate parents sell their starving children for ten cents to feed and clothe them, hoping missionaries can provide aid and train the orphans for Christ. The piece critiques Christian greed while urging mercy and gospel outreach.
A speaker argues that value lies in lived experience rather than conjecture. Paul’s gospel is presented as revelation, overturning prior aims and proving truth through inner life. Honest belief leads to unwavering obedience and a testimony that inspires others to feel the divine life.
A vivid line captures momentum as energy moves through lines, warming them and prompting action. The phrase conveys dynamic transformation from dull rehearsal to lively movement powering forward motion and engagement.
The report traces the Epworth League's global reach from Moradabad India in 1889 to 290 chapters and 12000 members, notes the India Epworth Herald in Calcutta, and recalls the 1894 Lucknow convention with delegates from eleven languages. It cites major missionary societies, library use, and calls for accessible periodicals to boost Christian effort. It also critiques faith healers and affirms vaccination and medical care, with quotes from Rev Alfred Kummer and Rev Hugh Johnson.
A collection of religious quotes from Rev. Dr. Lee Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst Rev. Heber Newton Rev. William Rader Rev. Madison and Rev. Thomas, praising truth, work, and faith while cautioning against vanity, wealth focus, and dwelling on evil.
A home recipe for Snow Jelly uses gelatin sugar lemon juice and water beaten egg whites to create a white snowy mold. The dish can be served with a custard made from the yolks. The piece closes with Rev J Allen Kirk Borgist's statement that no nation can exist without brotherly love.
Methodist and Presbyterian listings with pastors and weekly schedules. Includes Jordan Street church led by Rev N M May with worships on Sundays and prayer services on alternate Sundays, Epworth Leagues, and Sunday school details. First Church on Head Texas Street under Rev William H LaPrade. First Church at Texas and McNeil Streets with Rev W S Penick. Allendale Mission at Western Avenue and Hanna Street. Presbyterian First Church at Edwards and Davis with Rev Matthew Van Lear and Sunday services.
Religious notices list various denominations with worship times. Episcopal services at St Marks Corner Farm and streets led by Rev W T Dickinson. Sunday school and Wednesday prayer meetings. Catholic parish at Corner Fanin and Marshall Streets with mass times. Jewish synagogue on Fanin Street with services Friday evening and Saturday morning and Sunday school.
The city lists fire alarm stations by district with block corners. First District numbers 12 through 27 cover Commerce Tray Market Caddo Market Texas Marshall Fanin and more. Third District includes 31 to 35 at Cotton Cane Christian Wood Sprague Peabody Williams. Fourth District covers 41 to 43 at Lawrence Texas Murphy Greenwood Jordan.
Daily trains arrive or depart with No 7 at 10 00 a m No 11 freight 4 40 p m passengers carried on Nos 11 and 12 between Shreveport and Camden daily except Sunday North Bound No 3 Through Express 9 30 arrival 9 40 departure daily No 2 Local Freight 7 15 daily except Sunday South Bound No 4 Through Express 5 30 p m 6 00 p m No 30 Local Freight 7 00 a m daily except Sunday Mails close 30 minutes before train departures
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