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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1897
Page
31
Rev Wyes Yates writes on the Epworth League weekly lesson urging members to attend church meetings and actively participate. It warns that neglect leads to spiritual coldness, temptation, and reduced piety, recommending daily Bible study, private prayer, and regular church involvement to grow strong in Christian life.
Leslie Parker three years old, son of Mr and Mrs A D Parker, escaped death after a heavy thunderstorm in Wel don North Carolina. A blinding lightning flash struck the porch as he played with dripping water, knocking him to the floor. Dr Green renewed life after ten minutes with no signs and two hours before pulse returned. The bolt burned his neck and chest, tore a chain from his body, and scattered splinters on the floor. Doctors call it a remarkable, unparalleled case. The child recovers, though scarred by the electric marks that will follow him.
Two well to do farmers debate pests weeds and crops while Uncle Jake rides up. The elder shares farming wisdom that weeds may be troublesome but mortgages are the real threat, growing under winter snow and requiring constant payment. The tale ends with a farmer reflecting on mortgage as the true burden.
The note asserts our firms are strong and reliable, highlighting timely loss payments. It mentions gin houses with Bonenkeimen and Lancaster, implying associations or partnerships.
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