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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
3
A compact rendering based on the apocryphal tale of Bel and the Dragon. It distills the Destruction narrative and echoes the original 1009 copyright attribution by W. 8. Edson, presenting a concise historical vignette.
A devotional excerpt cites Psalms 55 and 5 as sources of solace for Daniel's trial. It quotes prayers calling on God at morning noon and night, requests for guidance, and petitions for protection amid enemies. The passage emphasizes trust in divine mercy, righteousness, and joy in God’s blessing.
A narrative from Daniel era detailing envy toward Daniel, Bel temple tricks, and the dragon idol. Daniel exposes Bel as a clay image, slays the dragon with pitch and fat, and survives a lions den set by jealous princes. The tale blends apocryphal insertions and Habakkuk fragments with the Daniel epic.
The translator of Daniel wove in traditions already current and appended them to his work, shaping The Story into a blend of established lore and new rendering.
A long reflective passage discusses God as fully all in all when glory returns to him from a kingdom of spirits and souls united under Christ. It envisions the new heavens and new earth revealing the Triune God’s glory through perfect love given to creation, citing Martensen.
A reflective meditation on maintaining calm, quietness, and listening in prayer. The author urges slowing the mind to hear God, contrasts worldly hurry with devotional stillness, and ties inner rest to spiritual health and divine communication. Fidward Youns.
The sermon reflects on early Christian persecutions that forged steadfast believers. It contrasts ancient trials with modern secular life, arguing discipline remains essential for spiritual worth, and asserts that enduring hardship yields a blessed outcome for God’s children.
A religious meditation asserts that salvation rests solely in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes Peter’s declaration that no other name offers salvation under heaven and argues Christianity’s exclusive claim is enduring and non negotiable.
The text speaks of spiritual wealth through the Infinite and Living Love. It argues earthly fortunes fade but the love of Christ that passeth knowledge makes believers rich beyond measure, unaltered by alienation or bereavement.
The text argues that true knowledge of God comes only through personal relations and experience. It compares human friendship building with discovering God’s name meaning his personality, citing Psalm references to trust in him as one learns his goodness, justice, truth, and faithfulness through direct experience.
A compact collection of aphoristic lines: Life does not make us, we make life by Kavanagh. The history of a man is his character by Goethe. What is conduct three fourths of life by Arnold.
An instructional study on First Thessalonians written as a lesson for moral formation. It recalls the Thessalonian church’s founding, trials, and Timothy’s report, then outlines goals for sanctification and orderly Christian living through proper pastor respect, mutual support, encouragement, and unity of purpose.
The piece defends Edward H. Harriman as a major railroad builder and public benefactor. It portrays him as a strong, fair operator who improves track, roadbeds, and service without excessive fare increases, relying on American railroads and benefiting shippers and travelers alike.
Scientists define laughter as a series of barks created by chest contractions that trap air and release it through vibrating vocal cords. The cycle repeats every quarter second, producing four barks per second, with gasps between intervals. In intense laughter the whole body moves, feet stamp, and hands press the loins to curb the spasm.
Professor Thinktum and the interviewer debate Mars communication and intelligence. The professor argues Mars may harbor life with an advanced civilization possibly older than Earth, suggesting they could outwit futile attempts at contact.
Practical pattern notice describes a green and white striped gingham work apron with ruffles and a belt fastening. Four sizes 32 36 40 44 inches. 36 bust requires 4% yards at 27 inches wide or 344 yards at 36 inches wide. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name address and size.
Fashion pattern description for a smart shirt waist in seven sizes 32 to 44 inches bust. Fronts close at center with a box plait to neck, joined to a wide yoke to create breadth and long shoulders. Nine decorative tucks per front add fullness. yardage estimates given for 36 bust across fabric widths.
A brief request asks readers to mail 10 cents to Pattern Deent of this paper to obtain a tern. Include your name and address, and specify the desired size and number of patterns.
A terse line attributed to Novatia reflects a belief in contending for truth. The phrase emphasizes persistence in seeking understanding and concluding a belief through struggle.
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