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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1909
Page
3
A sermon by W.S. Ludson titled Highway and Byway presents Haggai as the reformer who rekindles the temple rebuilding agenda. The piece emphasizes scriptural authority from the Book of Haggai and frames the prophet as a motivator for communal renewal and spiritual duty.
Sermonette urges spiritual renewal as in Haggai’s time. People doubt tasks can be done and leave God out of reckoning. The message warns that a self centered life weakens the soul and risks poverty of heart while God’s purposes sail on.
Zechariah, possibly born in Babylon, aided Zerubbabel and Joshua in renewing the Jerusalem temple project after the counter edict and four month delay. He encourages leadership, rebukes delay, and foresees future glory and divine favor for the house of David despite temporal ruin.
Hag gai visits the ruined temple site and seeks a message from God. He urges Zerubbabel and Joshua to begin rebuilding, opposing fear and doubt with the Lord's promise to be with them, prompting a hopeful turnaround in the crowd.
A devotional meditation proclaims that seeing Jesus provides comfort and strength in trials. It recalls Stephen’s martyrdom and John’s assurance that believers will see Christ as he is, urging readers to seek spiritual vision to lift souls and ease earthly burdens.
A Scottish deputation from temperance associations met at 10 Downing Street and met with the secretary for Scotland. They urged the local option bill’s passage next session and received a pledge from Prime Minister Asquith. The measure has twice passed its second reading in recent sessions and was taken up by the government.
A passage cites Charles Kingsley’s question to Turner about The Storm at Sea and Turner’s reply describing being lashed to a mast in a gale to study detail. It argues that those who have endured trials understand others best and can aid in temptation.
The Skowhegan fire destroyed a property listed as the Oriental rug factory. The disaster report hints that not all so called Oriental rugs originate from the Orient, while noting that Skowhegan rugs may come from down east.
About half of Greece’s population are agriculturists and shepherds, reflecting a rural economy with emphasis on farming and livestock. The excerpt highlights the country’s agrarian lifestyle and widespread involvement in agriculture and animal husbandry.
A concise pledge emerges as executives acknowledge the strain of ongoing business demands and commit to maintaining momentum. The statement signals resolve to navigate challenges and sustain operations despite mounting pressure.
A historical note presents John Ruskin’s idea that daily pursuit of stern facts trains the mind to recall them in noblest associations, while chasing frivolities yields similar dreams. The passage frames disciplined perception as a guard against illusion and fantasy.
Banana skins are used to make soap on the west coast of Africa. The skins yield alkali when burned to ash, which is then mixed with water and palm oil to produce a cleanser in demand among both whites and natives.
A brief observation notes that a girl’s use of terms like frocks and boots signals her father’s increased income, reflecting social cues tied to household prosperity reported by the Ohio State Journal.
Sunday School lesson notes on Acts 5 17 32 for February 14 1909 discuss the apostles imprisonment angelic intervention and Peter's defense. They cover the temple rebuke to authorities and the threefold victory for the apostles highlighting faith courage and continued gospel preaching.
All Who Would Enjoy good health must understand that right living includes recreation contemplation and effort. The California Fig Syrup Co promotes its Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the one perfect laxative. buy only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co for beneficial effects, sold by leading druggists.
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