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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1907
Page
3
A preacher relates Achan and his wedge of gold to the conquest of Canaan. The tale, drawn from Joshua chapter three, is presented as a moral illustration of obedience and the dangers of greed within scriptural authority.
A sermon urges personal confession to God, contrasting mercy at the mercy seat with judgment at the throne. It warns that unrepentant confession brings no mercy, while a contrite heart may claim forgiveness. The speaker cites Luke 12 and Romans, urging timely, sincere confession before Christ’s judgment.
Chan scanned the area as no other Israelite stood nearby. In his eagerness to enter Jericho, he had left his comrades far behind, isolating himself from the marching group.
Achan disobeys Joshua by taking a wedge of gold a garment and silver from the king's wealth. His theft leads to Israel's defeat at Ai, God’s judgment, and his confession under Israel's enforcement of the sanctity of the camp. The story ends with Achan's doom as sin fully unfolds.
Local tale recalls Gilman Fay known as Gil who sought groceries in Fayville, Mays. He paid with a $1 bill and was given change in paper slips bearing figures to redeem later. Another man similarly used slips, claiming they would be redeemed for a dollar’s worth. A Melbourne correspondent notes the water crisis in Waranga basin as a displaced old woman named Cleary refused compensation and vowed to stay despite flooding.
In a contested dispute the landowner resisted a water supply project claiming sole ownership. The premier conceded after a wire conveyed acceptance of her terms. She was evacuated as floodwaters rose and her house was buried four feet deep, later swept into about 18 feet of water.
The German dental world is stirred by Prof W D Miller of Berlin University accepting a position at the University of Michigan. An American by birth, Miller graduated from the University of Michigan 31 years ago and studied dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania, completing his degree in 1879 before living in Berlin ever since.
All over lace with white taffeta forms a smart shirt waist with back closure and four-tucked lower portion. Double puff sleeves with deep cuff. Suitable fabrics include china silk albatross ceiling pongee linen and madras. Medium size needs 2.5 yards of 36 inch material. Sizes 32 through 42 inches available. Pattern costs 10 cents and will be mailed on receipt. Include size and pattern number with order. Use the coupon provided.
The article outlines a dress pattern for a little Princess dress suitable for ages one to six, with fabric options and yardage. It also presents a religious lesson on Genesis 1 26 2 3, exploring being made in God's image, the creation of man and woman, dominion over nature, and the sanctity of the Sabbath, tying moral instruction to daily life and attire.
A testimonial from a user in Roanoke Virginia praising Dean’s Kidney Pills for curing renal colic after passing a gravel stone the size of a bean. The ad copy claims lasting relief, improved health, and weight, with a closing note urging purchase from dealers for 50 cents a box via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
From Wellsley Mass naturalist R W Denton offers suggestions for gowns La Farge windows and other results of artistic excellence. Denton is a collector and dispenser of tropical butterflies and possesses one of the finest butterfly collections in the world.
An old Russian railway report notes that passengers may enter and file complaints at railway stations, though the text is garbled. It hints at procedures or rights for travelers, with fragmented phrases suggesting inquiry or record-keeping practices.
A scientist conducts home experiments to learn if fish can communicate. In one pond a trout swam away after a freshly baited hook, attracting only a few others, while in another pond with similar stock, more trout followed. The study suggests captured fish may signal neighbors after release.
A woman applying to the Lambeth Guardians for relief says she works as a button-hole maker, earns two pence a dozen, and requires an hour and a half to complete them, reflecting continuing hardship behind the song of the shirt in London.
A Worcestershire farmer sent three young pies to the famed cricketer Dr. W G Grace as a token of admiration for a great batting feat. The quirky gift stands out among other gifts received from cricket lovers, some remarkable, many curious.
The Bank of England pursues fraud cases vigorously while the Rothschilds avoid appealing to courts or police. They prefer bearing losses in silence to protect public confidence in the safety of the family bank, even when victims of dishonesty arise.
An Indiana woman shares relief from headaches nervousness and dizziness after six years of coffee use by switching to Postum The belching of sour fluid stopped and eyesight improved She notes better strength and fights off prior coffee dependence A Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan endorsement backs the claim
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