25 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
1
A Loyal Friend presents a compact moral tale attributed to W S Edson in 1908. The piece invokes biblical references from First Kings 5 and 7 13 45, framed by a preacher voice on human virtue and friendship.
Sermonette argues that a father’s true legacy is loyal friendship, exemplified by Hiram of Tyre’s steadfast bond with David and Solomon. It urges children to value and protect the tested friendships their parents cultivated, warning against discarding these bonds for new, unproven ones.
The Tyrian king Hiram grieves David’s death and recalls a long friendship. He hopes Solomon will prove worthy and promises support, sending cedar and fir timber to help build a temple to the Lord. Solomon's reply praises the friendship and readiness to assist.
Horace Goldin recalls a dramatic waterbury performance where a vanished elephant illusion thrills the crowd after a sudden blackout. The fat stage manager shuffles on in slippers as lights return to applause and a passerby later praises the stunt as unforgettable. Meanwhile Chinatown plans a dedicated hospital in New York City with Chinese physicians and American supervision. Funds totaling $25,000 are to be raised by a committee led by Lee Yu and Ching Fong Wing.
The three small Methodist denominations that merged in England now form a church of 180000 members with 322000 Sunday school children, a ratio higher than any American denomination.
In Foochow China Bishop Spellmeyer described discovering idols stored in a shed that were described as great and ugly. The sight prompted a reflection on faith and the persistence of traditional idols amid modernization.
Robert F. Y. Pierce D D of Scranton Pa led a gospel service in a Lowell Mass theater. Surrounded by actors chorus singers and theatergoers the event blessed many and moved the audience to tears. The management with six theaters urged him to speak at all venues to preach Christ.
Bishop Tugwell dedicates a small church near a leper settlement in Abeokuta West Africa. The church was erected by Mrs Wood and Mrs Fry of the English Church Missionary Society in memory of the late E Fry. The two women are praised for their devoted work among the lepers.
Rev R H Sidebotham writes from Korea of rapid church growth. He notes 23 meeting places 17 church buildings and 1 170 believers under his care now in the field eight years after arriving. The year saw Christian numbers rise from 90 000 to nearly 150 000 across Korea.
Danish scientist Poulson has perfected a wireless telephony apparatus enabling clear two way communication from Copenhagen to Berlin, a distance of about 240 miles. The breakthrough promises long range voice transmission without wires, marking a notable advance in early telecommunication.
The narrator recalls a life afloat with many idle priests and no idol worshipers. The crew on the houseboat implored river gods for favorable winds, yet mocked them when the winds did not come. They expressed a loss of faith and spoke of it openly.
The author advocates aging with tranquility and acceptance. One should be content with the current life stage and let amusements shift naturally without resistance. A graceful exit from activity is preferred, avoiding struggle or regret as time progresses.
Carrier pigeons are used by physicians in the north of Scotland to relay prescriptions between patients and the doctor during long rounds. If a patient needs medicine urgently the doctor writes a prescription and sends the bird back to the office for it.
A historical church lesson on John 3 1 21 and John 3 16 stressing born again salvation and kingdom of heaven concepts. It links Jesus teaching with scriptures Ezekiel Jeremiah and prophetic fulfillment and notes baptism as cleansing and entry into God’s realm.
Rev Geo A E Troutman of Mt Washington Mo says he was cured of catarrh and his wife of la grippe by Peruna and sends best wishes for its success Rev H W Tate of Cincinnati reports throat spasms ceased after two bottles of Peruna and credits the remedy Dr Hartman and assistants announce Peruna tablets now available matching the medicine’s ingredients with one tablet per dose and no liquid required
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