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Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1908

Page

3

Amos Scripture Authority Explored in The Book

A historical examination surveys how The Book of Amos asserts divine authority and warnings to Israel. The study highlights prophetic calls for justice, righteousness, and accountability, detailing the text’s focus on social ethics and covenant faithfulness within ancient Israelite society.

Thus saith the Lord sermon on prophecy and preaching

A sermonette argues that Amos’s repeated thus saith the Lord demands unwavering fidelity from preachers. It urges listening prayerfully before proclaiming God’s word and warns against softening the message to suit human ideas. The piece cites Daniel Elijah and Paul as models for bold, uncompromising preaching.

Amos God Heaven Daniel Elijah Paul Christ Jesus

Fragmented summary of ancient texts and kings

The text references periods and figures from biblical history including Uz the days, Joreboam son of Joash, and kings such as Uzaiah. It mentions periods of ase and verse about prophets, linking events across a vague timeline with unclear details and damaged phrasing.

Agnes Tibe Mvinh Joreboam Joash Sreel B.C Uzaiah Phot Iosea

Hidden Treasure Myths and Earring Fashion

A fragmented piece discusses England legends of buried church plate from the dissolution era, mentioning Worcestershire bells and abbots, then shifts to Maud Allan and the allure of earrings. It notes earrings' appeal and potential vulgarity, praising their chic effect on some faces.

England Worcestershire Mvesham Lichfield Abbots Muriga Hyesham Wide World Magazine Maud Allan Carmen

Earring Vogue Grows Apace at London Palace

The fashion trend of elaborate earrings spreads through London crowds at the Palace theater drawing wide attention. Spectators admire the esthetic designs as popularity climbs among attendees and shoppers around the show.

Palace Theater London

Amos the shepherd called to speak for the Lord

The narrative follows Amos born in Tekoa and raised on shepherd hills near Bethlehem. From childhood he stores God’s words, witnesses national apostasy, and answers a divine summons to deliver messages to Israel and Judah as a prophetic voice in dark days.

Wat David Samuel Israel Goliath Bethlehem Saul Telyoa Tekoa Amos Moses Jerusalem Temple God Judah

Alcohol and the Criminal in Mexican District Report

An official attorney general report for a Mexican district with about 600000 residents records 12234 total law violations for the year. Of these crimes, 5566 occurred while the offender was under the influence of liquor, highlighting the impact of alcohol on crime in the district.

Fat Hog and Ambassador at Newport Dinner

Wu Ting-Fang the Chinese ambassador modestly said the honors come from his office not himself. Reporters chase a Rhode Island farmer with a 1,250 pound blue ribbon hog named Hiram Y. Doolittle, Son of Gen Augustus A. Doolittle, as he demands his pedigree. The scene ends with a home notes reflection on choosing good without questions.

Wu Ting-Fang Newport Rhode Island Woonsocket Hiram Y. Doolittle Augustus Anderson Doolittle St. Joseph

Liquor Cited as Chief Factor in Crime Rise

The article states that alcohol is the chief element in the increase of criminality and was decisive in 4,786 cases of murderous assaults, with intemperance viewed as a grievous crime among ancient Mexicans. Modern law must treat the liquor evil as a primary cause of crime.

The Conference Irony Over Dough Supply

At a somber meeting the undertaker lamp maker pianomaker and doctor urge light and harmony. The baker interrupts with a blunt question about who will supply the dough, ending the gathering with a practical pun on funding.

David Anointed at Bethlehem Sunday School Lesson 1908

The lesson outlines Samuel's anointing of David at Bethlehem in 1 Samuel 16 1 13 noting Samuel's prudence in naming sacrifice and the elders' tremor. It stresses that God chose David for kingship and that the spirit of the Lord rested on him from that day forward.

David Bethlehem Sam Ussher Samuel Ramah Jerusalem Saul Jesse Bhaz Ruth God Geikie Josephus Lord

Growing Rutabagas on Thomas May’s North Dakota Farm

Thomas A. May of Lari more North Dakota reports in Orange Judd Farmer that in 1905 six acres of rutabagas yielded about 8000 bushels. He uses loamy soil with sand, millet before roots, 30 loads of manure per acre, and raised drills. Seeding occurs late May to early June with a turnip drill, then rolling and cultivation. Harvest tops removed and roots pulled with a harrow. great wheat yields follow roots. Cattle feed gains noted for calves and winter stock.

Thomas A. May Larimore N. D Thomas Shaw Orange Judd May

Facts for Sick Women by Lydia E Pinkham Ad

For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been a standard remedy for female ills. It has reportedly cured thousands troubled with displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains backache bearing down feeling flatulency indigestion dizziness or nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Cow tether device for grazing small ground spaces

A Prairie Farmer note describes a tethering method for cows on narrow ground. A 40 to 50 foot wire is fixed to two stakes in the soil, passed through the ring on the cow chain, allowing the chain to slide. The setup lets cows graze a larger area in confined spaces.

Care of Milk in Early Aeration Practices

A Wisconsin institute speaker warns milk should be moved promptly from the barn to a clean area and strained after milking. Aeration can improve keeping quality if done in a clean sweet atmosphere, avoiding wind from barnyards to prevent contamination, with cooling and odor release as benefits when properly managed.

Wisconsin Institute

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