Capture of the Ark of the Lord
A fragmentary note references the Ark of the Lord and cites chapters 4, 5, and 6. The text names Wa. Kilaon and Aiediivexe in a likely biblical or pseudo-religious context.
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
6
Sermon on Israel's ark episode and true religion
The sermon critiques a corrupt priesthood and Israel’s reliance on outward religious signs. It argues that God remains imminent in life yet distant from hearts given to sin, and that victory cannot be won by ceremonies alone. True religion resides in the heart, not in fetishes or ritual displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Eli
Israel
God
Samuel
Defeat Report Reaches After Early Skirmish With Philistines
News reports indicate the army of Israel suffered a setback in a preliminary clash with Philistine forces. The defeat was relayed through adjacent settlements as authorities assess the impact and next actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
The Jolly Jesters Pipe a Watermelon Rhyme
A Harper's Weekly humor item features the Jolly Jesters performing a backwoods dialogue about watermelons and springs. The skit includes lines about a watermelon named for spring and a family tale of a fall and a near-drowning. It closes with a wry note on a tenor's ballad about liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic. Lett
Harper’s Weekly
The Ark Comes to Battle as Priests Fall
In a crowded temple court the ark is sought by Philistine forces near Israel’s army. Samuel warns against sacrilege as Phinehas and Hophni press to enter. The ark is seized by the Philistines amid a rout, with the two priests slain and Israel’s hopes crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Israel
Samuel
Ae Phinhas
Hopkhai
Hephat
Hophni
Plincias
Phinehas
Hophai
Smit
Eli
Rlee
Umbrella Conscience: A New York Businessman's Clever Scheme
A New Yorker in a rainstorm lacking an umbrella devises a clever plan to obtain one. He hails a passerby with a sharp plea pretending the person owes him an umbrella, delivering a brisk, wry tip about exploiting a guilty conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleman
Tambo
New Yorker
New York
The Money End Parable On Opera Commerce
Composer Maurice Grau credited his success to running opera as a business, not an art. The tale likens music to perfume aimed at profit, not excellence, and contrasts genuine artistry with a vogue for flashy, lucrative spectacle. A perfumer boasts selling gasoline scented perfume to flatter vanity, selling the idea of owning cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Grau
Grau
Society Playhouse quote about mobility and class
A concise Spectator remark notes society’s playhouse gates admit births and brilliance but require money at the doors, implying easier ascent and descent than before as birthright and talent meet financial gatekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society
The
Spectator
The Umbrella Exchange Ends With A Haughty Departure
A hurried businessman hands over an umbrella after a guilty start while others note the scheme’s viability. The writer disclaims responsibility for misuse by incompetent persons and urges discrimination in selecting victims.
Olive oil bottling hub shifts to New England
California oil producers formed an association and run a major bottling plant in New England for the eastern market. Bulk shipping feeds New York’s olive oil consumption, with about 260000 gallons produced nationwide each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New York
California
New York Real Estate Values Rise Daily Says Agency
New York City real estate values are reported to grow by about 1 096 970 dollars each day according to the assessment agency. This dramatic daily increase highlights escalating property prices in the metropolis and signals intensified demand and market pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Waist for a Young Girl Pattern No 5772
Pattern department advertises a youth over blouse design in white taftern over cream dotted net. Features tuck fullness at shoulders and neckline trim. versatile for voile, poplin, cashmere, pongee and linen. In-year sizes 15 16 17 require specified yardage. send 10 cents and size with order.
A Smart Blouse Pattern No. 6782
This French conceived blouse in copper satin features wide shoulder styling, a front over sleeve arrangement with three cloth covered buttons, lace chemisette, broadcloth cuffs, and suspenders integrated into the trimming band. Requires three and three eighths yards of 36 inch material for sizes 32 to 42 inches.
Man Who Offered Bribe Sentenced In Illinois
Springfield A jury in the United States district court found Antoine Joborak of Madison guilty of offering Postmaster E W Helker $200 to influence testimony against Thomas Dunrovac and Slucko Divjak, who are serving sentences for stealing U S mail. Edward Tate in Chicago says he will return to Peoria to testify and seeks the $3 000 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
United State District Court
Antoine Joborak
Madison
E. W. Helker
Thomas Dunrovac
Slucko Divjak
United States
Tate
Chicago
Edward Tate
School Board of
Peoria
Shot Dam to Win Race at La Grange Dam
Havana steamer Cald Eagle defeats the David Swayne in a race from Monessumea to Heards town after crossing La Grange dam. Capt Percy Swayne posts a $1000 challenge that his boat can beat the Eagle in a straight race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
la Grange
Cald Eagle
David Swayne
Monessumea
Heardstown
Percy Swayne
Illinois Editors Meet in Peoria Acknowledges Success
The Illinois Editorial association completed a three day Peoria gathering with receptions river trips and visits to Bartonville asylum. Dr Zeller praised Bartonville for humane care its 2000 inmates in a cottage system and a separate hospital. Frank J Quinn spoke on the deep waterway project and its regional benefits. Officers elected include President J A Adams Peotone and secretary J M Page Jerseyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Illinois Editorial Association
Dr. Zeller
Bartonville Asylum
Frank J. Quinn
Sanitary District
Zeller
Bartonville
Ilinois
Illinois
Chicago
Iindy River
Henry
Copperas ‘Creek
Sanitary
Peoria County
Itnois Valley
J. A. Adams
Peotone
Mary Davidsson
Carthage
J. M. Sheets
Oblong
Charles Mead
Gemere
J. M. Page
Jerseyville
H. A. David
Carlinville
J. M. Rapp
Fairfield
E. A. Saively
Springfield
Equal to the Occasion in Medical Etiquette
The British Medical Journal recounts tales of doctors facing nuisance seekers who press for private counsel at casual meetings. Abernethy deflects an alderman by urging him to “Take advice” after a long lament. A French doctor avoids a soliciting patient by a stoic prompt request to remove clothing, prompting a subtle exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abernethy
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John Fraser
Danville
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Henry Herms
Banfield
Will Schultz
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