01 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
1
A brief passage references scriptural authority from Exodus chapters 40 verses 17 through 38. The text credits W. E. Edson as author and notes copyright in 1900. The fragment centers on the scriptural construction or order described in the cited verses.
Sermonette explains the Tabernacle as a symbol of God and of Christ’s redeeming work. It contrasts the Tabernacle with the temple in God dwelling among believers as living stones. Believers form a spiritual temple with Jesus as high priest, entering the heavenly holy place for mercy and grace.
Bezaleel and Aholiab report workers finish materials and garments for the Tabernacle. Moses bids the workers to rest and marks the start of the second year of appointed service, with the crew set to complete admin tasks and holy vestments.
The camp celebrates the completion of the Tabernacle under Bezaleel and Aholiab as offerings flow in. Moses places the tablets, rod, and manna in the ark, then God’s glory fills the tent. The people marvel, bow, and worship before the manifested divine presence.
London Missionary Society reports a growing revival in Betsileo districts with hundreds choosing Christ. Evangelists conduct four days of village missions. notable conversions, baptisms, and re ceptions of the ordinance occur. Women play a leading role in preaching, praying, and soul winning.
An English commentary notes the American drink bill increased last year by 10,000,000 pounds sterling to a total of 310,000,000. It suggests US reformers may have focused too much on legal temperance enforcement rather than its broader impact.
Henry L. Clapp, formerly of New York, plans to build a hospital on Malta island chiefly for American sailors in the naval and merchant service. The move aims to aid the sailor, deemed the indispensable man of human society, whose support underpins civilization and missions.
There is a large vat of Scotch whisky for the British house of commons with 800 gallons prepared for the 670 members. The vat is kept above a minimum level and refilled two or three times during each parliamentary session.
Field and Stream writer W R Bradshaw extols the Georgian Bay Region and the Algonquin archipelago as ideal family recreation with 400 miles of islands and 30 000 Lake Huron islands, noting light gear and minimal labor compared to forest marches, appealing to relaxation for all ages.
A light anecdote recalls Lord Alverstone then lord chief justice of England who once sang in a Kensington parish church choir. A puzzled verger misidentified him and quipped that the choir members do their booty and antecedents need not be inquired about.
Pattern No 5610 offers a ladies short pette coat with nainsook embroidery and varied pleat options. It describes fabric choices, hip adjustment, optional yoke, and skirt fitting by darts with sizes waist 22 to 32. Medium size yardage is four and seven eighths yards of 36 inch material. Orders sent to Pattern Department with size and pattern number.
Mrs. Egbert Sheldon of Woodville Connecticut reports her year and a half old son suffered severe sores across face arms chest and body. After two doctors failed and nightly cloth bindings to prevent scratching the child improved within two months after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He recovered fully and remained healthy. April 22 1905.
The note marks quill pens entering use in 553 and the advent of steel pens in 1820 with a sale of a gross for 36 dollars. It highlights early writing technology and pricing milestones.
A New York lawyer, famed for patronizing manner, tells John G. Carlisle the Supreme Court overruled him in Mullins versus Jenkinson. Carlisle replies he is only concerned for the reputation of the Supreme Court. Harper's Weekly reports the exchange.
A rambunctious survey of extraordinary radishes from North China and Japan, grown from seeds imported by the U S Department of Agriculture. Descriptions include red globe roots up to 20 pounds, a foot long white variety, and a green exterior with wine red interior, noting notable flavor under ideal conditions. Also brief notes on stolen Servian bank note plates and a whimsical tale of a sparrow nesting in a hat in Kansas City.
A fragment notes a dressy blouse and then discusses Lake Huron. It states the lake contains about 3,000 islands, surpassing others in this regard, and ranks third in size among the Great Lakes with an area of 20,400 square miles.
A brief reflective axiom offers guidance on temper. The fragment cites Confucius urging restraint by considering consequences before acting.
A Michigan woman reports her husband’s heart palpitations, bladder catarrh, and stomach trouble improved after switching from coffee to Postum. She notes their health and energy recovered within weeks, praises boiling for flavor, and credits Postum with her children’s well being while a visitor also endorses the drink.
A terse note reflects on missed chances and the enduring role of economy as a pathway, emphasizing the idea that opportunities lost may not return. The text hints at abstract concepts rather than a concrete event or person.
Consul Metcalf reports the new Cunarder under construction at Wallsend uses the largest silicon steel plates in the world, each weighing ten tons. The shell and boilers are massive with boilers alone estimated over 1,000 tons. Large ingots and slabs move through rolling mills for this project.
A Bradford Pa reader recounts curing a tumor after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad features Mrs Pinkham offering advice and claims five bottles restored health and regular periods after a hysterectomy was feared.
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