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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1886
Page
3
Rev T DeWitt Talmage delivers the thirteenth discourse in the marriage ring series at Brooklyn Tabernacle after returning from a western trip. He portrays the weight of housekeeping duties, wife workers, and the unacknowledged toil of mothers and housekeepers, urging patience, self denial, and spiritual value in domestic labor.
Reading Pa special reports Christian Gisuser runs a local venture killing dogs for meat sold to families who find it palatable and healthy. He fattens dogs in his yard and drains fat for sale to treat colds and chest ailments. He admits eating dog meat and recalls childhood slaughter. A church fire alarm causes panic at Chicago Central Church Mission school with four hundred girls inside, all escape.
The April session notes describe the Senate reading the governors message on finances, a new measure to require city gas trustees to hand over funds and file monthly reports, and various House actions. Bills adjust boards of health, township road use, taxation procedures, and arson penalties, with multiple measures advancing toward law including the Haley Eight Hour bill and education and tax reforms.
A Washington Star article recalls Logan’s Civil War stance from Uncle Daniel's Story. It notes veterans’ memories, Logan’s mid-war actions, and debates over his Union loyalties amid secession fervor. The piece cites recollections from a Washington citizen who knew Logan well and questions his public stance during 1860-61.
The article notes President Cleveland and a busy desk morning routine with autograph seekers. Doorkeeper Loeffler manages autograph albums, the President signs about three days weekly, often adding Executive Mansion or White House, and once donated a signature with a substantial check. Also mentions a Boston Bulletin quip about saying no and a Washington Post reference.
A fragment discusses a mysterious hidden life among true Christians and then shifts to Gulf of California pearl fisheries. It explains diving methods by native divers and armor-clad divers, depth, duration, and the drying and sale of pearls to China. It notes pearl formation via nacre and a disease process within the oyster muscle.
A reflective Religious Reading piece discusses faith, consolation, and the life in Christ. It emphasizes personal devotion, the gain of communion with God through spiritual currents, and the challenge of balancing virtues while pursuing a well rounded Christian life. It notes the difficulty of worldly life and the aim to cultivate benevolence and reverence as guiding traits.
The text argues for single minded devotion as the central Christian duty. It cites Christ and Paul emphasizing one purpose the Kingdom of God and righteousness. Paul’s life illustrates focus, perseverance, and impact, shaping Christian civilization. The piece praises unity of aim and the idea of doing one thing well.
A fragmented sermon discussing the Golden Rule and self sacrifice. It links religious duty to social awakening in Germany, urging perseverance, study, and toil. It emphasizes endurance, Christian work, and the need to resist ease for spiritual strength.
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