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Van Wert Times

Location

Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1888

Page

2

A Christmas Sermon On Mary Mothers And Madonna

Rev T DeWitt Talmage delivers a Christmas sermon praising Mary as mother and Madonna, urging reverence for motherhood and the Christ child. He points to Bethlehem, the shepherds, and the world’s fields, calling for society to honor mothers, children, and humble roots in a divine, timeless scene.

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Foolish Parents and the Most Ridiculous Case Ever Reported

A French couple misses a dinner due to their three year old daughter’s defiant bedtime protest. They return to bed after trying to placate her, then dress again when she falls asleep, illustrating a humorous yet telling clash of parental indulgence with child will. The page also includes essays on trust, gambling's moral impact, manners, bank tellers, and reflections on home as a comforting, nonmaterial construct.

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Canadian Politics and Debates in the Dominion

A survey outlines Canada’s constitutional status as a British possession with a Governor General, bicameral parliament, and independent government. It describes Conservatives under Sir John Macdonald and Liberals led by Edward Blake, tariff and railroad policy disputes, and a spectrum of attitudes toward ties with Britain and possible union with the United States.

Canada Dominion England Senate House of Commons Colonial Department London John Macdonald Canaan Edward Blake Great Britain United States

Roman Catholic Missions Expansion Across Asia and Pacific

Protestant papers urge missions abroad while Roman Catholic efforts flourish worldwide. In China 453,405 baptized converts, 47 European missionaries, 251 native priests, 2,429 churches, 1,779 colloquial schools with 25,219 scholars, and 604 seminarists. Across Corea, Japan, Manchouria and Tibet 130 European and 15 native posts, 227 churches, 77,254 baptized Christians. Indo China reports 64,286 Catholics and 185,584 Catholics? The total shows 2,440,451 baptized Catholics, 2,639 missionaries and native priests, 7,293 churches, 4,469 colleges and schools with 112,559 scholars, and 76 seminaries with 2,746 seminarians.

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Quotables and Jests From an Age of Anecdotes

A compilation of witticisms and humorous snippets from various papers. Jests touch on heat and coal miners, marriage certificates with coupons, revenue cutters, booted boots, and domestic banter. Fragments include quips about lying, beauty and light, and satirical snippets about work life and insurance.

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Australia Voting System for Absolute Ballot Secrecy

A 19th century proposal describes a single ticket system where voters select names from a printed slate and mark choices privately in a room adjacent to the polling place. The scheme aims to eliminate bribery by ensuring voters cast ballots unseen, with officials reporting support from leaders for adopting an unpurchasable ballot box.

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Manitoba Census Shows Population Jump From 1881 to 1886

The Manitoba census taken July 51, 1886 reports a provincial population of 108 640, up from 65 954 in April 1881, a gain of 42 686 at about 500 a year. Net immigration is about 6 600 annually, with 42 843 born elsewhere in Canada. The report also presents shifts in origins and notes growth in principal crops.

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Sabbath Day Reading on Rest and the Son of Man

A sermon fragment on the permanence and purpose of the Sabbath. It argues the day was made for man, rests as essential, and should be interpreted by Christ with a balanced life. The piece urges daily service in work, study, heart, ministry, and sharing light, guided by Jesus.

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The Wrong Excuse

Two workmen discuss a comrade’s troubles and the common excuse that he was led into sin by drink. They argue that a person chooses evil when entering dangerous places and associating with questionable characters, not merely being influenced by alcohol.

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Gems of Thought and Saintly Advice Across Ages

A collage of quotations urging salvation through service, heavenly aims via earthly deeds, and self improvement. Notable voices include Rev Peter Menzies, Coleridge, Sir Aubrey De Vere, Seneca, Frederick W Father, Carlyle, and Z Filer, urging diligence, gratitude, and the pursuit of virtue through action.

Peter Menzies Coleridge Sir Aubrey de Vere Seneca God Frederick W Father United Presbyterian Carlyle Egypt Z Filer

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Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage D. D Eara THE Shaker Society Roman Catholic Missions Australia Bao Zion E. A. Cottier Ian YF. Osereer
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