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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1887
Page
3
A terse rally encourages youths to pursue lifelong learning in study and trade. The message emphasizes diligence for students, merchants, and mechanics, urging continued development and mastery in all crafts.
Reverend Tall warns young men to honor the Sabbath as a defense against evil and as a path to lasting character. He cites personal sacrifice, home ties, industry, and faith, urging steadfast labor and God first to face temptations and achieve true achievement.
A reflection on maintaining cheerfulness to overcome low moods and hardships. It argues that buoyancy and hope fuel energy, skill, and perseverance, while belief that God orders all to good sustains faith during trials. Moods vary, but Christian effort aims to drive away clouds toward uplifting light.
Directions for water color painting on terra cotta with gelatine to prevent sinking and a guide to shading and finishing. Includes an anecdote about temperance lecturers in Ohio, a police chief, and a sermon urging faith and religious principle as strongest defense for youth. cites Maittdelphia Prone and a biblical verse about youth and judgment.
The article traces early American territorial growth from 1783 onward, detailing purchase decisions and borders. It credits Democratic administrations with land acquisitions including Louisiana, Florida, Texas, the Mexican Cession, Gadsden, and Alaska, and notes the Oregon boundary settlement and its political framing.
A collage of political opinions from papers across the nation mocks party claims and Blaine’s strength. A Boston Transcript essay lampoons a match maker figure Mrs Hartmixum who pushily pairs off couples for her own amusement, then a piece celebrates wax modeling as a path to arts education at home.
Religious reading inviting readers to pause from worldly cares and sin to find rest in Christ. Mentions Sunday School lessons and scripture references from Matthew, urging repentance and spiritual refreshment under the cross.
The essay argues that true success rests on higher ideals beyond wealth and fame. It urges Christians to value character over gold, pursue a holy purpose, and let faith drive daily conduct. It cites Cato and biblical examples, urging teachers and youths to cultivate a steadfast purpose for enduring triumph.
The Puritan Sunday fostered discipline and moral direction beyond rest, shaping the mind and character of Americans. Readers reflect on its iron restraints, later recognizing the value of its lessons, which influenced institutions and leaders from New England to the Carolinas and beyond.
A collection of short aphorisms from various authors and sources. Passages discuss virtue perseverance, resignation to Providence, the Bible as a telescope, and the value of parental pedigree versus personal merit. Ends with a note on engaging with scripture to gain true insight.
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