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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1886
Page
6
Rev. Talmage argues the home tests character, shelters from life’s storms, and safeguards government. He contrasts cheerful homes with ruined ones, urges prayer, virtue, and Christian principle, and envisions heaven as the ultimate home for believers.
Following the Franco German war European nations quickly organized regular foreign military pigeon systems. Fortresses and many inland towns receive lofts with central stations at key interior locations, usually the capital, ensuring communication via intermediate stations when needed. St Louis Republican.
Estimated at 10,000 sa loons in New York City generate about $220000 per day totaling roughly $374000000 annually, reflecting high daily intake and yearly revenue.
Senator Edmunds criticizes the President for withholding documents in the Duskin suspension dispute. He argues the Senate must receive official papers to judge the grounds for removal and notes the constitutional duty to inform on the state of the Union. He recalls past partisan strains and urges adherence to law and Senate prerogative.
A Judge argues that decent men and periodicals must build and keep good character. Truthfulness is framed as better business than lying or stealing, stressing wisdom over folly in journalism.
A famed Macon woman observes a ritual on first entering a room. She stands in the center and bows to each corner to propitiate spirits she believes inhabit every room. The practice reflects her belief that each house hosts its own spirits.
The excerpt argues women in Korea enjoy freedom until age seven, then enter lifelong seclusion. In the father’s house only brothers and the father may see her, while after marriage only the husband and father in law may view her, highlighting social constraints on women.
Chicago commentary argues the Senate must confront the executive refusals to hand over public papers in the Duskin Garland case. It urges adopting the Edmunds resolution of censure to defend legislative power and prevent executive overreach.
The Indiana State Journal reports Hon. R. W. Thompson recalling his four year tenure as Secretary of the Navy 1877 to 1881 noting only one removal and that a Republican while most appointees were Democrats. It contrasts with current Administration for political dismissals and condemns a Democratic editors resolution opposing Republicans in office.
The Indiana State Journal notes Cleveland's reform drive has removed 40 000 to 50 000 officials in a year and predicts 160 000 to 200 000 dismissals over the presidency. It states 15 000 fourth class postmasters were appointed and argues Mugwumps warned of mass shifts.
The Minneapolis Tribune criticizes Mr. Cleveland as a curious president who acts beyond routine duty. It argues his campaign claim of a president limited to enforcing laws has vanished and notes an unusually assertive effort to govern and influence legislation.
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes Senator Edmunds defends the Senate’s right to information under the Tenure of Office act and the Constitution. It contrasts Edmunds with Pugh, arguing the President must inform Congress on state of the Union and that the Democratic side lacks rival oratory. The piece critiques the departmental request for a $185,000 appropriation and frames the dispute as a defense of congressional oversight versus executive secrecy.
The Detroit Tribune argues President Cleveland is a "fresh" president who oversteps by labeling papers in the Department of Justice as private and seeks to custody or destroy them. It cites revised statutes section 5403 of penalties for destroying or stealing public records, asserting Cleveland has much to learn about state duties.
President Cleveland tells the Senate that papers on charges against suspended office holders are not public and cannot be shown. He argues charges against public servants are private property, limiting Senate examination prior to confirming or rejecting a successor. The Cleveland Leader notes the sharpened executive Senate clash.
The excerpt cites editorials from the Detroit Tribune, Indianapolis Times, Cleveland Leader, Boston Traveller, and Chicago Journal criticizing Republicanism, the Cleveland administration, crime detection, and John Goode Jr as Solicitor General. It notes claims of hypocrisy in removals, inefficiency, and alleged fraud in Goode’s career.
A religious piece describes a dream of the city of the Lord, the gates of life, and a calling to return to save drowning souls. An angel asks to stay. the speaker chooses to return, drawing ten thousand cords of light to rescue worldly hearts and bring them to the Lord. The vision ends with a rescued throng beside the gate.
The excerpt surveys Mr Gladstone’s reply to Prof Huxley arguing that religion and theology are distinct yet related. It notes the danger of contemning theology as fashion, praises Micah's justice mercy and humility, and contrasts worldly distraction with deep study of Christ, urging continual spiritual ascent and devotion.
A Pennsylvania woman of a large family is praised for rising at four each morning to seek God. The article contrasts active church work with true worship, citing her example of early prayers and Bible reading before daily duties begin.
The piece urges mental and moral preparation for petition, noting instant prayer in emergencies and the dangers of habitual indifference. It highlights the Lord’s Prayer opening as a model for filial relationship and humble yearning for God’s will, urging sincere, reverent address to the Deity.
Reverend Edersheim uses Genesis opening to frame theology ethics and politics. He views God origin and guidance as central, with the Ten Commandments as negative law and the Lord's Prayer as positive Gospel.
A compilation of aphorisms and quotations on love charity religion and hard work from Bellamy Cicero Spurgeon Woodward Brown and others. It surveys moral and religious themes and contrasts grace and sin with reflections on conscience and judgment.
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