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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1889
Page
7
A playful verse asks why diverse figures resemble each other. It pairs a hillside, a racer, a summer man, a gambler, a leader, a conductor, a professor, and a barber with humorous analogies. Each quip links common traits to unexpected likenesses.
A Kansas judge, renowned for fairness, secretly shelters John Dorker, a former burglar, and grants him a month trial period. The man proves faithful and hardworking, prompting a second chance that ends with the judge officially pledging support and employment.
Major John F Edwards, secretary of the Veterans Association, recalls that Jefferson Davis married Knox Taylor with General Taylor's full consent. He notes initial objections were not to Davis but to parting his daughter. The ceremony occurred at the Taylors home after consent was granted, debunking elopement rumors.
From the History of the 39th Illinois. Butler's expedition up the James River reached Bermuda Hundred Virginia where the 39th Illinois debarked and manned a frontline before Butler and his staff. A Confederate squad fired on them at Butler's Creek causing two orderlies to fall and prisoners taken. The Petersburg paper later criticized the Confederate major for failing to capture Butler.
The Union Veteran Union reports a 150000 member base and a mass petition to the President urging restoration of the army and navy survivors' division of the pension bureau. Oldest comrade Duncan Clark, 80, from Shoshone Idaho, enlisted in 1861 and fought in Ball’s Bluff and Fredericksburg among other Potomac battles.
A poem reflecting on rain and blessing, urging gratitude for light after storms. The speaker notes birds and nature’s verses, recalling that comfort comes from sowing in pain and awaiting harvest. Inspired by Arthur L. Salmon in Good Words.
Prof. Elmslee argues that true happiness is compatible with faith and the Christian life. He says religion should amplify joy not dampen it, with rejoicing commanded as part of God’s will in Christ.
A sermon excerpt cites Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians warning Christians to avoid filthiness indecent language foolish talking and jesting. It argues such speech shows a dirty heart, urges higher conversation, and notes every idle word will be accounted for at the day of judgment.
A discourse argues that law does not act but expresses the method by which forces operate. It questions whether matter generates force, insisting force moves over matter. The piece contrasts scientific and religious views, stating God governs the universe and laws are habits of God.
The essay argues that Christians should avoid filthiness, foolish talking, and jesting. It cites Ephesians as guidance and contends universal practice of restraint would greatly improve society, presenting Paul’s ethics as practical and beneficial. The piece reflects the New York Independent's stance on temperance in speech.
A collection of brief quotations from sources like United Presbyterian and N Y Independent. It emphasizes speaking truth, moral duty, the value of health, love for God, daily service, and trust in divine guidance.
Dr. Talmage urges understanding of boys aged six to fourteen, arguing their mixed nature includes mischief, sensitivity, spunk, and fun. He recalls schoolyard laughter and the pressure to be serious, noting how a boy hides strong emotions behind a calm exterior to avoid punishment.
A reflection on how people propose virtuous goals in theory but fail to enact them in life. The author notes that ease of design contrasts with difficulty of execution and warns against judging hypocrisy in those who advocate virtue they have not yet achieved.
Aunty and Sweet Girl discuss modern girls behavior and fickle engagements during a Newport summer. The Aunt laments, while Sweet Girl notes the pattern of brief betrothals ending as men return to the city, describing it as horrid.
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