18 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
1
Poem by Fidele H. Holland contrasts war’s glory with a mother’s grief and a soldier’s loneliness. It recalls prayers, distant camps, and a homesick boy begging his mother to comfort him as sickness and fear overshadow triumphs. The verse highlights the human cost behind martial triumphs.
Odd lot Night Gowns at 1.19, Corset Covers at 23c, and Ladies Mackintoshes at 2.98. Daywear includes Men's Summer Underwear at 39c and Unlaundered Shirts at 29c. Values show higher worths, with deep discounts on fabrics like Dimity Percale and Organdies.
A Boston Mary N Bradford verse urges belief in the inner angel. It extols faith over doubt and the eternal ideal as life's kernel.
Three Lessons adjoin a golden pen tracing hope faith and love to strengthen the heart. The poem urges lifting gloom with trust in God and charity, while a ballad-like dialogue with Father William recalls heedfulness of youth, piety, and gratitude in old age.
The week reports Spain accepting US terms for peace talks, troop movements and cordons around Cuba and Porto Rico, Admiral Dewey and general Merritt plans, and numerous war role shifts. Muted violence noted with several killings and troop losses, plus negotiations and protocol signings advancing toward formal peace in December.
The weekly Christian Endeavor topic explains the Bible’s supreme purpose to teach belief about God and duty to live for Him. It outlines practical aims including wisdom, avoidance of evil, and guiding light from sin to heaven with cited readings.
The Bible blends divine inspiration with personal experience of its writers. It reflects how God uses individuals with unique traits yet shared spiritual needs as messengers. This mix enhances doctrine, reproof, and edification across passages.
The passage recalls Stephen after his sermon when enraged crowds cast him out and stoned him to death. He remained full of the Holy Ghost and gazed toward heaven seeing the glory of God and Jesus at the right hand. He prayed for his killers and yielded his spirit, dying as the first Christian martyr.
A fragment reflecting on church unity and purpose, stressing that churches exist to bring people closer to God and to guide daily life toward larger, infinite relationships. It references quotes from Christian Register and a note on self reliance as trust in enduring laws and principles.
Quote from Spurgeon on managing money and the difficulty of spending wisely, noting that economy is half the battle of life and earning money is easier than using it well.
Market notes from New York on August 16 show money on call at 1 percent and prime mercantile paper at about 4 4 percent. Sterling exchange reflects bank bill business near 4 85 495 percent for demand with posted rates around 4 84 4 85 and 4 88. Bar Silver quoted at 50 1/2 cents and Mexican dollars at around 46 cents.
The Epworth League weekly reflection by Rev W J Yates and A M Opie argues Christ’s faith brings cheerful resilience. It rejects stoicism and hedonism, urging devotion to God, look beyond pain, and share joy with others by prayer and aiding the needy.
It is easy to imagine generosity yet often we do nothing because we seek grand deeds. Honest purpose yields what it can not wealth or power. A cup of cold water offered now may be the best aid for the needy. Begin with small acts and you will find you can do more.
Daily progress on the war with Spain draws wide reader interest as denominations report vigorous field movements. The piece notes Christians seek timely global news and that German Methodists in the United States have fewer subscribers than their total membership, yet lead in publishing impact.
The text praises the Chautauqua assembly and smaller meetings as blessings that inspire thousands and provide valued companionship, mental stimulation, and broad horizons. It notes the need for balanced recreation, warns against overuse, and urges wise use of modern assemblies when old camp meetings are unavailable.
A devotional poem asks for a brief, peaceful moment at the feet of the Lord as day ends. The speaker seeks divine guidance after labor and weariness, longing to rest in God’s loving care and to glimpse His gracious will.
A collage of quips and anecdotes covers love, luck, and daily life. Notes include lines on patience, self reliance, and personal habits, plus light political and social commentary. The piece mentions pigeons in German service, Canada thistle laws, and humorous vignettes of soldiers and workers.
Bill Nye criticizes American road policy calling it a disgrace and argues for better funding of road maintenance over flashy projects. He blames local road overseers for inefficiency and cites farmers’ ignorance of road building while urging professional builders to create durable, quality roads nationwide.
A brief legal notice notes brands Chiaa and neat appear in proceedings at the 2 Mail Office. The fragmentary text provides limited details but confirms the location and party names involved.
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