21 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
1
A lyrical meditation recalls a mythical past and a land of music and memory. The verses conjure a golden shore where sirens sing and laughter from boyhood mingles with moonlit serenades. The speaker dreams of bridal drapery of snow over the Used to Be.
The report covers multiple dated items from July in the Cuban War era. General Toral repeatedly refuses to surrender Santiago while Shafter and Miles push operations. heavy rains impede trenches and reinforcements. Spain vows resistance. officers, naval actions, evacuations, and troop movements fill ongoing front coverage. News includes yellow fever quarantines, naval actions, and political developments in Madrid and Washington.
Rev. Doyle outlines a weekly topic on building a happy home from Job and Deuteronomy. Key points: invite God into the home, teach children God's word, talk about God daily, and obey Scripture to keep harmony and peace amidst life’s burdens. Bible readings accompany the discussion.
The Lord's covenant is more than a human bargain because its value comes from what God contributes. It involves two parties and conditions, yet human beings offer nothing in return while all benefits flow to them.
The Presbyterian Banner notes the idea of a dead line for ministers is unfounded. It argues no man reaches such a point unless he seeks it and that dedication to work rivals that of lawyers doctors and merchants, negating the need for a decisive career end point.
A Lutheran reflection on reverence as the core of faith notes that without sacredness nothing pleases God. The London Missionary Society lists 25 women on its board. The Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge reports 187,715 Bibles and Testaments and 192,444 prayer books circulated in the past year.
New York July 19 money on call 1 1/4 to 1 1/4 percent. Prime mercantile paper 8 4 to 4 percent. Sterling bankers bills at 14.865 to 14.875 for demand and 60 days. Posted rates around 4.854. New York Produce Market lists various flour, cornmeal, rye flour, and wheat price figures across city, state, and Duluth origins with spot and futures quotes.
Rev W J Yates discusses Luke 12 16 21 and argues that true life rests not in possessions but in the spirit. He contrasts bodily needs with higher aims, warning that wealth and fame cannot satisfy the soul and urging pursuit of Godlikeness as the imperative need.
A collage of aphorisms and curiosities on science, manners, and war. Bits include notes on phosphorus in matches, insects maturing, and daily liquid intake, plus jokes about diplomacy, love, and old battles. The piece also touches on telegraph tax, Cuban soldiers, and a sentimental joke about a father seeking his son in the army.
A sermon urges steadfast daily devotion when away from home. It cites a Connecticut regiment example where four soldiers read the Bible before bed, showing courage and Christian character. The piece stresses maintaining religious habits despite temptations and excuses.
Poem excerpt translated by Neale envisions a heaven like Zion with never-ending peace and joy. It contrasts worldly strife with a divine paradise where hope, glory, and celestial minstrelsy restore harmony for the faithful.
Excursions to Saratoga and Indianapolis for one round trip fare. On sale August 1 and 2, for Young People's Christian Union and Presbyterian events. Details available from local Erie ticket agents or F. H. Garfield, D P A, Jamestown.
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