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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
1
A holy man spent years in prayer and preaching, leaving behind parchment with God’s truths for followers to read and live by. He preached tirelessly, freeing many from ignorance and doubt, then neared the end of earthly labors and returned toward the land where his deeds began.
A fragment from a London San poem page evokes affectionate lines about a child named sweetheart. The speaker imagines sunlit roses and daisies at a door as symbols of enduring love and devotion.
Poetic meditation on how fleeting thoughts leave a lasting imprint on the soul. The verse ponders whether minds control ideas and urges readers to seek truth beyond perception while hoping for guidance toward clearer truths and hopeful futures.
Money on call at 24 percent. Prime mercantile paper 3 to 4 percent. Sterling exchange actual business at 4.87 for demand and 4.85 for 60 days. Posted rates 4.86 to 4.88. Commercial bills 4.84. Silver certificates 61 to 62 cents. Bar silver 61 2/3 cents. Mexican dollars 48 cents.
Market reports show flour prices for winter patents ranging from 3.75 to 4.00 with low grades at 2.45 to 2.55. Rye and buckwheat flours listed, cornmeal at 3.84 to 4.85, and various rye and barley values. Grain options and futures for July and September noted, plus butter and egg prices across regional dairy markets.
Buffalo market notes grain prices for wheat corn oats rye and flour with assorted butter cheese and egg quotes. Live stock section lists steer and hog prices, calves and veal ranges, and sheep figures for on and off trade.
Buffalo hay market reports No 1 timothy priced at 12.00 per ton with some offerings at 13.00 and notes on No ee grade uncertainty.
Senator Boies Penrose and other officials narrowly escaped death after a Reading railroad collision near Exeter. He evaded the forward wreck by changing to the smoking car before the crash that killed and injured many, with rescue efforts swiftly underway in Reading.
May 11 to 17 report a flurry of events: Cuban surrender terms and pay to soldiers, Brooke and Cuban generals deferred arms plans, Henry sails to the United States, bandits captured near Bayamo, Chicago reaches Tangiers, Alameda carries gold to SF, Chile faces money scarcity, yellow fever abates in Havana, Loyal missing, Alger approves deepening New York harbor, Montreal? Noted, MacArthur and Aguinaldo in Philippines, Dewey health and travel, Buffalo exposition site chosen, fires and accidents across US, Dewey reception planned, and numerous political and wartime developments in Asia and Europe.
The sermon outlines the Holy Spirit as the gift of power foretold by Isaiah Joel and Luke. It notes Acts 2 1 4 as the enduement and emphasizes personal conversion sanctification teaching that believers receive power after Pentecost through faith and the Spirit. It urges walking in the light and claiming Acts 1 8 and 2 39 as the church’s ongoing promise.
The study of vegetable monstrosities discusses heredity and disease as causes. Hugo de Vries reports that most abnormal growths arise from seed and persist across generations, with one third to two thirds producing normal offspring yet retaining monstrosity traits. Biennials show the highest variability.
A new material called kallenite is derived from blue gum leaves and is claimed to be five to six times stronger than dynamite while cheaper to manufacture. If validated, the explosive could become a significant Australian export and boost the industry.
A battery of modern German artillery equipped with new quick firing guns can fire 0 shots a minute at a range exceeding five miles.
The article discusses the Holy Ghost gift after conversion, termed the Second Blessing. It emphasizes sanctification through baptism of the Spirit, Epworth League aims, and the need for responsible use of grace. Dr. Schell is cited on gifts, conditions, and prudent reception. Disciples waited in expectancy, prayed, and fulfilled duties.
The essay recalls Daniel among the captive youths taken to Babylon after Nebuchadnezzar's victories. It highlights his beauty and intellect but stresses his strong character and devotion. His refusal of royal food is presented as a test of principle, guiding his future wisdom and influence as a man of God.
Pearson's Weekly cites a prominent physician endorsing eating before bed to gain weight. He argues nightly nourishment supports tissue building, prevents insomnia, and maintains steady digestion with small, digestible foods like milk and bread.
The text lists vast undeveloped areas worldwide with figures for Africa, Arctic, Antarctic, America, Australia, and islands. Figures mention Africa 6,500,000 square miles, Arctic 3,600,000, Antarctic 5,300,000, America 2,000,000, Australia 2,000,000, and islands 900,000.
The first use of Niagara power occurred in 1725 with a primitive sawmill. After long dormancy, 1842 saw Augustus Porter propose hydraulic canals and by 1861 one canal was completed, marking a new era of exploitation for energy and industry.
Bonaparte's residence at Longwood on St Helena is described as converted to a barn with the room of his death turned into a stable. A corn grinding machine is said to be installed near his grave.
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