No Services at Churches Sunday Read Pastors Messages
A note urges readers to read nine brief religious messages in place of Sunday services due to an influenza quarantine. Dr Glendinning reflects on Paul and ordinary mortal mastery, noting Christians rely on moral acts and the grace of God for victory. Washington ministers contribute sermons via the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Glendinning
Methodist Church
Paul
Jons
Robert Johnston
Montreal
Wilfred Grenfell
Labrador
Lamatchéh
Washington
Journal
M. R. Regan
The
Baptist Church
F. J.peterson
A. M. EB
Christian Church
Sir. Coats
Corps of Visitors
Dr. Wishart
Charity
Purifying Word of God Elevates Scripture Cleansing
Pastor Dr Frank A Gageby argues that cleansing by the Word goes beyond external washing. He explains the Greek sense of purging over destroying, notes growth in purity through faith, and urges Bible reading as the primary means to purification and right living. He asserts Christ as the Word, source, and message guiding redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Gageby
Presbyterian Church
Christ
God
John
KEEP GOD IN THOUGHTS BY DR J M WISHART
A sermon excerpt urges longing for God from Psalm 42 2. It contrasts worldly pleasures with finding rest in God and presents Jesus as the source of spiritual fulfillment and need fulfillment through faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wishart
First United Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Christ Jesus
Christianity Essential by the Reverend Mountford
The Rev Leslie Mountford discusses human significance from a biblical view noting God’s protection of the destitute, liberty for the oppressed, measures for safety and health, and man’s elevated status "but little lower than God" crowned with glory. Additional text cuts off.
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Leslie Mountford
Second United Presbyterian
Christian Enlistment Campaign Urged by First Baptist
The Rev M R Regan urges First Baptist Church members and allies to join a laymen led Christian Enlistment Campaign running November 17 to 24. Women are called to work alongside men as visitors pledge allegiance to Jesus Christ by signing the War Roll, promoting spiritual enlistment across church and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Atlantic City
Jeadgin
Jesus Christ
Stand Fast in Faith in Corinth’s Luxurious Peril
Dr. F J Peterson reflects on Paul’s call to believers in Corinth to stand firm in faith amid a permissive city. He portrays the church as a warri oring band in a moral battlefield, urging vigilance, strength, and steadfastness in Christian life.
Watch ye stand fast in the faith be strong
A sermon urges Christians to stay awake and vigilant in faith during distress. It calls believers to stand fast in the faith delivered to the saints, endure with strength, and confront spiritual enemies with resolute prayer and renewed devotion. It stresses personal faith in Christ and the Holy Spirit as sources of light and courage.
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Apostle
Jesus
Lessons From A Time Of Pestilence And War
A sermon reflects on life’s uncertainty and brevity amid a sweeping epidemic. It cites an electrical worker’s death and calls for seriousness in living, faith in God, and devotion at home, in service to country, and in battle, urging a response of duty and consecration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Robb
Reformed Presbyterian Church
James
Christ
Happiness is Foretold by Masson
The sermon argues that all humankind should turn to God for pardon and strength, citing Psalm 65:2. It warns that false security delays prayer, asserts total depravity exposed by war, and urges seeking divine guidance and comfort through God’s word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Masson
Presbyterian Church
God
Zion
Christ
Future of the Kaiser by Rev K Coats
The minister refuses to pray for Kaiser Bill and argues faith excludes him. He cites biblical passages to condemn imperial actions and likens Kaiser to Judas Iscariot, doubting any hope for his salvation and questioning justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Coats
Christian Church
Kaiser Bill
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Esau
Ephram
Gott
Judas Iscariot
First District Men Take Soldier Vote
Four residents of the first district were named by Governor Harding to act as election commissioners. They will visit Army camps across the country on election day November fifth to arrange for and direct voting, with commissioners staying at camps to tally results and send them to the secretary of state. Ed. Eicher, J S Phelps, F W McManus, and J W Gray are assigned to Jefferson Barracks, Camp Doniphan, Camp Pike, and Camp Lee respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
U. S. Army
Ed. Eicher
Washington
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
J. S. Phelps
Burlington
Camp Doniphan
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Fk. W. McManus
Keokuk
Camp Pike
Little Rock
Ark
J. W. Gray
Mt. Pleasant
Camp Lee
Petersburg
I W W Leader Hails From Fairfield
Fairfield Iowa October 26 W D Haywood once a Fairfield resident and noted figure in recent I W W conspiracy cases is now serving a twenty year term after conviction He spent much of his boyhood here and relatives say he left circa 1880s He lived with his mother and sister near the mitten factory and was active in local athletics and a boy circus on vacant lots
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield, Ja
W. D. Haywood
Fairfield
Haywood
Mitten
Declares Her Love Was Worth 30000
Mrs Minnie Braf fett sues George Grimm in Cerro Gordo County District Court seeking 30000 damages for alleged broken promise to marry. She says the two agreed July 4 1913 to wed on December 25 1913 and that Grimm delayed the marriage while knowing their plans. Grimm later married another woman in Oklahoma City.
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Clear Lake
Tra
Cerro Gordo County
Minnie Braffett
George Grimm
Grimm
Iowa
Minnesota
Oklahoma
City
Gas Causes His Death In Iowa City
H. Coughlin was found dead in his bachelor apartment in Iowa City with an open gas jet pouring gas into the room. He had influenza for over a week and may have opened the jet while trying to light it or was delirious. Friends doubt self-inflicted death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
H. Coughlin
Coughlin
Hart-Parr Plant Closes for Influenza Vaccination
Hart-Parr company in Charles City Iowa closes its plant briefly as employees receive influenza vaccines. Dray the manager says vaccine obtained from Rochester Minnesota physician. All workers lined up to be inoculated by a doctor, nurse and assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart-Parr
Charles City
Hart-Parr Company
Roeeenow
Rochester
Minn
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Enduring Relief
A 100 dollar reward offer claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh thought incurable. The ad asserts thirty five years of use, attributes relief to cleansing the blood and healing mucous surfaces, and urges trial with testimonials available from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Mall
Tree
F J. Cheney &O
Toledo
Ohio
Sela
All Druggtais
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Christianity Essential
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Woman's Missionary Society
F. J. Peterson
A. M. E. Church
Corinth
I. W. W. Leader Hails
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