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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1904
Page
10
Bishop Earl Cranston says commercialism cannot substitute civilization and urges renewed focus on women’s work and global missions. He criticizes overwork myth, defends domestic labor, and calls for open channels for Christian missions against mercantile greed. A collection for Methodist Old Ladies' Home was taken.
Thanksgiving service featured Dr. Radcliffe urging salt as civic force in drawing-room to slums. He warned wealth brings arrogance and called for a fourfold salt of good citizenship including ballot defense mutual aid and shared gratitude to sustain the republic.
The Right Rev. Tnomede Falconio presided over a high military mass at St. Aloysius Church attended by many priests and cadets from Gonzaga College. Rev. Lonel Stickney led the service with Rev. H E Kelcher and Rev. John E Hurley assisting. Georgetown's Rev. Charites Macksey preached on gratitude to God and earthly kings. A dress parade followed on Gonzaga’s campus with review by Jujeit. Hooker of the U.S. Marines observed.
Thanksgiving services featured Dr. Newman's sermon on the contrast between individual power and collective character. Evangelist Drew preached at the Cadets Armory about Pilgrim freedoms and race, urging godly lives and gratitude for liberty, especially among colored citizens preparing for Roosevelt's inauguration. Georgetown union service covered national gratitude and higher ideals. Schedule: Seaboard Mail 19:50, Seaboard Express 18:25, Quantico Accommodation 19:25.
Rev John Van Schaick praises President Roosevelt in his Thanksgiving sermon at All Souls Church and Church of Our Father. He cites Higginson on thanking for what is missed and urges gratitude for both gifts and losses amid universalist ritual. The service blends scripture, prayer, and a civic tone.
Reverend Frederick D. Power delivered an eloquent sermon on The Home at Vermont Avenue Christian Church during patriotic services. The service featured Thanksgiving hymns, readings of proclamations, and a solo by H. L. Shepard while American flags adorned the pastor's seat. He warned of threats to the home from divorce, saloons, and busy modern life, urging parents to understand their children's needs and keep home a center of learning and affection.
Baptist churches in Washington held a union Thanksgiving service at Calvary Baptist Church with 1400 in attendance. Rev. Dr Weston Bruner preached on unspeakable gift, citing Paul and Jesus while Rev. Dr Samuel Greene led the program and offerings for the Baptist Home.
The Church of the Covenant held a Thanksgiving Day service with Dr. Tennis Hamlin delivering a sermon from Luke 23. Let us eat and make merry. He cited Christ and classical feasts, urged moderation, and reminded listeners to aid the less fortunate as a generous collection supported charity.
Rabbi Stern at Temple on Eighth Street delivered a sermon urging true gratitude in American life. He linked gratitude to hopeful living, self improvement, and a sharpened social conscience, noting remedies lie in character rather than rapid legal changes. The ritual featured Rabbi Abram Simon, a quartet, and songs including Great Is the Lord America.
Rev Sterling N Brown preached Thanksgiving Day at Lincoln Temple on the questions facing the Negro race noting lines fallen in pleasant places and decrying racial antipathies as political. He spoke of a dawning recognition that all men are of one blood and cited remarks by Dent Gandy and Mrs Young after the sermon. Dr Ernest Smith preached at St Thomas Church on Roosevelt's Thanksgiving proclamation text.
A Northeast Thanksgiving service at Ninth Street Christian Church was led by Rev E B Bagby with readings by Rev R R Riedel and Rev D W Montgomery. Rev George C Bacon preached loyalty to Christ and national service, supporting the poor offering. Music featured Mrs Richard Burkhart and Keller Memorial Church quartet. Floods Sarsaparila promoted for rheumatic joints and stiff muscles.
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