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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1885
Page
8
Dr. Talmage urged a church revival in Brooklyn, arguing the greatest need is a spiritual awakening. He criticized professed Christians for worldliness, urged bold evangelism, and warned that many souls risk judgment if pulpit zeal remains lacking.
Cor. London Telegraph outlines the debated origins of gunpowder and early European cannon. It traces Chinese use in Moses era references, Moorish introduction to Europe, Roger Bacon influence, and 14th–15th century developments. It notes siege use at Seville and Sidgilmessa, diverse names, and rare wooden and paper mortars.
An 19th century synopsis traces the ancient custom of selling wives in England, citing Anglo-Saxon roots and later examples. It recounts auctions in Gloucester 1841, Dudley 1859, Shelfield 1881, Selbymark 1864, and Alfreton 1882 with prices from a halfpenny to a quart of beer, noting a downward tariff trend and the transfer of a wife's status as property.
In an interview, Rev. Dr. T De Witt Talmage describes twenty five years of gathering sermon subjects ready to last a century. He explains he keeps a running list from Bible reading and current events to select the proper text for the time and occasion. He says he always follows one rule to ensure a well prepared pulpit address.
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