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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1902
Page
6
Marguerite M. Hillery, age 14, writes in St. Nicholas about a glittering goldfish and a trout. The goldfish laments its hue and hopes to become a whale, while the trout advises choosing value in character over size, warning that a poor future awaits if one seeks greatness through transformation alone.
A detailed DIY science item explains constructing a cardboard model engine powered by table salt. The design uses a wheel, crossbeam, piston rod, and hatpin axles with sealing wax to simulate running motion, plus salt feeding from a box to drive paddles on a paper wheel, all framed by a Milwaukee publication note.
An Irish fishing tale centers on rival anglers who spent hours without a bite. The worm dealer finally hooks a bite only to find his rival’s minnow has bitten off his worm, revealing a humorous twist as the minnow devoured the worm.
The world’s longest bridge crosses the Yellow sea near Sangang China. Known as the Lion bridge it spans about four miles. It rests on 300 huge supports rises 70 feet above the water and is enclosed by an iron network.
The article describes medieval tests where accused individuals walked on hot coals or blazing fire to prove innocence. It notes practitioners often used protective coatings like gum, starch, and egg yolk to dull pain, enabling risky handling of hot embers.
Dr Talmage exhorts against delaying faith in Christ citing Luke fourteen and a banquet invitation. He argues skepticism and apologies arise from fear and doubt, urging readers to accept the Gospel now. He cites Christians and skeptics, hymning religious influence and personal salvation.
The lesson on Acts 11:4-16 recounts Peter’s vision and the Caesarea visit that led to Gentile inclusion. It notes Jewish prejudice, the Spirit’s witness, and Peter’s defense, concluding the Gentile mission with God’s mercy.
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