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Wilson Mirror

Location

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1888

Page

7

Sermon Advised to Make Newspapers an Ally for Religion

Rev Dr Talmage urges embracing the secular press as a powerful ally for Christianity. He recalls past press attacks, calls for courteous treatment of journalists, and argues printing can spread religious truth. He envisions a religiously uplifting Sunday press and broader use of the pen for faith.

Lake Gogals Christian Aid Eee Renie Ant Perdom Beause Guttenberg Napoleon York Mery Christendom Society of Genial Pie Cécil Great Timn Colorado Tianity Brooklyn Kingdom of God American Messenger Missionary Journal Sunday School Advocate Faust Schoeffer Jesse Glover David Nathan Felix Paul

Signing a Covenant Between Pulpit and Press

A pastor urges a Sabbath pledge for church and printing press to unite in illuminating the world. He recalls Benjamin Franklin and cites reporters' role in early Christianity, calling printers and editors to pursue righteous, edifying work and to join in a Christian marriage of evangelism and journalism.

Benjamin Franklin Philadelphia Providence Paul Christ Luke Stephen Tabitha Silas Melita Kingdom of God Jesus Christ Milton T. C Christendom South American

Drummer Dies After Temperance Crusade Goes Wrong

A drummer visited a prohibition town in Maryland to aid temperance. He drank to obtain liquor for the crusade then switched to Jamaica rum and other spirits until none remained but water. The final turn to water proved fatal and he died in agony with no monument to his memory.

Maryland Jamaica

Ferocious shark and alligator fight ends in brutal death

A hunting party along Indian River Florida witnessed a deadly encounter between five or six alligators and as many man-eating sharks. The battle lasted about a half hour with extensive injuries on both sides. The largest gator measured 15 feet 5 inches.

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Young pianist Otto Hegner to visit New York next year

Eleven year old Otto Hegner, praised in London as superior to Josef Hofmann, is billed to travel to New York in the coming year under relatives. Born in Basel in 1877, he studied with Hans Hubel and made his London debut in St James Hall playing Beethoven. Critics compare his technical prowess to Hans von Bülow and note his program's difficulty.

Otto Hegner London Josef Hoffman New York Josef Steinway & Sons Steinway Hall Basel Switzerland Baden Baden Hegner Hans Hubel Philharmonic Society Hubel Otto St. James Hall Beethoven Little Hofmann Hofmann Josef Hofmann Hans von Bulow

Dwarf Francois and Pigmy Virama in Jealous Circus Romance

Francois, a dwarf at the Paris Winter Circus, falls for Virama a pigmy she acts in pantomime. Virama is married to Appoo who is much older. She wears Francois ring on her big toe and the love scenes spark jealous fear, forcing guards to prevent a duel.

Francois Paris Virama Appoo Appeo

Young Brooklyn Citizen Seeks Stand On Community Issue

A long haired Brooklyn resident asks a young friend to reveal his position on a local matter. The youth replies he will decide once he can afford to take the grand stand. The exchange suggests a developing stance tied to resources and civic involvement.

Brooklyn

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