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Now and Then (2) (open access)

Now and Then (2)

A handwritten revision of the 1894 sermon. This was preached in Rochelle (04/25/1904), Talfra (05/09/1909), and Blackwell, Texas (11/1912)
Date: 1904/1912
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Fruit-bearing Tree by the Riverside (open access)

A Fruit-bearing Tree by the Riverside

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon based on Psalm 1:3. The illustration compares men to trees in that if we are healthy we always continue to grow, our strength depends upon the unseen, sometimes we are barren, but the most beautiful are deeply grounded in their source of nourishment and reflect that and bear good fruit. This was first preached in Ana in 1904, and again in Ozona3/16/1906.
Date: March 27, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Another Year's Trial (open access)

Another Year's Trial

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Luke 13:8. Are we producing fruit every year of life that God grants us? This was preached in Amarillo, Texas; and later in Mullin (12/20/1908), Rochelle (12/27/1908), Brownwood (12/26/1909), and Cisco, Texas (12/15/1918).
Date: January 3, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Avarice - "Aceldama" (open access)

Avarice - "Aceldama"

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on several scriptures including Acts 1:16-19 about Judas; his character and attitude during the time he was an apostle. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: April 17, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Risen Christ - The Sun of Righteousness (open access)

The Risen Christ - The Sun of Righteousness

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon on Psalm 84:11. The sun is a symbol of Christ as the center of the universe, source of light, beauty, healing, energy, and life. First preached in Amarillo, Texas, and then in Brownwood, Texas for the Commencement Service at Howard Payne College (06/06/1915) and Easter in Cisco, Texas (03/31/1918).
Date: December 18, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Go Forward (open access)

Go Forward

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Exodus 14:15. We can not stand still. We must move forward with trust and courage in the face of difficulties and fear. Preached in Amarillo and then Bangs, Texas (10/12/1907).
Date: February 21, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Home Mission (open access)

Home Mission

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon centered on Isaiah 32:20. This sermon addresses Missions at home as opposed to missions in foreign lands. Reaching out to neighbors, new immigrants to share Christ. Texas gave more to missions in 1903 than any other state, and had more baptisms. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: April 17, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lawlessness (open access)

Lawlessness

A handwritten manuscript using scripture of 1 John 3:4. This sermon addresses the fact that lawlessness is sin, and church members are an example to the world when they respect the laws of the church and follow them. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: May 8, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
No Part Nor Lot in the Matter (open access)

No Part Nor Lot in the Matter

A handwritten manuscript based on Acts 8:18 - 24. The sermon examines the life of Simon, encourages a look at the hearer's own life to be sure their heart is right with God. Preached in Amarillo, and then Brownwood (11/24/1904 and 1/16/1910), and Cisco, Texas (4/27/19).
Date: November 20, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stout Words Against God (open access)

Stout Words Against God

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Malachi 3:13. This covers Israel in dispute with God, and asks the listener to examine his own life in this regard. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: September 18, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The New Testament Church Like A Temple (open access)

The New Testament Church Like A Temple

A handwritten manuscript of a sermon using Ephesians 2:19-22 to look at what a New Testament Church looks like according to scripture. This was preached in Amarillo, and then Granbury Bible School (4/13/1906).
Date: January 17, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Pounds and Talents (open access)

The Pounds and Talents

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 19:11-27. Discusses the lessons of these two parables. Preached in Amarillo and then Rochelle, Texas (2/28/1909).
Date: May 8, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Time (open access)

Time

A handwritten sermon using Psalm 39:4 and89:47. This looks at the fact that time is a small point in eternity, how is it measured, and how can we best use it? Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: January 10, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Alaska Native Girls with Puppies]

Postcard of a photo-realistic illustration of three little girls with dark hair, wearing long-sleeve colorful dresses with fur hoods. The girls are each holding a black and white puppy, and only the girl on the right is smiling. Printed text at the top right of the illustration identify the name of the illustration while printed text at the bottom right gives copyright information. There are postcard markings on the back of the postcard.
Date: 1904
Creator: Nowell, F. H.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Alaska Natives Around Cooking Fire]

Postcard of a photo-realistic illustration of three Alaska Natives in colorful coats and pants squatting around a small cooking fire. The woman on the left has a small child on her back and holds her hands above an open metal box. Metal pots and kettles give off steam over the fire, while other buckets and canisters sit behind the group. A large, cream-colored tent is also pitched behind them, with articles of cloth hanging from the ropes holding down the tent, and in the background on the right, several houses sit on a small hill. There are postcard markings on the other side.
Date: 1904
Creator: Nowell, F. H.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Soldiers Monument in Derby, Connecticut]

Postcard of a photograph of a monument with a statue figure on top, sitting between two long canons on a small mound surrounded by trees. The monument bears the word "Gettysburg," and handwritten text at the bottom of the postcard identifies it as a soldier's monument. A town area can be partially seen in the background, through the trees. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 1904~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 183, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 19, 1904 (open access)

Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 183, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 19, 1904

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 19, 1904
Creator: Mayes, Will H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 176, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 11, 1904 (open access)

Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 176, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 11, 1904

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 11, 1904
Creator: Mayes, Will H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 187, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 24, 1904 (open access)

Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 187, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 24, 1904

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 24, 1904
Creator: Mayes, Will H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 186, Ed. 1 Monday, May 23, 1904 (open access)

Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 186, Ed. 1 Monday, May 23, 1904

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 23, 1904
Creator: Mayes, Will H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 175, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 10, 1904 (open access)

Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 175, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 10, 1904

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 10, 1904
Creator: Mayes, Will H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 188, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 25, 1904 (open access)

Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 188, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 25, 1904

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 25, 1904
Creator: Mayes, Will H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 155, Ed. 1 Friday, April 15, 1904 (open access)

Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 155, Ed. 1 Friday, April 15, 1904

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 15, 1904
Creator: Mayes, Will H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 163, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 26, 1904 (open access)

Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 163, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 26, 1904

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 26, 1904
Creator: Mayes, Will H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History