Mary and Martha at Bethany Pray for Quiet Communion
A religious column reflects on Luke's Bethany scene with Mary at Jesus feet and Martha serving in the kitchen. It argues Mary chose the better part seeking continual communion with Christ, while Martha's active service, though faithful, shows distraction from inner stillness. It extols Marys as models for church vitality and youth.
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Luke
Bethany
Martha
Mary
Jesus
Christ
Home Missions
Foreign Missions
Jesus Christ
Ada Visitors and Local Personal News Mix with Elephant Show Hype
Ed Hall and Gus Rowe trip to Ada. Albert Patterson heads to Baxter County for weeks with friends and kin. Ada residents Huddlestons visit relatives. Luther Nutt keeps Sunday appointment. Morgan and Slocum families host. Geo. Pearce travels to Ada for business. Edgar Sollard recovers from a snake bite. Walter Landrith and wife visit. the elephant show season draws attention with plans for baths and possible commotion as animals roam and resist trainers actions reminiscent of a Denver river bath episode.
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Ed Hall
Gus Rowe
Ada
Albert Patterson
Baxter County
Arkansas
Mr. 2d
Haskell Huddleston
Atter
Luther Nutt
Blackburn
Jas. Morgan
Geo. Slocum
Geo. Pearce
Edgar Sollard
Walter Landrith
Texas
Great Floto Show Attracts Elephants And Camels
In a German Water Carnival feature rival animal dealers present a scene as elephants respond to camels with trumpeting. Trainers exploit curiosity to draw the crowd, bringing elephants to the shore where a performer named Trilby is tied to a tree.
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Germany
Trilby
Oklahoma Statehood Debate Frames Taft and Bryan
In a sharp column the author contrasts Taft and Bryan on Oklahoma constitution and statehood. Bryan supported self government and wrote ideas into the Oklahoma constitution. Taft opposed popular initiatives. The piece questions Oklahoma voters to choose between the two men and hints at party critics of the Bank De dill.
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Oklahoma
United States
Washington
Bryan
Congress
Bryan Gaw
Taft
Indiana
Oklahoma Republican Field Fails to Rally Behind State Boss
In Guthrie Oklahoma the Republican state headquarters drew few loyalists as ex federal office holders roam the offices seeking trust funds and influence. Critics label leaders as carpetbaggers and warn the party cannot win while the old guard dominates from the federal payroll.
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Guthrie
Okla
Republican State Committee
Oklahoma
Norris
Dickerson
Supreme Court
District
Indian Territory
Dicker- 50
Charlies E. Hunter
Joe Norris
School Land Department
Oklahoma Territorial Administration
H. G. House
Republican Party
Taft Speech Mentioned Initiative and Reform
Taft referenced the initiative and referendum concept while discussing reform ideas. The fragment suggests early 20th century dispute over direct democracy tools and state reforms.
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