Prudence and Jerry Reunite After Parsonage Crisis
Prudence lies ill as Prudence frets over a forbidden romance with Jerry Harmer. Connie awakens locked in the dungeon praying for Prudence while Mr Starr and Fairy maneuver to reunite lovers. A heartfelt fatherly talk clears misunderstandings and Aunt Grace is arranged to ease the family, ending with Jerry and Prudence at last together.
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Carol
Prudence
Connie
Lark
Fairy
Mr. Starr
Des Moines
Jerry
Grace
Aunt Grace
Jerry Harmer
Levi W Richardson Dies at 105 in New Brunswick
Levi W Richardson aged 105, described as the oldest man in New Brunswick, died after his hundred fifth birthday. He attributed longevity to early bedtimes and activity. He had lived under six sovereigns and closely followed the war, hoping to see Britain’s empire expand, leaving more than 80 descendants.
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Levi W. Richardson
New Brunswick
Mr. Richardson
Mutual Star
Great Britain
Didn't Get the Umbrella in Chauncey Depew Anecdote
Chauncey Mitchell Depew recalls a boyhood dog purchase in a rainstorm. He explains the dog’s spots washed away, and the dealer remarked no umbrella came with the animal, adding a humorous twist to the tale.
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Chauncey Mitchell Depew
Fisherman Defies No Trespassing Sign at Quiet Farm Bank
A farmer warns an angler off. The man considers quitting after waiting seven hours with no nibble, showing the sign failed to deter him despite the farm's restriction.
Where the Paint Was
Regular customer remarks on paint smell as he enters a restaurant. A waiter apologizes and notes young women are about to leave, saying they will pass off soon. London Punch reports a humorous scene.
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William
London Punch
W C T U Prepares for National Crisis War Effort
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union mobilizes nationwide with 20 000 local units and nearly 500 000 women ready to act. Ella H Thacher leads emergency plans for welfare at camps and hospitals while Red Cross rules standardize relief efforts. The group aims to back nationwide prohibition as a war measure.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Federal War Department
Ella H. Thacher
Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Anna A. Gordon
Peru Seeks Nationwide Prohibition on Alcoholic Drinks
Peru plans strict laws forbidding drinks over one and a half percent alcohol. Lima official Porfirio Adan says the government will eliminate such beverages and is testing non alcoholic substitutes. About 75 percent of adults are reportedly addicted. The government offers 500 for a best temperance textbook for schools.
Prohibition Lifts Saloons, Strengthens Colorado Labor
Colorado Federation of Labor president Otto F. Thum says prohibition has strengthened organized labor in the state. He credits the end of saloon influence with uniting Denver unions in 28 buildings and plans a labor temple costing about 25000 dollars once saloons are removed.
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Otto F. Thum
Colorado Federation of Labor
Denver
Thum
Dangerous Chemical Warned By Health Commissioner
Dr Haven Emerson New York City Health Commissioner warns that testing alcohol as a curiosity would show it more dangerous than any drug in materia medica. He states it destroys character disturbs function and degenerates tissue and advocates prohibition of its manufacture and use as a beverage.
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Materia Medica
Haven Emerson
New York City
Which Shall We Heed Save Our Salgons Or Save Our Daugh ters
A tongue in cheek exchange on prohibition era reform shows wets crying SOS for saloons and business while dries push SOS for daughters and babies. The dialogue parodies the acronyms of reform and the battles between temperance and commercial interests.
Beer consumption claim by US Brewers' president
President Edward A. Schmidt of the United States Brewers' Association says nine tenths of beer is consumed by adult males in urban areas. He notes the statement implies most drinking occurs in licensed territory during the convention in New Orleans.
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Edward A. Schmidt
United States Brewers’ Association
New Orleans
Schmidt
Beware of Drink Facts in Debauching Era
A brief caution notes that drink fueled myths circulate as facts in a period marked by libertine excess and public moral concern. The column warns readers to question sensational claims about alcohol and its social impact.
Lesson for June 24 Johns Gospel review and aims
A detailed guide for reviewing six months of John study. It outlines methods such as one minute talks, selecting key verses, and linking lessons to present-day themes. It lists forty past events, emphasizes the gospel purpose, and encourages prompting student expressions of faith.
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Earth
Jesus the Good Shepherd
Jesus
Berea
Lazarus
Bartimaeus
Jericho
Zaccheus
Mary
Judas
Peter
Ananias
Caiphas
Sanhedrin
Pilate
Herod
John
Christ
God
Western Canada offers fertile lands for grain and cattle
The article urges settlers and farmers to grow wheat barley and oats in Western Canada highlighting cheap land from 15 to 25 dollars an acre and easy terms. It notes strong demand for grain and predicts high wheat prices for years, plus opportunities in cattle range land and free homesteads to meet government food production appeals.
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Canada
United States
Lfe
Western Canada
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International Sunday School
Sellers
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Dean
Indiana
Mrn
L. H. Brew
E. Wenger St
South Bern
Ind
Doan
Virus Foster-Milburi CO
Buffalo
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