Women in faith groups move missionary work forward
A weekly sermon extols women's role in Christian evangelism and service. It highlights Mary Magdalene Dorcas and Phoebe, details the 1874 formation of the Christian Woman's Board of Missions, its growth to 100000 members, and its global reach with 522 workers and 69 schools.
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Christ
Mary
Jesus
Mary Magdelene
Dorcas
Timothy
Paul
Corinth
Marys
Dorcases
Loises
Phoebes
Catherine N., Pearce
Iowa City
Iowa
Christian Woman's Board of Missions
Cincinnati
Ohio
Jamaica
Williams
United States
College of Missions
Indianapolis
Ind
Canada
New Zealand
Mexico
Porto Rico
Argentina
Africa
India
China
Stephen J. Epler
Beer Alcohol Content Cut to Three Percent Maximum
Government aims to limit beer’s alcohol to three percent and reduce grain use to about seventy percent of prior levels to conserve food while expanding cattle feed from browning establishments. The White House approved the Food Administration’s recommendation amid wartime needs.
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Food Administration
Returned From Europe Soldier Care Center At Staten Island
The Staten Island hospital will house 2,500 beds for returning US soldiers. It marks the start of a nationwide plan to care for inured personnel and to distribute patients to general or special treatment hospitals. Transferred soldiers will be placed near home when possible and trained for suitable trades.
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Europe
United States
Staten Island
N. Y
Christmas Sermon and Services Schedule
Sunday December 23 features Bible schools at 10 am morning service at 11 am and a Christmas sermon. Mrs. A A Layton speaks in the evening on Some Things in Washington. Young People's service at 6 30 pm.
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A. A. Layton
Washington
Church Sunday Services and Talks at Methodist Church
Service at 11 o clock Sunday morning with a sermon on The Star of Bethlehem. Pastor will speak and invite all to join in forming a Christian community. Dr Morris speaks Sunday evening on Popular Delusions. Young people invited. Sunday school exercises set for Monday evening.
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Methodist Church
Bethleh
Morris
Christian Stewardship Sermon and White Christmas Program
The service outline includes a morning sermon on Christian Stewardship followed by a White Christmas Program in the evening to benefit Ministerial Relief aiding aged and needy ministers. An Every Member Canvass is planned for Sunday afternoon January 6, inviting all members to participate with assigned church work roles.
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Christ
Stephen J. Kepler
Christmas Eve Celebration at Lutheran Church
A Christmas Eve service at the Lutheran church on December 24 starts at 7 p.m. The children perform most of the program with full audience participation. A lit tree decorates the church at the corner of Seventh and Yellowstone, and gifts will be distributed to all children. F Worthman, Rector invites all to attend.
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Seventh and
Yellowstone All Welcome
F. Worthman
Knickerbocker Tailors Offer Made to Measure Suits
A Chicago exclusive tailors pitch offers tailor made suits in a made to measure line. Customers may return undesired garments for refunds if not satisfied with fit or price. Promotions include a $22 suit with a complementary hat or cap and belt. Call C. C. Clifton at Burlington Hotel Room 3.
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Prim
C. C. Clifton
Burlington Hotel
Government Aims to Help Return Veterans to Industry
New publication outlines aims to assist discharged service members in reentering industry. It emphasizes job placement, retraining, and support programs to facilitate their transition to civilian work.
Preparing the Spring Garden, Horticulture Advice Stresses Cleanup
The department of horticulture at the College of Agriculture urges removing old vines and plants and burning them to prevent spring diseases. It recommends spreading well rotted manure and plowing it in to enrich soil, ensuring a faster spring start as organic matter integrates over winter.
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Department of Horticulture
College of Agriculture
Don’t Give Up the Cows
Dairy experts of the University of Nebraska urge farmers to persist with dairy cows during high feed costs. They predict the cow's efficiency will be valued as war continues, with European losses creating demand for American dairy products and breeding stock after the war.
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Agricultural Extension Service
University of Nebraska
Unpredictable Golf Ball Folklore Cited in Exchange
An observer says the golf ball is as unpredictable as a woman, noting it defies prediction. The remark adds that a wise man keeps his prophetic reputation by not guessing what the ball will do.
Local News Briefs From Bingham and Nearby
Mrs William Burton and Ernest Failor return from Oklahoma and Lincoln visits. Loretta Welch invalids, taken to Alliance hospital with her mother. Ira Cottons horse fell injuring his left leg. Ross Shafenberg leaves for Mermanas New Mexico to settle. Pearl Gregory visits Reynolds Nebr for holidays. Powles family to Bonner Springs Kan for reunion. F M Gilbaveh ill with grip at Rentfro home. Mrs Kincaid and others visit Lakeside parents for weekend. Mrs Quakenbush secretary.
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Miss Pearl Gregory
Reynolds, Nebr
Railroad Notes and Staff Changes of the Alliance Line
Lloyd Antrim of Crawford visited Alliance as a fireman. C H Eschenbrenner began his first student trip as a fireman last Saturday. Conductor G L Hackett, on Denver trains, has pneumonia. Mr and Mrs R L Wheeler and family relocate here from Reno division. Fireman C F Miler of Chicago fell ill at the Alliance Hotel after eating candy suspected of containing strychnine. Jack Hacott shifts from day to night at the round house. Baking powder quality and Calumet’s reliability are noted amid laboratory equipment costs and values of lab tools and vessels.
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C. F. Miler
Chicago
Alliance Hotel
Notice of Final Account in Estate of Henry Watson
In Box Butte County Nebraska the estate of Henry Watson deceased asks all interested persons to appear Dec 12 1918 at 10 AM in Alliance County Court to show cause why final account of John T Watson as administrator should not be allowed. Publication ordered in Alliance Herald for three weeks prior to hearing. Dated Dec 13 1917.
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Box Butte
Nebraska
Henry Watson
John T. Watson
Watson
Accow
Cou
Alliance
Said
Alliance Herald
Ira E. Tash
L. A. Berry
Calumet Baking Powder Proves Simply Dependable
A promotional piece asserts Calumet Baking Powder ensures successful baking for housewives and first time bakers alike. It claims reliable leavening avoids bake day failures, helping women produce biscuits pastries and cookies that rival experienced cooks. The copy touts Calumet as the largest selling baking powder by pounds.
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Calumet
Amas Trees oAy Wreaths at 41 rd Mercantile
Local ad fragment lists Amas Trees and oAy Wreaths available at Mercantile on 41 rd. Telephone contact provided.
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Rd Mercantile
No Chance for Kidnaper
A brief note describes Billy proudly guarding his baby al ter as a passerby compliments the child. He quips that the infant has a mother already, while his mother shops nearby. The scene centers on a misunderstanding about guardianship and a young boy’s pride in his sibling.
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Billy
Bill
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M. L. Ballou
All Saints Church
Hyannis
Antioch
First Baptist Church
Lutheran Church
Bingham News
William Burton
Oklahoma
Ernest Failor
Lincoln
Loretta Welch
Alliance Hospital
Ira Cotton
Ross Shafenberg
Mermanas
N. M
E. L. Powles
Bonner Springs
Kan
Mr. Powles
F. M. Gilbaveh
Erippe
J. M. Rentfro
R. E. Kincaid
J. M. Legere
Lakeside
Quakenbush
Lloyd Antrim
Crawford
G. L. Hackett
Denver
R. L. Wheeler
Mr. Wheeler
Reno, Wyo
Jack Hacott
the Round House
Jack
Box Butte County
First National Bank Building
Amas Greetings
Florida
Jonathan
Grimes
Green
California
Box Butte Popcorn
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