Churches Face Major Deficit Move To Refinance Drive
The group reports a $40,000,000 deficit and demands $8,000,000 immediately to begin the first financing step. The general committee will meet in New York tomorrow to decide if a new financial plan will reimburse denominations that issued notes and to fund a drive to cover the shortfall. A discussion considers restarting the campaign when public sentiment toward churches is more favorable.
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The Platform Performers at the Democratic Convention
The piece lauds Bryan for his forceful, sincere oratory and notes Cochran Robinson and Cummings as standout speakers. It highlights Marion celebrating Harding and predicts his presidential bid, with Crissinger as master of ceremonies predicting a Republican victory.
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The World Moves on Fourth of July Progress
The newspapers celebrate a shift to safe Fourth of July celebrations since 1904. Citizens now enjoy Independence Day with reduced danger, as lifesaving methods protect people and property worldwide, ending the era of noisy destructive revelry.
Interchurch World Movement Costs and Campaign Figures
The Interchurch World Movement has spent 9 million to date. Banks provided 8 million on notes underwritten by 30 denominations, while subscriptions total under 3 million and cash on hand is under 2 million. Additional assets exist in future subscriptions under a partial payment plan, amount undetermined. The campaign began 16 months ago with a goal of 1.82 billion. Executives predicted funding needs to meet campaign expenses.
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Wilson's varied postpresidential career chatter shifts gears
White House mail floods with offers for Wilson to head colleges lecture on international law or join newspapers and magazines. Film firms eye him for motion picture work while Bryan and McAdoo influence appear in satire. Other paths include consulting engineer for the League of Nations and Chautauqua circuit roles as a political climate shifts in Chicago and New York.
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Montana Press Editorial Snippets Reflect Diverse Views
A compilation of editorial excerpts from Montana papers covers animal control debates, Babe Ruth’s baseball fame, nuisance complaints from ranchers, Hiram Johnson’s political stance, native grass robustness, Yellowstone fishing limits, Bryan's convention remarks, road construction progress, and reflections on Bryan’s enduring political stature. Named papers include Great Falls Tribune, Billings Gazette, Helena Independent, Lewistown Democrat News, Kalispell Inter Lake, The Missoulian, Rocky Mountain Husbandman, Great Falls Leader, Livingston Enterprise.
Ode to the true hero and the Mudville tragedy
The poem argues poets should honor brave deeds and correct past idolatries. It laments misjudged heroes while praising the unknown true ones, lamenting the day Casey struck out and wishing to honor the pitcher who toiled unseen.
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Political Jests and Newspaper Snippets from 1920s
A collage of editorial quips and opinion snippets on figures like Colonel House Hiram Johnson Amos Pinchot and Warren Harding. Snark about the Democratic convention reform efforts and third party prospects. Light political humor reflecting era attitudes and press commentary.
Mr Jiggs Quits Maggie and Wins Divorce
In Detroit Judge George P. Codd grants a divorce to John Kennedy from Annie Kennedy finding grounds in her harsh treatment. Kennedy testified she hurled plaster statues at his head and used strong language. They wed in Tejedo in 1916 and separated in 1918.
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Humorous Quotations From Early 20th Century Papers
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