Hell Debate Sparks Righteous Fracas Among District Brethren
In Washington a rift emerged among colored church leaders over the Bible Students' rejection of hell. Pastors vow to uphold the traditional brimstone doctrine while younger members flirt with the newer view, prompting a Sunday clash of beliefs across city churches.
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Washington
Colored Brethren and
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International Bible Students’ Association
Bible Students’ Association
Perspiring Statesmen at the Capitol in Summer Heat
The piece observes Washington politicians cooling in Capitol corridors with coats off and electric fans on hot summer days. It contrasts formal Decoration Day attire with the reality of shirt sleeves and open vests as debates stall. It notes fluctuating talk of adjournment and the sergeant at arms seeking absent members to form a quorum.
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Congress
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Capitol
Finest Baby in the World Sparks Porch Fight
Thomas Fronesack flatly declares his newborn the finest baby in the world inviting skeptics to face him. A gate visitor doubting the claim is knocked to the floor as Fronesack and Felix Wosnack clash while the police detain them. The visitor ends up in hospital unable to speak.
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Felix Wosnack
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Bing
Biff
Bam
Prank Strains Friendship of Two Senators at Hotel
Col. Charles A. Edwards recalls a joke by John Allen of Mississippi that nearly ruptured ties with Richard Coke of Texas. Allen, beard grown during Congress, returned as Mr Beeman and fooled Coke with a staged meeting, provoking a sharp exchange when Coke misidentified him as Senator Coke of Massachusetts.
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Texas
John Allen
Mississippi
Metropolitan
Charles A. Edwards
John
Richard Coke
Tupelo
Congress
Jocuse
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Arkansas
Allen
Coke
Beeman
Latest tea gown ideas and trimming details
The article describes two tea gown styles with cloud gray delaine fabrics and decorative trims. One features a yoke and sleeve strap with a girdle at the waist, plus pale pink or blue accents, while the second showcases a loose elegant gown with a large embroidered collar edged in satin and a silk fringe.
Black Velvet Dominates Fashion In Velvet Hats And Red Hair
Black velvet becomes a key trend valued for its dust resistance and versatility. It outlines hats and trims, tones down bright colors, and enhances eye and skin tones. A revival of carrot red hair follows, though artificial coloring can age features and dull complexions.
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Womun
The Sailor Blouse For Young Women
The middy blouse is popular with the younger set and appears in many smart models for athletic figures. Enlarged armholes aid comfort during strenuous arm motion. The high linen collar with a four-in-hand tie is brig but less comfortable than the soft turned down collar with a silk gravat. Patch pockets should be plentiful.
Pearl ropes and jet ornaments reflect fashion shift
The feature notes that pearl ropes, often three yards long, break and are hard to recover, making real pearls costly. To cut expense, chains have moved to less costly materials and jet dominates the trend, with jet ornaments rising as black touches appear on new gowns.
Narrow Pleated Skirts in Fall Dress Lines
The Dry Goods Economist notes fall dress lines feature pleated skirts all straight and narrow. Some samples have waist extending pleats while others show panelled or deep pleated flounces. When pleats reach only to the knees a modified panier drapery finishes the upper skirt.
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Dry Goods
Polo Blouses Join Women Wardrobe Attractors
A note on polo blouses described as white silk shirtwaists that supplement mannish garments in women's wardrobes, highlighting their appeal and place in hot weather styles.
Dainty Hat With Blue Brim and Lace Crown
A pale blue brim hat features a lace crown over pale blue silk. It is drawn into a puff at the brim and a satin ribbon bow sits at the front.
Under the Brim Hat Trim Becomes a New Style
The underbrim trim features roses field flowers velvet ribbons plumes and aigrettes decorating hats beneath the wide brim. Paul Poiret introduced the large flat hat with underbrim trim and milliners rapidly adopted the look establishing a fashionable trend.
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Paul Poiret
Black and white decor trends in home interiors
The current craze for black and white in homes features black sofa cushions and elaborately embroidered table covers. Black satin is recommended for striking effects in a white bedroom, with a black pin cushion and contrasting embroidered footstool enhancing the room.
Aluminum Thread Bage Crafts With Crocheted Bags
Aluminum thread that resembles silver is used to crochet bags and purses. The thread, sold in spools for 40 cents, can be used with cut glass beads or alone. The resulting handbags are described as particularly handsome.
Illinois News Terse Summary From Across The State
Peoria J relsing dies after a fall on a cement sidewalk. Rochelle six horses killed by lightning on John Hall farm. West Frankfort house under construction collapses killing Charles Lewis Artie Gettings Monroe Young. Harrisburg Peter Schultz run over by a northbound Big Four train near the city. Springfield Lamkin brothers charged with assault with intent to murder after firing on militiamen. Duquoin dog poisoning prompts canine protection group and a $200 reward. new dog inspector named. Bloomington chase ends with Lisle? Larue and Kelly captured. Palmerl leader escapes. Springfield Holiness association memorializes members who died since last year. Rock Island petitions challenge mayor and commissioner signatures. Alto Pass yeggmen rob roller mill of $50. leave personal items. Whitehall John Burrows killed by freight train. Dixon worker found dying on tracks. foul play suspected. Springfield Macoupin county approves $60,000 almshouse plans. Shannon village enacts prohibition. no alcohol even to a apothecary. Galena rail tunnel smoke prompts forced ventilation system.
Local Philanthropist Purchases Fan and Buzzer
A kind local philanthropist ordered a fan and electric buzzer for personal use and removed a key from the door to allow air flow into an adjoining room where eight aspiring clerks work.
Case of Mistaken Identity with Humpty Dumpty Taft Walk
A flaxen haired girl hailed President Taft during an afternoon Washington stroll and declared she knew who he was. When asked for the name she replied playfully that he was Humpty Dumpty, illustrating a humorous case of mistaken identity from Popular Magazine.
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Taft
Washington
Kipling Wearying Dorothy Drew In England Tale
A tale popular in England reaches America with Rudyard Kipling and Dorothy Drew as leading figures. Kipling visits Hawarden and, affectionate toward children, spends time with Miss Drew while her mother worries the child tires him. Dorothy responds that Kipling has been wearing her out, much to the amusement of onlookers.
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England
Rudyard Kipling
Dorothy Drew
Mr. Gladstone
Kipling
Hawarden
Miss Dorothy
Mamma
Dorothy
Mr. Kipling
Seon Natica Questions Natica about Reggys Engagement
Evelyn asserts she will marry Reggy citing his future, while Natica warns against jeopardizing it. The exchange hints at plans and family concerns over an engagement.
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Seon
Natica
Reggy
Evelyn
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