Church brief highlights from Bethlehem and nearby congregations
Miss Sophia Hilmer of Bethesda Hospital spoke at the M E Church with services in Lawrenceville and Pennington to follow. Bethany Lutheran notes include Bible School Luther League and services. funeral duties for Frank Wilson and William F. Tressler noted. Napoleon M E Charge lists services, Epworth League, and New Salem sermon on The Wheel of Power with Unanswered Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Hilmer
Bethesda Hospital
Cincinnati
Lawrenceville
Epworth League
Christ Hafner
Park Ave
Pennington
Karl W. Patow
Bethany Lutheran Church Bible School
Luther League
Christian Workers
Leonard Howard
Brotherhood
Herman Wenning
Frank Wilson
Salem
William F. Tressler
Greensburg
Smyrna
D. P. Heltzel
NapoleOn
Middle Branch
New Pennington
New Salem
Wheel of Power
Walter F. Crane
Saint Mark's Church Sunday Schedule and Christmas Call
Sunday School at 9:00 a m teaches Paul's Last Words German services at 10:00 Scriptural Dreams Luther League at 6:15 p m Evening preaching at 7:00 Moses Tries Hard to Shirk His Duty Catechetical instruction Sunday at 9:00 a m Choir practice Friday Peppertown preaching at 2:00 Spades Sunday School at 9:00 Let all put their shoulders to the wheel for the Joyful Christmas J Barthelmas pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Luther League
Moses
Peppertown
Spades
J. Barthelmas
Appeal For Grain Holiday To Aid Bible Lands
Near East Relief Agricultural Committee urges a Christmas week grain drive as the six day window to raise corn for the Bible lands. Indiana counties report quotas met or nearing fulfillment with several car loads pledged including Noble and Shelby counties. The aim is to feed children with corn meals and keep the mercy campaign moving before winter ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near East Relief Agricultural Committee
Russell G. East
Near East
Near East Relief Headquarters
City Trust
Indianapolis
Morgan
Noble
Shelby
Dubois
Dearborn
Ohio
Indiana
Switzerland
Allen
Adams
Carroll
Kosciusko
Elkhart County
Noble County
Marion County
Jefferson County
Agricultural Relief Committee
Bible Lands
Mystery Surrounds Aurora Sounds Reported by Observers
Reports describe sounds like swishing and crackling linked to aurora displays. Scientists debate whether these noises are real, imaginary, or caused by factors other than the aurora, leaving the question unsettled.
One's Own Week Plan Helps Busy Family
A busy mother assigns each child a week to handle duties and enjoy special attention. During a child's week the parent mends, makes, and fulfills little requests, while others strive to be extra helpful to earn more tasks. The system works well in many respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Edith
Notice at Isle of Wight Ferry Toll
A correspondent reports an angular notice at a watering place in the Isle of Wight warning that any person attempting to board the ferry without paying the toll or insulting the collector is liable to a fine of 40 shillings. The notice reflects strict enforcement language observed by readers in the Boston Transcript.
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Isle of Wight
Boston Transcript
New Patented Food Mix Forming Ready to Use
A new patented food product for housewives mixes finely chopped meat with flour to form paste. The paste is molded and heated to form a skin, then dropped out into cans for sterilization and sealing.
Stench Signals Mine Dangers Warn Miners Aided by Companies
The bureau of mines partners with major mining firms to develop warning devices using stenches. A foul squid-like odor is released into compressed air lines to alert workers to hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Mines
Early long distance messaging by human relay
The earliest known method of rapid intelligence over vast distances used human relay runners. In 480 B C when Persia invaded Greece, messengers were posted along the route from Susa to Athens enabling news to travel about 450 miles in 48 hours.
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Persia
Greece
B. C
Susa
Athens
Queer Origin of Words Scraped From Ancient Lands
The Philadelphia Ledger notes odd etymologies for common terms. It cites saunterer from La Bainte Terre, haberdasher from German babt ihr das hier, and qu en diral from French for quandary, illustrating curious word origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Bainte Terre
Holy Land
Philadelphia Ledger
Firet Artificial Eyes Through History and Industry
The article traces artificial eyes from ancient Egypt to modern trade, noting materials from gold and silver to porcelain by the 16th century and makers stamping names and addresses on the eye. It contrasts gold’s scarcity in the Middle Ages with Europe’s limited stock valued around $225 million at the time of America’s discovery, and ends with an advertising pitch about reaching buyers through the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Europe
America
Christmas Handkerchiefs In Boxes And Singles
They're ready for selection in Christmas boxes in twos threes or single. Dainty colored or white from finest to moderate priced. Men's kerchiefs plain white colored border initial red or blue for everyday use. Children's hankies embroidered sold in boxes or separately.
Glove Gift Guide Tops Christmas Wish Lists
For the mere formal gift customized gloves prove popular with friends and family. The advertisement lists Women's Chamois Suede Gauntlet Silk Fleecelined and Wool Gloves along with children's mittens and mittens for men and boys.
Gift Item List Highlights Jewelry and Vanity Accessories
A catalog of decorative items including brooches bar pins lingerie clasps waist sets fancy combs barrettes bow holders ivory mirrors combs brushes hair receivers powder boxes files hooks trays ink stands and bud vases.
Beaded Purses and Leather Bags Advertised for Christmas
Imported beaded purses feature handmade designs with bead fringes selling from 2.75. Leather tooled bags in brown black or gray with linings and mirrors promoted as gift items for Christmas greetings.
Gifts for Tiny Tots at lower prices this season
A listing of baby apparel and accessories offered at reduced prices including wool sweater sets mittens caps booties jackets bibs moccasins shoes hosiery garters and carriage robes with blankets gowns and petticoats.
Fashion Gift List of Corsets and Accessories
A reader notes a wide array of ladies wardrobe items and gifts including Corsets Camisoles Brassières Ban deau Corselette Petticoats Bloomers gowns and house dresses with caps aprons veils perfume powder and accessories listed as stylish choices.
Silk Dress Pattern Sale Promises Quality and Low Prices
A vibrant advertisement invites selections from Crepe Knit, Satin, Crepe de Chine, Taffetas, Tricolette, all silk Faille, Wool Goods, Tricotine, Serges, Wool Jersey, Velours and Plaids. Includes red and green Flannel for middies or one piece dresses.
Man's Gift Suggestions In Our Men’s Department
The Men's Department offers year round shopping for men with items like sweaters gloves umbrellas neckwear fancy socks handkerchiefs purses suspenders shirts belts garters rain coats caps mufflers traveling bags jewelry underwear and more.
Gifts of warmth and beauty closeout sale at purse appealing prices
A local ad proclaims a closing line of gifts described as warmth and beauty. It promotes purse appealing prices and urges customers to take advantage of the final sale in the department.
Last But Not Least Christmas Candies in Fancy Boxes
A catalog style notice lists Christmas treats including candies in fancy boxes or pails, fruits such as oranges tangerines and grapefruits, grapes bananas apples figs dates and canned fruits.
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Church News
M. E. Church
Napoleon M. E. Charge
ST. John’s Church
ST. Mark’s Church
Kramer
Men’s Department
Pearl and Vine Streets
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