Southern Methodist plan to raise 53 million for Centenary
The Centenary Commission of the Methodist Episcopal Church South outlines a four level finance structure led by Colonel John E. Edgerton to collect the 53 million pledged for missionary work. The scheme assigns district and local cabinets across 20 000 churches with pledged funds to be collected despite subscriber misfortune or death.
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Centenary Commission
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
John E. Edgerton
Tennessee
Department of Finance
Edgerton
Lebanon Woolen Mills
Tennessee Slate Manufacturers Association
War Industry Board
Wilson
Southern Methodist Church
Nashville
Conference
Minute Men
Woman's Missionary Society
Journal of Care for Crippies Reflects on Blindness Attitudes
The piece argues that sighted people often misjudge the life of a blind person and confuse blindness with death. It recounts a nurse’s anecdote about a compassionate but self centered spectator who claimed to help personally while denying real, respectful inclusion.
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Journal of Care For Crippies
Coast Guard Favor in Navy Union Debated
A San Francisco Chronicle extract notes Coast Guard personnel favored amalgamation with the Navy to handle heavy duties. A remand decision shows 59 in favor and 4 against, with the full service voting 339 for and four against. The piece underscores need for experienced, well trained officers and crew.
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Coast Guard
Navy
Coast Guard Service
Tfio American
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco Chronicle
Behind the Scenes Misheard Cries At Stage Curtain
Fragmentary dialogue describes a backstage moment with phrases about a curtain, stage action, and a confusion over a strike. The garbled text hints at theater nerves and a misread term but no clear names or places emerge.
Pennsylvania Lead in Native-Born Children Richly Diverse
Travel through Pennsylvania shows a state filled with foreign born and native families. National Geographic notes its vast industries shaped labor markets, yet Pennsylvania surpasses other states in native-born descendants, with more Welsh and other European roots than many regions.
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Pennsylvania
Jobo Olivet la Gorce
National Geographic
Not & Ship
sAaij
New York
Ander
Radnorshire
Ens
Left Hand Writing Experiment Sparks Debate
A fragment discusses an experiment claiming left handed writing could develop the right brain, then rejects it as potentially harmful. The note mentions an eminent scientist and early discontinuation, with other unclear details.
Leicester Mayor Receives Home Secretary Letter
The mayor of Leicester has received a letter from the Home Secretary stating that His Majesty has approved the request to declare the city status anew after urgent considerations. The move follows a period of debate about the town's dignity and its designation in official records.
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Leicester
Home Secretary
Listols
London Telegraph
Unique map captures all US coastal surf area
A historic map project outlines every square inch of the United States surf zone. It aims to chart coastlines and beaches with unprecedented detail, guiding conservation and recreation planning.
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United States
Ice Dodging in Lithuania Cold Winters and River Rapids
Lithuania seals off during icy winters as rivers brim with floes. Yet bold youths rise in spring to dodge the fast moving ice blocks, sliding and weaving through the rushing water with capes and courage amid the flooded rapids.
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Lithuania
Ven
Lisa
Two brothers aid a distressed youth in Alexandria
Two brothers named W- belonging to Alvechurch walk along a street in Alexandria when they meet a sunburnt, ragged youth begging for help. He appears native and strange, claims to hail from Alvechurch, and says he deserted a reform school ship to join an ocean tramp after many wanderings.
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Alvechurch
Alexandria
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