Teaching Bible by Movies in Church Holds Success
A three month experiment teaching the Bible through moving pictures ended at University Congregational Church. Dozens of religious films showed scenes from the Holy Land and slums with lessons explained. Rev. Oscar Helming said children learn better through the screen and noted increased attendance and interest among older kids. He hopes for better films next year and compliance with city ordinances.
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University Congregational Church
Holy Land
Oscar Helming
Don’ts to beat the heat per Dr Alsberg chief scientist
Washington reports Dr Carl Alsberg head of the U S Bureau of Chemistry proposes ending thermometers due to heat distress. He issues a list of don'ts advising light dress moderate meals and avoiding iced drinks and watching the thermometer to curb the dog days heat.
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Washington
Carl Alsberg
United States Bureau of Chemistry
Alsberg
Runaway girl Tessie Paviovsik located in New York
Local detectives report Tessie Paviovsik of 276 Willard Street, who vanished Friday, has been found in New York and will be returned to her parents. Authorities say no foul play is suspected and the girl is in good health.
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Little Tessie Paviovsik
Willard Street
New York
Young runaways Tessie and Jennie Bone sought refuge in city
Tessie, 15, ran away from home with Jennie Bone, slightly older, planning to see the great white in the metropolis. Their funds of under three dollars exhausted, they reportedly found shelter at a Bone relative’s home. Jennie Bones resides at 273 Hamilton Street.
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Tessie
Jennie Bone
Jennie Bones
Hamilton Street
Miss Sanger's Pupils at Annual Recital in Studio
The annual recital by Miss Sanger's pupils was held Saturday afternoon at her studio. Several first appearances impressed, with diverse selections from Sartorio to Liszt. Notable performers included Agnes Kenny, Katherine Marion, Rose Wegner, Eva Finklestein, and Sarah Finklestein, delivering cheerful, polished solos and a duet.
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Bila
Sanger
Estudio
Evsral
Sartorio
Mary Kenny
G Sartorio
Agnes Kenny
Schmoll
Katherine Monahan
L Barcarole
Charles Green
Marie Cooney
Die Post
Gurlitt
Margaret Marion
Katherine Marion
Dorothy
Seymour Smith
Margaret Kenny
Die Jagd
Rose Wegner
Nevin
Bessie Reich
Ethel Deitch
Heather Rose
Lange
Eisie Owen
Clementi
Roy Koch
Heller
Gizella Sterbinsky
Philopoena
Ethel Reich
Mozart
Bethel Gailies
Helger
Samuel Engiemann
Paderewski
Lack
Eva Finklestein
McDowell
Kakoczy March
Liszt
Sarah
Finklestein
March
Meyerbeer
Sarah Finklestein
Anatomik shoes aid those with foot problems in daily life
A physician inventor created Anatomik shoes for men women and children to correct broken instep and flat foot issues. W. K. Mollan at 1026 Main St. holds the agency for these fitted shoes aimed at improving foot comfort and everyday mobility.
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W. K. Mollan
Main St
Oyster Set Prospects Lift for Knell's Island Shellers
June 23 Stratford reports removal of big shell piles on Knell's Island and shipping to growers. Florence and Howard Russell of New York loaded from Ellsworth Oyster Company piles, while Seal Ships Company begins loading capt John Goodsell bought 309000 bushels. Spawn developing early, spawning starts earlier and lasts longer, with a promising five million bushels in the Sound if set catches hold.
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Sealships Company
Star medicine Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound ad
By the end of June Mars Venus Saturn and Jupiter will be morning stars. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is at all times the Star medicine for coughs croup and whooping cough. A June cold may develop into bronchitis or pneumonia unless Foley's is taken. F. B. Brill Stratford avenue and Sixth street Adv.135
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Mars
Venus
Saturn
Jupiter
Foley
F. B. Brill
Stratford Avenue
Sixth Street
DIES AFTER NEWS OF SISTER S DEATH
Mrs Adelai de Canfield of 574 William Street died of heart disease ten minutes after telegram announced her sister's death in Pawling New York She leaves husband Charles F Canfield and four children Mrs B H Sturges New Milford Mrs J H Reeves Babylon L I Francis A Canfield and Burton G Canfield Bridgeport Funeral from the home at 2 PM on Monday then to New Milford for burial beside her sister.
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Pawling
N. Y
Adelaide Canfield
William ‘Street
Canfield
New Milford
J. H. Reeves
Babylon
Francis A
Burton G. Canfield
Bridgeport
Janea
New Mitford
French President Leaves for Official Visit to London
Paris June 23 President Raymond Poincare departed the capital for a four day official visit in London. He will be received by King George government and city officials with elaborate arrangements. Premier Barthou and most of the cabinet saw him off at the station. The battleship Courbet will transport the Premier to Portsmouth.
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Paris
Raymond Poincare
London
King George
Louis Barthou
Cherbourg
Courbet
Portsmouth
Claxton aims to make annual report readable
Washington June 23 Dr P P Claxton United States Commissioner of Education edits and issues the annual report with a goal of accessibility. He says the document is designed for the general public and readable yet concise and accurate. A second volume with statistics will follow soon.
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Washington
P. P. Claxton
United States
Stock Market Yet Promises for the Future
The article notes Wall Street remains narrow and local while the Stock Exchange is not the brokers’ shop of old. It argues fundamentals are strong and, instead of a string of accidents, there are many possibilities for encouraging developments. Also mentions summer millinery bargains at E. H. Dillon & Co. and a large selection across five stores.
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Hale
E. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
RAO Toler
Fie Rinealiade
Imperator the World's Ocean Marvel Reaches New York
New York June 21 thousands visit the 50 000 ton Hamburg American liner Imperator after arriving from its maiden voyage from Hamburg The ship averaged 22 knots, covering 5153 miles in 6 days 9 hours 55 minutes from Cherbourg to Ambrose Channel lightship May 25 into Hoboken pier extensions and a nine deck layout feature A deck is 90 feet above water with a sun deck and ornate smoking room The vessel claims 36 watertight compartments and quadruple turbines rated at 62 000 horsepower planned to depart June 25 for Hamburg
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New York
Hamburg
Cherbourg
Ambrose Channel
Shipboard
Hans Ruser
Hoboken
Imperator
Olympic
Vale of Foods and The Baron's Order
Vale of Foods discusses a balanced diet emphasizing protein fats and carbohydrates with minerals like iron calcium magnesium phosphorus and potassium from legumes milk meat and fruits. The Baron's Order recounts a Welsh baronet altering a House of Commons seal and a doorkeeper who will know which is which after a spelling mix up.
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Leslie’s
House of Kommons
A Legend of the Forgetmenot on the Danube
The blue forgetmenot blooms on the Danube inspire legend of two lovers. A boy swims to pluck flowers for the girl, sinks in the current, and bids her remember him with the blooms. The tale ends with the girl and the flower in memory, tied to the river of doom. Henry IV. is cited translating forgetmenot as remember me.
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Henry IV
England
Boston Post
A Curious Tale Of Dublin The Archbishops And Poets
A column snip gathers anecdotes about Joaquin Miller and an enigmatic admirer named Dublin who proved to be the archbishop of Dublin in disguise. It recounts Miller meeting Browning and the Duchess, the surprise of Dublin’s books, and reflections from poets and newspapers on wit, virtue, and daily life. It ends with a joke from Lippincott's about a street railway sign and Irish speech.
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Joaquin Miller
London
Dublin
America
Miller
Robert Browning
Augusta
Trench
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