Growth of the Young Men's Christian Association Century-Old Convention
A Boston convention reviews the YMCA movement in North America over fifty years, detailing international work, training, and foreign outreach. It notes 14 hundred secretaries, training schools, and a $10,000 annual foreign-aid contribution as part of a record of growth from London's 1834 birth to North American origins in 1851.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peer Geen Gu Wy
North America
United States
Youngs
Men’s Christian Association
SIR Geo. Westiams
Boston Association
International Committee
VY. MN. GA
M.C. A
London Young Men’s Christian Association
Montreal
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Aged Canadian Deposits Wealth in Syracuse Banks
An elderly Canadian man named George W. Todd wheels a wheelbarrow through Syracuse visiting banks in a yearly ritual. He deposits large sums from pockets and clothing, then repeats the act at Onondaga County Savings Bank. He lives at Four Corners, Canada, and carries thousands in Canadian currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Salt Springs Bank
Onondaga County Savings Bank
Gatchers
George W. Todd
Mr. Todd
Four Corners
Canada
New York World
Early Boston Young Men's Christian Association Jubilee and Notes
A 19th century sketch recalls the founding of the Boston Young Men's Christian Association in 1851 to aid young men drawn to the city. It notes a March 11 dedication, debt crises in 1858, and a Chinese fair that funded the association, with a pagoda now in Washington’s National Gallery. The report also mentions world events and misc items from rail and finance to a new mountain sheep specimen.
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Boston
Sumner
Washington Streets
Music Hall
National Galleries
Washington
Florida Avenue
N. W
Washington, D. C
The
Peruana Medicine Co
Columbus
Grain-O: a new grain drink for children replaces coffee
An advertisement praises Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared, and costs about 4 percent of coffee. Available from all grocers, priced 15e and 2c.
Peruana and Manalin praised by Miss Bryan and others
The letter from Miss Anna Bryan, cousin of William Jennings Bryan, lauds Peruana as a tonic and cure for catarrh while a Brooklyn resident, Bertha Kockler, reports relief from nervous catarrh and notes ongoing use of Peruana and Manalin as family medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Washington, D. C
Mfiss Bryan
Psirmount Seminary
Washington, D.C
Penrie Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Bertha Kockler
Gurnett Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Perona
Margalin
Peruna
Thousands of Fair Women Endorse Peruna Remedy
Appleton Wisconsin residents praise Peruna as a spring and summer tonic. Miss Minnie Coats and three other women extol its effects on fatigue, nerves, and mucous membranes, claiming improved digestion and vitality. They urge readers to write Dr. Hartman for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Coats
Appleton Young Ladies” Club
Peruna
Appleton
Wis
Peruuna Medicine Co
Columbus
Perana
Marie
Peruana
Perenne
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
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Maple Street
Norwich
Jeremy Taylor
Carter
Carters
Vitaliz Cores Cancer
Mason Vitalia Institute
New York
Oreges
Idzbe
Pacific Coast
Columbia
Oregon
Brokard Sash
Leck and
Brokard Door Helder
Swift
BBC
Nest
MLSE
B.C. A
Statistics
Wales
Portland
Maine
America
Hongkong
J. S. Currier
Finlan
Cape Boog
Gen
Miley
American
Bengal
Dawson City
Director Hornaday
New York Zoological Society
East
West, Indies
Afiics
J. L. Jones
Anya Other Home Supply CO
Dept
Detroit
Mich
Ottawa
Ieee
Western
Pri
Vfor
Wea
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