Decline of Evangelical Roots at Elite Women’s Colleges
A critical view traces the erosion of evangelical aims at Mount Holyoke, Wellesley, Smith, Bryn Mawr, and others. It cites Mary Lyon, Durant, Gould, and Sophia Smith, arguing liberal teaching has supplanted scripture, with Unitarian influence and atheistic psychology creeping into faculty and curricula. The piece condemns the drift away from founders’ faith and warns denominational colleges risk losing religious aims as secular and liberal ideas spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starrkii Vpity
Teloreti
Theologica Seminary
Sur’ Preme Court of
Massachusetts
Mary Lyon
Derry Academy
Mount Holyoke
Abraham
Joseph
David
Mary Lyons
Henry P. Durant
Wellesley College
Dwight L. Moody
Wellesley
Jesus
Helen’ M. Gould
Durant
Lord
Smith College
Norwich
England
Taylor
Jontahan Edwards
Bryn Mawr College
Joseph Wright Taylor
Leuba
Matthew Vassar
Vassar College
Vassar
Mt. Holyoke
Smith and
Bryn, Mawr
Goucher
Baltimore
J. F. Goucher
H. 8
Dunlaney
North
At Pratt
Mal Pking
Prado Ale
Ark Hopie
Pratt Ising
Mark Hopkins
Williams College
United States
Amherst’ College
Attoyer 'Theological Seminary
Harvard University
University of Chicago
American College
Gage
Chicago
Church of Churches
Southern churches warned against liberalism in education trusts
The sermon denounces perceived theft of Christian institutions by liberal influences. Prof J H Thayer cited as opposing perversion of Andover Theological Seminary. Vigilance urged to protect Southern educational trusts from denatured northern schools and liberal ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. ‘Thayer
Andover’ Theological Seminary
Keown
Character Not Enactments Must Save This Country
From the Atlanta Georgian July fifth speech of President Coolidge. The central statement emphasizes that it is not the enactment but the observance of laws that shapes a people. It warns that government remains for and by the people only if citizens fulfill their duty, and questions neglect, indifference, and manipulation as threats to liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin
Coolidge
Slaton Ee
Lewis
Presidential Cabinet Qualifications Ambiguous in Constitution
Pathfinder Magazine notes that the Constitution barely mentions the cabinet. It presumes any person appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate is qualified for the office, leaving the precise criteria unprescribed by law.
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Senate
Pathfinder Magazine
Misses Benns and Riley Hostess Social for Hackett Visit
A festive informal affair was hosted Friday night by Misses Margaret Benns and Miriam Riley to honor Miss Hackett of Macon. Guests arrived at Benns home and then moved to Riley’s grandmother’s country residence. Cafeteria style refreshments, a light feast, and punch by Martha Benns and Martha Dixon followed by music into the late hours. About six couples attended this pleasant occasion.
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Margaret Benns
Miriam Riley
Benna
Miss Hackett
Macon
Miss Benns
Riley
Thes Country
Martha Benns
Martha Dixon
Miss Peed Weds Rev Herman Cy Jones in Macon
The Macon Telegraph reports the marriage of Miss Smithie Louise Peed to Rev. Herman Cy Jones, presiding elder of the McRae district, at the bride’s sister Ada Buff’s home. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn and To a Wild Rose, with decor of Summer flowers and the couple leaving for Lake Junaluski, N C before settling at home.
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Macon
Peed
Smithie Louise’ Pead
Herman Cy Jonen
McRae
Ada P. Buff
William Dunklin
Fionne Layfield
Mendelssohn
J. R. Webb
First Street Methodist Church
Lake Junaluski
N. C
Birthday Dinner in Honor of Mrs Adams
Mr and Mrs Clem Waters entertained Sunday at their home in honor of Mrs J R Adams celebrating her eighty eighth birthday with ice and green decorations and a large white cake. About fifty guests attended including Mr and Mrs J L Adams and now Ray of Miami Mr and Mrs GG Adams and son Powersville Mr and Mrs M B Hays and children of Powersville Mr W L Caldwell and others from Howard Junction City Thomaston and Ft Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem. Waters
R. Adams
J. L ‘Adame
Ray
Miami
Avidg
GG Adams
M. B. Hays and
Chidren
Powersville
W. L. Caldwell
W. B. Adams
Childré
Hugh Culverhouse
A. C. Adams
J. H. Adams
Ellis Pike
Talmadge Smith
Howard
Pearl Adams
Ft. Valley
Clarence Lumpkin
Junction City
WJ. Culverhouse
Oscar Averett
Thomaston
Missionary Society Program at Methodist Church July 19
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist Church plans a 3:30 p.m. program Monday July 19 at the church. Mrs Eli Garrett and others present five minute talks from the book Healing Ourselves on topics including The trial of the forty miners and The church among the masses with readings and a sermon by Rev A E Silvey. The event invites Baptist and dist church ladies to attend.
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the Missionary Society For the Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Eli Garrett
Golding
Bare Fact From The Enquirer Quote and Context
A terse quote from the Philadelphia Enquirer notes that the world rejects bare truth yet implies the cen Bora would not tolerate it. This brief item frames public appetite for honesty and cites a newspaper source without broader context or specifics.
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Philadelphia
Enquirer
Old adage disproved by a Boston chemist
A Boston chemist has created a colored bag from pigs ears obtained at a slaughterhouse, challenging the saying that one cannot make a purse from a sow's ear. The achievement demonstrates practical material use of animal byproducts.
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Boston
Fragmentary reminiscence about Coleridge and flute
A disjointed reminiscence recalls Lord Coleridge as a youth talking with his grandfather Ray who mentions Bernard and a flute. The dialogue suggests mockery or caution about pursuing music among friends.
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Lord Coleridge
Ray
Bernard
Massive Herrings Catch Reported Across Five Bogland Ports
More than 20 000 tons of herriage were caught off five Bogland ports during last year according to official fisheries data. The surge reflects strong demand and expanded fishing operations by local fleets along the coast.
Little Things Shape a Kind Life in Daily Habits
A reflection on daily acts of kindness and small duties forming true character. It emphasizes how habitual courtesy and minor responsible acts sustain the heart and bring lasting comfort, echoing a moral sentiment about everyday virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey Davy
Lighting Effects in Home Decor Trends
The article discusses balancing brightness with style in lighting. It notes lamp shade choices influence mood, with warm tones like rose and yellow creating coziness, while blue and green cast cooler light. Emphasis is on both practicality and decorative value in selecting lamps.
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Butler
Fannie Hurst
Liberty Magazine
Alice Joyce
Warner Baxter
Dolores Costello
Zasu Pitts
Liberty
Atlanta
Mirtame Ribey
Miss Peed
ST Herman Jones
Mrs. C. Waters
W. M
Sir Praeet
Porter
Butler, Ga
G. W. Dewberry Eyesight Specialist
M. Ty Chapman
Whippet America
W. A. Payne
Hunter
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