Public sentiment rules America says Bruce Barton
Bruce Barton argues in a debate with Stephen Douglas that public sentiment decides what can be enacted or executed. He warns business leaders they do not own America but serve as public servants owned by 130 million voters. He asserts every adult has a vote and emphasizes winning public opinion over scolding the populace. He introduces two smart brothers as a contrast in attitude toward business.
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America
Stephen A. Douglas
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Ini
Summer Sport Suit and the Divide Between Businessmen and Intelligentsia
A columnist contrasts two camps in America the active business class and the reflective intelligentsia. The retired brother boasts wealth and writing while the younger runs a larger company and earns the title captain of industry. Each side questions the other’s choices and purpose in life, highlighting a birth of competitive spirit versus literary detachment.
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Joe
Bill
Merit system declines as federal hires surge
The article traces a century of federal staffing, noting a drop in merit-based appointments. From 67.2 percent under Wilson to 74.8 percent under Coolidge and 80.8 percent later, the trend shifts as payroll expands. In recent years less than 58 percent remain under Civil Service rules.
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Executive Department
Coolidge
Church Plans Easter to Pentecost Program and Building Fund Day
The church will run an Easter to Pentecost program in all departments this month and next to boost attendance after Easter and highlight Pentecost. The pastor will deliver a morning sermon titled The Risen Christ's Emphasis as part of a Passover to Pentecost series. Building Fund Day marks Bible school for gifts toward reducing the building debt, with no evening services.
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Bible School
Wesleyan Methodist Service Schedule Notice
Wesleyan Methodist church announces Sabbath school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 30 led by Pastor W G Manchester. An evening service follows the usual practice with the bacalaureate service for the graduating class at the auditorium Tuesday night.
Merit system urged to cut spoils in federal appointments
The piece argues taxpayers should demand merit in federal job appointments, noting inflated payrolls and political power as reasons for protest. It stresses public office as a public trust and the need for competence over political connections, urging citizens to insist on capable governance.
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America
Excerpt Emphasizes Mercy and Justice Among People
A historical fragment urges rulers and communities to show mercy and compassion to every man including the widow the fatherless the stranger and the poor. It warns against oppression and inner malice toward one another to maintain social harmony.
Carthage Friends Church Announces Radio Contest Closes
Last Sunday the Reds led in the Radio contest for Sunday school. Next Sunday marks the closing day to determine final winners and losers. The 9:30 school meeting precedes a worship service with Rev. J. Furbay speaking on Who is the Public Enemy No. 1. Dr. Frank W. Dell visited Wednesday with educational motion pictures. Mid week service is Thursday at 7:30.
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Frank W. Dell
California Yearly Meeting
Fletcher M E Church Sunday Service Notice
Pastor Rev Wm B Collier invites worshippers to 9 30 a m service with a sermon Meet us the Unexpected Readers are urged to attend weekly from Easter to Pentecost Sunday and read designated Acts passages daily to finish the book by May. No Sunday evening service due to the high school baccalaureate.
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