Episcopal Churches Pioneered Social Substitutes for the Saloon
The Episcopal Church led early efforts to replace saloons with temperance tables and workingmen clubs in Yonkers and Minneapolis. Dr. Freeman and Bishop Pett sponsored clubs providing comfort and civic discussion without liquor, funded by figures like George H. Christian. The movement grew into autonomous clubs with reading rooms baths and halls, influencing civic reform and inspiring a national reconstruction fund push.
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Episcopal Church
Bishop Pett
New York City
James E. Freeman
Yonkers
N. Y
Wd le
Minneapolis
Freeman
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Hollywood Inn
Iman
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Church of St.Mark’s
Igmen
Bolls
Board of Missions
Generalities on Balancing Public Interest and Private Aims
The text argues that organisations seeking to advance private interests must align with the general welfare. It stresses that both employers and workers should pursue policies that promote progress and efficiency, avoid coercion, and demonstrate wise leadership to gain public support and improve industry.
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Hs Igs
Back to land demand prompts farming labor crisis
The document warns that many farmers refuse to plant and abandon farms without adequate labor or price support. It notes urgent need for all available food and labor to sustain production as young men depart for other work, with few laborers able to be hired.
Senator Bothered by Petitions Over Monuments and Bills
A clipped notice reports a senator voicing frustration at mail congestion from petition campaigns. He rails against bills such as the Kenyon packing measure and denounces perceived socialistic meddling on the Senate floor.
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Bunker Hill
Sen
Kenyon
Senate
Absent Voters Question Influence and Nuisance Claim
Fragmentary line suggests dispute over voters and representation. No clear identities or events to anchor a full summary.
Government roles in welfare work during wartime questioned
The article debates placing civilian welfare groups like the K of C, Y M C A, and Jewish agencies under military jurisdiction. It considers implications for discipline, rank etiquette, and whether welfare offices near soldiers should be non military. It notes civilian protests against exclusion from camps amid Wilson era wartime policy questions.
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Berg
K. of C
Thalvat Army
Corinettion
Wilson
Anes
Cer
K.of C
Dartmouth Triumph Per Don Lent First Against Dartmouth Hero
Don Lent, noted athlete and star baseball player, starred in the Dartmouth football game at Hanover on Saturday. He earned the distinction of scoring the first goal for an opponent against Dartmouth this year. He also played third base for Maynard in the Concord game on Monday afternoon.
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Don Lent
Hanover
N. H
Don
Dartmouth
Bent
Ts Tee
Mayard
Maynard Checkers Club Prepares for Winter Challenge
The Maynard Checker club announces its preparation for the season with practice and star players, aiming to beat all comers this winter. A recent match against Waltham ended with Maynard winning and a rematch scheduled for October 19 at Maynard rooms in the afternoon.
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Maynard Checker Club
Waltham’ Checker Club
Maynard Vs. Waltham
Maynard Rooms
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Goodrich
Ford Parts
Edward Reading Nason
Delee Drug Store
Walfard
New England
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Main’ ‘St
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Winston-Salem
N. C
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Winnter
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Boston
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Silas Pierce Co
Framingham
Simpson Spring Co
South Easton
Mass
Chrysanthemums
A. L. Silloway Great Rd
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Linden St
Comeau Maynard
Maynard Garage
John Edwards
Butler Ave
Mary
Nadledex County
Massaiff
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Abe Kearns
Nason Street
American Supply CO
Nason St
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Main’ ST
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