Christmas of 1917 Faith Among War-Torn Nations
In wartime 1917, a Christmas message emphasizes faith and resilience. It recalls Civil War resolve through Sojourner Truth, Douglass, and a plea to send only cheer to troops overseas. The piece urges courage to face grim news and to keep hope alive as dawn approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
France
Frederick Douglass
Truth
Frederick
Owego Jersey
New Holland
Mann’s
Canvass Funds Church Here in Unison
The Presbyterian church members conducted an all-member canvass that gathered sufficient funds for the coming year. Pew rents were dropped as the new method proved more effective for sustaining church expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Katherine Burch
Frank W Jemison
Peddie Institute
State House
Trenton
Thomas Brokaw
Florida
Edward Caine
Stockton Street
Gladys Applegate
Philadelphia
James C. Norris, Jr
Rutgers College
New Brunswick
James C. Norris
Phillkill Steeplejack Company
Borough
Anna Updike
Rider-Moore & Stewart
Martin Nolan
Labor and Protection Endorse Tariff Policy by Labor Stand
A Buffalo convention endorses a policy of industrial preparedness and protective tariff laws to shield wage earners from foreign competition. The acclamation vote, without opposition, positions labor and employers to support a tariff to defend American industry and living standards amid anticipated global trade conflicts. The Philadelphia Press notes this as a major 1919 era shift mirroring Britain's stance.
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Congress
United States
Great Britain
Philadelphia Press
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the Cranbury Press
Cranbury,n.j
Geo. W. Burroughs & Son
New Jersey
Hightstown
Mothers’ Club
The
Baptist Church
Charles Stanton
Fort Meyer
W. A. Stanton
Chamberlain
Peppler
Thomas Peppler
A F Williams
Williams
E. State Street
Trenton, N. J
Labor and Protection
Franklin, Bennett, Cranbury
N. J
Raymond S Griggs
H Lewis
Chancer
L. Cranbury
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. Gleason
Toc
Hightstown, N. J
China
Ghas
J. Keeler
North Broad St
Horace Mann
Mer
Hightstown Garage
Ford
East Indsor
Mercer County
Washington
Cranbury
Middlesex County
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