Dowager in Public Drunkenness Mirrors 1863 Moral Decline
A 1863 Adams Sentinel front page recounts a wealthy Washington dowager seen drunk in the street, carried home by a diplomat’s carriage, illustrating era concerns over vice among the fashionable. It also notes contemporary ads and advice columns, including anti-drinking preaching and gendered domestic guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Creagh
Washington
Lincoln
White House
Kincoln
Knoxville
Adams County Family Journal
Bangor
Maine
Jeff Davis
GE grants new wage increases for unionized GE workers
The International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers and General Electric reached a five year contract effective Aug 15, with a 3 percent wage rise for years one to three and minimum hourly gains of 4.5 cents. later years boost to at least 5 cents. A new health program raises max weekly disability payments to 85 dollars and full pension contributions shift to lower rates, while an escalator cost of living clause and broader wage protections are included. IUE represents about 100,000 of GE's 220,000 employees and expects total average gains near 40 cents per hour over the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
CIO International Union of Electric
General Electric Co
General Electric
James Carey
IUE
Wales
Carey
Grace Baptist Church Marks Pastor’s First Anniversary
Grace Baptist Church in Decatur observes the first anniversary of Dr. Monroe Parker’s arrival from Greenville. He previously served at Bob Jones University and has led campaigns nationwide. A revival campaign begins with Dr. Tom Malone of Pontiac, Mich. The church has remodeled, grown 17 percent, and joined the Conservative Baptist Association while increasing missionary support including Cuba.
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Grace Baptist Church
Monroe Parker
Decatur
Greenville
S. C
Bob Jones University
Tom Malone
Emmanual Baptist Church
Pontiac
Mich
Mid-Western Baptist Seminary
Emmanuel Christian Schools
Baptist Association of America
Cuba
Former Cuban President Carlos Prio Socarás Returns to Havana
Carlos Prio Socarás arrived in Havana from three years in exile and checked into the Hotel Nacional to await renovation of his country estate. He fled after the 1952 coup that brought Batista back to power and returned via Miami amid thousands of supporters.
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Havana
Cuba
Carlos Prio Socartas
Hotel
Nacional
Prio
Fulgencio Batista
Miami
Batista
Piio
Chapel Hill Women’s Society gathers for weekly meeting
The Chapel Hill Woman’s Society of Christian Service met at the church. “In The Garden” was sung to open. Mrs. Alma Braswell gave the opening prayer, with meditation by Mrs. Ada Ferguson. The program, titled United Effort Toward A Better Life, featured Mrs. Dorothy Mitchell and Mrs. Braswell.
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Chapel Hill
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Alma Braswell
Ada Ferguson
Dorothy Mitchell
Braswell
Laying Hen Productive Life Briefly Analyzed
A laying hen typically yields productive eggs for about 10 to 12 months, indicating a short productive lifecycle in standard poultry practice. The period reflects typical hen laying patterns under common farm conditions.
Famed Guarnerius Violin and Viola Reach
NEW YORK June 25 A viola and a violin by the Guarnerius family have been acquired by noted musicians William Primrose and Zlatko Balakovic. Primrose treasures a 1694 Andreas Guarnerius viola and Balakovic, a 1735 King violin by Joseph Guarnerius, showcased in a demonstration. Both instruments are rare and highly valued by connoisseurs. Balakovic plans a public debut of his violin next month in Dublin.
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New York
Guarnerius
Andreas
Joseph Guarnerius del Gesu
William Primrose
Andreas Guarnerius
Zlatko Balakovic
Joseph Guarnerius
Balakovic
Zagreb
King
William Hill
London
Wilton
Stradivarius
Primrose
Rembert Wurlitzer
Boston
New Haven
Italy
Wurlitzer
Amati
Philadelphia
Hill
Guarneri
Balokovic
Dublin
Berserk Soldier Slays Six on Train to Singapore
An African soldier opened fire aboard a crowded Singapore-bound train in Malaya killing six Asians and wounding 12 others before killing himself. Four dead and five wounded were Gurkha soldiers from Nepal serving with the British forces.
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaya
Nepal
The Courage of Daniel Temperance Lesson
Newman Campbell recounts Daniel in Babylon choosing pulse and water over royal feasts to honor God. The tale contrasts Nebuchadnezzar era deportation with Belshazzar’s feast and the mysterious writing Mene Mene Tekel Apharsin. Daniel’s wisdom leads to royal recognition and gifts.
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Newman Campbell
Abednego
Daniel
Nebuchadnezzar
Babylon
Belshazzar
Temple
Jerusalem
Baby
Darius
Daniel and the wine defiance during Belshazzar’s feast
A religious reflection recounts Daniel Hananiah Mishael and Azariah resisting the king’s food and wine, choosing pulse and water. Their faith and discipline yield superior wisdom, while Babylon’s ruler Belshazzar falls that very night to Darius and the Persians.
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Daniel
Hananiah
Mishael
Azariah
Old-Time Jokes and Village Quirks From A Pocketful of Laughs
A string of humorous vignettes from small-town life includes an antique collector and a wooden ax, a boy's misreading of Doctor of Divinity, a wind and water information seeker, military family brothers in Korea, bashful courting, a mountain town preacher, and a playful misunderstanding about a throat doctor. Each bit captures period humor and local color with concise punchlines.
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George Washington
African soldier named in anti Communist conflict role
An African soldier from North Rhodesia served in Malaya fighting Communist guerrillas, highlighting international involvement in anti-Communist operations. The report notes his origin and participation in the Malayan campaign.
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Rhodesia
Malaya
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Peewee
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H. Leon Reeves
SEA
Eisenhower
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Small Business Administration
Red China
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Temperance
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G. Breeland, Jr
Korea
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Zekill
Sary
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Mike
Faith
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Decatur Man
Dr. Blank
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2Nd Ave
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Arilyn Monroe
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Princess
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