Enforcing Prohibition Lesson Of The Rechabites
A church lesson outlines Isaiah and Habakkuk themes on drunkenness as a national sin, detailing Israel and Judah’s judgment, the impact of wine on strength and honor, and the promise to the remnant. It cites priests’ downfall, filth, mockery of prophets, and the coming punishment by Assyria, urging repentance and sobriety.
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Israel
Samaria
Judah
Tabernacle
Ephraim
Isaiah
God
Stock Exchange Sensation As Loft Sells Outfit
George L Loft son of a candy magnate caused a stir on the stock exchange by selling his suit for 30 dollars with instant delivery. A fracas on the floor tore the coat and Loft shed his coat and trousers before leaving for luncheon in his underwear. He later resumed business after discovering an old suit in a rocker.
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George L. Loft
Palm Beach
Loft
Loft, Inc
Gue
New York Tribune
Propagandists Needed to Spread Word of God During War
A sermon urges Christians to act as propagandists for the faith amid World War I. It stresses living holy lives, unwavering testimony, personal soul winning, and Christian enterprise, citing Henry Clay Trumbull on directing conversations toward Christ and recounting wartime examples of courage and sacrifice. The call: answer Christ's command to go and preach the gospel everywhere with courage and sacrifice.
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Europe
America
Henry Clay Trumbull
Christ
Red Cross
Leprosy Cure in Fiji With Chaulmoogra Oil Reported
Dr P Hooper reports in the Journal of Tropical Medicine that in Fiji during 1918 and 1919 twenty eight leprosy patients were discharged on parole with one returning. He notes six more apparently cured ready for discharge and believes intramuscular chaulmoogra oil can cure skin leprosy and some nodular forms if treatment starts early.
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Oli
P. Hooper
Fiji Islands
Journal of Tropical Medicine
Ad Hygiene
London
Hooper
All He Could See
A sharp tailed lawyer cross examines a witness about sobriety at the Spread Eagle. The witness says he entered not to drink but to see the lawyer, who was exiting, in a sharp quip that underscores the mood of the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph item.
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Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Polish Women Fought Well in Demobilized Brigade
The 8000 strong Polish women’s brigade served in World War I with discipline and fearlessness, though 50 deserted to marry. Casualties reached about 100, reflecting readiness to meet danger. questions remain about women’s battlefield roles and overall effectiveness. Knickerbocker Press.
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Fring
Knickerbocker Press
Isolated Pacific Islands Offer Private Havens for Loners
A Washington National Geographic bulletin notes many uninhabited Pacific islands remain sparsely populated or empty, including Baker’s Island 8725 miles from San Francisco and Howland Island. It says guano deposits are exhausted and suggests sending a spouse to Howland while one enjoys remote solitude.
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Robinson Crusoe
Washington
National Geographic Society
United States
Baker's Island
San Francisco
Pacific
Howland Island
Isle of Man pumps modernized water supply system
On the Isle of Man a historic chain bucket pump set in a rock cliff abutment has been replaced by a steel wind motor. The 26-foot wheel now draws 14 300 gallons per hour on average, eliminating the old fuel hungry boiler and cylinder and paying back the cost of the new motor through fuel savings.
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Isle of Man
Hall Caine
Popular Mechanics Magazine
May Cool Homes In Summer See A New Type Of Dwelling
Budapest engineer Leopold Pollak proposes a Philadelphia plant to manufacture houses built from infusorial earth and porous bricks to passively cool interiors. Rooms would mimic South American water jug cooling, evaporating moisture to reduce heat, with adjustable summer cooling and a claimed 10 cents a day cost.
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Leopold Pollak
Budapest
Hungary
Philadelphia
South America
Pollak
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Giant Kelp Uses Across Coastal Regions
The article describes giant kelp from British Columbia to Puget Sound and California. Natives and Eskimos use hollow stem sections for distilling hootch, siphoning kayak water, making toy wagon wheels, and crafting bottles or containers. The plant anchors by holdfast, grows annually, and features a long hollow stem with a bladder-like bulb and long branching fronds.
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British Columbia
Alaska
Puget Sound
San Diego Bay
General Election Notice for Caroline County
Voters and officials are informed that the General Election will be held in Caroline County districts from 6 am to 7 pm on the listed precincts Henderson Greensboro Denton Preston Fab per Federal sburg Hillsboro Ridgely American Corner. Ballots will decide Maryland offices including Comptroller of the Treasury and Caroline County members of the Senate and House, plus county offices. Return judges must file by noon the Thursday after the election with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Commissioners, Board of Supervisors of Elections, and Register of Wills.
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Caroline County
Treasury of
Maryland
Senate of Maryland
House of Delegates of
Circuit Court
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Thedford's Black-Draught Praised in East Nashville Ad
East Nashville Tenn grocer W N Parsons touts Thedford's Black-Draught as the best liver medicine for sour stomach head ache and indigestion. He says he relies on it daily and recommends it to others, noting its claimed ability to regulate liver function and cleanse impurities.
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Nashville
Tenn
Thedford
W. N. Parsons
Parsons
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Denton Journal
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Y Rev
P. B. Byible
D. D
Charles Kingsley
John CG. Page
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Supervisors of
Denton, Md
Gatber
Henderson
Greensboro
Denton
Third District
Preston
Federalsburg
Hillsboro
Ridgely
American Corner
Purose
OWS
John K. Lynch
Everett H. Gale
Harry B. Mason
C. Lestie Walls
Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Company
Salisbury
Cambridge
Georgetown and
Laurel
Delaware
Pease
Purina
Lancaster
Somers Blake
L.J. Knotts & Sons
West Denton
Lowe Brothers
S. E. Douglas
Preston, Md
Misuerr
Bron
City
THE
Lucas
Thomas & Messer CO
Balto
Baltimore
Detroit
Fordson
Denton Auto Company
Wawails Brguse Ee Ue
W. A. Smith
Alvert CG
Merriken
Journal Office
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