The Invisible Choir Unmasked at Fifth Avenue Church
Dr Coleman and pastor hear an unseen choir during sermons. Rand uses a microphone and sounding board wiring flaw to locate the source at Manhattan churches. A shifted Edison plant plug silences the phantom anthem revealing a wireless earshot hoax.
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Lawrence Rand
Mr. Rand
Mr. Duncan
Dwight Stokes Coleman
Dr. Coleman
Fifth Avenue
Rand
Boston
Sexton
Duncan
Callahan Agency
J White
Alver
Disciples Church
Carleton Smith
Chicago
Callahan
Electric Lighting Company
Church of the Revelation
Edison
Uo Noen
Insignia of Rank in Colonial Uniforms and Gold Braid
A Boston article notes the origins of army and navy insignia after the revolution. Legends credit Martha Washington and other colonial dames with selecting ranks symbols. Stars, eagle, oak leaves and acorns form the hierarchy of devices used on uniforms.
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Martha Washington
Boston
Navy
Army
Navy insignia and ranks explained in detail
The article outlines naval rank insignia across commissioned officers, corps officers, and petty officers. It describes devices such as silver stars, anchors, oak leaves, and eagles used on collars and shoulder straps to signify rank and corps, including medical and pay director distinctions.
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Navy Yard
Medical Corps
Engineer Corpa
Death of Rev R H Davies Leaves Chelsea Old Church
The Chelsea Old Church faces a pastoral vacancy after the death of Rev. R. H. Davies who served 53 years. The church, once vibrant, now hosts few congregants except during services. Kingsley worshiped here, and Davies preserved the wall without plaster. Notable moments include Lord Bray’s funeral and Henry VIII’s royal visit after Anne Boleyn’s execution to wed Jane Seymour.
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London
R. H. Davies
Chelsea
Charles Kingsley
Mr. Davies
Henry VIII
Anne Boleyn
Jane Seymour
Bradley Elected U S Senator Ending Kentucky Deadlock
Former Governor William O Connell Bradley, Republican, is elected to serve six years from March 4 1909 as James B McCreary’s term ends. The 29th ballot broke the January 15 deadlock between Beckham and Bradley forces. Bradley, a Kentuckian born 1847 near Lancaster, long active in state politics, is a Civil War veteran who joined the Union Army in 1862.
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Frankfort
William O'Connell Bradley
United States
James B. McCreary
Beckham
Bradley
Lancaster
Louisville
Kentucky
Lincoln
Makeup of French Families by Children Counts
The Republiane Francaise notes total French households estimated at 11 315 000. Of these, 1 804 720 have no children and 2 966 171 have one child. Counts decline for higher numbers, with 45 families having eighteen or more.
Quiet Colore Worn as Spring Tailored Suits Dominate Wardrobes
Tailored suits top girls spring wardrobes as serge, cheviot, and Panama cloths lead. Light tan, brown, gray, and dark blue prevail with muted tones and trims in hat bands and belts. Coats vary from cutaway to short belted styles with contrasting cuffs and subtle embroidery.
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Garl
Immigrant letters praise prairie crops and wheat quality
A letter from A Kaltenbranzer to the Commissioner of Immigration from Regina dated November 23 1907 describes homesteading near Rouleau and Drinkwater, Saskatchewan. He notes 70 acres of wheat yielding 20 bushels per acre in stubble and 30 acres fallow yielding 26 bushels, plus 9 000 bushels of oats from 160 acres, with high quality No 1 hard wheat and strong oats marketability. He asserts Western Canada crops withstand poor conditions and predicts good profits despite late spring and adverse weather.
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Wiminton
Regina
Sask
Winnipeg
Rouleau and
Drinkwater
Moose Jaw Creek
Western Canada
A. Kaltenbranzer
Striped Fashions Demand Discretion For Frugal Wardrobes
The Vogue column notes striped fabrics rise in Paris yet warn they fade quickly. For budget shoppers, stripes should be used sparingly, favoring versatile outfits like a jumper dress with a matching coat. It highlights black and white, blue and white, and brown and white ensembles and outlines sheath empire skirts with semi fitting coats in darker tones.
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Paris
Hat Pin Keeper Case Described for Safety and Style
A handy hat pin case idea uses a 10 by 12 inch flannel base with rounded top corners and a matching art linen or satin cover. Edges are turned and stitched, and two button holes and buttons allow rolling the case up and securing it for travel.
Rich Advice on Health and Skin Care from a Past Era
The article urges natural living for youth and complexion, recommending exercise, fresh air, sun, balanced meals, and ample sleep. It notes tepid washing, softened hard water with borax, and avoiding work when tired. It also suggests home remedies for finger pain including a rock salt and turpentine paste to treat felons within 24 hours.
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Lavn
Cretonne Coats Preview Fashion Wave for Next Summer
A vivid note on cretonne jackets hints at the coming summer style. The piece describes a youthful, breezy coat fastened at the breast with a single large button, suggesting light fabrics and simple lines will trend in wardrobes.
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Lange
Strenuous Wolf-Hunt Rescue Ends in Desperate Descent
Two officers hunting wolves in central Servia lost their way. After 14 hours one collapsed in the snow, his comrade bound him upright with cords and rolled him down the mountain to safety. The rescued officer is in hospital with injuries. the other is unhurt.
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Servia
A New Excuse and a Banter Darkens a Social Moment
In a Washington Star quip a husband named John is teased for shirking work to indulge in library reading. The dialogue contrasts polite gaiety with a sly hint of financial obligation. A Harvard Lampoon sketch adds a playful misinterpretation at a dance.
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John
Washington Star
Allen's Foot-Ease Cure for Foot Discomfort
A fragment references Allen's Foot-Ease as a remedy for hot, sweaty, painful feet with swelling. Mentions selling by druggists and hints at a trial product and price. Ends with an unrelated line about vigilance.
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Allen
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