Adventurous Americans Adventurous Americans Historic Footrace
A historical portrait links Lt. William Whistler and a Pottawatomie runner in an 1803 five mile challenge at Fort Dearborn. The tale moves to Taiping rebellion era commander Frederick Ward, his brutal street fights in Sungkiang and Shanghai, and his rise to mandarin before a fatal wounding. It closes with Ada Blackjack’s Arctic ordeal on Wrangel Island as a lone survivor in 1921.
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John Whistler
Lake Michigan
Fort Dearborn
William Whistler
Young Whistler
Whistler
China
Frederick T. Ward
Salem
Mass
Shanghai
Young Ward
Sungkiang
Ward
Singpo
Quanfuling
Tseki
Confucius
Arctic
Ada Blackjack
Wrangel Island
Siberia
Cook
Lorne Knight
Knight
Mit
Western
Star Dust and Signings Ripple Through Radio and Film
Twentieth Century Fox bars Tyrone Power from radio after exhibitors protest over too many star appearances. Joan Blondell signs with Columbia for five years, two films annually, starting with Good Girls Go to Paris Too. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs retires from circulation April first after world records. dopey fan mail soars. Madeleine Carroll’s New York stop shatters illusions, while Kay Kyser hits a record high salary. Warner Brothers’ restraint and title disputes mark Hollywood’s evolving publicity era.
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Tyrone Power
Darryl Zanuck
Twentieth Century-Fox
Zanuck
Tadio
Tyrone
Joan Blondell
Columbia
Paris
Jean Arthur
Warner Brothers
Dopey
Power Not for Sale in Samaria Mission Teaching
A sermon condemns commercialism in Christianity noting the misuse of sacred things for profit. It cites Philip and the Samaritans receiving the Holy Spirit, warns against buying spiritual power, and commends Peter and John for Spirit-led testimony to Christ. The message highlights that true power is God’s gift for holy living and service.
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Philip
Samaria
Jerusalem
Peter
John
Christ
God
Walpole
Simon
Jesus
Common Adversary Prompts Humble Compassion and Prayer
The passage argues that shared humanity and a common foe would curb contempt and replace caustic criticism with prayer. It emphasizes humility and viewing others as allies against a universal adversary, fostering empathy over harsh judgment.
The Word Chance by Henry Fergus quote
A concise aphorism on chance and ignorance by Henry Fergus. It asserts that chance merely signals unknown cause rather than acting as the cause itself, highlighting a skeptical view of randomness.
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Henry Fergus
What to Eat and Why Lent Offers Variety
A homemaker friendly guide praising Lent as a chance to vary meatless meals and save money. It highlights proteins from cheese legumes and nuts, eggs as a key option, and practical ideas like croquettes patties and nut loaves. It notes water content in produce and cites 1932 guidance from WNU.
Fish and Cheese Versatile Protein for Thrifty Meals
The article extols canned fish and fresh varieties as affordable protein sources rich in minerals and vitamins. It highlights salmon as economical, with notable calcium phosphorus and iodine, plus vitamins A D and G. Cheese is praised as a flavorful, high energy protein that boosts thrift and meal value, especially during Lent.
Cheese blends enhance macaroni and noodles flavor
The text notes Macaroni Spaghetti and Noodles Cheese pairs well with macaroni spaghetti or egg noodles, offering a pleasing flavor contrast. It emphasizes the cheese product as especially good when combined with these foods.
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King Tyrone of
The
Air
Joan
Fan
Virginia Vale
Madeleine Carroll
New York
Europe
Hollywood
Anne Sag
Miss Carroll
Carroll
Kay Kyser
Orchestra
Will
Raymond Paige
Paige
Hildegarde
Universal
Phil Baker
Baker
Honolulu
Edgar Guest
Andre Kostelmnetz
Lily Pons
Woulern
Madeleine Carroil
Harold L. Luneguiat
B.D. Ean
Moody Bible Institute
Western Newspaper Union
International Council of Religious Education
Permitaton
Houston Goudiss
By C. Houston Goudiss
WNU
Westion
Aswer
LUDEN
Fuller
Quaker State
Oil Refining Corp
Oil City
Pennsylvania
Ayete
Makins
Prince Albert
P. A
P.A
Ran ‘Saiam
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