Children Flood Chicago Fair on 1934 May Day Visit
The essay recounts May 31 1935 as the first Children’s Day at Chicago’s Century of Progress. Some 4000000 youngsters poured into the grounds, breaking attendance records and filling bridges with crowds. Officials expanded traffic rules. parents and teachers managed lost children with aid society help as night fell and the fair emptied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
Young America
Chicago
Fouth
the Tir
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Travelers’ Aid Society
Chean Cartere
Asa's Reformation and Fortified Judah Core acts
Lesson notes Asa, grandson of Rehoboam, reforms Judah by removing idolatry, fortifying cities, building walls, and gathering an army of 480000. He seeks the Lord, prays for help, and declares a covenant with God. Victory comes when faith is real and wholehearted. The study emphasizes steadfast conviction, courage, and defensive readiness as essential to righteousness.
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Asa
Rehoboam
Anu
Judah
Anata
Agatn
Zérah
Israel
Ana
Azariah
God
Aza
Time for Prayer Sop Amidst Worries and Thanksgiving
A short, devotional note urges pausing at midday to seek calm through prayer. It references God, gratitude, and enduring modern life’s stresses, inviting readers to center themselves during daily routines.
Fragmentary religious note on faith and open worship
Fragmentary text expresses encouragement toward faith and worship, mentioning the Spirit and God. It suggests a communal gesture of giving praise and seeking spiritual guidance in open gathering. The legible portions imply a hopeful, devotional tone.
Find Happiness in Contentment
A reflective piece on happiness through contentment, contrasting restless striving with the serenity of simplicity. It cites a woman’s transformation, the losses surrounding her circle, and the grandmother’s quiet wisdom to pursue “the even tenor of their way.” The essay warns against discontent that seeks ever more and urges peace through acceptance.
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Toreon
Neaven
Acandal
Mimo
Chened
Lfe
Slinpenhower
Bol! Bymleate
Ws Bervics
Quizzer Horace Sparks Geography Gaffe in Class
In a quirky classroom moment a pupil named Horace confuses hemispheres. Asked what lies to his left when facing north in Europe he blurts a "warl" and admits he cannot help it, illustrating a humorous geography lapse.
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Horace
Tom Simil
Europe
Brent
Asia
Little Girl’s Face Cleared by Cuticura Treatment
A caregiver reports a young girl suffered from severe facial psoriasis with swollen eyes and itching leading to emaciation. After three months of distress she used Cuticura remedies as directed and improved significantly, per a note from Marie J. Johnson of Omaha dated March 1084.
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Nymnothon
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Hall of Science
Enchanted Island
America
Yen
Mig
Romaes Care Coats
Sega
Lesson Amy
Bob
Fimzwater
Manly Clile
Wall Pleasai
Ann
Callad
King Aan
Oleman Verarian Jed
Coleman
Ares
Cuthura
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