Philip and the Ethiopian The desert meeting yields baptism
An excerpt from Improved Uniform International reflects Philip guided by divine instruction to meet an Ethiopian treasurer in the desert. Philip explains Isaiah and preaches Jesus as the Messiah. The Ethiopian believes, confesses Christ, and is baptized, then rejoices, demonstrating the necessity of preaching and obedient faith.
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Philip
Samaria
Jerusalem
Bel
Muilip
Jesus
Isaiah
Saering
Israel
Phng
Christ
Saves
Vaccination Campaign to Stop Smallpox in Taylor County
Health department leads a vaccination drive in Taylor County to curb smallpox. Posters and forms issued to schools. over 600 children vaccinated in three weeks and 1300 since July 1, 1924. Free vaccine supplied by the county. delays noted in Grafton high school. Also urges typhoid vaccination before summer travel and explains prevention steps and military vaccination history.
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Health Department
Taylor
United States
Grafton
Canada
Darst challenges Gore over control board bid and court action
From a sick bed in Baltimore, John Sherman Darst of Charleston accuses Governor Gore of breaking a plighted word by not sending his name to the West Virginia Senate for confirmation to the State Board of Control. He asserts the Senate, not the governor, disposes of the appointment and threatens court action after recovering. Notes other local figures and health updates appear in the surrounding text.
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Baltimore
John Sherman Darst
Gore
Church Home Hospital
John Sherman Durst
Charleston
Howard M. Gore
Senate
Morgan
State Board of Control
Clarence Jackson
Lewisburg
Darst
State Senate
Maryland
West Virginia
Moses M. Darst
Board of Control
Secretary of State
Local residents take short trips and visit friends
Mrs T J Weekly of this city travels to Palrmont with Dietrichs and Browns for a brief motor trip to Pittsburg. Walter Ball formerly Miss Virginia Shanabarger recovers after appendicitis at City Hospital and returns to New Martinsville. Mrs Cleo Weston and Mrs Anna Heflin head to Fairmont for a brief business trip. J C Thorpe of Philippi visits Grafton and sister Mrs Joseph Barlow. Mrs Arthur Robinson of Pleasant Creek spends time shopping and visiting in Grafton. Mrs A L Kesling leaves Wear Knotts Avenue for Bluefield due to her sister-in-law Mia Clarkson's death.
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T. J. Weekly
Palrmont Todavelo
Dietrich
Ed Brown
Vividn
Paul
Carl Brown
Pitsburg
Walter Ball
Virginia Shanabarger
City Hospital
Ball
New Martinsville
Cleo Weston
Anna Heflin
Fairmont
Rip J.C. Thorpe
Philippi
Grafton
Joseph Barlow
Maple Avenue
Arthur Robinson
Plearsant Creek
A. L. Kesling
Wear Knotts Avenue
Bluefield
Mia
Clarkson
Ten Round Bout Set In Marquette Between Greb and Nuss
The Michigan boxing commission grants authority for a ten round bout in Marquette between Harry Greb world middleweight champion and Jimmy Nuss of Newberry who claims the Michigan middleweight title. The Marquette Athletic Association will host with Greb terms nearly arranged and the date to be announced soon.
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Marquette
Harry Greb
Jimmy Nuss
New Berry
Michigan
State Boxing Commission
Marquette Athletic Association
Annownee
Greb
Gore Refuses to Argue With Darst Ousted from State 40B
Governor Gore declined to enter into a public controversy with John Darst over his appointment to the State Board of Control. Darst claimed Gore sought his resignation after a recess appointment by Governor Morgan and alleged illegal later nomination steps. Gore said engaging in controversy would do no good and stated he did his duty.
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Charleston
W. Va
Gore
John 8. Darst
State Board of Control
Mr. Darst
Darst
Morgan
Amit
J. Durst
Senate
Refiners Face Cut as Standard Oil Drops Bunker Oil Price
New Jersey based Standard Oil Company cuts bunker oil price by five cents per barrel to $1.65 at local refineries. The move elicited a mixed reaction from refiners in New York on May 1.
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EL Oil Dro
New York
Standard Oi Company
New Jersey
Othron
President Coolidge urges broad view on urban transport
Washington May 1 President Coolidge told a group of secretaries of motor clubs that city transport and industry require broad, inclusive solutions not quick fixes. He warned that diffusion of population poses trials beyond moving traffic, urging concerted reform of social organization and urban form.
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Washington
Coolidge
American Automobile Association
White House
Roper
Dodge Brothers Deal Finally Closed in Detroit
The sale of Dodge Brothers, Incorporated, to Dillon, Reid and Company of New York was finalized when deeds and papers were handed over. Charles P. Spicer, vice president of Detroit Trust Company, confirmed receipt of the $14,000,000 net price by telephone from New York, marking transfer of title.
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Detroit
Dodge Brothers, Incorporated
Dillon, Rei and Company
New York
Automobile Company
Charles P. Spicer
Detroit Trust Company
Dodge
Fron Dillon, ‘Reid and Company
Quake in Turkey hits near Adgna reports
Constantinople reports a violent earthquake near Adgna Turkey today. Dispatches describe strong shocks and fear as residents assess damage in the affected vicinity.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Adgna
Cake slicing marks Jolliffe’s thirtieth store anniversary
Jolliffe’s store celebrated its 30th anniversary with a large cake cut at three pm in the window. About 1500 shoppers collected portions with envelopes inside layers revealing prizes including a $2.50 silk pair, a $6 shoe, a $5 bed spread, and a $5 hat. Margaret Beverlin surprised by a lucky bite.
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Jolliffe
Gri
Clydker
James Stuck
Newburg
Ella Sapp
L. Reese
Margaret Beverlin
Miss Beverlin
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