Near East Relief Observance and Greek Rebound Highlighted
In December the Golden Rule Sundsy observance promotes Near East Relief overseas work led by President Coolidge. The Review of Reviews notes how America aided Bible Lands, contrasting Turkey’s faltering state with a Greece thriving after Smyrna, aided by U S humanitarian aid and Greek cooperation.
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Bible Lands
Correcting the Lincoln Tad Misconception in Historical Memory
The piece debunks the belief that Lincoln’s son Tad died during his father’s presidency. It clarifies that Willie Lincoln died in February 1862, while Tad was Thomas Lincoln, living after the war. The article notes Lincoln’s sons’ names reflect relatives and friends, not the public legend.
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Boston Transcript
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Washington
Willie
Williaion Wallace
Willie Lincoln
Thomas al Wons
Tad” Lincoln
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Robert Todd
Robert S. Todd
Edward Baker
Wiliam Wallace
William Wallace
Tinois
New Instrument Aids Diagnosis Of Digestive Ailments
A device named the multiple-electro-entero graph, devised by Dr. W C Alverez of the University of California, promises to locate stomach and abdominal pains. The instrument, resembling a miniature seismograph, records digestion by tracking food passage and reveals trouble spots in minutes.
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W. C. Alverez
University of California
Braille Bibles Made In Three Blind Schools
Near East Relief maintains three schools for the blind where no complete Braille Bible titles exist. Each school has a largely complete New Testament in the native Braille, with many books punched by hand by students and teachers in Greek and Amharic. A Braille portion of John from a blind series in Athens was recently shown at Near East Relief.
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Greece
Smyrna
Athens
America
Aegean
Americinns
Far East
Near East Relief
Near Ener
Mickie’s Ad Spending Sparks Big Rivalry in Mali
A satirical column notes that a Mali advertiser spending fifty cents will gain mems, but cannot match the impact of a rival’s large quarter page ad. It contrasts modest spending with a flashy competitor’s heavyweight notice.
Braille books made from breakfast box cardboards used in Athens schools
In Athens, relief efforts repurpose cardboard from American breakfast cereal boxes to create Braille books. Students cut front and back cardboards to punch Braille letters, mimicking a range of subjects in use across local schools.
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Greece
Ogwine
Athens
Narrow Escape From Being Mistaken For An Artist
Friends of Childe Hassam recall a Maine barber shop episode where Hassam, needing a shave, faced a shave demand. The barber offered a trim and warned against being mistaken for an artist seller, highlighting Hassam’s wary brush with misidentification near the artist colony.
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Childe Hassam
Hassam
Maine
Fisherman's Odd Bait Tale From Fire Island Incident
John J. Halloran of Flushing recounts fishing off Fire Island with a mixed party when he ran out of bait. He borrowed four gumdrops from a child and soon after landed a three pound fluke.
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Fire Island
John J. Halloran
Flushing
Color Range Limited for House Painting
A brief guidance on selecting exterior color schemes for homes. It argues tasteful decoration is as important as affordability and cites authority that good taste is a higher standard. General principles are offered to aid sober color decisions.
Simple color schemes for house exteriors guide wear and style
The guide stresses harmony over flash and advises single body color with darker trim or white. It favors warm tints for durability, noting many bright colors fade under sun while soft interiors hues prove less weather resistant. Grays, slate, browns and rich yellows deliver durable, tasteful results.
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