Her Own Idea by R H Wilkinson
Maud Blain, quiet and sensible, hides her love for Dr Fred Avery. After a bout of hysterics, she is cared for at a mountain inn as Avery visits daily. He confesses love, breaks ethics, and they kiss, acknowledging she once kept in an idea that revealed more than she spoke.
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Maud Blain
Maud
Fred Avery
Fred
Jean Price
Jean
Jeanie
O. K
Mrs. Moriarty
Sion
Tmaud
Dr. Avery
Darling
Sea Slug Industry Moves in Australia for China Market
A Sydney observer reports that northern Australia hosts a peculiar trepang trade. Natives dive for sea slugs, boil and cure them, then dry and smoke the product before shipping to China, where it is a delicacy. The industry employs two masted luggers and crews of up to sixteen natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New York Times
Australia
China
Why a Servant Lost His Job
Temperance Sunday lessons argue against intoxicating liquor and outline two life paths. Living in the flesh leads to pleasure, vice, poverty, and judgment, while living in the Spirit yields temperance, diligence, faithfulness, and greater responsibilities from God. The study urges self-examination and steadfast service for the Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Christ
Jesson
Brave Men and Their Battle of Life Quote
A Hawthorne quotation asserts that true bravery lies in affection and willingness to fight, whether in daily life struggles or in physical contests, celebrating courage rooted in love and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne
Truth in Little Things Quote Reflection
A concise reflection on honesty, noting that people who betray truth in small matters cannot be trusted with serious ones. The speaker cites Paley to emphasize consistency between minor and major veracity.
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Paley
Pinnacle of Knowledge and Charity Quotes
An anthology-style pairing contrasts Milton’s claim that true knowledge leads to love of God with the conviction that a single act of charity teaches more about divine love than a thousand sermons. The two statements frame learning and charity as paths to spiritual understanding.
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God
Milton
Cabinet Wives and a Widow: Van Buren’s Personal Row
A 19th century Washington tale recounts Andrew Jackson and his secretary of state Martin Van Buren amid a cabinet wives clash over Peggy O Neal Timberlake wife of John Tateon. Peggy’s social rise caused Mrs Calhoun and others to snub her leading to resignations and Van Buren’s later rise to vice presidency and presidency.
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Andrew Jackson
Martin van Juren
Bahnah Hoes
van Buren
John Taton
Peggy O'Neal
Timberlake
Calhoun
Peggy
Washington
Flickery
Jackson
Cabinet
Martin van Buren
Peyry
Western Newspaper Union
Bachelor Presidents and Big White House Families
The piece notes how campaigners hype candidates with family photos and farm roots, then discusses presidential marriages and offspring. It cites Buchanan, Cleveland, Roosevelt, Tyler, Harrison, Washington, Hayes, Jefferson, Taylor, and Johnson, highlighting bachelor presidents and large families. The Western Newspaper Union report reflects on average family size among presidents.
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Opay
Ballyhoo
James Buchanan
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
White House
Frances Folsom
Buchanan
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
Rutherford B. Hayes
Thomas Jefferson
Zachary Taylor
Andrew Johnson
Eliza McCardie
Tennessee
Western Newspaper Union
Community Notes From Local Residents and Visitors
Cherry Tree H CG Hanna, cashier of Farmers and Merchants Bank, has returned home after four weeks as a surgical patient in Clearfield hospital. Mrs Irwin serves on the Indiana jury this week. Clyde Bee family and Mrs Harlan Bee visited Johnstown Saturday. Mrs Hoover stayed with daughter Trude Parker of Clearfield. Clair Sebring acquired a new automobile. Mrs Clara McPherson and Mrs Bee called on friends in Emeigh. Mrs Carson of Pittsburgh visiting sister Mrs Boyd Rinports. Pretzeller and R Dunlap called in Clearfield Tuesday. Leslie Johnson family and Bob Bee visited Nace Bell home at Mahaffey. Bob Tonkin returned home from Loch Haven. Harry May family of Nanty Glo visited here last Saturday. A miscellaneous shower was held for Dr J E Peterman and wife at their home.
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Cherry Tree H. CG. Hanna
Farmers and Merchants ‘Bank
Clearfield Hospital
8. L. Irwin
Indiana
Clyde Bee
Jack
Harlan Bee
Johnstown
Wm. Hoover
Trude Parker
Clearfield
Clair Sebring
Clara McPherson
C. Bee
Emeigh
Carson
Pittsburgh
Boyd Rinports
Pretzeller
R. H. Dunlap
Leslie Johnson
Helen Louise
Bob Bee
Nace Bell
Mahaffey
Bob Tonkin
Loch Haven
Harry May
Nanty Glo
J. E. Peterman
Local Social Roundup From Chambersville and Nearby
Melvin McQuilkin spent days at Vandergrift last week. Mrs. Frank Kirk visited Mrs. Fred Kirk of Home on Thursday. Paul Brady and wife of Barr visited Charles and Mrs. Brady over the weekend. Harry Wells and mother spent the weekend at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Baterline of Rural Valley called on Ida Banks on Friday. Carl Condron is on the sick list. Roy Fulmer of Shelocta was a business caller here Monday. Mrs. Helen Waterson and her children of Willet called on her mother on Sunday. Crooked Creek church service next Sunday at 10:00.
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Chambersville
Melvin McQuilkin
Vandergrift
Frank Kirk
Fred Kirk
Paul Brady
Barr
Charles Brady
Harry Wells
Donald Baterline
Valley
Ida ‘Banks
Carl Condron
Roy Fulmer
Shelocta
Helen Waterson
Willet
Crooked Creek
Clarksburg School Reopens After Illness Cancelled Week
Clarksbury school resumes in the upper room after a week’s shutdown due to teacher Lou V. Hamilton illness. Ben Kearney of the Seminary at Pittsburgh preached on The Church. Foster Parks J A Cribbs and M A Fulton on the sick list. Missionary sale set for Mrs J B Fryar’s home Friday. Alfred Pearce runs gas station during Carl Fleming’s illness. Mrs Caroline Marehall returns from Indiana. Ladies Bible class held a party at Mrs C C Walker’s home. The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette offered to R D residents of Indiana county at 5.50 yearly, out-of-county 6.00.
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Clarksburg
Lou V. Hamilton
Ben Kearney
Pittsburgh
Carl Fleming
Caroline Marehall
Indiana
C. C. Walker
Shelocta community notes and church activities
Sunday school at nine forty five, preaching at eleven, Mrs. Elder Sharp ill. Kk C class social at Calhouna well attended with many local families present. Frank Patrick had appendicitis surgery. Nora Jean France ill with whooping cough. Indiana visits by Calhoun and Carnahan families. Evangelistic services in old school house. Sunday school club to meet February 3 at Floyd Ray's home.
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Shelocta
Elder Sharp
Calhounna
J. EB
Calvin
Wilmer Sharp
Leonard Miller
T. W. Carnahan
Wilmer Miller
Elmer Sharp
Violet McMillen
Floyd Ray
Frank Patrick
Sara Jane
Arthur Lowry
Nora Jean France
J. B. Calhoun
Eleanor Carnahan
Indiana
J. E. Bayer
Apollo
Russell
Mary Lowry
J. F. Clark
Clymer
Frank Lowry
W. E. Sell
Influenza Outbreak and Local Fires Highlight Weekends
Albert Haberstich remains ill at his Conemaugh home as influenza sweeps the area. The Frank Heglass family loses their home to a Monday fire but salvages parts of the contents. Wells Cunningham and Logan Qwing visited Indiana on Monday. Elwood Steffy and wife from New Kensington spent the weekend with his parents. J A Dixon and his wife visited Indiana on Monday. The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette subscription to R D readers costs $5.50.
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Conemaugh
Albert Haberstich
Folke
Frank ‘Heglass
Wells Cunningham
Logan Qwing
Indiana
Elwood Steffy
New Kensington
J. A. Dixon
Child armies risk and pension debate stun Glendale News-Press
Italy and Germany face warnings over training child soldiers as a provocative policy. The Glendale News-Press comments on long pension costs and the dangers of such militarized youth.
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Italy
Germany
Glendale
Calif
News-Press
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Harold L. Lundquist
Moody Subie
Remendous
Elmo Scott Watson
Frank E. Maqen
Nmo
Scott Watson
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Pittsburgh Post Gazette
R. D
Indiana County
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Wool Sox
Brown's Boot Shop
Chicago
Portland Press
R. D. Reaaers
G. C. Murphy Co
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