Bible Study Growth in Colleges Widens Across Nation
A 1904 Michigan meeting sparked Bible study groups in fourteen Greek letter fraternities, leading to a continentwide interest. By 1908-09, 4939 fraternity members studied the Bible, with professional schools in New York and other cities adopting similar programs. Across 260 institutions in the U.S. and Canada, widely used outline courses and 41,199 study books supported university Bible education and practical Christian living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
University of Alichigan
Henry Drummond
America
New York City
England
New York
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
University of Wisconsin
Cornell
Ithaca
Fins
Yale
Princeton
University of Pennsylvania
University of Micnais
United States
Canada
Firm Chief Denounces petty graft in Pittsburg
A Kansas City Star report quotes a firm head railing against small thefts and detailing how a collector and an employee in a Pittsburgh store hid misuses of car fare and stamp purchases. The piece argues employees must report dishonest acts to protect firm interests and prevent broader graft.
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Pittsburg
East Steenth Street
Orpheum
Kansas City Star
Quotations Misapplied in Common Speech
A London Chronicle critique discusses misquotation patterns. It notes that phrases like One touch of nature makes the world kin and foregone conclusion are often misinterpreted. It cites Othello and Troilus and Cressida to show altered meanings in popular usage.
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Troilus
Cressida
Cassie
London Chronicle
No Chances Banquet Gaffe Sparks Laughing Controversy
A Oxford professor, after several glasses of port at a banquet, stumbles and nearly falls. In the parlor, a young hostess presents two twin babies and the professor, speaking in a hoarse voice, asks about a “bonale little child” in a mispronounced moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oxford
OUR CHURCHES IN IRVINGTON AREA ADVERTISE SCHEDULES
The article lists service times for Barnabas Church Irvington Presbyterian Church Immaculate Conception St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Irvington N Y with rector pastors and weekly offerings. Holy Communion Morning Prayer Evening worship Sunday schools and benedictions are detailed and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington Presbyterian Church
John A. Ingham
Church OF the Immaculate Conception
T. J. Early
T. J. Doneon
ST. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Irvington
F. M. Turrentine
Epworth League
Pursuit of Higher Goals Echoes Shakespeare Sermon
The speaker argues that satisfaction comes from pursuing ever higher aims rather than possession. Through examples from history and Shakespeare, leaders like Rhodes, Carnegie, and Morgan pursued education, culture, and art, finding deeper joy in ongoing striving. Final lesson: work toward definite ends sustains spirit and happiness.
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Congress
Lawyor
Africa
Alaska
South America
India
Alexander
Napoteon
Wellington
Cecil Rhottex
Nis
Rhodes
Great Britain
Andrew Carnegie
J. Pierpont Morgan
Let Us Print Your Envelops and Proclamations Notice
A nineteenth century notice highlights a Post Office Appropriation Bill restricting stamped envelopes with business addresses and advertising. The Gazette prints envelopes same day, while a New York Westchester proclamation orders White Plains court appearances on December 6, 1909 under Henry Scherp acting under sheriff supervision.
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Post Office
Court Precept Requiring Officials to Return Recognizances
The sheriff of Westchester County issues a precept directing all justices of the peace coroners and officers who have taken recognizances in the inquisition or examination to return them to the court at its opening on the first of September in 1909. Signed at the sheriff’s office White Vining December 6 1909 Acting Sheriff.
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State OF
New York
County of Westchester
Perons
Supreme Court
White Plains
Wostchester
Henry Scherp
State OF New York
Old County
Steshtine
White Vining
Sheri
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Bible Study
Serence
Unite States
Rom Clayton Sedgiick Cooper
College Men
Eory
Tesseeee
Barnabas’ Church
Royal H. Bascom
Hope Chapel
Penny Bridge
Tarrytown
Union Chapel
East Irvington
Shakespeare
Hermann Petri
van Deusen
D Street
Gazette
F. H. Morrell
Prop
Main St
Irvington, N.Y
Parany Nae
Washington
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