Marne Memorial Poster Donation Aids French Gift
A Marne memorial poster by Frederick Muenner honors French bravery and the American aid in World War I. The poster, priced at 20,000 dollars, features a portrait by Al Stern and will be displayed in New York during March for contributions to National War Relief Headquarters. The memorial will stand in Marne and rival the grandeur of the Statue of Liberty.
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France
Frederick Muenner
Almt Stern
Marne
Mareh
Eeeribiefens
National Meadquarters
The Best Way to Be Sincere and Open Dealing
A reflection on sincerity as the best way to appear real and trustworthy. It argues that deception harms efficiency and that genuine appearance speeds business, comparing honesty to a clear path and urging readers to keep farm accounts as a yearly practice.
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Tillotson
Frost at Varying Height and frost formation
Frost forms on low lands while high ground stays clear because higher ground cools faster, condensing the upper air which descends as frost. Cold air is heavier than warm air and settles to the bottom.
Kindness in Business and Public Demeanor
A reflective note on kindness as a daily privilege in business and public service. The author links graciousness and demeanor to official duty, asserting that a person’s religion can show itself through acts of kindness encountered in work.
Madagascar Turtles Describe Seas and Nap Time
Turtles around Madagascar show a variety of shapes from oval and fat to thin and flat. Natives sail at dawn when the sea is calm to catch the creatures as they surface for a morning nap.
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Madagascar
Women Leaders Endorse Interchurch World Movement at Washington Convention
Three day conference of women leaders from twenty two denominations in Washington endorsed the Interchurch World Movement program. Mrs Wilson presided as leaders urged efficiency in church methods, support for industrial child welfare and organized motherhood to aid war affected children worldwide.
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Women Leaders of Nation
Indorse Interchurch World Movement
America
Washington
Bic
Meeenthy
Conference of Church
Mra. Wilson
Orrain Genenis
I Éotie Milttee
Mra
Wondrow Wilson
Chalming
Tytenehuven
Robert Lansing
Josephus Daniels
Davis Houston
Franklin K. Lane
A. S. Burleson
A. Mitchell Palmer
Mme. Croulteh
Serbia
Mme. Pouuretof
Bulgaria
Mare Peter
Switzerland
Alpis
Unterchurch
Ole Hissin
Inter Church World Movement
Women of
Interchurch Organisation
Qualities of Precious Stones Opals Peculiar Structure
Opals stand out among gems for color not from mineral staining but from their internal structure. Many tiny cracks reflect light differently from edges, creating brilliant tints. An amethyst is a quartz crystal variant containing 5 to 18 percent water.
Making Haste Slowly Quote by Sydney Smith
An aphorism on speed and perception. It cautions that true quickness comes from understanding oneself and others, speaking only after comprehension. The piece stresses submitting to slowness first to avoid miscommunication.
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Sydney Smith
Lion Life Span Debate Among Biologists and Monstrous Longevity
Authorities differ on the age limit of a lion with biologists placing the normal life around twenty two years. A lion that died in the Tower of London in 1760 reportedly lived in captivity over seventy years.
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Tower of London
Hobo Seeks New Path as Breadline Dwindles Nationwide
The Interchurch World Movement reports a sharp decline in breadlines and lodging houses as hobos find steadier work and higher wages. The survey notes fewer itinerant arrivals, with major cities like Kansas City and Lincoln showing dramatic drops in aid requests since 1910. The study aims to guide Protestant churches in aiding displaced workers and sustaining living standards.
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Interchurch World
Salvation Army
Kansas City
Lincoln
Neb
Interchurch World Movement
America
Interchurch World Movement Survey
Johnson Wrote on Dinner Motives In 1777 Letter
A Boswell letter from September 22 1777 records Johnson noting that when invited to dine people expect pleasant food and easy service. He observes that everyone loves dishes that please the palate with minimal effort or preparation.
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Johnson
Boswell
Unclear text fragment about the Ark and Mount Ararat
Fragmentary notice notes there are no remnants of the Ark at present day and references the Sunimnlt of Mt Ararat where the Ark is said to have landed, keeping a cautious historical tone.
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Mt. Ararat
Wheat production averages in United States and Britain
In 1914 wheat yield in the United States averaged about 40 bushels per acre and Great Britain was about the same.
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United States
Great Britain
Hound to Do Some Good We May Scatter Courtesy
A reflection on scattering acts of courtesy and kindness to foster benevolence in others. It suggests kind deeds take root in minds and bear happiness, spreading from the individual to the community.
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