Episcopal Church Faces Laity Reforms At General Convention
A report before the 1922 Portland convention laments laity neglect and budget failures since 1922. It urges active enlistment of lay enthusiasm and missionary energy to sustain church life, noting St Andrew Brotherhood as the sole exception and urging broader lay organization across provinces and dioceses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Resins
Eart
Burton “Manfeld
Corporation
New Haven
John Stewart
Bryan
Richmond
Ira W. Stratton
Reading
Wildard Warner
Chattanooga
Portland
New Orleans
Asia
Enery Gay
Clothes Change Man Heading Taller Look in Garment Cut
London tailor announces a simple modification to lapels and coat fronts to create a taller appearance for shorter men. Fronts extend to the hip with a straight line and sleeves align with a new fashion. The “cow deel” stiff style and shorter roll at the lapel finish at the top button level, while many still show the waistcoat under tailored coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mer
Federal
Old Weather Advice for Crossing Water
The text gives practical guidance on crossing water and staying warm. It advises removing wet clothes, wringing them dry, and dressing in dry layers to avoid cold. It cautions to stay dry if possible and to focus on the crossing conditions rather than the water.
Art Treasure Sale Planned for Marquis Inouye Collection
Tokyo reports that Marquis Katsunosuke Inouye’s possession will auction off a 600-piece collection once owned by the late Marquis Segal Inouye. Valued at 4.0 to 5.0 million yen, highlights include a Fudo carving linked to ancient Mikado prayers and a large Buddha-on-elephant painting by Haku Shikei.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Katsunosuke Inouye
St. Jamies
Marquis Segal Inouye
Kameyama
The
Mikado
Haku Shi-kei
Buddha
Motongbu
Seshu
Tannyu
Nursing class grads at Red Cross Hospital in Sofia
Sofia August 1 The first class to complete the nursing course under an American director is graduated at Red Cross Hospital in the latter part of July Miss Rachel Torrance director of the nurses school delivered the address in Bulgarian and made a profound impression Miss Torrance who has headed the school two years will return to the United States in August Her place will be taken by Miss Hazel Goff assistant to Miss Torrance since last year Montreal Kiwanis Internationale convention awarded to Montreal for 1926 with dates June 7 to 10 The district council will meet in Chicago December 3 to 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Associated Press
Red Cross Hospital
Jofie
Rachel Tor_rance
Miss Torrance
United States
Hazel Goff
Torrance
Kiwanians Select
Montreal
Canada
Kiwanis. International
National Board of Kiwanis
International “District ‘Council
Kiwanis
Chicago
Dunes Of Lake Michigan Region Attract Focus Of Interest
The Chicago report describes the Lake Michigan dunes as a vast, evolving landscape formed by wind and past glacial activity. It notes shifting sands, rare plant life, marshes, Indian trails, and the Indiana Hoopier park project with a 2,000 acre goal, while mentioning a 31,000,000 funding horizon and related park acquisitions. It also reports the death of John H. Fatlo, longtime Sunday school secretary in Kansas and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Park Commission
Hoosier Park
Lake Chicago
Glens
Detroit
Michigan
Bremont
Ill
D: Pias Park
Dines Park Commission
Abilene, Kam, Au
Assacisated
John H. Fatlo
Kansas State Sunday School’ Association
Lansing
Mich
Nature's Vanity Case beauty pamphlet from milk council
English girls are urged to embrace health and beauty through wholesome foods in a pamphlet issued by the British National Milk Publicity Council. Lecturers visit factories and clubs to promote complexion from carrots, spinach vanity cases, and edible cosmetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Eng
Nature
British National Milk Publicity Council
Apple © Teas
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Testimonial
A Knoxville woman recounts using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound to ease extreme nervousness and insomnia. She says eight bottles cured her, and two years later she has no recurrence of the trouble. The notice includes the street address A. Saunders Street in Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fnoxville
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dldi
A. Saunders Street
Knoxville
Missionary cites Jesus as sole remedy for nations ill
Rev H C Nitz told the Walther League in convention that after diagnosing the nation's ills there is but one answer Jesus Christ the Savior. He blamed corruption graft and injustice in politics frayed family life and religious decline. He urged simple gospel preaching as the path to reform, citing early Christian methods as the model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
H.C. Nitz
Walther League
Jesus Christ
America
Jesus
Christ
Old oratory on Jesus and His love wins Amistica for Christ
A fragment notes a religious address praising the tale of Jesus and His love as a key to victory for Amistica in a broader evangelistic effort. The brief passage highlights the enduring power of faith and storytelling to influence audiences and convert hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Egyptian collection of ancient flowers to the University of Chicago
Professor Breasted received a twenty centuries old flower collection from Dr. Sthyweinfurth of Berlin and now donates it to the University. The preserved blooms from Amenophis I tombs include dates olives pomegranates and garlands. The items were presented to Breasted who will oversee their display and preservation. Traffic Violations reported include several fines for parking violations on city streets at night with amounts ranging from five to eight dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A.P
Egypt
James Henry
Berlin
Breasted
University
Amenophis I
Fourth of July Insanity in Kansas Report Says
Survey by the League of Kansas Municipalities cites multiple July Fourth injuries and two deaths across several towns. Details include a 14 year old boy in Fl Dorado, a mother in Pittsburg, and burns in Independence and Elmdale. Officials place much responsibility on city authorities for the incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
League of Kansas
John G. Stutz
League
Perry Mortis
Homer Hadden
Burlington
Pittsburg
Lawrence
Axtell
Elmdale
Independence
Horton
Blue Rapids
Lindsborg
Stutz
County Barn Concrete Work Nears Completion on Connecticut Street
County engineer E E Trueblood says concrete work on the new county barn on the 700 block of Connecticut Street will be completed today. Workers will transfer to the county garage east of the courthouse Monday to pour the concrete floor. Also noted are two violin duets by Ednah Hopkins and Kerjulf Eriksen with Linn on piano for Community Sunday services. A transcript of judgment in John Johnson vs Mary Brent has been filed in district court along with an abstract of judgment in E B Raber vs L J Diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Street
E. E
Ednah Hopkins
Kerjulf Eriksen
Linn
Justice Courts
District Court
John Johnson
Mary, Brent
E. B. Raber
L. J. Diamond
Summer Flu Prevalent In City After Sudden Weather Change
A mild epidemic of summer flu sweeps Lawrence as rapid shift from hot to cool air leaves many residents with bad colds. The note highlights the widespread impact and the local response to rising illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
C. of C. Directors to Meet
The regular monthly luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce board of directors will be held Wednesday at noon in the Chamber of Commerce building.
Motor driver Gaither fined in careless driving case
T H Gaither was found guilty and fined 50 and costs in police court after an accident on Massachusetts street. Witnesses testified to braking marks extending over a large distance and varying speeds, with Gaither and companion denying excessive speed as a street car blocked Bell from view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Gaither
Mr. Gaither
J. H. Bell
Gaither
Studebaker
Massachusetts Street
Hovey Hanna
Reinisch
Gilbert Smith
Stewart
Hanna
Tenth and
Smith
Hill
Curt Williams
Lyle Hogue
Bell
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Episcopalians
By Morris Ackerman
U. S
Indiana “Commission Plus
Lake
M. V. Millman
C. F. McClay
D. H. Higgins
Walter Schlatter
Wells & Wood
Mass
Rent-A-Ford Co
Arsity Ees
Adoleh Zukor
Jesse L Lasky Peeseny
Anaicé
Florence
Vicor
Edward Everett Horton
Nou
U.S
Kaw Valley Creamery
Wwe
Goodyear
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