Churches push for outlawing war amid national mobilization
A Colorado preacher at the Quadrennial Council of Churches denounces mobilization days as war drives. He warns America heads toward the next war under a smoke screen of preparedness, urges churches to unite for universal peace and outlawry of war, citing Wilson, World Court debates, and League actions. Leaders criticize Congress and push Christian action against war.
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Parks Focus on Winter Sports and Self Support
Washington December 9 The Associated Press reports rising popularity of national parks for winter and summer visits. Parks are seen as self supporting with revenues at national monuments totaling 669.86 dollars last year, up from the prior year. Travel rose above the 1923 record, despite adverse conditions.
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Associated Press
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Moros Abide by Polygamy Custom Described in L A
Los Angeles reports on Moros in the southern Philippine Islands, blaming lack of home life on polygamy and Islam. Mrs. Carl M. Moore describes four wives, divorce, and dowry customs. She notes brides often are not present at weddings and face long ceremonies guarded by male relatives.
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Associated Press
Philippine Islands
Carl M. Moore
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Philippines
Other Woman Missing in Hatfield Slaying Case
Mrs Mildred Arnold to be turned over to the state for further action in the slaying of private detective Lawrence I Hatfield near Grandvichy on December 1 Police seek the other woman in the cafe for new light on the shooting While Mrs Arnold is in custody her husband W H Arnold is still sought Also a Dixon advertisement and Panama public school bathing rule appear in the copy.
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Mildred Arnold
Lawrence I. Hatfield
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W.H. Arnold
Hatfield
Surveyors in Danger Detail Alaska and Canyon Expeditions
The Associated Press reports hazardous Geological Survey expeditions in northern Alaska and western canyons as field crews mapped 21 000 square miles and gauged 1700 streams. Alaska oil exploration and a 12 year Colorado River survey highlight major efforts to assess natural resources for future use. Dog sledges aided three parties traversing 3700 square miles, in a year marking ongoing expansion of water and mineral studies.
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Associated Press
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Geological Survey
United’ States
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Colorado Canyon
United States
Magician Performs for Coolidges at White House
In Washington on December 10 President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge hosted a stage magic troupe at the White House East Room. The performance featured live doves geese and rabbits as 22 company members entertained for about an hour. The magician even struck a watch gifted by the Massachusetts legislature with a hammer but the watch reappeared later from a loaf of bread.
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Washington
Coglidge
Massachusetts
White House
Baptists Form Laymen Association In Manhattan
A local Baptist event in Manhattan organized a laymen’s association. Simons addressed the gathering as the group aimed to establish a ward and charter, with 35 to 40 attendees filling the roll. An old superstition about Christmas bread was noted during the proceedings.
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Chamberlain's Remedy Sold For Five Cents
A fragmentary advertisement urges readers to send their names and addresses to Chamberlain in Des Moines to receive a remedy titled Chamberlain's Salve. It claims cures for bronchial issues indigestion heart pain biliousness and skin conditions including burns and boils all for five cents.
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