New Theology Sparks Theological Ferment in Church
A debate on evolutionary biblical criticism and the so called new theology divides evangelical Christians. Critics describe the movement as a Renaissance of eighteenth century deist beliefs while urging adherents to resign, confess change, and form new churches and seminaries.
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Crapsey
Bishop Burgess
Protestant Episcopal Church
William de Witt Hyde
Bowdoin College
Union Theological Seminary
Christian Church
NEW USE OF THUMB MARKS FOR CHECK PROTECTION
A Plainfield New Jersey merchant designs checks with a thumb print impression to deter alterations. He uses a steel plate with ink to impress a unique thumb end on the figures and banks require this design before cashing. The method aims for a firm, tamper proof mark detectable upon examination.
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Plainfield
N. J
Business Man’s Magazine
Griffen
Boston Nian’s Liberality and a Unique Royal Bible
A midcentury tale notes Boston Unitarian aid to build a Maine church and a Boston donor who jokes on keeping “the four of les” from stealing his bounty. It then highlights Stockholm’s Royal Bible, the world’s heaviest unique copy with 160 asses’ skins for pavement leaves, pages nearly a yard long, 20 inch leaves, and four inch thick covers.
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Boston
Royal
Stockholm
Color and light effects on eye comfort in diffuse and direct light
In varying light, green shades are most soothing to the eye in diffused illumination while red and pink are most harmful. Under strong direct light blue and neutral tints suit the eyes best, while pure white provides form and is linked to snow blindness. The notice notes Japan's focus on fowl plumage and breeding, including tail feathers reaching 12 to 15 feet.
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Japan
Best Kid for Gloves Milk Fed Kid Says Leather Merchant
The leather dealer extols milk fed kid gloves. He explains French mountaineers supply fine soft goatskins kept on exclusive milk diets. He warns that even one grass meal spoils softness and pliability, urging buyers to choose milk fed kid gloves.
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Tie
France
Footlights Reflected in a Puzzling Exchange
A clipped dialogue hints at recognition between Miss Footlights and Bertie. The fragment mentions a wife named Softleigh and a decision unclear in this context, leaving readers with a snippet of social mood and character interaction.
Scotland’s Population in 1905 Estimated at 4 Million
The registrar general for Scotland reports a mid 1905 population of 4,076,003. Births registered numbered 151,581, which is 1,180 fewer than the previous year.
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Scotland
Registrar General For
Buried by the Public in Swiss Cantons
In some Swiss cantons all the dead and poor are buried at the public expense, a policy cited in the listing of local charitable practices. The note highlights how municipal burials are funded to cover indigent deceased and public health needs.
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Cantons
Switzerland
Pratt
Lee
Indigestion Cure Offers Promised Relief
Sour stomach and poor appetite blamed on indigestion. Kodol cures indigestion by natural stomach juices with tonics and reconstructive acids. Testimony from S M Ball of Ravenswood W Va claims twenty years of sour stomach eased using Kodol Digests What You Eat. Bottle sold in bottles for 1 00, shipping double. Prepared by E O DeWitt Co Ohio.
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Ball
Ravenswood
W. Va
E. O. Dewitt &00
New San Francisco Faces Postquake Revival Plans
The article notes about 40 million in currency at 10 Sho Frandieco awaiting a postquake rise, with Wall Street anxious yet San Francisco residents investing. Tax delinquency remains low, new ordinances regulate street widths, and leveling projects aim to preserve beauty while planning for enduring architecture and landscape.
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Wall Street
Fronowey
Amercan
Washington
Paris
San Fracasco
Berrybody
Missouri School for the Blind Opens New St Louis Building
The Missouri School for the Blind unveils a three-building site opposite Tower Grove Park in St Louis. Commissioners James Jones John F Shepley S Lewis and J K Pool oversee a fireproof concrete brick iron facility with gymnasium and modern classrooms for ages nine to twenty four. Free board lodging and tuition for eligible blind children. clothing and travel paid by parents. The fall session starts October 2. Contact S M Green Superintendent for details.
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Misour School For the Blind
St. Loum
Oaw
Tower Grove Park
James ©. Jones
John F. Shepley
S. Lewis
Snd
J K K. Pool
Centralia
Yooa
M. Green
Mssouri School For the Blind
St. Louis
New Life Pills Promote Health and Digestion Promptly
A vintage medical ad urges readers to combat constipation with Dr. King's New Life Pills. It claims these pills awaken dormant bowels, prevent appendicitis, and tone the body, selling for 25 cents at Crenshaw and Young Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Crenshaw & Young Drug Store
Wickell Family Visits Miss Ella Nickell's Residence
Mr Luther Wickell and his little daughter Elenor of Fulton arrived Saturday evening to visit Mrs M E Nickell’s daughter Miss Ella. Mr Nickell went home Sunday morning.
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Luther Wickell
Lattle
Elenor
Fulton
M. E Nickell
Ella
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