Life Sketch Sailor Pastor Lecturer Dr Blanche Davenport
Born in Dangast in the Grand Duchy of Oldenberg on the Bay of Jade he sailed from age 15 and crossed the Atlantic 17 times. He arrived in New York in 1873 and later studied at Carthage College. He served as pastor in Liberty Illinois and for 25 years at St Pauls Lutheran Davenport Iowa where a citywide drive raised 15000 to clear debt on his church.
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Rev Dr Blanche to Speak at Adler Theatre March Seven
The Adler Theatre hosts a two part event with lectures on Thursday March seventh. The afternoon program at 3:00 P M is for ladies only with all seats free. The evening program at 8:15 P M is for men only. The committee invites all faiths to attend and support the speakers.
From Capstan to Pulpit Dr Blancke Lectures Here
Dr Blancke spoke twice on Wild Oats and Other Crops Alcoholic as a Disease and The Trial of the Greatest Criminal of the Ages He drew listeners with maritime reminiscences from his German North Sea home and his sailor life His strong personality and plain candor left a favorable impression on both audiences and local papers
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Wis
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Business If You Can't Quit Go into the Business
A satirical piece advises a married man unable to stop drinking to start a home saloon with himself as sole customer. It suggests paying the wife to buy whisky, noting the math of drinks and future profits, ending with a sting about burial and social status.
Wet and Dry Territory Map Shapes Prohibition Debate
A historical protest piece urges voters to consider poverty and sickness tied to alcohol. It argues against booze, cites personal tragedies near the author’s town, notes Keeley cures’ limitations, and frames prohibition as essential for family and nation. The piece warns public figures and institutions against supporting alcohol.
No Criminal Docket In Allegan Court For First Time
Allegan County Circuit Court shows a calendar wholly free of criminal cases for the first time in history. The few recent matters were pled guilty, attributed to saloon bans from local option campaigns. Proponents say crime declines and taxpayer savings from court costs exceed saloon tax revenue.
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