Pastor Walker Faces Resignation Over Controversy
Rev William JH Walker pastor of Wilmette first Congregational Church may resign after a sermon calling board of fraite operators gamblers robbers sparked opposition. A March meeting will decide retention with Walker seeking almost unanimous vindication. He notes three years at Wilmette and prior pulpits in Kansas. He is UMich and Andover Seminary graduate.
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William JH. Walker
First Congregational Church of
Wilmette, TL
Board of
Zermon
Walker
Wilmette Church
Kansas
University of Michigan
Andover Seminary
Straussburg
Wiimette
Torale
Gas Uned to Theaters
The first theater in this country lit by gas was in Philadelphia, where gas lights were installed in 1816 signaling the start of gas illumination in theaters.
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Philadelphia
Married Without Vows In Metuchen Ceremony
Miss Margaret Herron sister of Prof George D Herron reportedly wed Dr Henry V Berghall in Metuchen New Jersey in a vowless union following her brother’s example with Misa Carrie Rand. The plan excludes clerical attendance and church ritual. A separate note mentions ping pong ball repair by hot water treatment and a line about the Griffon sailing on the Great Lakes in 1679.
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Margaret Herron
George D. Herron
Henry V. Berghall
Metuchen
N. J
Misa Herron
Berghall
Misa Carrie Rand
Metuehen
President Zemp and Swiss Economy Highlighted
The article lauds President Zemp as Switzerland’s new head of state earning 33 700 a year and describes the Swiss confederation as economically governed and independent. It also covers Florentine snail speed experiments, and two Chinese brothers Jung Jahn and Jung Fine enrolling at the Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia to study painting.
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Zemp
Helvetian Republic
Arope
Jung Jahn
Jung Fine
Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia
Railroad Commission of Missouri
Santa Fe
Missouri
Santa Se
Scotch Plighting Stone Found in Canada
A historic Scotch plighting stone from Udirg in Sutherlandshire, inscribed and presented by a Canadian resident, highlights a long vanished practice of binding promises. The article also notes a seasonal murre epidemic on Pribilof Islands with many birds dying and mentions Japan's new battleship Mishima of 16,200 tons displacement, along with geographic notes about Mount Hewenzori and cloud-covered terrains.
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Canada
Udirg
Sutherlandshire
Murres
Ppribiios Islands
St. Paul
Salzer's light ninabbage catalog ad and war gear tips
An assorted clippings page fragment shows Salzer Seed Co offering a flower and vegetable catalog with 20 cent postage, alongside early 20th century consumer notices for laundry products and a Red Cross Ball Blue prompt. It closes with a domestic scene about a woman learning to make coffee after marriage.
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John A. Salzer Seed Co
Lacrosad
Wis
W. M
Great Northern Round Trip and Settlers Excursions Promo
Three series of cheap rates to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia offered on select dates with round trip fare plus 2.00. one way settlers' tickets available daily March and April to western points. tickets to Minnesota and North Dakota on March 4 11 18 25 and April 1 5 at 6.00 each. information via Great Northern Railway agents or Max Bass Chicago or F I Whitney St Paul. Also unrelated household tips and generic notices follow about ironing shirt waists and a few miscellaneous lines.
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Ralfway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British ‘Columbia
British Columbia
Great Northern
Ryer
Great Northwest
Great Northern Railway
Max Bass
Clark St
Chicago
F. 1 Whitney
G. P
T. A
Bed Bugs Doomed and Lincoln Address Published
A Boston style newspaper brief lists a home remedy claiming to rid houses of bed bugs with a Des Moines claim and sample offers. It also notes Joseph Choate's address on Lincoln's career and character, published by the Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway. requests six cents postage to Chicago.
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Mra
Hartha Fremont
Des Moines
Joseph Choate
Great Britain
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
I. A. Miller
Chicago
To Care Vomit a Tis Lydia B yt Venétable
Mrs Pauline Sade Mag Pinamase reports pain since marriage two years ago. Doctor diagnosed a turned gromb and inflammation, and prescribed treatment.
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Lydia B
Pauline
Defiance Cold Water Starch Offered to Housewives
The advertisement urges housewives to try Defiance Cold Water Starch, claiming guaranteed superiority and more ounces per package. It asserts Defiance provides 16 oz per package versus 12 oz from competitors and must win on quality and quantity.
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Pate
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Phuring Jupson
Hoyt Street
Brooklyn
N.Y
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Mabon, Fenwick & Lawrence
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