Sherrill Called Czar as He Guides Washington Parks
Washington’s Col Clarence Sherrill, longtime engineer and executive officer for multiple memorials and park commissions, is described as a powerful, busy figure in charge of Arlington Memorial Bridge plans and vast District park services. The piece portrays Blanton’s jibe of a "Czar" versus Sherrill’s extensive, overlapping duties across the National Capital Park Commission, the Lincoln Memorial, Potomac parkways, and government buildings with a sprawling payroll and vast responsibility.
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Ablcene
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Texas
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White House
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Washington Monument
National Capital Park Commission
Navy Building
Two Kinds of Hearers in Thessalonica and Berea
Lesson analyzes Paul’s methods in Thessalonica and Berea from Acts 17 1 15, emphasizing preaching Jesus as Christ and the need to prove all things from Scripture. It contrasts Jewish reception, riot by rivals, and Bereans who welcomed the gospel and daily searched the Scriptures for truth.
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Christ
Paul
Jason
Berea
Thessalonian
Thessalonica
Pe-ru-Na Advertised By 1924 Testimonies
In letters dated June 2 1904 and June 30 1924 Mrs Bourland shares relief from chronic catarrh after using Pe-ru-Na. She cites head misery throat mucus cough and bilious issues cured by five bottles and continued use. The ad proclaims a half century of Pe-ru-Na claims and invites readers to send 4 cents for a book while noting tablets or liquid forms sold nationwide.
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Pe-ru-na
Human Welfare Through Earth’s Forces and Brotherhood
Lily Dougal argues that humanity can only harness earth’s powers for good through brotherhood and cooperation, urging unity as the path to welfare.
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Earth
Lily Dougal
No peace for those who reject the Prince of Peace
A religious note warns that there is no peace for anyone who rejects the Prince of Peace, framing the stance as an urgent theological reminder. The line conveys judgment and a call to faith without detailing events, dates, or locations.
A Holy Purpose Over Wealth, Evangelist Declares
A Christian evangelist proclaims that a holy purpose outranks a great fortune. The remark frames faith-driven aims as more valuable than material wealth.
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Chriatian-Evangelist
Peterson Ointment Promises Skin Relief for Many Ailments
An advertisement touts Petersons Ointment as a universal skin healer for eczema itching scalp pimples acne rough red skin old sores ulcers piles chafing sunburn and burning feet. It claims overnight relief and cites druggists as endorsers. the Buffalo company backs the claim.
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Peterson Ointment Co
Buffalo
Hen runs through traffic with ribbon in Portland tale
A Maine Hen lore piece in the Cleveland paper describes a hen racing through heavy traffic with a bright ribbon dangling from her tall feathers. The writer jokes about breaking up the animal with red cloth and flannel, noting the tradition and the boy who ties the streamer to the hen.
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Cleveland
Portland Press Herald
Woman of many honors Mrs Arthur Strong praised worldwide
Mrs Arthur Strong recently retired as assistant director of the British School in Rome and is said to hold honorary degrees from more universities and honors from learned societies unmatched by any other woman. She has a worldwide reputation as an authority on art both ancient and modern.
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Arthur Strong
Rome
Strong
Novelty in Picnic Angers Jones and Wife
Jones asks his wife about the picnic and she sighs laying down the empty basket. She says it was novel because everyone got chiggers instead of mosquitoes, a quirky twist highlighted by the couple.
Propagating Weed in a Garden Joke from Gazette
A short column from the Little Rock Arkansas Gazette notes a wry garden maxim about doubling grasses by planting a vegetable, illustrating a humorous take on growth and gardening. The remark plays on botanical misdirection and rural wit.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Gazette
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