Clean amusements sermon stirs church on Sunday night
In First Baptist Church Rev. McAllister urged careful judgment of amusements, arguing theatres and dance halls tempt youth while clean amusements and moral reading build character. He cited Bet novels like Ben Hur as uplifting yet warned against cabarets, gambling, liquor, and harmful associations. The talk linked personal accountability before God to daily choices.
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First Baptist
McAllister
Jesus
Christ
Moving Pictures
America
Wedding In Persia Is Lengthy Affair
The article describes Persian Muslim marriage ceremonies as among the most elaborate, with weddings potentially lasting one to two weeks. It notes American bridesgrooms should appreciate the difference from a typical Western ceremony and mentions betrothal as often a preliminary step.
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Persia
Cuticura Heals Intense Itching Case Report
A Philadelphia woman describes severe itching from a full body rash excluding face neck and hands. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment the spots healed in short order, following a trial and purchase. The note urges Cuticura for all toilet uses and offers free samples by mail.
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Howard Heine
S. Chadwick St
Philadelphia
Cuticura
Dept. H
Boston
Glasses to Protect Eyes Injures Them
An American Machinist article notes many colored glasses fail to shield eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays. It highlights ultraviolet light as most dangerous, cites oxyacetylene flames and carbon as high risk, and says cobalt blue Glasses may transmit harmful rays. Properly colored goggles can neutralize the danger.
Portland Eats Wild Mustangs Flesh
Portland news reports the city allows sale of horse, mule, donkey, burro, and jackass meat after inspection and clear labeling. The first market opened with 22 wild mustangs from Eastern Oregon and prices quoted as low as four cents per pound for soup cuts and twelve and a half cents for T bone steaks.
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Portland
Ore
Dobbin
Billy
Maud
Oregon
Two Civilizations Are Now At War
A historical speech contrasts two civilizations through the roles of home church and state. It frames the Imperial German government as belligerent and argues that the Allied vision defends individual liberty, justice, and unmolested life. The speaker asserts the war is a clash of civilizational ideals.
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Europe
Great Britain
France
Russia
England
United States
Wilson
English Bullets and Aluminum Market Impact
The article notes a wartime shift in English rifle bullets from round-nose to pointed lead jackets, affecting aluminum prices. A misbalance in the English ammunition prompted adding a small aluminum cone at the jacket apex to restore balance. This adjustment followed tests to fix weapon performance.
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England
Lemon Lotion for Skin Whitening and Softening
A vintage ad promotes lemon lotion for brightening skin and reducing blemishes. Mix the juice of two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to produce a quarter pint, strained, and stored for months. Used regularly, it promises softer, lighter skin and a healthy rose glow.
Burglary Tale of One-Legged Thief Captured
Walter Jones, a peg legged burglar, was convicted in criminal court after a home invasion where he hid under a bed and slept, his snoring waking the homeowner. A lamp explosion stopped him, a struggle with Mr Vennom followed, and Jones fled hopping on one foot. Police recovered both wooden legs as evidence.
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Walter Jones
Birmingham
Ala
New York World
Jones
E. P. Vennom
The Pessimist’s Paradox Reflected in a Witty Quote
A concise reflection defines the pessimist as someone who desires more of what he lacks and less of what he already possesses, framing a paradox about satisfaction and desire.
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