Keeping Self Control in a Temperance Lesson
A Bible lesson by Rev. P B Fitzwater from the Bible Institute of Chicago analyzes Daniel 1 6 21 and 28, stressing self discipline and conscience. It emphasizes Daniel's resolve to avoid the king's meat, loyalty to God, and the rewards of physical health mental growth and leadership, with a closing prayer for grace and perseverance.
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PB Fitzwater
Bible In Use Bible Institute of Chicago
Daniel
Panlel
Belteshoxzar
Bel
Hane
Jeab
Rak
Satan
Dantel
Winnae
College of
Nebuchadneszar
God
Government Should Handle Army Social Work Through a Single Agency
A wartime policy argument urges the government to centralize social work for the army under one nonsectarian agency. It highlights the value of women workers, the morale boost of YMCA, Salvation Army, Red Cross, and others, and calls for ending sectarian roles while keeping religious matters to chaplains.
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France
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Chateau Thierry
Argonne
Supreme Court and Congress Face Child Labor Legislation
The text argues the Supreme Court voided a law barring child labor products from interstate commerce and a later tax on such products, and suggests Congress could use postal bans or constitutional amendment to end child labor. It frames federal action as essential to national welfare and calls for decisive legislative remedies.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Supreme Court
How It Comes That Political Bosses Control Public School Systems
A veteran school trustee criticizes political bosses in control of public schools. He warns against appointing inexperienced trustees and entrusting budgets and real estate to untrained individuals, arguing the public divides into educated, thinking but inactive, and easily led groups.
Constructive Salesmanship Shapes Postwar Progress
A essay argues that genuine salesmanship will define world progress after World War I. It warns against demagoguery and urges educating customers with service, noting the era will reward skilled, constructive salespeople. It cites Cole and Davidson on postwar markets and Europe’s needs.
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America
Household Cookery and Pantry Notes From The Kitchen
A dated compilation of kitchen tips and recipes covers sponge cakes, cheese biscuits, sandwich fillings, scrambled eggs with smoked halibut, Creole chicken, chutneys, olive oil pickles, and fruit desserts. It includes yeast maintenance, soup herbs, and a rustic table of staples, with literary excerpts and moral musings interspersed.
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Somking
Wai Wat
Yate Magnet A FEW MORE RECIPES
Fruit Gingerbread and Fruit Conserve recipes with steps for banana sour cream flour soda baking powder ginger salt apple and chopped fruit, plus a Pineapple Salad with grated orange rind and garnishes. Canned pineapple served on lettuce with cheese dressing and jelly cubes.
Georgous Evening Gowns And Others In Formal Wear
Fashion notes describe heavy satin and rich fabrics for evening attire. Draping emphasizes the figure with classic and modern lines, with corsages, trains, and beaded accents. Colors like cork, jade, white satin, and turquoise georgette are highlighted for formal occasions.
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Uyeset
Paris Fashions Shift Toward Fitted Lines and Directoire Influence
Fashion notes predict a move from tunic skirts and chemises to fitted lines with full hips and draped skirts reminiscent of Louis XV and the Second Empire. Directoire influence dominates mid day dress with a plain fibre skirt and redingote. Sleeves evolve to wide flare with satin trimming and soft greens jade shades appear in autumn hats show fewer trims as women simplify home-made adjustments.
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Louis XV
Directoire
Setin
Iyo
Gauze Turbans Showy and Expansive Creations
A newspaper note describes new gauze turbans, some oversized enough to hide the hair at the sides. Styles include silver gauze with brick red embroidery and bright pink tulle, plus a leaf green tutti turban worn by a well known actress in a striking wrap.
Frugal Fur Cleaning Method With Gasoline Reported
A historic note describes using gasoline to rub into fur then rolling in white cloth for 30 minutes. After shaking out and washing, the fur is said to be spotless with all dirt removed.
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Jean N Grou
Jesus Christ
Raymond B. Fosdick
United States Supreme Court
Jacob M. Loeb
Chicago Board of Education
V George N. Peek
War Industries Board
Richard H. Cole
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Russia
Henry P. Davidson
Europe
Riley
Richard Watron Gilder
Paris
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