Francis E Clark Led World Christian Endeavor From Boston
The article profiles Francis E Clark founder and longtime leader of Christian Endeavor. It details his 29 years of travel worldwide without salary, mileage estimates, and his influence through the movement, plus plans for a memorial headquarters in Boston and a continent wide fundraising drive set for fall. It names key officers and editors guiding the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilkess
Francis E. Clark
Kristian Endeavor So
Tian Endeavor Union
Aylmer
Clark de Williston
Portland
Calcury
Williston
New England
Astor
Los Angeles County
Cal
Middlesex County
Mass
Chicago
Phillips Congregational Church
Boston
Christian Endeavors Movement
Doctor Clark
Europe
Great Britain
United States
Panama
Peru
Argentine
Brazil
Norway
Sweden
Greece
Mikado
Japan
International Christian Endeavor Headquarters
North America
Christian Endeavor
Howard B. Grose
Northern Baptist Churches
Doctor Grose
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Willam Shaw
LL. D
Massachusetts
United Society
Hiram N. Lathrop
Amos.r. Wells
Ohio
Doctor Wells
A. J. Shartle
Pennsylvania Christian Endeavor Union
Rev
R. P. Anderson
Builders’ Union
Inenmark
Christian Endeavor World
Daniel A. Poling
Ohio Christian Endeavor Union
Karl Lehmann
Colorado
New Mexica
Christian Endeavor Unions
Amos R. Wells
Arthur W. Kelly
Rev. R. P. Anderson
Rehabilitating Delinquents in Duluth and Cleveland
The Dayton News notes Duluth has established a humane work farm for petty offenders, with guards and field or sawmill work aimed at reform. Cleveland reportedly backs similar methods, and Ohio plans a major penitentiary reform in Madison County as a state-wide effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Cleveland
Ohio Penitentiary
Madison County
Dayton
Slums at Sea Prompt Maritime Mortality Review
The London Times notes mercantile marine death rates surpass navy figures and match army levels for men aged 23 to 45. Over the last twenty years mortality from disease ran higher at sea, and in the past decade the mercantile rate exceeded all-cause naval deaths and paralleled army losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
British Mercantile Marine
Mercantile Marine
Navy
Army
Telephone Invention Sparks Private Hearing Disorder
A humorous piece argues that new telephone devices threaten privacy and dignity. It pictures imagined misuse from eavesdroppers and sorely ruffled users, noting how viewing or listening through wires could embarrass lovers, spouses, and workers. It ends by warning against mental illusions about modern communication.
Wealthy Pioneers Reflect On New York Ambition
The passage recalls how leading industrials like Astor Guggenheim and Weyerhaeuser arrived in New York, seeing the city lights with awe and fear, and feeling ambition bloom from a country’s new opportunities. It notes vast fortunes and the mindset of wealth as they navigated early American enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W
Rich
Astor
Guggenheim
A Lawyer’s Bill Like a Plumber’s Full of Detail
A London Chronicle excerpt jokes about a lawyer’s bill being overflowing with detail. A business friend receives an itemized charge including “attending you on the telephone” and 8 pence for “shirking". The anecdote contrasts bills with endless items and the urge to avoid payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chronicle
Maintenance of good road drainage and crown construction
The article explains road drainage and crown design to prevent surface water. It describes crowning a road center to shed water into side ditches, proper ditch alignment, and use of a road drag to create a smooth, water tight surface. It also notes maintenance practices and farmer involvement for four mile sections.
All Mankind Better Through Good Roads Vision
A pro road policy statement argues that better highways promote social intercourse, prevent intellectual stagnation, and raise happiness and prosperity for workers, contributing to national glory and a broader, grander humanity.
Farmer's Handicap Hinders Market Access
A farmer living along poor roads struggles to bring his crops to market, hampered by travel conditions and limited transportation options.
Keeping the Soil Loose on Top for Healthier Crops
The advice urges keeping soil loose and not baked by frequent stirring deep enough to avoid root disturbance. Loose topsoil helps soils hold moisture, aiding crop welfare. Leaf crops should be kept loose around to promote rapid, tender growth.
Rural roads shown as badly needed in many communities
The article argues that good roads are badly needed in numerous rural areas and suggests such examples highlight where repairs are most required.
Longest ball game played in baseball history noted
The piece lists the longest major league games from 1905 to amateur showcases, citing the 1905 24 inning Philadelphia Athletics vs Boston Americans 4 to 1 in Boston, four hours forty seven minutes, with boxmen Jack Coombs and Jumbo Harris. It mentions other lengthy games and incidents, plus a note on Wilbert Robinson teaching tricks to catchers.
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Anson
Delehanty
Comiskey
Williamson
Hugh Duffy
Willie Keeler
McGraw
Griffith
Cunningham
Radbourne
Billy Sullivan
Tip O’neill
Rusie
Toad Ramsey
Michels
Tacks Parrot
Scissors Foutz
Boston
Philadelphia
Athletics
Jack Coombs
Colby College
Jumbo Harris
New England League
Cincinnati
Reds
Cubs
Wilbert Robinson
Milton Stock
Brooklyn
New York
Baltimore
Bobby
McCarthy
Stock
Johnson
Fischer
Byron
Baseball Notes and Pennant Buzz From Early Season
The column highlights optimistic chatter on the Boston Braves pennant chances with praise for new Nap infield members Wamsganss and Pezold. Eddie Grant shines as pinch hitter for the New York Giants while Dan Howley leads the Montreal Royals to improved play. News touches on Syracuse rumor of a Federal league club, and concludes with remarks on Stallings Braves, Magee’s strong season for the Cardinals, and praise for Doc Lavan and Hoblitzer in their teams’ climbs.
Retort That Carried Sting In Divorce Discussion
Judge Matthew L. Hendricks made a Cleveland dinner remark that most divorces involve blame on both sides. He compared average divorces to two pretty summer girls at Atlantic City quarrelling and noted irony in appearances versus behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew L. Hendricks
Cleveland
Atlantic City
Paris
Goodyear Tires Won't Raise Prices Despite War Panic
Goodyear announces no war price increases for tires. President F A Lieberling explains early price hikes during the rubber panic, securing 1.6 million pounds of premium rubber from London and fast shipment to Akron. Factories run three shifts to maintain current pricing to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Goodyear Tires
F. A. Lieberling
Goodyear
New York
London
Akron
One of the Exacting Professions
A woman in a remote Ozark neighborhood encounters neighbor on a road. The neighbor asks about her husband’s cousin teaching the school this year. The reply scorns the idea saying she hasn’t had enough learning for that.
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Ozark
Skits Hint at Stage Hand Roles for Light
In a playful exchange, Skids guesses Light would suit a moving picture theater as a stage hand, while Skittles agrees the idea fits. The banter, sourced from Puck, suggests light work behind the scenes in entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture Theater
Puck
Virtue Rewarded and the Burden on Good-Natured People
A reflective note on virtue as its own reward and the tendency for well meaning individuals to be burdened or imposed upon by others.
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CET
Christian Emmeavor
Hristian Endeavor Society
Ais
Christian
Stian Endeavor
Srk
Baptist Fourth
India
France
Nor- Germnany
Russia
Italy
Avor
Land County Chrison
Ioev
Erainus FE Clark
Yi Caltonag Church
Tyr
Eit
Virginia
Walter Johnsons
Ty Cobbs
O’neill
Schalk
Cicotte
Fisk
McInnes
Evers
Maranville
Maisel
Leach
Milan
Ebler
Zimmerman
Oldring
Vincent Campbell
Hyatt
W. L. Perkins
Waynesboro
Indianapolis Federals
Quakers
Bloomington
Decatur
Fargo
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
N. C
Hartford
New,Haven
Hastern Association
Geist
Jansen
New Haven
East End All Stars
Brooklyn Athletic Club
Leslie’s Weekly
Notis
Boston Braves
Wamsganss and
Pezold
The
Nap Infield
Comers
Eddie Grant
New York Giants
Syracuse
N. Y
Montreal Royals
Dan Howley
Germany Schaeffer
Stallings
Giants
Lee Magee
Cardinals
Stich
Rudolph
Tyler
James
Connie Mack
Doc Lavan
Browns
Hoblitzer
Boston Red Sox
Washington
Jack Sheridan
Detroit
Senators
Sheridan
W. L. Douglas
Selina
U.S
Defiance Starch
Parkes
Defiance Starch CO
Omaha
Nebraska
Guy Hunter
Des Moines
Iowa
Sore Eyes
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chics
Sas
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