Black Gold fuels American farming and progress
The article extols petroleum as vital to farm life, powering cook stoves, heating, threshing, and transport while supplying byproducts used in sprays, waxes, candles, and road oils. It traces petroleum history from ancient seeps to Drake's Titusville well and highlights ongoing research boosting farm applications and rural modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Persia
Jupiter
Corinth
United States
California
Edwin L. Drake
Titusville
Drake
Braves 1914 Miracle Team and 1947 Braves Compared
The piece contrasts the 1914 Boston Braves led by George Stallings with the 1947 Braves under Billy Southworth. It highlights Maranville and Evers, their rough training camp, and the shift from weakness to pennant contention, noting Rudolph Tyler and James as crucial pitchers. It frames the 1947 club as stronger but questions iron in the lineup compared to the 1914 miracle squad.
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Boston Braves
Stallings
Braves
George Stallings
Athletics
South
Maranville
Evers
Rabbit
Crab
Hank Gowdy
Johnny Evers
Rabbit Maranville
Johnny
Dick Rudolph
George Tyler
Bill James
Johnson
Alexander
Mathewson
Feller
Newhouse
Shea
Blackwell
Rudolph
Tyler
James
Giants
McGrawe
Bender
Plank
Bush
Collins
McInnis
Baker
Barry
Billy Southworth
True Wisdom and Holiness in Proverbs and James
A Moody Bible Institute article explores true wisdom as reverence for Jehovah, discernment when wisdom enters the heart, and deliverance from evil. It emphasizes the dangers of deceit, the peace found in walking with God, and sin’s history as described in Proverbs and James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheol
God
Sin
James
US Mecca for Overseas Students
Washington reports the United States has become the world’s leading educational center after World War I, hosting more than 17 000 foreign students annually who spend about 50 million dollars a year. Many study science or technical fields, portraying America to returnees as a cultural ambassador.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Austria
France
England
Oliver J. Caldwell
State Department
International Exchange Division
Caldwell
America
Youth Gets Breaks But Theyre All Bad
Duaine Koch a 14 year old boy from Waukesha Wisconsin endured a broken right leg and a subsequent bone infection that confined him to bed and a wheelchair for two years. After he recovered and was allowed to walk to a movie he slipped on wet pavement outside the theater and broke his left leg.
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Waukesha
Wis
Duaine Koch
Duaine
Blind Man Invents Sign Book for Hailing Right Bus
In Fort Wayne Indiana a blind inventor John G Long has introduced a signaling device for transit. Long who lost his sight in 1908 crafted a compact eight page perforated sign book listing all local route numbers and a weekly pass. A blind rider shows the corresponding page to the driver to signal an approaching vehicle.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
John G. Long
Long
Little girls embrace grown-up two-piece style
A description highlights a two-piece outfit for young girls featuring a ruffled neckline puff sleeves and a flared peplum. Suggestions include flower sprigged fabric and playful novelty buttons to create a charming, age-appropriate look.
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B. Southworth
Southworth
International Council of Religious Education
William Culbertson, DD
The
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Word of God
Western
Union
China
India
Burma
Greece
Turkey
Little Girl
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Washington, D. C
Junior
Food and Drug Administration
Eagle Brand
Hubby
Red Star
Kay Rogers
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