Bearing of Psychical Research on Christianity
During a visit to France the author notes the rise of psychical activity among leading Frenchmen and predicts a future surge of interest in Britain. He urges strict examination and open mindedness, warning against both superstition and dogmatic disbelief, and argues for linking new knowledge with existing science to align belief with reason. He concludes that enlarged views of the universe could bring humanity toward a broader, more rational understanding of religion.
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France
Good and Hil on the ethics of a legislative lobby
A historic defense of lobbying arguing it is necessary to inform legislators and influence votes for the public good, while condemning bribery and corrupt influence. The author asserts that the right to lobby must be preserved for workers, morality groups, temperance advocates, and others, as long as lobbyists do right. The piece calls voters to demand honest candidates who cannot be swayed by undue influence.
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Webster
Webby
Washington County
Bill the Richest Dog Inherits $20000 In Chicago
The will of the late George Watts leaves $20000 to his fox terrier Bill with a life annuity of $500 for the dog’s care. A brother in law receives $50 monthly, while the bulk of Watts’s $100000 estate goes to Chicago charities. Executor W R Gore has announced plans to keep Bill’s location secret to prevent kidnapping. Bill cannot mingle with other dogs and will live under careful guardianship for life.
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Chicago
George Watts
Stormer
Board of Rade
Watt
Fox
W. R. Gore
Gore
Bill
Wag
John D. Rockefeller
Mr. Gore
Hill
Ife
Kingfish in Harbor Traps Wollongong Keeper in Rescue
A Wollongong lighthouse keeper Matthew Williams chased a five foot six inch kingfish in Sydney harbor. The fish grabbed his harpoon rope and dragged him from a stone wall into the water before two men in a boat rescued him. Williams wrestled the rope free as the monster was hauled aboard.
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Fisher
London
Australian Mail
Wollongong
Matthew Williams
Williams
Happenist
Willisburg notes frequent local visits and a rain postlude
A saturated week in Willisburg with a heavy Saturday rain followed by various residents and visitors making short trips to nearby towns. Names include Lula Merritt recovering from rheumatism, W S Gibbs, Mesdames Sharpe, Miller, and Elizabeth Shirley, and many others visiting Springfield, Louisville, Litsey, and Harrodsburg. Also mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a trusted household remedy.
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Lula Merritt
W.S. Gibbs
Camden
J. J. Sharpe
T. J. Miller
Springfield
Sue Merritt
Bettie Colvin
H. H. Greenwood
Louinville
Lizzie McMillen
Donovan
Rufus Foster
Illinois
W. S. Gibbs
Elizabeth Shirley
Nancy Ash
Billie Cheatham
Nora Goodlett
W. B. Shirley
J. E. Sutton
Harrodsburg
Litsey
Mc Clure Couple Mark Fortieth Anniversary
George Mc Clure and his wife of High Grove celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today by hosting immediate relatives and friends. The couple are well regarded in the community and receive warm wishes from numerous friends.
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Kentucky Standard
George McClure
High Grove
McClure
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Dick Blankenship
Buresque
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Haydon & Burton
Willisburg
Jerome Trent
Pulliam
A. B. Wells Salve
G. J. Welsh
Tekonsha
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