Was Mr Carnegie a Christian and a steward of wealth
The piece weighs Carnegie's faith and philanthropy. It notes he belonged to no church, rarely attended, yet gave vast sums to uplift mankind and promote peace, while praising the church as a force for good and questioning whether his wealth reflected Christian stewardship. It contrasts those who hoard wealth with his example and cites Leigh Hunt’s Abou Ben Adhem.
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Christ
Janis
Mr. Carnegie
Leigh Hant
Abou Ben Adhem
Ben Adhem
Abou
Ami
Ben Adtetn
Ma Cutneile
Christian Church
Europe
America
Asia
Brita
Call for Justice and Alma Telephone Reform Urged
A historic call favors labor's right to organize and bargain while criticizing a few unions for harm. The piece condemns abuses by organized labor and big capital, warns of new protective laws, and demands justice over privilege. It also urges Alma residents to demand better telephone service and public accountability from the utility. It closes with civic exhortations on reconstruction, effort, and prudent conduct.
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Alma
Central
Regulators Warn Against Government Control of Rail Cars
A historical critique warns that Congress acting with FTC support to place refrigerator and meat transport cars under government monopolies could politicize the packing industry, invite red tape, and yield abuses seen under prior federal controls. It cites the fuel and railroad administrations and Burleson as examples of autocratic management, urging preservation of private operation to avoid economic injury and biased favoritism. The FTC's stance on five major carriers is cited, noting perceived advantages for big firms and lower mileage by independent carriers, illustrating the risks of centralized control.
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Parison
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Avvordanee
Executive Department
Washington
Burleson
Gartiel
Canaries
Army signals corps seeks men for training at Camp Veil
The army offers enlistment to men with a common school education or better and trains them for radio telegraph and telephone work. Recruits go to Signal Corps School at Camp Veil in Silver Lake New Jersey or other organizations offering technical study. No technical exam on enlistment. Overseas or domestic assignments possible. Previous service men need only sign for one year.
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Signal Corps
Army
Camp Vail
Alfred Veil i
Silver Lake
New Jersey
United States
Mexican
Panama
Philippines
Europe
Siberia
Enlistment Offers Rapid Promotion For Skilled Men In Army
Shortage of men creates many vacancies in non commissioned grades. Master Signal Electrician, highest paid non commissioned rank, offers best chance for a young man to learn a trade. Offer valid until September 30. Raycraft to assume new role at poor farm October 1 with full charge, moving from Alma to Ithaca area.
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Panama
Farm Home
Raycraft
Gratiot
Almal
Ithaca
Ray
Alma
Thi City
Raycraft Named Gratiot County Poor Farm Superintendent
Raycraft has been appointed superintendent of the Gratiot County Poor Farm by the county poor commissioners. The Alma man accepted the role last week, filling the vacancy caused by the sudden death of former superintendent Pressly after four years in the position.
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the Raycraft
Gratiot County
County Poor Commissioners
Alma Man
Ryscraft
Pressly
Through the Wrong Door and A Wonderful Night in 1920s film pairing
Madge Kennedy stars in Through the Wrong Door and Bi Parsons appears in A Wonderful Night as part of a double bill highlighting early cinema talent. The piece notes Kennedy's standout performance as a best picture contender and Parsons in a supporting role.
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Madge Kennedy
Bi Parsons
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Alice Brady
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Jamex Montgomery
Flite
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ESDAY
Anita Stewart
Allison
Henry Story
Viola Dana
Taylor Holmes
Charles Ray
Bill Henry
Douglas Fairbanks
Wm, S
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Girls
Norma Talandeo
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