Diller Church Announces Services and Epworth Institute
The Diller Methodist church lists preaching at 11:00 a.m. and evening service at 8:00 p.m. A union service will be held at the Congregational church next Sunday. The Nebraska Conference Epworth Institute meets July 23 to 29, 1928 at Epworth Lake Park Lincoln. Season tickets priced 2.00 for adults 1.00 for ages 10 to 14. under 10 free. Members urged to attend and to contact the pastor for details.
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Congregational Church
Nebraska Conference
Epworth Institute
Epworth Lake Park
Lincoln
Nebr
Congregational Church Seeks larger union evening meeting
Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy Sun School at 10 a m Preaching services at 11 a m and p m In the evening a union meeting will be held in the Congregational church sermon by Rev Mr Harris Attendance last Sunday evening was good despite bad roads A man’s regular church presence does not prove true faith but infrequent attendance suggests less concern for church work Come to church and support a larger program of helpfulness.
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Congregational Church
Harris
Christ’s Church
What of the Future and the Rising American Youth
The piece urges boys to shape their own futures despite poverty, citing presidents and leaders who rose from modest beginnings. It stresses self improvement, education, and choosing hard work over complacency, noting success comes to those seeking better jobs and striving for leadership.
A Gift Beyond Money From Henry Ford to Rockefeller
Henry Ford gives John D. Rockefeller a brand new Ford sedan as a symbolic birthday gift. The gesture, worth far less in money than in meaning, reflects the value of innovation over price. Rockefeller, likely never to ride it, is still remembered for a birthday noted in oil wealth.
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Henry Ford
John D. Rockefeller
Henry
John D
Rockefel
Distinctive Animal Calls Listed From Horse to Owl
A catalog of animal noises labels sounds by species from horse neighs to owl hoots. It notes each creature’s vocalization such as cow lows pig grunts cat mews dog barks lion roars and more.
When a Wet Is Dry and the Driving Duty
The quote argues against prohibition in general but asserts unwavering support for sober, quick decision making in danger. It contrasts a drinking chauffeur and an engineer with delegates and industrialists while insisting safety makes everyone dry. Senator Borah of Idaho is the attributed speaker.
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Senator Borah
Idaho
Advertising and business failure in cities linked to lack of ads
An investigation of business matters in about thirty cities found 84 percent of failed businesses did not advertise in newspapers. The piece warns some try to save by cutting advertising, noting that saving their ad spend could be as risky as courting death.
Fisherman’s measure and social notices quoted in townsfolk talk
A quip about ten pounds equal to 160 ounces applies oddly to fisher folk when a minnow exceeds a hand in length. A woman starts to notice her status as others compliment her husband. The idea of a guaranteed bet is discussed, noting the other man may see it as certain.
Misbelief in Paregoric Drives Worry at Home
A witty item notes many men pace the floor in distress because their wives doubt paregoric’s efficacy. The jab highlights domestic skepticism with a light tone.
Chickens That Come Home to Roost
A brief aphorism notes that even poultry returning to the coop may outsmart some people, using a rural proverb to imply common sense in humble creatures.
Nebraska State Fair Opens With Large Gate Staffing
The Nebraska State fair at Lincoln opens September 1 and runs eight days. A 150 man gate crew handles crowds at twelve external gates with one superintendent and three assistants. Eight turnstiles operate from dawn to night as 700 staff work the grounds, including 125 parking and safety personnel, with total weekly staffing over seven hundred.
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Nebraska
Public Safety Department
Tragic Romance Ends In Double Death In New York
An Argentine medical student Horatio Columbres killed Spanish dancer Maria Montero after learning of his hidden wife and four children. He then shot himself in a West Fifty seventh street studio, leaving four letters, while Montero, a Sevilla native who rose to fame in show performances, died at City Hospital.
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New York
Maria Montero
Paris
City Hospital
Horatio Columbres
Miss Montero
West Fifty-seventh Street
Missa
Columbres
Seville
Spain
Raymond Hitchcock
Chicago
Dancer with Royal Ties Noted in Clippings
Clippings found in the apartment suggest the dancer performed before the king of Sweden and the British royal family. She appeared with Folies Bergeres and at the Olympia in Paris and the Alhambra in London and ran a short dancing school.
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Sweden
Olympia
Paria
Alhambra
London
West Fifty-fifth Street
Columbrea Nved
Paris
Columbia University
Buenos Aires
Cat Tail Down Used As Decorative and Textile Filling
An article discusses using cat tails for decorations and craft fills. Cat-tail down is recommended for small decorative pillows and baby crib covers. It notes preparation with cheese cloth and fine cotton under silk finishes, plus quilting for a light summer quilt option.
High Percentage Question At School Inspires Tangled Reply
An inspector questions the class about abnormal children eliciting a harried reply from a school marm who confirms two pupils are considered different, sparking concern.
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Capper
Men and Sheepish Traits Highlighted by Rameau’s MacDonald
A quotation contrasts men with sheep, noting two dominant traits: gregariousness and timidity. The point is attributed to Rameau and MacDonald.
Man plays boss race loses confidence says Uncle Eben
A Washington Star quotation notes that when a man plays a boss race he loses not his money but his self confidence. The remark attributed to Uncle Eben underscores a caution about status and self image.
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Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Treasury Offers 3⅝% 12-15 Year Bonds in Exchange
Treasury announces a 3⅝ percent 12- to 15-year Treasury bond exchange for Third Liberty Loan Bonds. Interest starts July 16 1928 and surrendering bonds accrue interest through September 15 1928. Holders should contact banks for details. Secretary A W Mellon signs from Washington July 5 1928.
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The
Treasury
Liberty
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Kansas
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Secretary of the Treasury
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