Epworth League Origin Traced to 1880 Cleveland
The Epworth League began in Cleveland in May 1880 at a meeting of youth groups from local societies in Central M. E. Church. The name honors Epworth in Lincolnshire England, birthplace of John Wesley founder of Methodism.
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Epworth League
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Resignation Upheaval at Meecham Barton Firm
R W Clarence Dick, chief clerk at Meecham Barton, plans to resign on his 50th birthday after losing a race for promotion to office manager. Wyckham, a young bookkeeper, is slated to become office manager and will soon head a new Philadelphia branch. Dick confronts Meecham as the decision unfolds.
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Meecham & Barton
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Insurance and Loans
Buck
W. Clarence Dick
Todd
Mr. Meecham
Wyckham
Gayle
Meecham @ Barton
Mr. Meechanm
Wyckhiam
Philadelphia
Salesman at Motor Show Sells Two Seater
A salesman at a motor show tries to interest a girl in a smart two seater. She asks about modern improvements and he replies that it has everything except a beautiful owner. He sells it.
Too Old to Be Happy Little Barbara Saying Her Prayers
A brief note in the Boston Transcript reflects on a child’s prayer scene as she asks for blessings for her parents, humorously framed by age and sentiment.
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Barbara
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Mummy
Boston Transcript
Comical Exchange About Drinking Paint
A joke scene shows one person admitting a mistake after drinking two bottles of gold paint. The other asks for details and the response is a pun about feeling guilty. The setup relies on wordplay and a light mood.
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes Adure Cure Mention
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura products for baby rash relief. It promotes Cuticura Soap for hot baths followed by Cuticura Ointment and a dusting of Cuticura Talcum, claiming purity and sweetness with a 25 cent price for the talcum.
It's Better Late Than Never Theme in April Sale
A humorous note reflects on timing for a summer salt purchase in April. The line contrasts being early versus late and hints at practical patience. No specific people or organizations are named.
Homemade Fire Engines Drive Wakefield Fire Department
The Wakefield Massachusetts fire department has commissioned a modern fire motor truck built largely by the firefighters in their spare time, with only the chassis and motor provided externally.
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Wakefield
Mass
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