Bricks Without Straw Sermon at the Tabernacle
Rev J Cumming Smith argues in a Tabernacle sermon that social tyranny thrives where wealth backs extortion and where morality lacks spiritual foundation. He urges spiritual regeneration, criticizes agnosticism, and calls for unified religious action to renew civic virtue and public life.
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Steels
Lfe
Heaven
Paul
Moses
Maurice
Swedenborg
Jesus
Fall Creek
Sermon on The Dinner in the House of Simon the Pharisee
At Broadway Church Rev Worth M Tippy preached on The Dinner in the House of Simon the Pharisee. The talk traced Jesus hospitality and forgiveness, recounting a repentant sinner woman anointing Jesus feet and receiving forgiveness. Simon questioned Jesus but the Lord affirmed the woman's faith and mercy. The story illustrated Jesus openness to all and the transformation found in forgiveness.
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Broadway Church
Worth M. Tippy
Jesus
Sea of Galilee
Simon
Simon the Pharisee
Marys gift of forgiveness and the universal work of Jesus
The speaker reflects on repentance and divine forgiveness, describing the historical moment when Jesus began a universal work. He urges grim lives in the city to seek salvation as the woman did, recognizing the ecstasy of forgiveness and the new life that follows.
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Kingdom of God
Mary
Jesus
New Pastor Delivers First Sermon at People's Church
The Rev. John Schofield preached his debut at People's Congregational Church to a large audience. Formerly of Brightwood, he urged that true reform starts with soul-saving. religion should elevate citizenship and character, not merely church work. He spoke of Christ’s fullness blessing and its power to enrich the city.
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Ideal of Christ as Perfect Model Across Faiths
The speaker argues that while Moses, Plato, Socrates, Pythagoras, Luther, and Wesley were exemplary, Christ stands as the supreme ideal and easiest to imitate. Close sympathy with Him and being filled with His spirit would allow a universal blessing of the Christ to be carried everywhere.
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Christ the unit of progress at Second Presbyterian
At Second Presbyterian Church Rev. Owen Davies Odell argued progress is clear in the moral and religious sphere. He asserted Christ and Christianity define the best attainable future, calling Christ the king of culture and the prime measure of progress. He questioned political models but affirmed divine progress through Christ.
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Owen Davies Odell
Christ
Pontius Pilate
Prodigal Son Oratorio Draws Full House at First Baptist
Sullivan's The Prodigal Son was sung by a full choir at First Baptist Church last night. The crowded halls left many attendees disappointed as performances highlighted by Parker and Gates drew praise for one of the church's most beautiful choral services.
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First Baptist Church
Sullivan
Charles J. W. Parker
Arthur Deuel Gates
Leo B. Riggs
Eat and Drink Recital Highlights Sacred Choral Program
Charles J. W. Parker leads a recitative and chorus program featuring contralto Jessie D. Lewis in Love Not the World and Oh That Thou Hadst Harkened to My Commands, with Mrs. Leo B. Riggs and a tenor solo. The Sacrifices of God closes as Rev. Thomas Zs Villers delivers a morning sermon on The Greater Blessedness.
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Charles J. W. Parker
Jessie D. Lewis
Leo B. Riggs
Thomas Zs Villers
Home Dressmaking Hints for Informal Waists and Boleros
May Manton outlines a versatile waist and bolero ensemble suitable for theater and informal wear. Describes fabrics such as crepe de Chine chiffon and silks, with a novel bolero, lace trims, and a snug front-closure foundation. Includes material requirements and pattern sizing, Pattern 424, sizes for bust 32 to 44 inches. Pattern coupon instructions follow.
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Louisine
the Journal
Musikverein Plans First American Piano Concert
Chicago pianist Mr. Allen Spencer headlines Musikverein at the German House with D Albert’s piano concerto. The orchestra under Mr. Ernestinoff debuts in America, as the program promises unusual interest and no intermission. Spencer is a leading Illinois music educator and will introduce the work to this city. The second concerto, premiered in Berlin seven years ago, features the piano as an orchestral ingredient.
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Musikverein
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Tlinois Music Teachers’ Association
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Theaters Schedule and Englands Ben Hur Week Plan
The schedule lists English's Ben Hur with daily shows and Milwaukee transfer at week end. Mantell appears at Park Theater with The Dagger and the Cross while London Belles and vaudeville acts headline Grand and Empire venues.
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oSa
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Chicago Salesman Arrested in Grand Larceny Case
William Tevis a Chicago dental supply salesman living at 1611 Bellefontaine Street was arrested on a warrant from the Federal Union Surety Company for grand larceny. He allegedly left his job with a Haute employer to take Penn instruments for personal use, then was bonded and later detained at the Denison Hotel.
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