Churches Embrace Newspaper Advertising Across Nation
The article notes progressive churches increasingly use newspaper advertising to spread religious messages. Clergy leaders like Dr John T Barbner Smith and KE Leighton advocate ads as essential, alongside examples such as Rev Dr Christian Reisner praising ads for expanding churches like New York's Broadway temple. It argues advertising aids both commerce and faith, shaping modern public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
International Council of Religious Education
Birmingham
Ala
John T. Barbner Smith
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
KE. S. Leighton
Christian F. Reisner
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Cincinnati
Broadway
New York
Dr. Reisner
What of It A retrospective on Carpentier Dempsey fight
In July 1921 Georges Carpentier challenged Jack Dempsey in New York. Carpentier’s single blow reportedly staggered Dempsey, though H L Mencken doubted the claim. Five years on, critics debate the punch, while Dempsey remains champion. The piece asks readers to refocus on the sport’s next clash.
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Georges Carpentier
New York
France
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
H. Li. Mencken
Carpentier
Pocatello
Apostle of Peace
Mencken
Open Season Anglers Urged to Respect Farms
Farmers complain about careless anglers trampling grain fields during the June 1 fishing season. The piece urges sportsmen to stay on stream edges and inform others who stray through fields, noting long-standing efforts by Idaho sportsmen to protect farmer rights and restore harmony between farmers and anglers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaak Waltons
Idaho Sportsmen’s Associations
Star Spangled Banner Heard in Germany After War
Doughboys in Germany recall playing the Star Spangled Banner for locals amid relief and better conditions, the first such performance since the war. The scene contrasts past hardship with new comfort as civilians hear the anthem.
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Doug
Mary
Germany
Viennese Artist Seeks Loveliest Go In America
A Viennese artist pursues a lofty aim in America as he notes a Spartan youth and a steering wheel metaphor. The text suggests that a single person cannot achieve the goal, while two or more may form a grievance or cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bunny Rabbit Learns to Rise with Right Foot First
Granny Tree Toad counsels Bunny Rabbit on morning mood and kindness before breakfast. A tale from 1926 shows how putting the right foot out and performing a kind act led to lasting happiness and a calm day.
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Bunnyland
Mama Rabbit
Bunny Rabbit
Tres Toad
Granny Tree Toad
Bunny Patch
Bunny
Lady Bug
Bunny Mabbit
Bonny Rabbit
Today’s National Events and Ceremonies Across U S
The day features the centenary of Samuel M L Bar low a noted New York lawyer and former owner of the New York World. NC Democratic voters choose a US senator. West Point’s June week begins leading to graduation. Swedish royals visit New York churches. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt marries Curtis B Dall in Hyde Park. The Pan Sokol congress opens in Prague. Gov Smith hosts a high profile marriage in Albany with Cardinal Hayes officiating.
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Samuel M. L. Barlow
New York
New York World
North Carolina
United States
Lees. Overman
United States Military Academy
Sweden
Greater
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
Smith
Yale’s Oldest Graduate John Donnell Smith Birthday
Baltimore’s John Donnell Smith celebrated on his 98th birthday as Yale’s oldest living graduate. New York financier Mortimer L. Schiff turns 49 in New York City. Denmark born boxing champion Battling Nelson marks his 44th birthday in Copenhagen.
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John Donnell Smith
Baltimore
Yale
Mortimer L. Schiff
New York
New York City
Battling Nelson
Pigilist
Copenhagen
Denmark
Anniversary timeline of notable events from 1781 to 1924
A compact digest lists key historical milestones: 1781 Americans capture Augusta from Loyalists after a two week siege. 1826 Carl Maria von Weber dies in London. 1837 Asbury University founded at Greencastle. 1848 Wisconsin's first state legislature meets in Madison. 1880 Nevada and Oregon Railroad company formed to build Aurora to Oregon boundary. 1896 American Line steamship St Paul arrives in New York after fastest Southampton voyage. 1900 Pretoria surrenders to Lord Roberts. 1924 a large Tokio mass meeting protests U S immigration exclusion act.
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Augusta
Carl Maria von Weber
London
Asbury University
Deanw University
Greencastle
Wisconsin
Madison
Nevada and Oregon Railroad Company
Aurora
Nev
Oregon
St. Paul
New York
Southampton
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Tokio
Charles Edward Russell Barred From England Landings
Charles Edward Russell, denied permission by British immigration authorities to land in England, was a Socialist party candidate for New York governor in 1912 and 1916. He has worked in Chicago and New York journalism, wrote on economics and politics, and studied Chatterton and Wendell Phillips. He toured Europe at the outbreak of World War I, reporting on socialist conditions and opposing fringe socialist interference in war settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Russell
England
Socialist Party
New York
Mr. Russell
Chicago
New York City
Chatterton
Wendell Phillips
Boston
Europe
Socialista
American Socialist Party
Italian Deputies Back Versailles Trianon Neuilly Treaties
Italian chamber of deputies approved the Versailles, Trianon and Neuilly treaties. India and Europe plan a diplomatic air link as part of regional cooperation and cross border efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Deputies
Versailles
Tianon
Neuilly
Girl in car coat gesture sparks social friction
A fragment from a 1920s or earlier reporting voice notes a man giving a girl his coat in a car, triggering remarks about propriety and compromise. The quote hints at evolving social norms and public judgment of casual chivalry.
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Ehys
Whimsical verses and a weathered punch of wit
A short collection by James J. Montagu includes poems on fate and the stars. Bestowing Justice jokes about buying a horse not flooding the market with new models. Jealous lampoons the European Pole overtaking the North in light.
Suffering Stella and the morbid gaze of self-pity
A 1926 Bell Syndicate feature portrays Stella a twenty one year old with extensive hospital history. Her relentless recounting of ailments drains friends and creates gloom. The piece cautions readers to spare others fear and to avoid turning personal suffering into heroism.
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Stella
Yarna
Stellan
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Mimi
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Idaho
THF
Tribune Co., Ltd
William Wallin
Nicholas Ifft
Chas. G. Sumner
the Church and the Press
George McManus
Av Inru Feature Service, Inc
Dom
Great Britain
Drom
Daddy Rabbit
Rabbit
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
India
Raq
Girligag
Dot
GE Bell
Slim
James J. Montagu
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