Rural church as community center debated in 1920s column
The piece discusses President Kenyon L. Butterfield’s report urging rural churches to become community institutions promoting better roads farming and health. It warns secular agendas in pulpits alienate worshipers and cites declines in rural church growth and small memberships as threats to church integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon L. Butterfield
Massachusetts Agricultural Allege
Commission On Church and Country Life
Butterfield
Political Campaign Humor and Local Election Preview
The piece jokes about inflated self-importance and wan worth, notes voters have eliminated objectionables, and describes a man against man fight slated for November. It calls the primary a preliminary and likens elections to the biggest fight of a campaign. Villa is mentioned regarding income from teaching fish to slip through nets.
The Husband as Ordinary Man and Social Card
A humorous reflection by Ernest C. Foster on husbands portraying them as ordinary men who think they know Cupid’s game, noting they may have multiple wives but must handle such matters privately. It discusses judging husbands by wealth, using politeness at work, and the social pressures on marriage and fidelity in a wry, observant tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest C. Foster
When a Soldier’s Love Stays True Across War
A 1916 reflection on wounded soldiers and loyal sweethearts. A letter from a besieged officer asks whether to marry a commander’s daughter despite injuries and facial scars. The essay argues enduring love strengthens, not fails, under hardship, and praises steadfast partners who vow to stand by their heroes unto death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodby
Heaven
Trade Marked Advertised Merchandise and Local Service
A consumer recounts a farm implement repair delay caused by sourcing a nonstandard part from distant suppliers. The local dealer could not supply a matching part, costing time and money, but the replacement part was eventually provided at no charge, highlighting the value of local service and standard goods. The piece argues buying locally sustains community economy and quality, with service as a key consideration.
The Country Newspaper and Community Life
A column extols small country papers for chronicling community life and promoting local betterment. It stresses truth to country life, avoids scandal, and highlights the role of rural papers in America’s core strength. John J. Gaffner, optometrist, tests eyes at St. Jacob drug store Saturdays. 39-If Any St. Louis daily or Sunday paper delivered promptly by Daniel Peterman, agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jones
Dave Smith
Tim Howe
America
John J. Gaffner
St. Jacob
St. Louis
Daniel Peterman
Trousers warmed by electricity wartime invention
An Innsbruck army serviceman Max Beck and Vienna medical professor Von Schrotter describe electric warmed trousers and an electric arm warmer for soldiers in trenches and air crews. Supple heating wires woven into insulated fabric feed by distant cables, with heat control by the wearer. Estimated cost one cent per hour. manufacture $16 to $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innsbruck
Max Beck
Vienna
von Schrotter
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Troy Weekly Call
Market-Street-by-the-Square
B. W. Jarvis
Madison County Press Club and Southern 1
Troy
Ilinois
Telephone Tee Eee
Mr. Villa
Love
the Country Newspaper
E. B. Moon
Farmers’ Review
Phaet
Phan
Ovreee Phancy
Eneeae
Ford
Pong
George
Bethelehem, Pa
Gar
Helvetia Bottled Beer
Highland Brewing CO
Highland
Enols
Troy Telephone Exchange
Troy Exchange
E. N. Michael
Sfife Lodge
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