The Gospel and Cat Hollow in a Church Comeback
In Cat Hollow a rough camp forms around Rev Jim Wallace and his wife and child. The men fund a church with a kitty from gambling profits while Jim’s plain talk wins converts among Three-finger Bill and neighbors. Kate’s warmth and Mrs. Hammond’s kiss mirror a shift from rough living to shared faith.
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Cat Hollow
Wallace
Jim Wallace
Jim
Bill
Threefinger
Three-finger
Big Mike
Frisco
Pat Sheedy
Charlie Casey
Spike Kennedy
Kate
Howdy
Spike
Abe Fenton
Mollie
Abe
Meeting House
Spike Hammond
The Cash Account
A humorous poem recounts the narrator unable to balance a cash account despite itemizing purchases. The speaker lists small expenses from car fares to cigars and lemonade, ending with a mystery deduction labeled for foreign missions.
Diplomatic Shakeup as Squiers Resigns Cuba Post
Washington announces Herbert G. Squiers resigns as minister to Cuba, with Sedwin V. Morgan named successor. Morgan, now minister to Korea, will move to Washington. Korea mission to be abolished as Japan takes over. Squiers served since 1892 with a 12000 dollar salary. Morgan’s salary rises from 7500 to 12000 dollars.
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Washington
State Department
Herbert G. Squiers
New York
United States
Cuba
Sedwin V. Morgan
Korea
Mr. Squiers
Squiers
Legations
Claude Macdonald
Legation
China
Havana
Morgan
Seoul
Hie
St. Petersburg
Russia
Mr. Peirce
Peirce
Dalny
Japan
Mr. Morgan
Ias
Girl With Pearly Teeth Care Advice From Old Text
The article gives dental care tips using boric acid mouthwash a paste of powdered pumice stone for tartar control and charcoal as a dentifrice It warns about wood alcohol danger and stresses brushing teeth up down and across the gums with salt solution rinses and dietary notes.
Styles in Hair-Dressing Boosted by Pompadours and Braids
A leading hairdresser predicts pompadours will remain popular this winter alongside braids and switches. Short crown curls and hat-enhancing fringes gain traction in Paris and London trends, while American clients seek fresh updos. She stresses regular visits to professional stylists for hair health and evolving arrangements.
Poor Consolation in Railroad Wreck Inquiry
A passenger injured in a railroad wreck is inconsolable by the finding that the train followed orders while the otba team was not. The dispute centers on responsibility and the moral relief sought by families.
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Otba
How to Walk Well For Graceful Gait And Posture
The guide counsels a poised walk with toe out steps and stiff knees and a measured glide into rooms. It stresses slow, dignified movement, correct foot placement, and posture, noting skirts affect pace and dress dictates pace while avoiding awkward, old-fashioned carriage.
USEFUL WRITING BOARD FOR INVALIDS
A writing board aids bedridden or easy chair writing by preventing blotting paper from slipping. Use millboard or old folio cover, cover with bookbinder's paper, add leather corners or muslin for strength, three by six inch strips folded and glued. Attach blotting sheets under the corners and finish with a matched back piece.
Caring for a Baby's Mouth in Early Dentition
The article advises daily mouth care for babies, swabbing with boiled water and boric acid, and cleaning each new tooth after feeding. It warns against unwashed fingers and recommends using aseptic fluid to sanitize the finger before touching the infant's mouth.
Clean Hairbrush Grooms Health and Hygiene
A hair brush should be washed with soap and water and a nail brush. The best brush is hygienic and detangles easily, made of Siberian bristles on a rubber pneumatic cushion. Dust-laden brushes harm hair health and beauty.
Last Year's Coat Fashion Note From October Rumors
The well made long coat of last season remains in style with best dressed women. It is not tight fitting, double breasted, opened at back seam end, and seamed with side plaits headed by two buttons. It fastens high in front with a velvet or fur shawl collar.
Pattern Department: Girls Surplice Sailor Suit No 5470
Describes a sailor suit pattern for girls with surplice front and trim. White albatross with scarlet braid suggested. other fabrics listed. Medium size requires 4% yards of 36 inch material. Sizes 8 to 12 years. Send 10 cents and order to Pattern Department with size and pattern number.
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Pattern Department
Ladies Morning Jacket pattern 5408 for dainty pink and white silk
The design showcases a morning jacket in pink and white china silk with point de Paris lace, under-arm and side-back seaming for shaping, and a broad sailor collar. Full sleeves are shirred at the lower part with a lace frill, suitable fabrics include French flannel challis pongee lawn and dimity. Medium size uses 2 1/2 yards of 36 inch material and bust sizes range from 32 to 42 inches.
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Pattern Department
Curious Georgia scribe lists odd African American names
A Liberty county correspondent reports a string of curiously named Black residents including Posi tive Jenkins Hamstring Williams Authority Jones Innocence Weeks Web foot Simpson Wisdom Maule and Grief Johnson. The mother of Innocence Weeks explains the name by calling her a sweet lil Satan.
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Georgia
Liberty County
Positive Jenkins
Hamstring Williams
Authority Jones
Innocence Weeks
Webfoot Simpson
Wisdom Maule
Grief Johnson
Mother of
Atlanta Constitution
Not Very Fast in London Traffic Scene
Sightseers slowed traffic near the Strand as a pompous old gentleman lagged behind. A cabby voiced frustration calling out the delay and mockingly comparing the pace to a piece of sticking plaster in a brief London Chronicle style exchange.
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Strand
Cabby
London Chronicle
Music Hath Not All Charms Young Lady at Meeting
A brief humorous exchange shows a young philanthropic lady inviting to tomorrow night’s meeting where she will play the organ while a guttersnipe jokes about bringing a monkey.
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Edwin V. Morgan
Corea
With Pearly
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