SHORTER'S CHAPEL A. M. E. ANNOUNCEMENT
SHORTER S CHAPEL A M E 515 South Avenue C Jones minister announces Sunday school at 945 am preaching at 11 am and 8 pm Love feast and class tonight Rev Hackley will preach morning and evening services Quarterly conference Monday night reports due before then Mite society meets Friday Aug 10 at 2 pm at the parsonage bring pieces for conference lecture and inner voice presentation follows Walter Leet superintendent
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Shorter's Chapel
South Avenue
P. Jones
L. A. P. Jones
Emma _Black
E. League
Revidvds Hackley
P. E
Des
Fannie J. Copin Women’s
Mite Society
Sabbath Services and Missionary Talk at Local Church
Miss Margaret Cowden speaks at the morning service at 9 45. 11 00 hears of Persia mission work. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. 7 40 sermon on Our Inheritance from 1 Peter 12 4. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 The Gospel of Doing Acts 9 6. Leader Fort Sherman. Actists Mrs J H Baird and Miss Mira Shafer. All invited including those without a church home. Willard Wylie, Pastor.
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Margaret Cowden
Persia
Christian Endeavor
Fort Sherman
J. H. Baird
Mira Shafer
Willard Wylie
Methodist Program Resumes With Memorial Service For Harding
The Methodist church resumes regular activities this week with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 a m bearing the sermon Unto the Hills The Epworth League gathers at 6 30 p m A memorial service for President Harding is set for 7 30 with addresses by Senator Smith W Brookhart Judge A Dewey and Mayor Amos N Alberson Memorial music follows including organ preludes anthems offertories and postludes by listed musicians The day’s music concludes with Wagner Schubert and Digele selections No preaching services listed for the day.
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Epworth League
Clear Lake Institute
Harding
United States
Smith W. Brookhart
A. Dewey
Amos N. Alberson
First United Presbyterian Sermons by Rev John Simpson in Pittsburgh
Rev John Simpson of Pittsburgh will preach at the morning service at eleven o clock while visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J F Simpson The pastor will preach in the evening Other services follow the usual schedule Music includes organ preludes antiphons and several anthems with solo performances directed by Rev J Reade McCrory Carolyn Hamilton as director of music and Helen Harvey as organist
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First United Presbyterian
John Simpson
Pittsburgh
J. F. Simpson
Eddy
Wilson
Marion McLaugh
Lin
Patteson
Grand Choeur Aianse
Nea
Marchant
J. Reade McCrory
Carolyn Hamilton
County Churches West Chester Baptist Memory Sunday
The West Chester Baptist announces August Sundays with a special focus each week. This Sunday features Memory Sunday with a five minute observance planned during the service.
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West Chester Baptist
Pleasant Hill Christian Church Announces August Services
The Pleasant Hill Christian church invites all to Bible school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. next Sunday August 5th 1923 by Rev. Pettit urging full community support for the fall campaign.
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Pleasant Hill Christian Church
Rev. Pettit
Ainsworth Methodist Services Set for Sunday and Union Talk
Services at the usual hour with a morning sermon on Hold Fast the Grip The Rev Austin Lord son of J M Lord visiting for vacation will speak at the Union service at 7 p m Prayer meeting next Wednesday evening J F Rex Pastor
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Austin Lord
J. M. Lord
P. m
J. F. Rex
Bethel Presbyterian Sunday Services Announced
Bethel Presbyterian schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 60 a m with the theme An Indissoluble Union from Romans 8 35 37. Evening service at 8 p m will explore The Test of Doctrines from John 1 7. Texts and reflections follow.
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John At
Hew Haven Baptist Sunday Service Notice
Hew Haven Baptist invites all to Sunday School at 2 00 P M and preaching at 3 00 P M Rev Jones of Brighton to preach. Everyone is cordially invited.
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Rev. Jones
Brighton
Grace Hill Moravian Sunday Service Announcement
Grace Hill Moravian church announces Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m by Rev Ben der. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Bender
River Bluff Question Narrows In On Ice Cap Crisis
A fragment recalls a plea to assess whether bluffing on the river could avert an unfolding ice cap emergency. The note references a nurse figure and urges a calm, practical approach to escalating waterway risk.
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T. Bo
Pershing Family Reunion Invites Keota Doctor to Idlewild
Dr. F O Pershing of Keota receives invitation to Pershing family reunion at Idlewild Park on September 8. The gathering honors Frederick Pershing, first in America, with a memorial monument to be dedicated by General John J Pershing. The event notes Westmoreland County roots and a large descendant count around 7000.
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Kerota
F. O. Pershing
Keota
Pershing Family of
America
Idlewild Park
Westmoreland County
Pershings of
John J. Pershing
Frederick Pershing
Kraisichgau
Rhine Valley
Jacob
Philadelphia
Maria Elizabeth Weygandt
Baltimore
York County
Fort Stanwix
Coventry
Alleghanies
Lochry
Smith's
Pleasan Unity
Wesley K. Pershing
Pershings
Edgar J. Pershing
Lincoln Highway
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroads
Horses Lost in Bull Fights in Spain Report
Note mentions horses killed in Spanish bullfights yearly. Details incomplete, no dates or sources provided, and no clear events or named organizations.
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Spain
Cats at Naples churches keep mice from infesting buildings
In Naples, three to four cats are kept at many churches to control mice in old structures. The animals roam among worshippers and rest in the aisle areas, providing pest control in the historic city.
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Naples
Ufe
al An Lent Neapolitan
Ice Free Area Found in Pearyland in Arctic Greenland
An ice free section in Pearyland in Arctic Greenland is noted as never having been covered by glaciers, contrasting with the widespread glacial history of the northern United States. The Indianapolis News reports this finding as a point of geographic interest.
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Arctics
United States
Pearyland
Arctic
Greenland
Indianapolis News
Platinum Thrown Into Sea to Halt Gold Adulteration
The Spanish government once banned platinum exports from South America and ordered platinum discarded into the sea to prevent its use as an adulterant for gold.
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South America
Needed Attachment
A Kansas City Stag item quotes Bowers recounting taking a telephone operator fishing. He says she was busy with her Hoe In when a bass pulled her into the water after she munched gum and remained calm.
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Bowers
Bass
Loveland
Sheine
Kaunsas City
Serving His Age and the Gust of the Age
A quotation attributed to Sir Christopher Wren reflecting on how a mature thinker must guard his project against public censure and adapt his plans to the prevailing spirit of his era while maintaining rational aims.
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Sir Christopher Wren
One Blemish on Red Squirrel
The red squirrel a favorite in rural areas is known for its playful habits but has a notable fault. It preys on eggs of songbirds yet mainly feeds on pine seeds plant buds and insects. Its range covers much of eastern North America.
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Nature Magazine
North America
Mayor Hylan Dinner Highlights City Reform Efforts
A July 1923 luncheon on the Waldorf Astoria roof garden hosted by Mayor Hylan showcased his drive to humanize New York City. The report notes cleaner streets, education expansion, and reduced underworld influence, praising his self-made background and commitment to equal opportunity for all. Commissioner Wheelan acted as toastmaster.
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Hylan
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
New York
New York City
Oklahoma
Praudtice
Underworld
Alway
Rudy
Wheelan
National Editorial Association
Bronson
Old
Mexico
Egypt
Obregon
All Kinds of People Still Walk the World
The piece observes lingering types of people including aristocrats who carry themselves with dignity and those who prefer exclusive cliques. It notes others who are endlessly good natured and friendly, asserting that the world holds a variety of characters.
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Urip
Negro Wisdom Reflections On Hard Times And Work
A brief quote from Uncle Evra in the Boston Evening Transcript notes that gloomy talk about hard times stems from the ease of discussing hardship versus the difficulty of doing hard work. The observation underscores the value of labor over lament.
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Uncle Evra
Boston Evening Transcript
Peculiar Idea of Card Playing in Olden Times
A historical note recalls card playing as a Christian pastime in earlier eras and cites Henry VII's statute banning card games except during Christmas holidays.
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Henry VII
To Freshen a Musty Room With Oratize Peel
A note suggests burning a piece of Oratize peel on a hot stove or coal to impart a pleasant odor to a room. The instruction emphasizes a simple household method to improve air feel.
Hypnotism's Origins Traced to James Braid of England
The article notes hypnotism has ancient roots and credits Dr. James Braid of England with coining the term in 1841. It mentions his public demonstrations as part of the early history of hypnotism.
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James Braid
England
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