Editorial on thrift price control and government
The piece laments high wages and living costs while warning that deficit spending and liberalism undermine thrift. It cites price controls as historical failures from Rome to the United States and argues government attempts to fix prices lead to hoarding, famine, and black markets, urging lessons from history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diocletian
Rome
Encyclopedia Britannica
India
France
United States
John Witherspoon
Princeton University
George Washington
Washington church’s 1892 dedication to modernized home
A reminiscence recalls the 1892 dedication of the old Washington Methodist church building, its remodeling into the Washington Christian congregation, the fundraising and contracts, and the 700 to 800 seating capacity. Pastors Coxe Spaulding and Stryker led weeklong services with local and visiting ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodists of
Washington
The
Christian Church
New Methodist House of Worship
Washington Christian Congregation
J.C. W. Coxe
W. J. Spaulding
W. R. Stryker
Arthur
W. L. Harvey
Court House
Central Park
Dedication rites mark Washington church history
The article recalls key figures from several denominations at the dedication of a Washington church, noting organist Henry B. Roney of Chicago and soloists Carl Asp and Mrs. Warhorst. It references a 1914 Methodist dedication with Bishop Shepard, the church site cost, and a 1848 founding date with earlier worship sites, including a former frame church now a residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chillcote
B. F. Brown
W.R. Jeffrey
Joseph Keck
J. G. Stewart
F. L. Wilson
W. R. Jeffrey
C. H. Wison
A. N Alberson
B. F. Ibreno
C. H. Keck
Henry B. Roney
Chicago
Carl Asp
Grace Church Choir of
A. O. Warhorst
Ida A. Powell
W. O. Shepard
Washington
Ethel Kerr
East Jefferson Street
South Second Avenue
State Theater
Methodists of
Caleb Warren
Cards Move Up With 4 Top Win
August 20 report from New York notes the St. Louis Cardinals climbing toward first place with a 4 0 victory over Cincinnati as Harry Brecheen pitched four hits. Terry Moore drove in three runs with a homer and single. Pittsburgh beat Chicago 2 1 behind Trott Sewell as both teams jockey in standings. Philadelphia routed Boston 10 3 to claim the second American League spot, while New York’s Yankees crushed Washington 8 1 with Joe DiMaggio back from Ruth’s funeral.
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New York
St. Louis
Pirates
Redbirds
Braves
Dodgers
Cardinals
Harry Brecheen
Cincinnati
Brecheen
Reds
Terry Moore
Ken Raffensberger
Chicago Cubs
Trott
Rip) Sewell
Sewell
Cubs
Doyle Lade
Giants
Phils
Athletics
F&g
Joe DiMaggio
B&e
Ruth
Allie Reynolds
Cleveland
Philadelphia A
Boston
New York A
Detroit
Washington
Chitazo
Brooklyn St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Chicago
All-Stars Meet Cardin als In Pro Champs Clash
Chicago August 20 AP Frank Leahy leads Notre Dame based All Stars against the Chicago Cardinals champions of the NFL at Soldier Field tonight before an expected crowd over 100000. Weather forecast calls for 65 to 70 degrees and clear skies aiding a 70 man All Star squad.
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Chicago
Frank Leahy
Notre Dame
Chicago Cardinals
Soldiers Field
Cardinals
Leahy
All Stars
Policy Tables Published After Nine Year Effort
In 1853 policy valuation tables completed by Flizar Wright after nine years of work were released. This archival note records Wright's lengthy contribution and the public availability of the valuation data.
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Flizar Wright
Softball Tourney Planned at Armory
Eight teams sign on for a Sunday softball tournament at Armory Field sponsored by the Marine Corps League of Washington. Play begins at nine, finals at five, with teams including Marines Cubs Owls and others. Proceeds support delegates to the Marine national assembly in Milwaukee September 22 to 26. Admission 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Field
Marine Corps League of Washington
Washington
Marines and Cubs
Crawfordsville Owls
Columbus Junction V.I.W
Olds Studebakers
Troop A Clinches Camp Funston Softball Title
Troop A captured the Camp Funston softball crown at Ft. Riley with a 14 to 4 comeback victory in the final after trailing 4 to 0. Pvt. Engle pitched, striking out nine in the opener and 18 in the semifinal, as Troop A defeated the Ottumwa Troop C team 12 to 4 to reach the finals.
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Camp Funston
Ft. Riley
Company
Oskalosa
Pvt
Engle
Clarence Pulse
Murphy
Hyde
Longer
Patterson
Limerman
Pearson
Green
Earl L Fisher
Pvt. Engle
Troop C Fron
Ottumwa
Jr Legion and VFW win games at Greenfield
The Junior Legion softballers beat the Midgets 14 to 4 behind Crandall's four hits while Green and Gorham limited the Midgets to seven hits. In the second game the VFW defeated the Marine Cubs 3 2 in seven innings as Orr allowed six safeties and VFW totaled ten hits.
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Legionnaires
V.F.W
Chamberlin
Orr
Marine Cubs
V.F
Bampener
Soros
Travel wisdom from old proverbs to modern knowledge
An old Spanish proverb says wealth must be carried. Samuel Johnson adds that in traveling one must carry knowledge to bring home knowledge. The exchange underlines the idea that learning travels with a person as they journey and share insights.
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Samuel Johnson
YMCA Tournament Plans Set For Lincoln School Diamonds
Plans were completed for the YMCA boys softball tournament to begin Monday night at Lincoln school diamond. Eight teams entered including Journal Democrats Baptist Christian Presbyterian Methodist Register Tribune and Sluggers. Opening games start at six with Journal versus Democrat carriers and Baptists versus Christians on two diamonds at Lincoln school. Tuesday games follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Lincoln School
the Journal
Democrats Baptist
Christian
Presbyterian Methodist
Register & Tribune
Sluggers
Journal
Democrat
Baptists
Presbyterians to Meet Methodists in Double Elimination Tournament
The Presbyterians will face the Methodists and the Register & Tribune Carriers play the Sluggers Tuesday evening at six. The event uses a double elimination format with all teams remaining until defeated twice. Play continues at six o'clock Wednesday through Friday of next week and Monday, August 30, with the finals tentatively set for Tuesday evening, August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterians
Register & Tribune
Softball doubleheader with West Chester opener
First game features West Chester against an unspecified opponent this evening. The second game pairs Stewart Crone All Stars against Van's Super Market of Fairfield in a local matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamme
West Chester
Stewart& Crone ‘All-Stars
Van's
Fairfield
Railroads Turn Scrap Into Steel Material Source
Railroads supplied and recycled scrap metal totaling more than a ton for every two tons of iron and steel purchased over the past four years. The scrap material remains essential to steel production and has supported the volume of steel furnished to the railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron and Steel
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