Community Secretaryship and the modern church aim
An advertisement seeks a capable organizer to rise within a cooperative civic framework. Dean Artman argues for a community secretary role shaping the Kingdom of God through church and civic unity, detailing salary growth to attract capable leaders and the rise of YMCA driven social engineering in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Kingdom of Heaven
Emerson
Hoss Shay
Kingdom of God
World Brotherhood
Chicago
Dean Artman
Roscher's Syrup Promises Cough Relief and Rest
Roscher's Syrup claims to quiet coughs ease throat and lung inflammation and prevent irritation in bronchial tubes for a good night’s rest. It is advertised as a long standing American remedy useful for lung trouble asthma croup and bronchitis sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy Adyvt.
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America
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Adyvt
Religious Mania Sparks Crackdown in German Empire
Reports from Amsterdam dated December 3 describe strange religious outbursts across the German empire during the war. The 19th army corps bans meetings of the Little Flock led by Ramed Hain known as Holy Father who claims messianic authority. The movement spreads in Saxony among youth and includes teuton worship, with modern offshoots led by Ludwig Neuner who renounces Christianity.
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Amsterdam
Paul
Saxony
Wotan
Ludwig Neuner
German reformers propose state control of family life and daily routines
Neuner declares the family life outdated and urges the state to oversee children. He suggests a broad substitute for prayer including bodily and mental uplifting movements, baths, deep breathing, song and art, willpower training, and guided suggestion. The Bavarian Courier adds forehead tapping at various times.
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Neuner
Tuto
Pavarian
Early Intercollegiate Football Roots in Massasoit House
The article traces the birth of American intercollegiate football in Springfield Massachusetts at Massasoit House forty one years ago. It describes early practices by Harvard Yale Princeton and Columbia, the move toward a common code in 1873, and the 1875 Harvard Yale match under the Concessionary rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massasoit House
Springfield
Mass
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Columbia
Rutgers
Crimson
McGill University
Montreal
Cambridge
Elis
Evolution of Rugby Scoring to Modern Football Rules
The article traces how rugby scoring evolved into modern football, noting original rules valued touchdowns with a goal equaling four touchdowns and a tied game favored by a foul from a touchdown. It mentions the 1883 adoption of a numerical scoring system and subsequent revisions.
Gasps and Grumbles as Gas Runs Too Rich in Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs Iowa on December 3 a gas supply problem left many households with insufficient fuel for breakfast. Stoves popped and families faced hunger and lateness as residents and angry housewives pressed the gas company by foot and phone.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa Voter Returns for National House Members
Official election results from eleven Iowa districts show shifts in party support. First district Kennedy 15,278 to Hirsch 1,256. Second district Ely 14,090 to Hull 19,632. two years earlier Hull had 25,118 to Cronin 18,591. Third district Sweet 22,687 to opponent 12,324.
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Des Moines
Ded
Nocratic
Secretary of State
Charles A. Kennedy
Edward D. Hirsch
Kennedy
Congress
Whitaker
Nate Ely
Harry Hull
Hull
M. F. Cronin
Congessman
Burton EF. Sweet
Congressional election results by district in 1914 and prior
Ballots show 1914 results for several districts. Sweet 21 567 vs Murtagh 14 825 in first district. Haugen 26 089 over Campbell 11 161. 1914 Haugen 23 416 to Evans 16 490. Good 20 325. DeWolff 10 965. McCash contest in sixth district 16 891 vs Ramseyer 12 848. 1914 Ramseyer 21 757 over Kirkpatrick 14 927. Other districts list Cowell 17 799, Evans 8 325. Towner 18 305, Rice 9 836. Dickinson 23 220, Files 12 969. Roles 20 295, Steele 15 231.
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Harry B. Clark
Sweet
J. C. Murtagh
Gilbert N. Haugen
Joseph Campbell
Haugen
Earl Evans
James W. Good
Sherman W. DeWolt
Good
Robert Melvin
Altho
Capt
Buell McCash
Ramseyer
MccCash
Kirkpatrick
Nep
Sherman DeWolff
C. C. Cowell
Harry C. Evans
H. M. Towner
D. F
Politician Claims Widened Range of Opinions
A public figure asserts he requires a broad spectrum of viewpoints to conduct his affairs, suggesting flexibility in stance across issues. The remark implies strategic use of positions to fit political needs and maintain influence.
Howell Promoted to Pershing's Staff in France
Major Ralph P. Howell of Iowa City now serving in France has been promoted within the judge advocate general department. The move places him on General John J. Pershing's staff, following his earlier resignation from the district court judgeship after eleven years. Howell began service last February and previously trained at Camp Cody. His military career spans about 27 years in the national guard.
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Iowa City
Ralph P. Howell
France
Judge Advocate General
John J. Pershing
Howell
District Court
Judge Advocate General's Department
Camp Cody
National Guard
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FOX & Dewey
FM Hoyt Shoe Company, Makers
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Uncle Sam
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