France blocks submarine cuts at armament conference
The Armaments conference stalls on submarine output as France resists curbs to gain political recognition. The piece notes French pride, historical setbacks, and Franco British tensions, suggesting a need for a rapprochement led by Lloyd George to ease frictions between France and England.
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France
Europe
Great Britain
United States
Russia
England
Lloyd George
Japan
Pacific
Burglary Fears Rise as Open Doors Are Mentioned
The speaker argues the country leaves doors ajar inviting thieves and warns that deceit is common in social conversation. The warning reflects distrust and concerns about safety and honesty.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Maron
A poem portrays a career criminal who cycles between crime and capture, never finding peace. The speaker reflects on crime’s lure and its inevitable ruin, warning that clever crooks face endless pursuit and prison.
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Walt Maron
France Seeks Strong Alliances Amid Conference Ambiguity
The passage argues France received little from early talks and feels slighted by a mere dotted line. It calls for substantial friendship with powerful nations and urges the U S to avoid burdensome militarism while backing a peacekeeping alliance. It praises the Pacific arrangement of Britain Japan France and the United States as a positive result of conference efforts.
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France
United States
Pacific
Great Britain
Japan
Old Spartans and today's youth chase scarce fortunes
A clipped, wry snippet contrasts old Spartan bootstraps with modern youths chasing prestige via luxury cars. It laments the shift from hardening rites to flaunting wealth, noting the new generation's risk and bravado in flashy possessions.
Pome verse on sun and modern style contrasts
A brief poem notes the sun rising east and west while declaring modern fashion as best. The playful lines contrast classical imagery with contemporary taste. The tone is light and reflective, highlighting stylistic preference.
Work for scouts and humorous ads from the era
A collection of small town notices and jokes about odd jobs for boy scouts earning scout uniforms, a church hymn book advertisement with a prank, quips about cars and clothing, and a Mid Winter Reverie noting winter woes and spring hopes.
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J. A
Escape Advice and Quaker City Fashion Notes
As you are about to be struck reach out quickly and tear a rubber tire from the rim to cushion impact. Apologize humbly to the chauffeur and praise the machine to save yourself from arrest. Depart gracefully likely by ambulance. The Philadelphia skirt trend paused by bow legs among city girls. Ainsworth has produced five of Washington's physicians J H Hull Henry C Hull J C Boice C A Boice FE T Wickham. Better get those New Year resolutions ready.
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Philadelphia
Quaker City
Ainsworth
Washington
J. H. and
Henry C. Hull
J. C
C. A. Boice
Fe.t. Wickham
Communion Services and Evening Schedule Noted
Sabbath services begin at ten with Bible class omitted. Evening service at seven and Bible study at six. Preparatory services today and Saturday afternoon led by Rev. A M Malcolm.
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A. M. Malcolm
Music Schedule for Christian Endeavor Services
Morning program includes Prelude in B Flat and Read Anthem Waiteth for Thee with soprano Doris Chalmers. Offertory Berceuse from Jocelyn. Anthem I Will Extol Thee. Evening program features Missionary Hymn Tasmania West Anthem Blessed Be He That Cometh, Praise Jehovah. Organ postlude Grand Choeur. Carolyn Ramlington directs. Helen Harvey is organist.
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Wilson
Saa
Doris Chalmers
Corgan
Jocelyn
Tasmania West
Herbert
Myers Organ Postlude
Marchant Carolyn Ramilton
Helen Harvey
Start of a New Year Week of Prayer at Baptist Church
The pastor urges a serious start to the new year on Sunday the Lord's day with services including 9:30 Sunday school and 10:55 morning worship. Evening service at 7:00 plus B Y P U at 6:00, as revival meetings begin January 15, inviting all Baptist members to attend across churches.
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M. R. Regan
Second United Presbyterian Sabbath Schedule and Revival
The notice outlines Sabbath services at 9 45 a m Sunday school at 2 00 p m worship at 11 a m and 7 00 p m led by Rev B F Kimmelshue with missions focus Christian Endeavor at 6 00 p m on the topic Better Endeavor Societies 1 Cor 15 57 58 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 with topic Na ns and Their Leaders 1 Tim 2 7 4 Leader Miss M C Lewis Young Women’s Missionary Society meets with Mrs Helen Baird Thursday at 7 30 Mrs F L Stewart to lead The Women’s Missionary Society meets Friday Jan 6 1922 at 2 30 p m at Mrs S McCleery’s home Members prepare to answer questions on page 293 in magazine Annual dinner Saturday Dec 31 at noon followed by annual business meeting Some may miss dinner but should attend the business meeting at about 1 30 p m A Good New Year’s Resolution Special music listed with multiple pieces Chief pastor Alma Huppert director of music Mary Hunter organist 2 00 p m Bible school 3 00 p m preaching Revival meetings begin Monday led by Rev A J Unthank with encouragement to attend Regular attendance to aid success All welcome A E Anderson pastor.
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Second United Presbyterian
B. F. Kimmelshue
Synodical Superintendent of Missions
Christian Endeavor
Better Endeavor Societies
Nans
M. C. Lewis
Young Women's Missionary Society
Helen Baird
F. L. Stewart
Women’s Missionary Society
S. McCleery- Mbers
Milwaukee Man Credits Tanlac Healing Stomach Trouble
Herman Kurtzitsch of Milwaukee testifies Tanlac saved his health after two years of stomach trouble. He says heartburn, nervousness, and fatigue vanished and he could work again. Tanlac is sold locally by Sherman Bros and Pioneer Drug Store and other druggists.
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Herman Kurtzitsch
Norris Place
Milwaukee
Northwestern Life Insurance Co
Tanlac
Washington
Sherman Bros
Pioneer Drug Store
Advt
First United Presbyterian Morning and Evening Services
The Rev. H. H. Brownell will preach at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM services. Sabbath school will proceed as usual.
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First United Presbyterian
H. H. Brownell
Church Services Schedule for Sunday
Start the new year right with Sunday school at 9 30 a m. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper at 11 00 a m. Epworth League at 6 00 p m led by Mrs Rev Bowers. Evening worship at 7 00 p m with Dr Bowers speaking on community topics.
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Rev. Bowers
Bowers
Unclear warning hints at a local dig grudge
Fragmentary lines warn an unnamed old man to beware of Jinks who owes a grudge over a past issue. No dates or places are given, leaving the dispute and parties unnamed. The tone suggests a cautionary note amid uncertain context.
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Jinks
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