President Adams Secures Victory by Narrow Margin in 1796
In a fraught campaign, John Adams narrowly defeats Thomas Jefferson for the presidency as electoral votes are counted. Debates rage over religious tests, party attacks, and the vice presidency setup, culminating in Adams’s landmark inauguration in the House.
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Ice Box Melting Complaint Sparks Simple Fix
A customer complains the ice box melts ice onto the floor and a clerk suggests placing a pan under it. The next day the customer reports that despite using a pan, the ice still melts as before.
Best Work in Name of Christianity Is in Line of Daily Activity
The piece argues true Christian service comes from daily conduct and neighborly deeds rather than distant pilgrimages. It cites Jesus releasing a man from demon possession and a college student who serves by daily tasks and personal integrity as the model for living faith.
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Lady Be Good at Fox Theater Promises Magic On Screen
A First National Picture starring Dorothy Mackaill and Jack Mulhall plays at the Fox Theatre Monday and Tuesday. The film centers on a modern vaudeville magician and his assistant with realistic stage feats and backstage glimpses, adapted from a famous musical.
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