Methodist leaders predict defeat of unification plan
May 3 Methodist bishops and ministers at Des Moines oppose the proposed union of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Methodist church south. They warn it would cause division, regional boards, and racial separation. The conference also urges parties to uphold prohibition and notes large church fundraising milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
South
William A. Quayle
Richard J. Cooke
Ile
Frederick D. Leete
Atlanta
Body of Methodiam
Coliseum
William H. Anderson
New York
Anti-Saloon League
Empire State
Unidentified man dies after railroad fall in Ottumwa
A well dressed man about 35 fell or jumped into a railroad water tank at Moulton yesterday afternoon. He was rescued and taken to the city hall where medical aid was given, but he died at 9 p.m. He arrived in Moulton from Albia on Wednesday. A railroad ticket from Akron, Ohio to Cleveland was found on the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Moulton
Mowlton
Albia
Akron
Cleveland
Congregations Report Varied Success in New World Campaign
Across the U P and beyond readers report United Presbyterian congregations exceeding quotas or making strong starts in the New World Movement. In Somonauk Illinois the total reached 820002.29. Corsicana Texas surpassed its 9083.04 target with 9641.50. Elvira Iowa hoped to top 11741.01 after a 5000.00 gift. Dunbar Nebraska members pledged 2960 toward 10248.64. Tabernacle at Eaton Ohio completed its 53701.70 quota. Brookings South Dakota began with three fifths of its goal while awaiting outside gifts.
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Somonauk
Isp
New World Campaign
Brookings, S. D
United Presbyterianism
Yaet
New World Movement
Diet and bowel care advice from Chamberlain’s tablet ad
A short health note advises a diet suited to one’s age and occupation to keep bowels regular. It suggests using Chamberlain’s Tablets when feeling Overfull or constipated, and references Len recommend Lenmwon’s Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Lenmwon
Cost of living up 7 percent from 1919 to 1920
Washington reports a 7 percent rise in the cost of living between November 1919 and March 1920, with total living costs 95 percent higher than in 1914. Woolen trust profits soar as clothing prices jump, led by muslin, coats, and knitwear, with 177 percent overall clothing increase since 1914.
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Washington
Corporation
American Woolen Company
Woolen Trust
Woolen Company
Trust
Wall Street
National Industrial Conference Board
Couhing Bud Rete
Perewe
Conference Board
DeBord Specials in 143 Acre Farm Near Town
Sealed description of a 143 acre farm three miles from a small town with population around 900. Land is largely arable with rolling sections, improved by a modern house, barn, cattle barn, implement shed, deep well, tanks, and stock yard. Price listed at 215 dollars per acre.
Optimistic Iowa Democrat View From Washington
J R Douglas of Des Moines praised Iowa Democrats saying the party is in stronger shape than ever and likely to carry the state in November. He noted a bitter Republican primary between Cummins and Brookhart, with Brookhart backed by labor and farmers. Douglas predicted Meredith for president and Cox for vice president as an unbeatable 1924 ticket if not nominated in 1920.
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Washington
Iowa
J. R. Douglas
Des Moines
Washington Post
Ebbitt House
Albert B. Cummins
Smith Brookhart
Brookhart
Claude R. Porter
Towa
Des Moines Register
Pape
Cummins
Agriculture
E. T. Meredith
San Francisco
Meredith
West
South
Ohio
Wilson
White House
Cox
The driest place on earth and a US rainfall myth
The text mocks extreme aridity in Lower Egypt between the Nile's falls and notes a US location where rainfall supposedly never occurs. It jokes about disbelief when rain fails and imagines a summer that never ends, reflecting traveler's whimsy and weather folklore.
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Earth
Egypt
Sunimer
Pleasant Plains Community Society Announcements
Announcements list meetings for May 7 1920 including Pleasant Plains Missionary Society with Mrs Stella Gallagher and a candy social at Valley Schoolhouse plus various club gatherings at homes and theaters. Royal Neighbors and other groups plan evening or afternoon events with hosts and times noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
Stella Gallagher
Local Social and Club Meetings Scheduled This Week
Mrs Merle Lytle hosts the Afternoon Bridge Club Thursday afternoon The Just Us group meets Wednesday May 6 with Mrs Lawrence Lemley The Lexington Ladies Aid second division plans a candy and box supper Wednesday May 12 with Radda's seven piece orchestra at 6713 Oregon and Crawford Township S. 8 Association holds convention at Haskins Presbyterian Church Sunday at 2 90 o clock On Thursday May 6 at 72% prompt at the home of Mrs Lithian Forman Initiation OTs PLA O Chapter 4
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Pleasant Hillagheol House
Aron Stafford
Lexington, Ladies’ Aid Society
Ssecond
Wwedne
Byeryho
Radda
Oregon and
Crawford Township
Haskins Presbyterian Shurch
Lithian Forman
Unclear fragment hints at a greeting and flowers
Fragmentary text mentions a person named Woodford and flowers with an unclear greeting or message, suggesting a brief note or card context. No definite events, dates, or full names are extractable from the readable portion.
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Pishor
Mavyle
Leete
United States
Edgar Blake
New Hampshire
Board of Sunday Schools
A. C.jdennings
Chicagd
Millars
Edwin Locke
Edinand M. Mills
Syracuse
N. J
Melville T. Snyder
New Jersey
John Maclean
Kansas
Kek. M. Furman
Nebraska
J. P. Redmond
North Dakota
J. M. Arters
Maine
Ishop Joseph Kerry
Philadelphia
U. P
Dunbar
Neb
Elvifaa
Tt. J. Gideon
Elvira
Corsicana
Tex
Ward's Store
Arni Iieieernet
Tieiell
H. Il. Ward & Company
Much
DeBord
Alex DeBord
Fr. & M. Bank BI
Applegate
Rep
W. S. Reister & Sons
Evening Journal
the Journal
Lhd
THE
Chocolate Shop
M. L. Sancock
Oxford
Ioode
Cave Journal
Rothschild’s. Tf
Rothschilds
Emry
Keota
Dempsey Land Company
Wes Engel
Brighton
M. J. Redlinger
Hyk
Brown & Hefwitk
Rey
Loyal Sons and Daughters of the Christian Church
John Malin
Valley School House
Leur de Lis
Ed Gallagher
AL Pratt
Ladies of the Mothers Club
Merle Lytte
Bethlehem Commandery
Order of thePemple
M. J. Orr
Siyder
Frank Wells
Crafts
A. Otto
W. A. Darby Ashre
Janesville
East Side
Highland Park Addition
W. S. Bashaw
West Fourth St
Davenport
Congress Hotel
Anmimer
Europe
West Indies
Japan
American Travel Club
Wilmington
Del
Man
J. D. Glasgow
E. C
Merle Lytle
2Nd C. P
Whd
Christian Church
Just Us Chird
Lawrence Lemley
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