Methodist Church Children Day Observed With Cantata and Eight Baptisms
The Methodist Church held its early Children’s Day service with a two part program led by the beginners and intermediate departments. Eight infants were baptized as the church reflected on Christian conduct and community life. The cantata “God’s Flowerland” told of a lonely orphan finding faith through God’s ambassadors, with performances by Vera Stutsman Grant Davis Mary Catherine Glascock and others.
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Methodist Church
Jesse J. Miller
Vera Stutsman
Grant Davis
Mary Catherine Glascock
Joe Brookhart
Jesse Earle Miller
Betty Cunningham Candle
Floyd Mann
Doris Crow
Sower of the Word Emphasizes Heart Over Seed Tuning
In a sermon by Rev. W. H. Hampton at Christian Church a preacher urges that a successful sower relies on a heartfelt motive. He warns against crocodile tears and urges practical, common sense faith, noting many are kept from the kingdom by hollow religious displays.
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Yeesent
Feom
W. H. Hampton
Turner
Heaven
Teachers discuss words during Crosstown ride
A Detroit News reader recalls a Crosstown car conversation where three teachers discuss word cards including Saturday. One boy misreads, and the teacher asks what day comes after Friday. He says Saturday is the day he gets his bath and ears washed.
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Detroit
Tree varieties and forest belts from Kentucky to Florida
In Kentucky a center of broad cleaved belt there are several hundred varieties of treve, save the school book of for estry of the American Tree association. Farther south cone bearing species prevail and they are followed toward the Gulf of Mexico by tropical trees of southern Florida.
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Kentucky
American Tree Association
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Campus talk turns to a rumored marriage among staff
On campus a group of seniors discussed a fair coed who showed little interest in lessons. The chatter, more sorrow than anger, features tormented remarks about her future with one declaring she will never graduate and another suggesting a professor will marry her. The mutterings reflect campus gossip in Toronto.
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Toronto
Religion’s Duty Inspires Love and Hope in Deeds
A concise quotation from Charles W. Eliot on religion guiding love and hope toward practical, visible acts. It argues religion should promote freer and more rational expression of these sentiments through efficient, concrete conduct and service.
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Charles W. Eliot
Local Society Gathers For Luncheon And Dinners
Mrs. C G Schmoeller hosts a Monday Bridge luncheon at her South Iowa avenue home. Miss Lydia Eicher and Miss Sathel Gibson hosted two friends at the Eicher shack near town. Rotarians and Lions plan six thirty dinners at the Commercial Club, with Lions’ event labeled charter night. Nineteenth Century club met. Mrs. Ed Eicher reviewed Mr Prohack by Arnold Bennett. Mrs. Imma Clifton and B H W Stilley wed in Pekin Illinois on May 22. will reside in Peoria. Invitations issued for June 6 wedding of Miss Elizabeth Jean Hay and Mr. Robert James Patterson at the Hay home.
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C. G. Schmoeller
Monday
South
Iowa Avea
Lydia Eicher
Sathel Gibson
Corrinne Weber
Keokuk
Lois Kiser
Sioux City
Eicher
Nineteenth Century Club
Cc. A. Dewey
Ed Eicher
Mr. Prohack
Arnold Bennett
Imma Clifton
BH. W. Stilley
Pekin
Imnois
Peoria
Clifton
John Clifton
Elizabeth Jean Hay
Robert James Patterson
G. W. Hay
The Last Possessor Tale of a Bazaar Gem
An old Turk relates a moral tale about Jewish Greek and Armenian rivals in a bazaar over a remarkable gem. The Jew envies, the Greek offers a dollar, and the Armenian smugly claims ownership, highlighting racial tensions. The story ends with a twist about possession.
Solid Foundation. Pressure can be supported by flu sion.
A short reflective quote from the Boston Transcript notes that true happiness rests upon truth, suggesting a belief in honest, steady strength as the basis for well being.
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Boston Transcript
Whims of a Mad King in Varian Beds
Ludwig H the mad king of Bavar ia spent 725000 on a single bed and had another built to resemble a Gothic cathedral with tall windows and a Madonna painting set in the bed.
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Ludwig H
Bavaria
Conscience Always at Work
A short meditation on guilt quotes Wordsworth and notes how one guilty act spawns many fears and haunting thoughts, illustrating moral consequence.
The Light From Within in Mitton’s Reflection
An epigraphic note from Mitton cites inner light as the source of clear daylight for those who possess it. The line frames contemplation from within, suggesting personal virtue as guidance for peaceful perception.
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Mitton
Right Ear Superior Efficiency Claim Gleans Attention
A report notes the right ear is more efficient than the left, with emphasis on the heightened sensitivity and performance of the right ear in processing auditory information. Researchers suggest functional asymmetry may influence tasks like sound localization and speech perception.
Dream Then Do
A compact reflection contrasts dreams with life’s practical path. The quote suggests ambition paired with action, implying life gains meaning when aspiration is followed by effort.
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Boston Transcript
Tillie Learns of Inheritance from Absent Father
Tillie, a devoted caretaker under stern Aunt Susan, receives news that her father, long absent, has left land in Nebraska and a future fortune. A lawyer’s letter confirms the legacy, altering Tillie’s life as she envisions sharing wealth with David, her longtime love, and finally leaving Aunt Susan’s control.
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Tillie
Tille
Susan
Susan Bixby
Trilie
Miss Susan
Tilly
Hin
Aune Susan
David
Nebraska
Tile
Invalids
Loyal Daughters Speak For Father In Echo Of Wishes
Fragmentary exchange shows Mims Susan lacking reply as two loyal daughters vow to honor their father’s wishes and seek a kind nurse to keep the family together. The passage hints at mourning, duty, and filial devotion within a household.
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Mims
Susan
At Least One May Attempt Hymn Quote By Beecher
A Beecher quote notes that even the poorest hymn is better than silence or dumbness urging singing despite flaws. It frames singing as a better act than remaining mute, valuing effort over perfection.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Pronunciation Shifts in Queen Anne Era
In Queen Anne’s reign common words altered pronunciation. Oll was pronounced like lle among the educated, and the word are was often spoken as if it were air, reflecting evolving speech patterns of the period.
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