Evangelist Geo Thompson Opens Harp Evangelist Series
The Rev Geo Thompson opens a two week series at the Baptist church with sermons from John 11 and Genesis 3 9 on where art thou and the two comings in salvation He uses a 100 year old harp to accompany sermons and a large chorus choir supports nightly 7 30 services Attendees hear about removing stones of indifference fear and discord and a front seat invitation is extended to the harpists wife relatives and other church members
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Geo. Thompson
Baptist Church
Philip
Harp Evangelist
Thompson
Presbyterian Sermons on Truth and Freedom by Rev. Robt Brown
Rev. Robt Brown of Waterloo filled the Presbyterian pulpit with two sermons on truth and freedom. He argued liberty comes from Christ’s guidance and that genuine knowledge of truth develops the spiritual self, leading to heavenly life starting on earth and enduring through divine enlightenment.
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Robt. Brown
Waterloo
John
Christ
God
First United Presbyterian Thankoffering Service
The annual bankoffering service of the First United Presbyterian church was held yesterday during the morning service. The offering totaled 287.39 with expectations of reaching 300.00 as more funds arrive. Six organizations contributed including the Cradle Roll Juniors Missionary Circle and Young Women's Missionary group.
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Sadie Reynolds
J. C. Bolce
W. O. Fisher
Missionary Circle
Young Women's Society
Woman's Society
Edna Woolm
Beatrice Daniels
Montgomery
First United Presbyterian Church
Cradle Roll
Young Women's Missionary
New Jersey Tea Recalled as Tea Substitute in Revolution Era
New Jersey tea or red root, a low shrub found from Canada to Florida, was used as a substitute for imported tea during the American Revolution. It flowers in July with showy white blossoms and has a dark red root with downy leaves. Infusions taste like tea but lack stimulating properties.
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India
Ceylon
New Jersey
Canada
Florida
Orient
Deceased Brother Impulsive Figure Mentioned In Family Chat
A brief dialogue recalls a brother who died suddenly. The speaker identifies him as the impulsive member of the family, noting the abrupt nature of his death and the impact on relatives.
Tree Climbing Dog Delights Bavaria Officials
A Bavarian forestry official has a remarkable dog that climbs trees as deftly as a cat. When the master ties a handkerchief in the treetops the dog ascends swiftly to retrieve it. Taught by a mother famed as a tree climber, the dog has won medals for its skill and prefers climbing silver birches, noted for their smooth trunks.
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Bavaria
Forestry Department
Wide World Magazine
A Big Difference Says Father To Son In Lesson
A father warns his son that there is a big difference between watering milk and stocks. The exchange underscores ethical boundaries in small actions. The remark appears in a Washington Herald field note.
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Washingto Herald
Woman Defined as Essay on Grace Yet Prefers Action
A reflection on women described as grace in one volume yet resisting being confined to a shelf. The piece contrasts idealized portrayal with a call for agency and active engagement beyond traditional bounds.
Easy to Make Porch Ornaments From Wood and Small Casks
The article describes DIY porch ornaments made from two small kegs and boards. Mock water casks with oval heads sit on a Whitle rack, using a five inch bunghole widened with a keyhole saw. Fill with earth and plants, then finish with paint for improved look.
Household Pickle Recipe From Old Times
Cold Catchup. Cut four quarts of tomatoes fine, add one cupful of chopped onion, one cupful of nasturtium seeds, one cupful of freshly grated horseradish, three celery stalks chopped, one cupful of whole mustard seed, half cup salt, one tablespoon each black pepper cloves and ein hamen, a level tablespoon mace, half cup sugar and four quarts vinegar. Mix well and put into jars. It needs no cooking but stand several weeks to ripen.
Cleaning Clothes by Home Methods From Old Guide
Instructions describe cleaning clothes at home using a large dish pan of boiling water and gasoline heated by submersion in the hot water. A smaller pan holds gasoline to absorb heat, then white soap is used and fabrics are rinsed in clean gasoline.
Traditional Liver Dumplings Recipe Card
Chop one pound beef liver and two large onions. Add two eggs and flour to form a stiff dough. Boil walnut sized dumplings in salted water ten minutes, drain, then toss in brown butter for serving.
Salt Pork With Milk Gravy Instruction
Salt pork fried until crisp and brown. Make a milk gravy by beating flour into the fat, using two tablespoons fat and two of flour per cup of milk. Skimmilk works as well. Cook the gravy thoroughly and serve.
Pork Serving Advice For Home Cookery
The text suggests serving pork very hot with baked potatoes and notes that bacon can substitute for pork in dishes. It presents practical cooking tips without naming specific recipes or contexts.
Steamed Apple Pudding with Nutmeg
A recipe instructs steaming sliced apples with nutmeg, then topping with a flour and milk dough and steaming again. After steaming, turn out, sprinkle with sugar, and serve with a liquid sauce.
Chipped Pears Preserve Method and Ingredients
Eight pounds pears stemmed and sliced thin four pounds sugar a quarter pound Canton ginger three lemons. Cover pears with sugar and the ginger cut in small pieces. Let stand over night. In the morning cut the lemons in small pieces and put with the rest and cook very slowly for three hours. Put in jars.
California aviator Ely fails to reach New York prize flight
Chicago news reports Eu gene Ely started from Hawthorne race track at 4 10 Sunday afternoon aiming for New York and a 30000 prize. A broken propeller forced a quick descent at Beverly club grounds eleven miles south. Officials expect a resumption of the flight Saturday after repairs.
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Chicago
Eugene Ely
California
New York
Ely
Hawthorne
Beverly Club
Saas
Bulwer Lytton and His Chorus in the Riviera Portrait
The piece recalls Bulwer Lytton in late fifties Riviera society with a retinue and a harp playing companion. Descriptions of his youth and fashion echo 1820s style while a lady and servant with harp appear in scenes from 1850s Parisian circles. Also a culinary note on buttering breadcrumbs for scalloped dishes with practical kitchen tips.
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Bulwer Lytton
Princess von Racowic sa_ Bulwer Lytton
Riviera
To Stone Raisins for Cake
To stone raisins pour boiling water over them and let stand five or ten minutes. Drain and rub each raisin to remove seeds. Dry the raisins and rub them in flour before adding to cake to prevent sinking.
Darning Tablecloths Amid Laundry Instructions
A garbled note describes darning tablecloths and similar fabrics as being laundered. It mentions starting a seam about an inch from the edge and adjusting the distance around thinner areas.
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