Goodspeed Urges 1924 Bible Language Revision
Columbus April 11 Dr Edgar G Goodspeed professor at the University of Chicago defends his modern translation of the New Testament against King James Bible linguists He accuses the translators of rewrit ing passages using their own judgment and notes Paul calls himself a slave of Jesus while the Bible uses servant Critics call Goodspeeds work slang Bible and Bible a la Chicago He cites the abundance of manuscripts today versus Erasmus and Tyndale to justify his revisions.
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King James
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University of Chicago
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Goodspeed
York
Chicago
New Yorker
Maine Iaing
Erasmus
William Tyndale
Ing
Sordaweed
Dr. Goodspeed
Wait You May Lose Safety Slogan Drives Rail Campaign
A nationwide railroads safety drive runs June to September 1924 under the slogan Wait You May Lose. Illinois Central and other lines plan posters, placards, and cooperation with Rotary Kiwanis and Lions clubs to curb grade crossing accidents. Mississippi adopts a Stop Look and Listen law with two warning signs at each crossing and a $50 fine or 30 days in jail for violations, costing railroads about $33,000 to implement.
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American Railroad Association
W. Scott Williams
Illneis Centraltines
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Rotary, Kiwanis
Lions Cluba
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Illinois Central
Williams
Walt
Mississippi
Wlingis Central Magazine
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Translator of Bible Uses Plain English Advocating New Greek Texts
Dr Goodspeed argues that Greek papyri unearthed at Oxyrhyncus and other finds enrich the New Testament study and justify modern translations. He says late 18th century reforms and Elizabethan diction hinder comprehension, claiming readers need simple English. fourteen hours suffice to read his translation.
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Oxyrhyncus
Oxford
Jesus
Goodspeed
St. Paul
Whipped Cream War Tests Wartime Rules in Berlin
Berlin officials clash with hoteliers and bakers over a wartime rule banning whipped cream service. Authorities insist the law remains in effect, while shopkeepers push to relax restrictions citing milder shortages and appetite for indulgence.
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Berlin
West High Juniors present playlet April 25
West High juniors announce the annual junior class production And Billy Disappeared a mystery play set in the Adirondacks with a $25 000 liberty bonds theft plot. The cast includes Dawid Dewey Sam Sherman James Switzer George Dicklson and Margery Toms with proceeds funding the junior senior reception.
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West High School
Aution
Silver Trout Inn
Adirondak Mountains
Wil Ba
John Knox
Ariane Bradley
Property I
Sam Sherman
Norrig Buechels
Alactrician
Mr. Borden
Dawid Dewey
Tsamact
the Hermit
James Switzer
Aviator
George Dick
Bob Dagehbard
Hawin Marts
Gene Greener
Murder Inspired by Kindness Not a Crime
Geneva reports Fraulein Helene Moeller freed of murder charges after confessing to giving her mother poison to end her suffering in a case tied to mercy killings. The exoneration follows her admission and the court’s reassessment of motive amid ongoing questions about mercy and crime.
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Geneva
Fraulein
Helene Moeller
Noted case of Moeller accused in Worid death
The Worid case led to Fraulein Moeller being arrested after Woether's death. Experts examined her mental state and found that Moeller administered poison believing it her duty to cause further suffering to her parent. The public prosecutor ordered her release after an extensive inquiry.
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Har Woether
Fraulein Moeller
Child's Body Found in Swollen Creek Near Algona
Morris, a year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Asa, was found in a creek four miles southeast of Algona. A hundred farmers and residents joined a search after he strayed from home at 1 pm the previous day. The body was located by Lloyd Strohman Paul Wille and Deputy Sheriff Vowey near a bridge in heavy timber.
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Morris
Prank Asa
Jophid
Lloyd Strohman
Paul Wille
Wovey
Shores
Secret of Happiness Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
The greatest menace to happiness is ill health in women across ages. The ad claims Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restores health and normal function, addressing pain irregularities displacement and nervousness, and has helped women for fifty years.
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Missing Watertoo child found dead after night search
The child previously missing near Watertoo was located before arrival, with dogs tracing wanderings at the scene. The creek near the Mann farm hollow swelled to three feet after spring thaw, and the body was found downstream near the bridge. Mrs. Asnja collapsed and was treated by a physician.
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Mann
Ie Mann
Phe Bridge
Asn Ja
Guet
Mutts at St Mark's Service Reflects On Present
In a St Mark's service last evening, Dr Thomas Horton rector and choir led. The talk warned that people cling to past or future so tightly they neglect present duties, contrasting anxious Martha with calm Mary in a reflection on balance.
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Mutts
St. Mark's Lonten
Judge Refuses To Cut Bootlegger's Alimony
Chicago judge Joseph B. David rules the bootlegger cannot pay less than ten dollars weekly alimony to his wife. The inconclusive ruling preserves the current support amount and outlines the defendant's limited ability to pay. The case highlights ongoing tensions between Prohibition era enforcement and domestic support obligations.
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Chicago
Joseph B. David
David
Burdens Cast on Jesus, Rector Says in Sermon
Rev Wo Mann, rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church notes that happiness comes from casting burdens on the Lord. Parishioners in Caunett are urged to trust in Christ to ease their cares and find relief through faith.
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Wo. Mann
St Pauls Episcopal Etoirch
Caunett
Last Chance Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Ailments
A testimonial claims Mayra Wonderful Remedy cured years of stomach bloating and gas after doctoring failed. It asserts the preparation clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and alleviates stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis with one dose offering a money back guarantee.
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Mayra
Domestic relations court hears plea to reduce alimony
Judge David rejects a petition for alimony reduction filed by Arnold Mittleman. Mrs Mittleman testifies against poverty claims, calling him a bootlegger, which solidifies the opposition. The judge rules against the plea.
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Mittleman
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Nan
David
Aging in Stomach Causes Indigestion Warning
Medical authorities say about ninety percent of stomach trouble stems from excess hydrochloric acid rather than lack of digestive juices. Avoid artificial digestives and use isolated magnesia after meals to soften the stomach, prevent excess acid, and ease pain. Magnesia powder or tablets are inexpensive and widely used for indigestion relief.
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