Miss Clara Pagent and the Quicksand Painter
Miss Clara Pagent, an aspiring artist, and Burt Delevan, a real estate clerk, clash over a portrait of a cow on Thornapple hill. After Delevan rescues Clara from quicksand, he returns often, and Granmma predicts they will fall in love, ruining the painting career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Pagent
America
Clara
Thornapple Hill
Red Farm
Bunker Hill
Burt Delaven
Ilke
Grandma
Napoleon
Alps
Dearie
Iit
Burt Delevan
Mr. Debsen
Detlev
Delevan
Satire on Bishop of London over baby crop famine
In London Opinion James Douglas mocks the bishop of London for blaming a baby crop shortage rather than crops like turnips. He parodies familiar lines about weddings and supports Nature’s course, comparing the bishop’s anxiety to a drop of water or grain of sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Canute
Missionary meeting and social at Christ Church
Society notes report a successful missionary meeting at the Christ Episcopal church with De Robert Westenberg of the First Presbyterian delivering a talk on China. Other items cover New Year events, initiations, visitors, and various church ladies’ gatherings with speeches, tea, and small social programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
China
Hinkle
Westenberg
Orient
Slinkle
A. Mills
W. F. Par‘ott
George Mills
Parry
California
WW. Fisher
J. W. Krapfel
Linden
Hauties’ Aid Society
Linden M
Lareh
Miss Sedgwick Hosts Milwaukee Downer Students at Davenport
Miss Helen Sedgwick presents a Davenport house party with students from Milwaukee Downer College at Miss Paula Roddewig’s home. Roddewig hosted Sedgwick last summer and will be seen with Ernestine Clarendach of Sheboygan on her return. Franklin Club Hosts Dancing Party at Elks Hall with Myers American Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church of Christ
Phil S&s. Standish
Sunnyside Avenue
Katherine Stewart
J. G. Hickley
Stewart
Prank Wlingaman
Ioraine Township
Smuch
Childrens Hospital
Milwaukee
Bickley
Feaewees
Bertha Colby O
Walnut Street
Holly
Extra
Helen Sedgwick
Moorning
Davenport
Milwaukee Downer College
Paula Roddewig
Roddewick
Aliss Sedgwick
Sedgwick
Ernestine Clarendach
Sheboveun
Milwauke
Franklin Club
Elks’ Hall
Franklin Dancing Club
Myers’ American Orchestra
Ledar Falls
Alf
Ruth
Reed
Eleanor Johnson
Vassar
Greater Efficiency and the Value of Turtle Doves
The article argues that rising demand for human efficiency pushes individuals toward bigger tasks and broader horizons. It notes fear of larger challenges hinders progress, urges preparation plus bold effort, and cites the turtle dove as an effective natural weed control, potentially saving farmers hundreds of millions annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maines
Anc
Walter Vet Scott
Wen
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Blackbirds
John Philip Orth
Associated Literary Press
London
Society News
Girard Court
No. 92
Fribe
Ben Hur
A. O U. W. Hall
A. Utter
Julia and
Paulin Jacobs
Santa Anna
Frank Pinketon
Lyverning
Rockford
Chicago
Westminster Brotherhood
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Scott B. Prowell
Miriam Marsh
Wlw. Marsh
Iowa
Waterloo
Tewans
Bond
Bond Davis
Philip Shaffrer
John Greeley
Huutuphorey
Mart Lichts
Washbieton
MD O'Elowlk
Jennie Also
Maud Hudy
Alice Hickley
St. Katrine’s
Harry Irving Greene
Citizens Gas & Electric CO
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