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Newspaper

Western Kansas World

Location

Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1895

Page

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Second International Conference to Be Held at Chattanooga

The Epworth league plans its second international conference in Chattanooga from June 27 to 30, 1895, drawing delegates from Methodism's branches worldwide. Bishops, secretaries, and leaders from the M E Church, M E Church South, Canada, and more will discuss "The Methodism of the Future" with a full program of readings, educational topics, and department conferences. The event features a 500-voice choir, sunrise prayers, mass meetings, and a 10,000-seat tent venue, with rail arrangements and side trips to Mammoth Cave. 15,000 delegates expected. city preparing for a major gathering.

Chattanooga Tenn Epworth League Wesley Congregational Presbyterian Young People’s Society of Methodism Cleveland Methodist Episcopal Church J. N. Fitzgerald League Methodist Episcopal Church South Methodist Church of Canada Wesleyan Methodists of England Mexico South America England Ireland Germany Mkenzie Bowell Sweden Norway Italy Japan China India Chaummy M. E. Church M. E. Church South Canadian Methodist Church E. A. Schell D. D Chiago A. Steel Nashville W. H. Withrow Canada Chris Tian Joyce, Vincent and Thoburn Galloway Hendrix Fitzgerald Hargrove Sir McKenzie Bowell Dominion of Canada Rowland D. Williams Park Sisters Boston Lookout Mountain Joyce Mammoth Cave J. A. Parden

Fine Prospects In Courtship. Judge Bags Nose Joke

A humorous exchange mocks old fashioned courtesy and a judge’s response when asked for a daughter's hand. The dialogue contrasts modern expectations with a recalled insult, ending with blessings and a wry note on courtship norms.

Bee as a model of industry discussed in judge column

A light panel includes a quip about the bee as a model of industry with neighborly banter. Cora mentions hoping for a good portrait from a photographer noted as successful in creating art.

Cora Detroit Free Press Tillinghast Gildersleeve

Ambition for government posts exposes costly diplomacy

A Washington letter argues the United States underfunds and underpays diplomatic service, forcing ministers and ambassadors to endure high personal costs and social obligations. It notes how most appointments come from cabinet or postmaster generals, creates reasons why affluent figures decline top posts, and contrasts American salaries with European rivals while stressing the strain on officials and the need to maintain national prestige abroad.

Secretary of the Interior Secretary of the Navy Department of State Blaine Harrison John Adams United States Court of Saint James Congress Benjamin Franklin France Dudery Louis XVI Franklin Louis England Great Britain Admiralty New Orleans Exposition John C. New Indiana London New Robert T. Lincoln Mr. New

Costly Epics and Fashionable Hats in Society Snippets

A collection of light humor items from a newspaper page includes a husband gifting his wife a long epic he wrote, claiming it will outshine any hat. A dialogue explains silver price fluctuations as the night rate. Another gag features a mishearing over ten dollars, and verses celebrate birds and mosquitoes.

Detroit Tribune Chugwater Josish

Perplexing Wedding Plans and Sound Judgment

Hicks asks Garraway who will be best man at his wedding. Garraway replies he and Miss Strongmind have not settled the matter. Benny Sloobumper questions Mr Gazzam being a man of sound judgment, and Mr Bloombumper explains that Gazzam’s opinion aligns with his.

Danny Grogan Mr. Grogan Cincinnati Tribune Hicks Garraway Papa Benny Sloobumper Mr. Gazzam Benny Mr. Bloobumper

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