Sunday School Boost Campaign Convenes in Liporte County
A series of Sunday school conventions unfolds in Liporte County in December to spur growth and awaken interest. An adult Bible class rally is set for Tuesday at the Tracy M E church with discussions music and refreshments. District 1 urges every adult to attend and multiple district meetings follow December 9 union Mills rally December 10 Stillwell December 11 Oak Grove December 12 Bulling Prairie December 13 Springville with state workers attending each session.
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Liporte
M. E
Tracy
District 1
Stillwell
Oak Grove
Bulling Prairie
Springvile
Union Mills
Rural mail carriers face job cuts under bids plan
Washington reports the house committee on post offices and post roads debated ending the civil service protection for 43 550 rural carriers. The plan would award contracts by the lowest bidder and could save at least 18 500 000 dollars annually, with mixed support from committee members.
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Washington
United States
House Committee On Post Offices
Moun
William KE. Cox
Lodiana
Nce Democrats
Fastest Laporte County horse Isola Standard dies after fight
Isola Standard, a 20 year old Laporte county bred horse raised by Ged Whi, died after a fight with two quouting horses at Murphy stock farm Park Ridge NL. The bay gelding owned by the Castle and Chicago stables had a career spanning 142 starts with 75 wins and 222 heats in 2:30 or faster, earning him fame as the world's win record holder.
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Laporte County
Wags
Murphy Stock Farm
Park Ridge
Ged Whi
Havingeen
Count Louis
Chant
Boston Wilkes
Mr. Davis
Charles F. McClung
Laporte
Mr. McClung
George Castile
Chicago
Castle Stable
Chicago Horseman
Dust Storm Warning Looms Over Lowenstines Event
A dramatic note warns a daughter of a coming whirlwind on Wednesday December 6 at Lowenstines. The speaker urges resilience against family upheaval caused by a transient honey boy and promises parental support through teething and illness.
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Lowenstines
Instinct Trumps Reason in Odd Mississippi Ledger Tale
The column recounts two cases where instinct overrode reason. A man poses with a rattlesnake behind glass on a Mississippi river steamer and many try to touch it, yet withdraw at the strike. In Paris a man, ruined by gambling, seeks death as a lion escapes. he clings to a lamp post and later leaps into the Seine.
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Paris
Seine
What an Inch of Rain Means
An explanation of rainfall impact describes how one inch of precipitation equates to about 110 tons of water or 600 large barrels per acre. It notes how storms over large areas and hours can deliver vast amounts, helping readers grasp why cloudbursts cause severe damage.
Judge Laughs As Prosecutor Names Eight Alphabetical Kids
Assistant City Prosecutor Sousrsda of Chicago explains late court attendance by saying the stork supplied the letter D. He names his eight children Albert Bernadetta Charles Daniel Elsie Frank George and Helen to the judge. The judge asks about representation and the prosecutor jokes at length.
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Sousrsda
Chicago
Daniel
Albert
Bernadetta
Charles
Elsie
Frank
George
Helen
Who Owns the Wedding Ring Question in Estate Suit
The estate of a man faces a probate dispute over whether his wedding ring belongs to him or his wife. The widow is accused of omitting jewelry in an inventory. Courts have not yet resolved the ownership question as lawyers argue the ring’s value is small.
It’s a funny old world says Henry M. Tichenor
The verses critique social hypocrisy and double standards across crime and virtue with sharp contrasts. It notes how minor theft, public theft, or honesty impact people differently, ending by calling the world a twisted, out of tune sight for the man in the moon.
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Henry M. Tichenor
Vice at Gary Sparks City Hall Scandal Rumors
The Gary vice district was opened a week ago and Chief Pontus Heintz is reported to have closed it with a bang. Detectives pursue Mike the Pike Heilier Ben Hyman and Sunny Sheets, Chicago gamblers, who have left town amid rumors of a broken agreement and double crossing.
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Gary
Pontus Heintz
Mike the Pike
Heilier
Chicago
Ben Hyman
Sunny” Sheets
Heitler
Nyman
Sheets
Erasmus and the Erasmians as skeptical idealists
Charles H. A. Wager discusses Erasmus as a symbol of a learned civilization who see too much to commit to causes. He contrasts them with decisive, action driven figures, noting their lack of faith and tendency toward intellectual scruple and cautious adumbration of truth.
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Erasmus
Oldias
Amfels
Disraeli
Charles H. A. Wager
Atlantic
Work Cure for Nervousness in Spring Garden Tale
A rural anecdote recounts Little Miss waiting for John to help in a flower bed. Frustrated, she starts digging herself as John arrives, apologizing humbly. He explains he paused at Miss Harney's to fix a bed, remarking that highborn ladies would not sweat so much over nerves. The yarn relies on humorous misperceptions and social humor from Youth's Companion.
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John
Old John
Little Miss
The Rain of Law and the Quickening Deluge
A quotation by William D. Parkinson from the Atlantic warns that universal law arrives swiftly, printed as if on a rapid press and bound in blue sky. Law-abiding and law-evading citizens alike face upheaval as one who reads must run to keep pace with changing law.
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Rune
William D. Parkinson
Uses of Silver in Industry and Motion Pictures Enlarge
The article notes silver usage extends beyond silverware to photographic plates films and paper. It states that photography and motion picture film production dominate silver consumption with bromide of silver used in coating sensitized films and printing papers.
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Brass World
The Week End Danger and Self Control
The article urges maintaining regular routines during weekends to avoid illness. It advises light meals, avoiding overeating, choosing ripe fruit, and not eating heavily before or after strenuous activity. Moderation is emphasized to protect personal health and the enjoyment of others.
Characteristics of artificial silks compared to real silk
Artificial silks come in many varieties and imitate the real in appearance but differ in properties. They are glossy yet often inflammable, gummy in water, brittle and inelastic. They weigh more and are cheaper when substitutes are used. Some grades offer fair value for hosiery neckties and trims.
Show of Play First and Last Acts Proposed for City and Suburb
A judge suggests a combined program featuring the first acts for city-goers and the last acts for suburban residents to accommodate differing train times. The plan aims to help both groups attend a show despite early dinners or late arrivals.
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Urbus
Suburbus
Elephant battle year in Mysore forests fuels exotic trade
The Mysore elephant season occurs every five years with 200 to 250 elephants captured for training. Trained elephants appear in public spectacles with gold-trimmed howdahs, carrying masters and drivers. Elephants move at five mph on roads, can sprint briefly, lift 1,200 to 1,500 pounds, and pull heavy loads including artillery wagons.
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Mysore
India
Dickens Principle of Giving His Best in All Work
A Harper's Magazine excerpt recalls Charles Dickens urging constant effort. He stressed doing everything at one's best, believing even failure could not be faulted if full effort was shown. He described vivid scenes and trusting fictional characters to guide the writing.
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Dickens
Mysellf
H. F. Dickens
A. C
Harper's Magazine
Danish inventor pitches hollow globe life boat for seas
A substitute for Hfe boats proposed to nations uses a hollow steel globe eight feet in diameter with 14 men inside and fresh water. It draws less than two feet of water, features a top ventilating pipe that can be raised or drawn in, and supports a small sail. The idea came to a Dane after seeing an iron water tank afloat following a deadly wreck.
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Hfe
Teak Forests in Java Expand as Reforestation Surges
Java teak forests cover 1,480,000 acres with reforestation outpacing felling. Foresters combat the grass pest Imperata arundinaeae with sowing Leucena glauca between teak rows. The legume suppresses weed growth, preserves soil, and enriches humus and nitrogen.
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Java
Lawyer and driver clash over where client stood
A heated exchange unfolds as a lawyer and engine driver dispute whether the injured man was on the track or in the woods by the railway. The driver insists the client was on the track and injured there, while the lawyer argues the client did not go onto the rails.
Flogging in Schools A Distant Recollection in Prose
A reflective passage contrasts past corporal punishment in homes and schools with later changes. It recalls strict practices from the era of rulers and whips, mentions figures like Dr Busby and Bowyer, and notes the shift away from such punishments as viewed in modern times.
Ram Butts Tiger to Death in Calcutta Zoo
A fighting ram, sent to a zoo from a soldier, butted and killed the tiger after the big cat stretched as if to roar. The event occurred in the Calcutta Zoological Garden where the ram was lowered into the tiger’s cage.
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Calcutta Zoological Garden
Old Fashioned Beauty Sleep Beliefs
The article explains old fashioned beauty sleep myths, linking earlier bedtimes to younger looks and quicker waking. It notes pre midnight sleep improves vitality, while sleep after midnight is said to weaken nerves and feel exhausting. A specialist states post midnight sleep signifies exhaustion.
Says Pig Is Healthy Pet Despite Squeal
Dr D T Quigley of North Platte Neb told a Devereaux Methodist church audience that a pig makes a good pet though less delicate than a cat or dog. He warned the common cold is a leading human illness and noted pets like cats and dogs may contribute to spread among families.
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D. T. Quigley
North Platte, Neb
Devereaux Methodist Episcopal Church
Chains of No Use Description of the Devil
A Welsh minister tells a remote valley congregation that the devil is bound with chains around the body yet can still reach individuals in the pews. A heckler voices that the devil might as well be loose, highlighting the audience’s mixed reaction to the allegory.
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John Jones
David Evans
John Williams
Portland Spectator
Weel Sit Whaur Ye Cay See Yer Umbrella
A visitor to a Scottish coastal village church asks the verger where to sit. The verger warns of many visitors and suggests the man pick a seat where his umbrella is visible, hinting at a cautious atmosphere in the village.
Martian Polar Caps Debate Snow or Heat Source
The article compares Mars polar caps to Earth snow and debates whether their rise and fall are due to solar heat, atmospheric temperature, or unknown heat sources. It weighs low Mars temperatures against strangely suggests melting in Martian summer and possible vegetation along cap channels.
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Mars
Plea for Natural Style in American Architecture
The author notes Fayal harbor views reflect American cities with cheap, flashy homes built for novelty. He argues for functional, suitable design over trendiness, praising steel skyscrapers in major cities as praiseworthy, with Manhattan seen as a magnificence from afar.
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Fayal
Albert Bigelow Paine
Queens
Manhattan
Aaa
Chicago Herald
Great is the chautauqua movement gains town interest
The piece notes the rapid rise of the chautauqua movement across Missouri and similar states, praising its spread and impact on small towns. It contrasts modern assemblies with older Fourth of July orations, stating that chautauqua has diminished the traditional Independence Day pageantry.
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Thse
Missouri
Deepest Wells in the World Deepens Knowledge
In Upper Silesia the deepest bore exceeds 7 348 feet, a mile and a half. In the United States three deeper wells follow: near McDonald Pennsylvania at 6 860 feet, Putnam Heights Connecticut at 5 004 feet, and Derrick City Pennsylvania at 5 820 feet. Shallow borings reveal little about underlying old rock beds due to strata dip.
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Czuchow
Upper Silesia
America
McDonald
Pittsburgh
Putnam Heights
Conn
Derrick City
Play Cage for Baby From Dining Chairs
A simple baby cage is made by placing two high backed dining chairs facing front, building a light frame between their sides, and covering with wire fencing. The frame is tied to chair posts at top and bottom for quick assembly and disassembly. Place the baby inside with toys and cushions to keep him off the floor and away from drafts. The baby can stand sit or walk a little, and both baby and mother will be pleased.
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Honey Boy
George B
Baby
Yard of Kiss Is Enough for Censor Board
Mrs Cyrus Niver the sole woman on the Pennsylvania film censorship panel has concluded one yard of film suffices for bids after weeks of screening thousands of yards of drama. She evaluates each scene for impact on adolescents and questions how it affects both young men and women. Her ruling trimmed scenes including a five yard gap brace and calls for tearing lovers apart after 36 seconds of escalation.
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Cyrus Niver
Pennsylvania
Moving Picture Censorship Board
Niver
New African Chief Installed With Christian Ceremonies
In Portuguese West Africa the first installation of a Chiyuka chief took place with Christian rites. Chikosi, a longtime evangelist and former mission deacon, was chosen after the dead chief’s brother declined. He cited his illiteracy and the village’s bookish Chiyuka as reasons, noting only a Christian could succeed Kanjundu.
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Chikosi
Actress keeps Saint Bernard as pet at summer home
A Brooklyn Life note reports a well known actress fond of dogs hosts a large Saint Bernard at her summer residence. A New York visitor asks who the dog belongs to and is answered that the dog is the missus’s pet, friendly and harmless, though fearsome in size.
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New York
Chuck
Sam Bernard
Brooklyn Life
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Mara
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