Churches Show Big Gains in 1925 Census Across Denominations
The 1925 Christian Herald census reports 46,883,756 church members in the United States, with the Methodists posting the largest gain. Catholic bodies lead in communicants, while the Friends group is the sole denomination to shrink, dropping 549 members. Other large increases include Baptists 104,396 and Disciples of Christ 90,493.
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America
Christian Herald
United States Stewardship Council
Baptists
Disciples of Christ (Christian) Church
Friends
Last Year’s Crops Large Yet Less Valuable
The report notes cotton and corn had bigger outputs last year but earned far less money than the prior year. Cotton output rose 15 percent yet value dropped by 120 million dollars. corn output increased by 800 million bushels but revenue fell by 300 million. The quip calls bumper crops a bump for growers.
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Ft. Worth
Republican administration prompts brief economic readjustment
Ohio State Journal notes that even in a Republican administration a short period of readjustment is natural and healthy, implying acceptance of initial economic shifts as part of governance.
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Ohio State Journal
Pierce's Cafe Offered Magazines and Treats
Pierce's Cafe advertises a selection including magazines cigars cigarettes candy novelties and good things to eat for customers seeking a small refreshment or browse.
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Pierce
Smoking by women barred at Boston University
A parents referendum at Boston University voted 700 to 1 against cigarette smoking by girls. Consequently smoking women will be barred from admission to the College of Practical Arts and Letters. Dean Lawrence T. Davis stated the rule upholds an ideal excluding refined young women from smoking.
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Boston University
College of Practical Arts and Letters
Lawrence T. Davis
College of Arts and Letters
Early Ford stock list shows original subscribers and cash trades
The article lists Ford Motor Company stockholders with their holdings, noting cash and in kind contributions. It mentions Horace E Dodge Horace H Rackham Albert Strelow James Couzens C J Woodall and others, plus cases like Gold Mine a Failure and Malcolmson selling to Ford for large sums.
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Ford Motor Company
BNR
Bia
Decesiicae
Alex Y. Malcolmson
WOORE
Horace E. Dodge
Horace H. Rackham
Albert Strelow
John W. Anderson
James Couzens
C. J. Woodall
Sulin
R. V. Couzens
Ford
Malcolmson
Dodges
Strewlow
Couzens
British Columbia
Bennett
Woodall
Frey
Ford and Couzens
Purification Promises Health Via Calotabs
Physicians endorse Purification of the system as core to health. Try Calotabs as a thorough cleansing once or twice weekly for weeks, promising renewed vitality. Includes full directions in a family package for 35 cents at any drug store.
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Ady
Notable withdrawals tied to major Detroit figures
Details show large sums seized or withdrawn from investments and estates. James Couzens extracted 39.5 million dollars while the Gray estate sold stock for 26.25 million after dividends of 10.36 million. Rackham and Anderson each earned 17.44 million. The Dodge brothers withdrew 34.78 million in total.
Amusing Local Replies Stir Quiet Town
Dunky Botts, Dock Hocks, Yam Sims, Sile Kilden, Atlas Peck, Slim Pickens, Cricket Hicks share quirky life thoughts. Botts frets over even hair, Sims imagines a depot commuter, Kilden questions eating gains, Peck recounts a post office surprise, Pickens recalls a creek mishap, Hicks notes train car window cues from fallen corks.
Local Blacksmith Ad Promises Best Work and Low Prices
A local blacksmith shop touts competitive prices on sweeps hoes and hoe handles and invites customers to compare before buying. They emphasize they want blacksmithing and horseshoeing work and guarantee satisfaction with their workmanship.
Frisby Hancock Views Skirt Length Debates
Frisby Hancock reads about women’s skirts growing longer and thinks the trend is too late. Sidney Hocks recalls that before vanity cases a girl sought a fortune teller to judge her charm.
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Frisby Hancock
Sidney Hocks
Club Hancock Hopes for Palm Reader Over Atlas Peck Debt
Club Hancock says he hopes the next circus will bring a palmist to reveal when Atlas Peck will pay the dollar owed. The remark hints at a pending debt dispute in a carnival-era setting.
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Atlas Peck
Hancock
Women Are Not Thinner Says Surgeon
London reports a surgeon states women are not thinner in substance but appear leaner, lacking the filled hollows of past fashions. The observation notes changing appearance rather than bodily weight.
Evening Standard on girls' health and build through ages
The Evening Standard questions Sir Bruce Porter on whether modern girls are less solidly built than grandmothers. It suggests girls may be better built than mothers were, but not as solid as grandmothers seemed, noting the shift from Gibson girl ideals to current fashions.
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Evening Standard
Bruce Porter
Pierce's Cafe Serves Up Good Eats and Welcomes People
Pierce's Cafe showcases a welcoming dining scene with a focus on flavorful dishes and a warm social atmosphere. Patrons praise the casual vibe, menu variety, and friendly service, making it a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.
Laxa tive Brom Quin ine a Better Quinine Product
An old drug advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine, claiming it avoids nervousness and head ringing. It urges readers to remember the full name and seek the signature of E. W. GLOVE.
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E. W. Glove
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Gander Creek
Cricket Hicks
Tickville
John Hollingsworth
Ashburn
Chesley Rutledge Confectionery
London
DR. Price
Cook Book
Price Baking Powder Factory
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C. S. Blanton
Texas Life Insurance Company
S. H. Montgomery
Sam
George
Barrett
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Whitewright, Texas
First National Bank
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