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3 stories matching matthew

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  1. The Sermon on the Forest

    A Seattle pastor warns that the unchecked destruction of Washington's timber is a moral failure and a theft from future generations.

    Jul 1, 1909The Labor JournalSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  2. Clergyman Declares 'The Flat and Rooming House is a Curse'

    Dr. M.A. Matthews criticizes modern housing and argues that a woman's sphere is strictly within the domestic home.

    Jan 16, 1909The Tacoma TimesFirst Methodist Church, Tacoma, Pierce CountyHousing & Rent

  3. Seattle Church Opens a ‘Checkroom’ for Children

    First Presbyterian will care for working mothers' children from morning to night for seven cents a day—no questions asked.

    Mar 4, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentFirst Presbyterian Church, Seattle, Pierce CountyStrange But True

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