The Cross and the Crescent in Christian and Muslim Worlds
A dated essay contrasts the lives and teachings of Mohammed and Jesus Christ, tracing the rise of Islam and the Crusades, the spread of Christianity, and the differing legacies of conquest and selflessness guiding their followers. It cites battles, empires, and the moral bases shaping civilizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Mohammed
Europe
Spain
Pyrenees
Mediterranean
Africa
Egypt
Ganges
Constantinople
Medina
Arabia
Persia
Gibraltar
Asia
Bosporus
Fours
Mecca
Syria
Jerusalem
Man
Prodigal Returns to Iowa From California Dreams
The speaker declares a return to Iowa from California, rejecting the Pacific Coast and earthquakes. He says he will not roam again, seeking hard work and a simple life among Iowa’s prairies, ending with a plea for Iowa to take back its weary child. The verse contrasts Golden Gate glamour with Iowa’s plain pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Golden Gate
California
Pacific Coast
Bert Stedman Bootlegger Held in Spring Township Raid
In Spring township on the Sioux river Bert Stedman ran a tent operation with bed, stove, and a cave for intoxicating drinks. Sheriff Starr and a deputy raided the place after complaints from neighbors and found customers, with Stedman charged for selling liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stedman
Justice Pelton
Qne
Bert Stedman
Starr
Tragic buggy accident claims infant near Storm Lake
A baby boy Cecil Kelpin Jr. died after a wheel off a buggy ran over his head near the Hustedt home a few rods from Storm Lake. His mother was bruised but survived. The funeral was held at Hanover church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Geo. Kelpin Jr
Cecil
Fred Hustedt
Hanover Church
Schmidt of
Galva
Hanover Cemetery
Chautauqua Attendance and Local Happenings At Storm Lake
West Elk and East Afton report many youths at a chautauqua in Storm Lake last Sunday. Geo Kolpin and wife attended the funeral in Galva of his nephews infant child killed by being thrown from a buggy. Henry Ruebsam visits family from Slayton Minnesota. Ammon Sexton and wife mark fifteenth wedding anniversary July 23. Wm Betcher and son Frank visited from Storm Lake. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Wm Mann is ill. W C Newcomb threshes a good oat crop forty two bushels per acre. Clarence Haight returns from three weeks at Storm Lake with tent and outfit. Mrs Claus Johnson hosts mother Mrs Lind Nef of Alta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Kolpin
Galva
Henry Ruebsam
Slayton
Minn
Ammon Sexton
Wm. Betcher
Frank
Wm. Mann
W. C. Newcomb
West Elk
Clarence Haight
Storm Lake
Aurelia 7 Early 2 game on local diamond ends in upset
The much awaited game was played on the local diamond last Friday and the visitors came out with the short end of the score. Before the game started expectations ran high for a spirited contest with Early expected to set a tough pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Spencer
Darky
Green
Darky Jackson
Hill
Hamm
Hendrickson
Russell
Jackson
Bell
DeGarmo
Pitcher
Traux
E. Rapp
Ray Hill
A. Rapp
Royer
Edgar
Ray
Leonard
Siglin
Pierce
Altho
Galva
Treasury
J. C. Blair
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parker & LaShell
F. G. Allen & Co
Harrold, S. D
Aurelia
Cross and
the Crescent
Omar Khayyam
Urban II
Clermont
Holy Places
St. Bernard
Paynim
Louis IX
France
God
Light
the Prodigal
Laura Anderson
Jas. Peterson
Herman Lange
Heinrich Frank
Niels Broms
Edward Carlson
W. C. Marsh, P.M
Ruiter R. P. Willis
Alta
West Elk and
East Afton
Claus Johnson
Mrs. Lind- Nef
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