Governor urges private payment to fund state institution upkeep
The inaugural address calls for repair and expansion of Iowa state institutions and for private residents able to pay to contribute toward care costs. It notes low collection rates, cites Linn county at about $700,000 uncollected over ten years, and urges stronger local enforcement and gubernatorial leadership to recover funds and curb unnecessary enlargements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Kraschel
Iowa
Linn County
Sioux County
Humboldt
Winnebago
Mystery churn found in Egyptian artifact display at Met
At the Metropolitan Museum of Art a wooden artifact once labeled vats or tubs is identified by a carpenter as an ancient Egyptian churn. Archaeologists confirm it likely produced butter, linking daily life in Thebes to a practical dairy craft long overlooked by scholars. The tale underscores gaps between専門ists and ordinary observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City
Metropolitan Museum
Thebes
Cooper’s
Yonkers
Archaeologists urged to explore present to illuminate past
The author argues that studying current life can shed light on ancient times and suggests archaeologists should travel more and investigate living contexts rather than staying in remote sites.
Smithsonian predicts 46 year drought cycle future weather
Smithsonian Secretary Charles G. Abbot reports progress on a 23 year weather cycle hypothesis that could forecast future variations. The study notes large features like northwest droughts seem predictable and forecasts moderate drought 1950 to 1960 with severe drought 1975 to 1985, while urging caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian Institution
Charles G. Abbot
Northwest
Smithsonian
The Fear of Loss and the Rise of Responsibility
An exploration of how wealth status and social climbing shift a man from fearless risk to cautious tension as he gains property, reputation, and family. The piece contrasts the free indifference of poverty with the anxieties of success and ends by noting pervasive fear across society and a call to reflect on values. Also questions motives in war neutrality and social norms.
Shaped by the Automat and other NYC icons in society pages
A colorful New York scene traces debs at the Automat near the Globe with nickels and dishes, noting its cosmopolitan patrons from racketeers to carriage trade and the rough charm of coffee and cream spigots. The piece recalls Nat Goodwin barbering lore and Gloria Vanderbilt launching a gown shop with early morning fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Debs
Globe
Automat
Shaw
Charles Dillingham
Weber-Field
Nat Goodwin
Goodwin
Ociety
Gloria Vanderbilt
Luggage Shops Inspire Traveling Fads and Tales
A nostalgic look at how luggage shops spark travel dreams and fashion. The piece notes gleaming cases, fancy toilet sets, and pricey items from $1800 to $3000, plus anecdotes about actors and socialites driving wanderlust and memory of vaudeville era.
Wedding Planners Bypass Husbands With Motherly Counsel
A humorous verse mocks Mrs Emily Post advising mothers of the bride and groom to consult. It notes that after the bans were read the mothers took charge, planning meetings and discussions daily, leaving the men with little to say. The poem suggests the book’s guidance is being followed loudly and quickly.
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Mrs. Post
William Johnson talks on My Trip to Norway at Presbyterian church
William Johnson spoke at the Presbyterian church night program on My Trip to Norway. He spent three months last summer in Norway, his birthplace, for the first return trip in 48 years. Dinner for 75 followed the program with performances by Mildred Anderson Grace Burtis Bobby Andrew Billy Werning and Warren Stein.
Local Briefs and Notables From Jan 10 20 1927 Calvary Baptist
The report lists several city happenings including the Ward family traveling to Pasadena and the drop in temperature to one degree below zero from 15 above yesterday. H. M. Groves headed to Cincinnati, Mrs. Robert Hibner visited relatives in town, and Mr. J. J. McConnell left for India for Y M C A work. J W Pichner was elected president of the Bohemian National Alliance. Agnes Spears died, marking a coincidence as three people with the same name died within a week. Calvary Baptist church noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. Ward
F. H. Ward
Pasadena
Calif
H. M. Groves
Cincinnati
Robert Hibner
Baltimore
W. J. Goodyear
J. J. McConnell
West
India
McConnell
J. W. Pichner
Bohemian National Alliance
Freedom of Bohemia
Agnes Spears
Calvary Baptist Church
Clifford Mefford Granted License to Preach Gospel
Last night Clifford Mefford was granted a license to preach the gospel in a formal ecclesiastical proceeding. The action confirms his authority to conduct religious services and minister to a congregation.
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Clifford Mefford
On the Bridge at Midnight at Greene's Opera House
Today January 20 1907 Greene's hosted On the Bridge at Midnight as the day’s attraction. Eva Strinhalgen sustained two fractured ribs after a fall crossing Sixteenth Avenue Bridge. T G Snyder plans an extended stay in Glendara. Ralph Ellis returned from Louisiana. Second Christian church members witnessed debt notes burned to mark a milestone.
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Greene’s Opera House
Eva Strinhalgen
Sixteenth Avenue
T. G. Snyder
Glendara
Calif
Ralph Ellis
Louisiana
Second Christian Church
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OWA
the Gazette Company
Scrotk Carrier
Marion
Nazibe Co
Fifth Avenue
Allen-Ki Capieragie
Michigan Ave
United
TED Press
Associated Press
Goethe
Mrs. Roosevelt
Adam
Evé
Gloria
Peggy Hoyt
William Thaw, III
Earl Carroll
Orient
Lili Damill
Amityville
Copsright
Edgar A. Guest
Emily Post
The
Peabody Institute
White Eagle Coal CO
First Street
America
OWA Electric Light
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