Washington and Grant high seniors receive diplomas
Drake University president D W Morehouse addressed 348 graduates from Washington and Grant high schools at combined commencement exercises. He used an astronomical theme to urge students to join the vast universe of knowledge and highlighted science's view that the sun is the center of the solar system.
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D. W.morehouse
Drake University
Cedar Rapids
Morehouse
Washington
Grant
Cus
Sun
Earth
High School Graduates Saw Path From Cosmos to Career
Willie Willis framed education as a voyage from a bounded life to an expanding universe. He outlined four origins of existence cultural heredity study under authority reasoning and trial and error. He urged graduates to find their place and grasp expanding concepts as they rise from adolescence into a changing world. Astronomer Morehouse likened graduates to suns and planets, with some becoming strong leaders and others steady workers.
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Morehouse
Giant sequoias of California and Oregon
Uncle Rays Corner details giant sequoias in California and southern Oregon. It cites Big Tree and Red varieties, measurements of trunks and heights such as 365 feet, 37 feet four inches and 46 feet trunks, and notes trees may be over 3,000 years old. It mentions a photo cut through a dead sequoia and hints at Australia feature tomorrow.
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King’s River Grove
Caleveras Grove
A. W. Elam
North America
California
Oregon
Rome
Atlantic
Asia
Pacific
Iinteresting Trees
Australia
High School Graduates Face Narrow Path to Wider Orbits
The article notes graduates risk becoming satellites if they cannot fit their careers into broader opportunities beyond the local universe. The exercises featured Kenneth Skersick, national violin winner, as soloist, with a mixed chorus directed by Donald Baum delivering part of the program.
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Kenneth Skersick
Donald Baum
Ironing Board Pads 39c Special Offer
Ironing board pads priced at 39 cents each. Extra large size with ties. Durable and non scorching.
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Ironing Board
Fine muslin cover praised for quality and full size
description touts a full size cover made of closely woven unbleached muslin. claims superior construction and quality compared with typical covers.
Genuine Linen Finished Tubing In 42 Inch Width
A catalog note states Genuine Linen finished tubing comes in a 42 inch width and a 6 yard limit for orders.
Bargain Linen Sale Promises Wide Fabric Selection
Unbleached muslin at 5c a yard and 36 inch fastee percale 10c. Large first floor bargains offer hemmed tea towels and sugar liner fabric in light and dark shades with extensive choices.
Table Damask Spreads Wide 58 Inch 29 Yard Availability
58inch table damask offered in plain white or with colored border. Fine mercerized finish described.
Fine Broadcloth Bodice Top Style
A simple description notes a bodice top made from fine broadcloth available in white or pink. The item emphasizes fabric quality and color options for a women's garment. No additional details on price or origin are provided.
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Grant High
D.W. Morehouse
Willie Willis
Pug
Uncle Ray’s
Uncle Ray
Simmons
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
W. K. Kellogg
Battle Creek
Craemer
Wearwell
Craemers
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