24 Dec 1925
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Newspaper
Cedar Valley Daily Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
1
An editorial from a southern newspaper is cited criticizing lynching in the United States over the last forty years. The piece cites 4,144 known lynchings with 1,036 white and 3,108 Black victims and notes 85 women among the dead, arguing the nation must confront this violence and uphold fundamental rights. It condemns ignoring the issue and warns of continued vigilante brutality.
A Methodist Temperance board bulletin from Washington urges passage of the Johnson bill to deport alien bootleggers, arguing foreigners dominate many violation records. The group calls for prompt deportation and suggests registering aliens for instruction and aid, while condemning foreign-led crime as unfair to American taxpayers.
Frank Hass suffered crushed fingers when a wagon box toppled on his hand early this week. Muskegon visitors Mrs. Leo Shureman and daughter, and Mrs. Glenn Barkdoll and daughter, will attend Miss Evelyn Barkdoll and Everett Ward's Christmas Day wedding. Shureman is sister of the bride elect. Barkdoll is sister-in-law. Miss Evelyn Shaver was absent from school due to illness. Aileen Jrop s of Vinton visited Garrison friends. Tuesday evening Marge Hildebrandt hosted Young People for a surprise party in honor of Miss Aileen Jrops with Genevieve D Autremont, Rachel Donald, Grace Froning, Imogene Robertson in attendance. After refreshments, a little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gage broke her collar bone falling from a chair.
Anne Bradstreet identified as New England’s first poet, daughter of Governor Thomas Dudley of Massachusetts and wife of Governor Simon Bradstreet. Her poetry collection was published in London in 1830.
A milk delivery reached Atlantic City on Sunday morning after being drawn from a California cow Friday morning.
Local Tama items note the death of George W. Newcomer in Toledo followed by funeral services at the Werkodten church. Resignations at the Juvenile Home and staff changes at the Goodie Shop are reported. Population and housing on the Indian reservation show growth and lower mortality. A scholarship winner, Pennell, secures an Ames agricultural program.
Mrs lark int aad wmf Gate sim are in Cedar Regis to sem with relatives. Mrs Albern Castovika updates &omekrer Ramone visiting for a ctw weeks with the former's maremts. Many families plan Christmas visits and expect to join kin from nearby towns while others host guests over the holidays.
The readable fragments discuss cocaine sources and supply lines with mentions of leaves from a tropical plant and references to Java. The text is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable individuals to anchor a fuller summary.
A controversial hub named Eden features in the Martin Chagiewit narrative, hailed as a pivotal public space. The project, described by supporters as transformative, faces scrutiny over design and impact on local residents.
An old ad fragment mentions Crimson Heat and The Rexall Store with names Leat, Bulgin, and Vica Bulgin. The readable text references pain relief products and health items, suggesting a small retail listing or local notice.
Community chatter in Kane Township records Belle Plaine callers and nearby residents visiting families across Kerstone Luzerne and Keystone. Highlights include Mrs Louie Schlieman Mrs Joan Pingel Mr Geo Nissen and the Cherreny family with Hias and Meyer relatives. Thede and Hartwig Albers households host gatherings, with school events at Huge No 5 and local deliveries noted.
A brief note explains horse height using hands as the measurement unit. It states one hand equals four inches and describes how to convert horse height for calculations, noting typical measurement practices in equine contexts.
Usual services next Lord's Day both morning and evening. Begin 1925 with full church attendance and Bible school participation. Superintendent Bro D C Knapp invites all to attend each Sunday. Campaign to enroll in Bible school at one of the churches. Morning topic The Pageant of Years Job 32 7. Evening The Changeless Christ Hebrews 13 8. Special music by Young people's choir. Young people societies 6 30. Senior leader Thornton Noble. Intermediates show strong interest. Mrs Arystle Thompson aids the junior group. All welcome to all services. c Sr Kleckner minister.
The Presbyterian Church plans a year end service next Sunday morning to honor members with sixty or more years of membership. Helen Tilford Tracy, in continuous membership since March 14 1858, is highlighted. Esther Circle offers transportation and will welcome seniors at the front as tokens of goodwill are given. The pastor, Ewing S Hudson, urges all members and families to attend.
A historical note describes Malay beliefs that pointing at a minnow with a finger will rot it away and that a widespread fear centers on the existence of tailed men, reflecting the era's superstition and lore about odd creatures.
Sunday school at ten with attendance around two hundred forty five. worship at eleven with organist James Gow home for vacation. Epworth League 6 45 led by Stella Goodell and Delphine Flatters. Union service this month at United Brethren church with S A Codagan of the YMCA Waterloo as speaker. Family Night program begins Wednesday. pastor W G Rowley notes past success and hopes for a better year.
Sunday school at ten o clock the last session of the year. Harmony class to hold a social in the basement Tuesday evening Dec 73. Divine service at 11:60 am communion. Joint Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Monthly union services 7:30. S A Cohagan of Waterloo to deliver the address. Layman’s talk for young people. Mid week service Wednesday 7:30. Pastor Wm F Cronk
An old sensational cure claim promotes St Jacobs Oil for backache sciatica rheumatism and sprains. It touts instant relief after application and urges trial bottle from a druggist. The copy mocks kidneys and nerves as a cause while condemning rival remedies.
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