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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1922
Page
7
A British Tristan da Cunha, a small remote South Atlantic island, is to gain a missionary and radio link after English clergyman Rogers and his wife were landed there by the Japanese Tacoma Maru. Cape Town lawyer W. Denis Myers reports the island’s need, noting its Napoleonic guard origins and isolated population.
A detailed sketch of Tristan da Cunha describes its isolated inhabitants their lack of commerce and money and their simple potato based diet. It notes the islanders mood towards visitors and two missionaries attempting to educate them aided by supplies and a radio. The text also highlights the island’s mountain and stone huts set in a green strip at its foot.
The Advertiser announces the Iowa Magazine Section will be sent to all subscribers as a new development in reader service. The publication has increased reading matter in its columns over recent years and this section is a further enhancement for its audience.
Manila reports the Dewey memorial project must wait for appropriation by Philippine legislators. Senator Manuel Quezon urged Governor General Wood to release funds but none are available due to the government’s financial condition. The plan calls for 200000 dollars split between the Philippines and the United States, with site at Fort San Antonio Abad near Dewey’s 1898 victory location.
New York June 3 Associated Press says coal at 76 dollars a ton will be cut by native cooperation at the Northernmost hospital, Point Barrow Alaska, operated by the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions which completed the hospital recently under difficulties. Eskimos already appreciate the plan.
The Presbyterian Board outlines native Eskimo support for a hospital initiative. Eskimo workers at Wain right will mine 206 tons of coal for next winter, delivering it by dog sled at 38 dollars a ton less than Seattle purchases. Names appear with Christian names, including Kunzuskik, Mabel Kerook, Ned Nusunginya, Amos Ekovek, Jim Smigolak, Nellie Takatak, Shirley Pancowo, Paul Kaveolak, Bruce Nakapigak, and Helen Kegoaluk among reindeer and fish offerings. The Point Barrow harbor remains open only two and a half months a year.
A global slice shows mate selection varies with hair. In Greenland daughters lack say in marriage as fathers choose. Hikimos women face social disgrace if she wears short hair, risking losing a husband. Short hair equals no spouse.
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