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Length of February and calendar reforms through history
The text traces February’s length from 713 B.C. when it had 29 days, through Julius Caesar’s 461 C. revision adding a leap day every four years, to Augustus Caesar’s renaming of months and removal of a day to ensure August has 31 days. It explains how February settled at 28 days normally and 29 in leap years, after adjustments to balance the calendar.
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Nuria Pompiiius
Julius Caesar
Caesar
Julius
Inheriting Insanity and Inheritance Questions
The article discusses how far insanity is inherited, noting many records from various countries but no fixed law yet formulated. It explains the challenge for medical science to find salutary solutions based on experience and the complexity of hereditary mental illness.
How an Iowa country editor views Congress and cabinet life
The writer reflects on cabinet members like Wallace and Ickes enduring long days and demanding schedules in service of Agriculture and Interior. He notes their need for iron constitutions to withstand physical and mental strain and compares a cabinet day to a fruitless ride on a conversational merry-go-round.
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Iowa
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Department of Interior
Roosevelt
Frederic A. Delano
Wallace
Ickes
Messrs
Wallace and
House
Calmar Girl Converts To Government Efficiency Belief
A Calmar native who once mocked red tape now admires Department of Agriculture efficiency after learning about the daily 100,000 letters addressed to the department. Letters, including those to the Secretary and to bureaus, are indexed and routed across a vast system, illustrating the scale of federal correspondence.
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Calmar
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Department
Apartments Scarce in Washington as Rents Soar
In Washington, apartments remain scarce and rents climb to high levels while hotels and units fill up. Several major properties are under receivership due to stock and bond issuances that exceed property value. The administration has passed legislation to curb these swindles.
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Washington
Congress Meeta at Noon
The speaker notes that congressional meetings at noon suit busy members who already face crowded forenoon schedules. He explains many letters and callers fill mornings, with legislators often needing to visit departments or bureaus for constituents. By noon, few have completed their day’s office work.
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Congress
T’vej
Washington Weather Amid Severe Cold Days
Washington faced harsh conditions with a few inches of snow and temperatures near zero. Damp air caused widespread misery and many colds as the Fourth district endured severe winter weather similar to Iowa’s blizzards.
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Washington
Iowa
Postponed Reception After King George's Death
The president's reception for senators and congressmen was postponed due to the death of King George. Many social events were canceled and some British Empire embassies and legations halted social activities for a period. Signed by Fred Biermann.
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King George
England
British Empire
Fred Biermann
Can You Remember You recall many local weekend doings
Miss Sadie Patterson visits relatives at Osborne and families attend birthday gatherings in West Union. Mr and Mrs John Brackin Jr welcome a boy Saturday. Mrs C W Nicklaus and children visit West Union with the Woodards for George Woodard's birthday. Will Cooley hosts Ada Jacquette's birthday party with games and refreshments. Becker home hosts a phonograph concert and a gymnastic display by the Becker brothers. Frankie Benson visits her sister in West Union. Harriet Skellar elected secretary of the Women's Study Club. Francis R Robbins goes to Des Moines as private secretary to Hon J D Shaffer. Chilly weather noted with near 21 below. Berg and Patterson excused from juries. Margaret Lehman fractures her arm in Minneapolis. Ex-Governor Larrabee plans a Cuba trip with family. Alden Pinney leaves Echo for Alma Nebraska. Elgin barber shop memory and old times recalled. John Falb to close meat market Saturdays at 7 pm. Prize watch at Muehrenthaler Bros Drug Store for correct list of local farmers and feeders questioned. Can You Remember end.
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Sadie Patterson
Osborne
John Brackin, Jr
Gladden
Foe Thoman
West’ Bend
C. W. Nicklaus
Ruth
Helen
Harry
West Union
R. C. Woodard
George Woodard
Will Cooley
Ada Jacquette
C. F. Becker
Becker Brothers
Becker
Frankie Benson
Fred Falk
Women’s Study Club
Harriet ScKellar
Hughes
Francis R. Robbins
Des Moines
J.D. Shaffer
Fayette County
State Assembly
Neck of the Woods
Fred R. Berg
Hugh Patterson
Petit
Grand Jury
Margaret Lehman
Minneapolis
Minn
Larrabee
Clermont
Cuba
Jamaica Rich in Fresh Water From Springs Across Islands
Fresh water is plentiful in Jamaica and other West Indies islands with many springs inland. The name Jamaica derives from a Spanish term meaning Inland of Springs, reflecting abundant fresh water sources across the region.
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Jacmnica Dnike
West Indies
Jamaica
Roman Road Found In Bavaria Map Study
A Roman road was recently found as Mernau finished a missing section in the map of the system of Roman highways that once entered Bavaria.
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Mernau
Bavaria
Wingless ostrich tale in early world exploration note
Fragmentary OCR hints at a story about Ye Dede and Ney Anand, a wingless ostrich figure, encountered before European explorers claimed parts of the world. Names appear garbled, but the note references discovery and indigenous knowledge preceding white man expeditions.
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Mons
Ney Anand
Groundhog Shadow Debate Spreads Across Regions
The article reports regional differences in groundhog weather readings with sunny eastern lows and cloudy central and western areas. It suggests the shadow decides winter’s length, hinting at a six to seven week prognosis based on visibility.
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Tewans
Atitt
Lowa
Hare
Accurate Grinding Sparks Fly in Western Factory Work
A worker grinds metal at high speed, wheal spinning and sparks flying as dazzling metal fragments scatter across the surface. The noisy process lights up the shop with showers of bright sparks and rhythmic clatter.
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Witern
Upper Iowa to build brand factory on campus
Upper Iowa University plans a brand factory on its campus in Pier to provide work opportunities for students in need of financial help.
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Upper Iowa
Pier
Echo calls for community news and tips
The Echo invites readers to send news items and reports about general town happenings. Citizens are asked to cooperate by delivering items to the office to help publish community news.
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