Plan for Vocational Courses in Iowa Schools
A state conference called by State Superintendent A M Dayton at the state house on October 9 will discuss extending federal aid for vocational training in Iowa public schools. The meeting will consider a plan to match federal funds with state or district contributions and will include leaders from business, education, and industry.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. M. Dayon
State House
Smith-Hughes
Thirty-seventh
General Assembly
Josephine Berry
Washington
D.C
Weyes
State Vocational Board
Fred J. Oxley
Corwith
D. J. Curtis
Clinton
Curtis Bros.’ Lumber Company
F. A. Canfield
Cadar Rapids
State Federation of Labor
F. F. Faville
Storm Lake
James M. Graham
James Black Dry Goods Company
Waterloo
Anna L. Burdick
M. G. Clark
Sioux City
George E. Mathers
Harding
Garfield
Washington, D. C
Employment Agency for Soldiers of Fortune Quits
A world war era report notes a magazine that connected adventurers with risky ventures has folded. It cites scarce demand for pirates and freebooters as governments crack down and combat demands rise, with sample recruitment pleas showing dangerous, unregulated expeditions abroad and dubious treasure hunts.
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Soldiers of Fortune
New York
United States
Ilegal Enterprises
Parallels Drawn Between Napoleon and Kerensky
A National Geographic writer notes striking similarities between Napoleon and Kerensky in age, leadership style, and political fate. Both men faced illness, with Napoleon rumored cancer and Kerensky tuberculosis of the liver, yet each inspired troops with forceful oratory and decisive judgment amidst autocratic upheaval. An appended anecdote cites a chimpanzee learning to manipulate bars as a parallel to problem solving.
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National Geographic Magazine
Russia
Napoleon
Kerensky
Empire
Crimea
Remarkable summer prompts varied public talk
Residents describe an unusually eventful season with remark about climate and social matters. A curious quote highlights how a busy suitor may delay proposals. Gardening notes mention grass seeds germinating in fourteen to eighteen days.
Bone Surgery Marvels From British Hospitals
A U S medical corps reserve officer recently returned from Great Britain describes bone surgery in British hospitals. He notes rib grafts replacing crushed arm bones and says many patients previously deemed permanently disabled are healed in weeks. In one hospital a month saw 1,350 bone cases with about 1,000 ready to return to action.
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United States Medical Corpu
Great Britain
Dobbin and the Daydream of Humankind’s Toes
A playful piece from Cartoons magazine ponders future evolution of the horse Dobbin as automobiles rise. It traces Dobbin from early forms to modern toils and imagines a day when he regains toes and the joy of bare feet as spring returns.
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Ike
Zim
Cartoons Magazine
Dobbin
What It Does, What does golf do for a man
An old gagry reflection on golf and life notes that the sport influences a man to plan vacations south in winter. It jokes that a know it all type ends up marrying two women who teach him much more. It suggests discourse with women is not guaranteed influence. It adds that growth may stop young but can continue with age.
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Iowa
Rainbow
National Guardsmien
Newton
Baker
Camp Mills
N. Y
Bilas
Staf
W. A. Mann
McArthur
United States
Mr. Baker
San Francisco
South Sea
Prindise
Borneo
Lhasa
Canada
Indiana
Lai
Vassar
Mackenzie
William T. Hornaday
Dohong
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Capitol
State
State Council of Defense
Camp Dodge
H. 3
Metcal
State Council
Plum- Mer
Urgea
Combine of Workers
Women War Workers of
Women's Council of Defense
Union of All Workers
W. L. Harding
Des Moines Women's Council of Defense
War Department
Iowa Infantry
Iowa Field Artillery
Deming
N. M
Fafr Grounds
Rock Island
Fort Des Moines
Bartley
Fair Grounds
Helsteen
Golf and Country Club
One Hundred Sixty-eighth Infantry
Kenyon
Cummins
Hibbs
Sen Rochelle
Pre Centaur Company
Castoria
France
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