Marie Curie shows triumph of service over materialism
The article extols Mme Marie Curie as the greatest woman scientist, denouncing commercialization of radium while noting her poverty during radium discovery. It recounts the 1921 gift of radium by American women, her insistence the material be owned by Paris, and her continued work at age 70 in the Curie Laboratory.
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Madame Curie
Mme
Marie Curie
America
Mme. Curie
Mme, Curie
Curie Laboratory
Paris
Poland
Paris Institute of Radium
Forgotten hero in Isles of Romance book note on Dry Tortugas
The passage reviews George Allan England's Isles of Romance describing Fort Jefferson ruins in the Dry Tortugas near Key West. It cites a remarkable Lincoln assassination era link, noting Booth in the book's title context and praising individual display of courage amid mass folly.
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George Allan England
Beya
Key West
Jefferson
U. S
England
Lincoln
Booth
The Story of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd and Yellow Fever
A historical account recalls Dr. Samuel A. Mudd aiding the assassin after a broken leg, being jailed unjustly at Fort Jefferson, and enduring brutal conditions. During a yellow fever epidemic he worked up to 18 hours daily, caring for soldiers and prisoners alike, earning a pardon and lasting memory for his sacrifice.
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Samuel A. Mudd
Dr. Mudd
Fort Jefferson
Cuba
Ohio River Celebration Inspires Midwest Hope for Inland Waterways
The Minneapolis Tribune argues the nine foot channel from Pittsburgh to Cairo extends beyond state lines, linking Upper Mississippi Valley interests to a vast inland waterway system. It urges the Northwest to view the Ohio project as part of a broader plan uniting Minnesota to the Gulf, boosting industry and agriculture through cheap transport.
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Ohio River
Northwest
Minneapolis Tribune
Witsburgh
Cairo
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Louisville
Mississippi Valley
Ohio
Upper Mississippi
America
Ohio Valley
Twin Cities
St. Louis
Minneapolis
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Gulf
Mississippi
Democratic Committee Celebrates Minnesota Special Election
The Democratic National Committee hails a seventh district Minnesota special election as a victory for party unity despite the absence of a formal candidate. The piece notes the winner Paul John Skvale’s pledge to continue current policies, praises rival respect, critiques the election as a tribute to a late congressman, and discusses regional real estate trends including rising farmland values in the state and nearby areas.
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Democratic Committee
Minneapolis Tribune
Democratic National Committee
Minnesota
Iut
Paul John Skvale
Hoover
Kyale
Hitchcock High Scouts Rally Victory At Hitchcock Meet
Hitchcock High led by Scoutmaster Max Steffen hosts a Saturday rally as Tulare Broadland and Hitchcock Scouts competed. Final team scores: Hitchcock 22 3 4, Tulare 18 1 4, Broadland 11. Broadland took first aid and knot tying. Tulare led signaling and portions of jumps. Hitchcock claimed water boiling, 10 yard dash, archery, and portions of standing broad jump.
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Tulare
Broadland
Hitchcock Troop
Max Steffen
Huron
Hitchcnck
Dick Murphy
Bill Hatcher
Tad
Sheepehank
Brandland
Fred B. Rogers
Russell Brant
James Hammer
Mr. Seffen
K E. Olson
Tom Terney
New 4-H Club Organized in St Lawrence Area
The Bluebird 4-H club of St Lawrence held its first meeting at Mrs. Mable Jones home on October 19. Edna Jones was elected president, Geraldine Breese vice president, Ruth Loomis secretary, and Francesa Abbott treasurer. Edna Jones named club reporter. Committees formed for three meetings, with Mable Jones and Edna Pilleger handling lunch, Breese and Bertha Abbott social duties. Mrs. Mable Crossman assisted, giving a sewing demonstration. Next meeting set for November 2 at Maud Abbott’s home. Eight members and eight visitors attended, with a social hour and luncheon to close.
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Bluebird
St. Lawrence
Mable Jones
Club Jeader
Edna Jones
Geraldine Breese
Ruth Loomis
Francesa Abbott
Edna Pilleger
Bertha Abbott
Mable Crossman
Wessingtone
Maud Abbott
Bonilla Butter Boosters 4-H Club Dairy Achievements
The Bonilla Butter Boosters 4-H Club organized January 2S as a dairy group with twenty members. They selected Holstein cattle, bought 19 high grade calves in May at an average delivered cost of 54.02 and average weight 507 pounds. Members attended 4-H camp in June, judged at Redfield in July, sent eight to State College in August, and one member joined Beadle County's dairy team for the South Dakota State Fair. Nineteen members plus families attended the Junior Fair. the club produced six news stories and held seven meetings with average attendance 14.
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Huon
Bonita Butter Boosters Club
Huron
Redfield
State College
Beadle County
South Dakota
Iuon
Boosters Present Clay to County Agent and Club Leaders
Boosters presented clay to Ray Cave the county agent while Arnald Patterson serves as club president Warda Miller is vice president and F B McKichan acts as a local leader with the group continuing its community activities.
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Clay
Ray Cave
Arnald Paterson
Warda Miller
F. B. McKichan
4-H Members Urged To Read Club Book Look Under the Flag
4 H club members urged to read the book Look Under the Flag borrowed from the South Dakota Free Library Commission at Pier. Leaders may secure the book by paying transportation both ways and a period of 0 days is allowed. As clubs reorganize and new members join, readers should send reviews to the editor of this column. Old club members are undoubtedly etc.
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South Dakota Free Library Commission
Pier
Calin
Neighborhood Front Club Supports New Beginners
A newly organized neighborhood club and a beginners group look to grow by welcoming novices. The initiative invites local residents to join, learn, and participate in activities designed to ease newcomers into club life.
Skill Tests In Highmore Schools This Year
Highmore schools join a state testing program directed by the Colorado State Teachers College. Movement tests have been given at a lad es Swote sighs and will be followed by further tests to measure skill increases. The program runs in 20 schools to compare Highmore pupils with peers in similarly sized schools statewide. Superintendent Coumbs of Heclaigs directs the effort.
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Highmore
Colorado State Teachers College
Coumbs
Heclaigs
Girl Scout Week Ends With National Participation
Girl Scouts across the nation attended church groups as the nation marks the conclusion of National Girl Scout Week. Mrs. Herbert Hoover has shown great interest in the work.
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Herbert Hoover
Girl Scout Leaders Help Host English Guest Visit
Mrs Hoover assisted the Girl Scouts entertaining Miss Ishael McDonall daughter of the British prime minister during a visit. The movement aims to provide girls with friendships and guidance not always available at home, under the leadership of Mrs J A Johnson at 429 Iowa south east.
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Gary Recentis
Ishael McDonall
Hoover
Girl Scout
J. A. Johnson
Lowa Syuthest
Marow Irapyp
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