Rare Tibetan Doctrinal Book Said Printed in Ancient Movable Type
William Richard former vice president of the American Numismatic Society says he possesses a rare Tanjur the Sacred Book of the Tibetans printed over 1 000 years ago with movable type predating the Gutenberg Bible He reports researching its origin after acquiring it in China during foreign travels and notes its value varies by ink color and metal content with historical copies cited including a Manchu emperor's copy valued at 6500 dollars.
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William Richard
American Numismatic Society
China
Richard
Tibet
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Orient
American Museum of Natural History
Kienlung
Philadelphia Inquirer
Straws and Painted Lips A Soda Fountain Quip
A Chicago Journal remark notes a soda fountain boy claiming straws reveal which way the wind blows among matinee girls and afternoon crowds. He says painted lips stay pristine, so girls with carmine lips always use a straw, hinting at a poem about the prettiest girl drinking soda through a straw.
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Chicago Journal
German Woman Lawyer Breaks Ground in Criminal Court
Fraulein Dr. Munk of Berlin appeared as defendant counsel for a man charged with street robbery in a historic first for German criminal courts. Commentaries note potential fashion trends and possible moderating influence of women lawyers, while some fear sharper repartee if both sides are female.
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Fraulein Dr. Munk
Berlin
Fraulein Munk
Weaving Industry of Peru Sees Textile Growth
The textile sector leads Peru's industrial rise with cotton and wool locally produced. Cottonseed oil, soap, and cocaine manufacturing are minor but rising. Cotton mills mostly produce sail cloth and towels. 1015 looms operate, delivering about 15 million yards yearly. Woolen industry also poised to expand.
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Peru
Cactus Joe notes lawless shifts in Crimson Gulch
In a Western town banter, Cactus Joe remarks that Crimson Gulch has begun improving with thieves and robbers changing roles as signs of progress. The exchange mocks development while hinting at ongoing lawlessness and reform.
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Crimson Gulch
Cactus Joe
No Examinations For Railway Clerk To Be Held Soon
The United States Civil Service Commission warned against misleading ads from so called civil service schools promising upcoming railway postal clerk exams. No such test has been announced and timing is unknown. The commission advises checking with local representatives or the Washington office for authentic information.
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Washington, D. C
United States Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Commission
Custom House
California Iowans Send Greetings to the Old Home State
The Iowa Association of Southern California invites Hawkeyes in Southern California to visit the Iowa headquarters at Continental National Bank Los Angeles. It promotes reunions including the Iowa Admission Day dinner December 28 and the summer gathering second Saturday in August at Bixby Park Long Beach. Secretary C H Parsons provides information with no charge.
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Iowa Association of Southern California
Iowa Association of Southern California (Incorporated
South
California
Iowa
Continental National Bank
Main
Ninth Streets
Los Angeles
Canada
Bixby Park
Long Beach
C. H. Parsons
Sewing Exhibit At High School Showcases Gifts
The high school sewing department hosts an exhibit of articles fit for Christmas gifts. The event runs Thursday and Friday afternoons this week from 3 30 to 5 00 o clock for viewing.
The girl with long skirts avoids worry about holes in stockings
A light social note mentions a girl wearing long skirts who faces fewer concerns about stocking runs, reflecting modest fashion behavior and practical attire choices of the period.
Poultry Show Promises Large Fairfield County Event
At a Fairfield County poultry association meeting committees pledged full service as the December 18 to 22 show nears. Premium lists reach Philadelphia and nearby counties. Exhibitors are urged to enter by Monday 5 PM. The 133rd Regimental band performs Tuesday night and Dagle plans nightly talks on poultry raising. Entry blanks are available from L. H. Alexander or the Farm Bureau office.
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The
Poultry Association
Philadelphia
Penn
Fairfield
133Rd Regimental
Dagle
L. H. Alexander
Farm Bureau Office
Runaway Horses Cause Street Scene Near Fairfield
A runaway team owned by Arthur Johnson drew a large crowd when the horses bolted from a wagon on West Burlington Street. Johnson was kicked in the hip as he halted the team and fell. The horses dashed east to Chautauqua park, striking two Ford cars near the electric light office, causing minor fender damage. the horses were unharmed.
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Arthur Johnson
Fairfield
Mr. Johnson
West Burlington Stret
East Burlington Street
Chautauqua Park
Electric Light Company
Ford
Iowa Football of 1900 Compared with 1922 Western Crown Hope
The piece recalls the 1900 Iowa eleven as recounted by John E. Briggs, noting five games against Iowa college squads and wins over Upper Iowa Simpson Drake and others. It also covers victories over Chicago and Michigan, a 28–5 Detroit win, and a weathered 5–5 tie with Northwestern at Rock Island amid claims of possible poisoning by gamblers.
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State University
John E. Briggs
Iowa
Upper Iowa
State Normal
Simpson
Drake
Chicago
Marshall Field
Northwestern
Handy edition of Iowa Constitution issued by Historical Society
The State Historical Society of Iowa has released a compact edition of the Iowa Constitution. It includes the 1857 constitution, all amendments, and a historical introduction by Benj. F. Shambaugh with an exhaustive index. Amended six times excluding the invalid 1882 prohibitory amendment. Bound in flexible leather, pocket size.
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Iowa
State Historical Society of
Benj. F. Shambaugh
Annual Farm Bureau Meeting Set in Jefferson County
The Farm Bureau in Jefferson County will hold an all day meeting in Fairfield on January 4. Each township gets ten minutes for a stunt or report. Liberty township has planned vocal music with a duet by Mrs. Fred Cochran and Mrs. S H Watkins. A noon cafeteria lunch is planned.
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Farm Bureau
Jefferson County
Fairfield
Liberty Township
Fred Cochran
S. H. Watkins
Local notes from Jefferson County and nearby towns
Community updates include travel to Warsaw for holidays, birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Griffith at Jefferson County hospital, and visits by Mrs. Henry Skate and Mrs. Margaret Miller’s death prompting travel. Leggett property bought by Dr. Chester Fordyce, supervisor board year end meeting planned, and official family dinner hosted by Sheriff Harris.
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H. W. Morrison
Warsaw
Chas. Griffith
Jefferson County Hospital
Henry Skate
Rock Island
Margaret Miller
Dan Trout
Scottsdale
Trout
Carrie Miller
Arthur Anderson
Amberg
Wis
Anna Anderson
Chester Fordyce
Leggett
East Broadway
Jacob Miller
Davenport
Jefferson County
Walter Harris
Guy Jones
Penn Township
Jefferson County Board of Supervisors
J. H. Mullenix
Keoasavane
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Namrop
Civil Service Commission
Monarch Groceries
Brown Cash Grocery
East Side Square
Reverend Throw
Grand Junction Presbyterian Church
Boone
American Legion Committee
Legion
Atba
L. Merley
Richland
D. W. Brown
John J. Black
Dale Street
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
T. E. Smith
Packwood
Christmas
Peck
Santa Claus
UELV
Pyrex Ware
Allen-Streed Co
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