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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1925
Page
4
A lyric piece describes riding a railroad train through landscapes with constant movement and scenes of hedged fields, towns, and hills. It extols the journey as joyful, noting you meet friends, find haven, and see God’s beauty across earth. The piece frames life as a train bearing us through sun and rain toward a yet unknown end.
A historical note traces Schaeffer origins from 18th century Palatine settlers to early American figures in Pennsylvania and New York. It discusses Morris name theories from Norman times, mentions a 1668 New York land purchase, and notes local items like farm product ads and health notices in LeMars Plymouth county.
Hope to Get Light on Aztec history as scholars seek deciphering scrolls and tablets. Spanish destruction erased many writings while palaces and feather mosaics endure. Researchers search hidden caves near Fepectin for documents of Aztec kings to illuminate the continent’s ancient drama.
A London Daily Chronicle report describes a gigantic tidal wave born in the mid-Atlantic wastes that travels at high speed yet remains imperceptible in height due to its 1,000 mile width. It first strikes Ireland’s west coast, splits, and then sweeps around Britain via the North Sea and English Channel, with a deep-water North Sea area where opposing tidal forces cancel.
Edward Flickinger son of Mr and Mrs Frank Flickinger was indicted by the county grand jury for the murder of Morris Hardy whose body was found November 1 in an automobile near Washta Iowa. Hardy had taken Miss Gertrude Weaver to Cherokee the night of the murder and jealousy was the investigation’s lead theory. Trial set for January 1 with Judge Wagner presiding. Flickinger held without bond. Robert Jones of Chicago was arrested November 4 in connection with the case.
Sheriff Langwin investigated a killing that left Hardy dead, with Nov 7 in Marcus Indiana marking the inquest. Howard Flickinger faced questions over time his alibi and later arrest while Miss Weaver testified about jealousy and moving past the affair. The rifle and fingerprints tied to investigators, and a grand jury returned an indictment after continued inquiry.
In Audubon county, hog farmer Peter P. Nissen says his herd has avoided cholera and other diseases for 22 years without vaccination by strict sanitation. He disinfects equipment, keeps hog lots clean, and watches for disease vectors like crows and pigeons during outbreaks, noting neighbors’ disease spread when sharing gear.
Archie W. Jones, tester for the Plymouth County Cow Test Association, offers a silver loving cup engraved with his name and address to the member whose cow produces the largest butterfat in the year. Cows are milked no more than twice daily. hogs and pasture details mentioned in the surrounding text.
Over a dozen Plymouth county girls club members will attend the annual club conference at Ames from December 28 to January 2. Each club has raised funds through group activities to cover delegates expenses, showing strong cooperative effort.
Supporters of Col. William Mitchell move to overturn his court martial verdict, urging restoration of rank and salary. Congress debates suspensions and retirement timing, with Rep. Blanton and Rep. La Guardia proposing bills to limit or modify penalties. Mitchell remains silent on plans, denouncing the court and vowing to pursue stronger air service.
The text discusses whether Col Mitchell spoke truthfully or as mitigation for alleged offenses. It notes mounting pressure by the general staff to remove him for advocating an adequate air force and national defense. It covers his 38 years of service, retirement rules by age and status, and doubts about presidential authority to reject resignations in peace time.
Local leaders in Plymouth County have invested twelve hundred days of work in 1925 to advance the county farm bureau program. Every sponsored activity received local support, and all bureau members are urged to extend continued backing in all efforts.
Local leaders received appreciation for time effort and thought given to advancing agricultural conditions in Plymouth. The note highlighted their dedication and the value of community efforts toward progress.
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