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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
4
William Beabe describes a sea expedition at low tide where an octopus emerged from a crevice and fled toward deep water. The creature, over two feet across and jet black then mottled gray, attacked with eight tentacles as Beabe and companions captured it in a bag after a tense struggle.
An old legend claims Canada derives from Spanish explorers saying Aca nada meaning barren and from natives shouting Acanada to scare off French. The tale notes Spaniards and Venetians naming lands after flowers and Venice like Venezuela, but it reflects legend rather than established etymology.
An obstinate man does not hold opinions but they hold him. Once possessed by an error he clings to it as if a devil cast out with difficulty. He prefers to differ on everything and distrusts others’ reasons, clinging to misplaced beliefs like plants on rocks. Three false or strongly held opinions may betray the owner.
A historical note describes how a small set of words makes up about half of everyday conversation. It identifies nine core words like be and to, plus 84 Anglo-Saxon terms such as about and time, forming the foundation of common usage.
The text explains the zodiac as an eight degree belt around the ecliptic with twelve equal sections marked by constellations. It lists Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius and Pisces with their common names.
The Al Sirat is the narrow imaginary bridge between this world and the next that all must cross to reach paradise. It spans the abyss of hell and the speed of crossing reflects one’s virtue with virtuous souls moving swiftly and the wicked plunging into the gulf below.
A discussion of the phrase rope of sand as a symbol of false strength, tracing its use to around 1600. It cites a Latin proverb from Harper’s Latin Dictionary edited by Lewis and Short, rendered as you are weaving a rope of sand, indicating an impossible task.
A large crowd enjoyed the Hungerford Plymouth township farm bureau picnic at Merrill park. The Merrill band performed a full day program. In morning softball, South Lincoln girls beat Hinton 32 11. Afternoon, Hungerford boys edged Plymouth 4 3 with scoring late. Hungerford 4 Plymouth 1 final. batteries Hungerford Kempe Plymouth Bogenriff Singer. five errors seven walks and three wild pitches noted.
Plan covers a new Steuben society honoring Baron von Steuben aims to foster patriotism defend political liberty guard the U S constitution and uphold national traditions. members are American citizens of German origin seeking civic betterment and loyalty in politics and society. Also notes top Sioux City live stock prices and a child lockjaw incident in Kingsley with hospital care and grim outlook.
A social worker visits a night watchman and urges neighborhood savings. the man reveals he earns $20 weekly and saves the surplus in sugar barrels after rent groceries milk and family needs. Albert Weber, a merchant tailor, offers custom suits with fit guarantees and repairs, advertising from Musbach's Grocery store.
Stanton township farm bureau hosts a picnic at Charlie Schultz grove in section 20 on Wednesday June 24 with a 1 pm sports program featuring a ball game for married and single men and races. Prizes totaling 125 in merchandise and cash donated by LeMars and Merrill merchants. Lightweight wrestler Arnold Danne challenges any man under 135 pounds for 10 minutes with 5 to 3 payout. Picnic supper at 6 30 pm. Evening program starts at 8 pm with more events and a full schedule to follow in the next issue. Everybody welcome.
Miss Vera B Gabel daughter of Mr and Mrs George Gabel Merrill married Milton E Atkinson Sioux City Tuesday evening June 9 at Morning side Presbyterian church Rev J Frank Reed officiating A reception followed at the groom s cousin Mrs James Buresh 4710 Fourth Avenue Sioux City Atkinson girls dress blue with tan trimming fur choker and tan hat Mrs Atkinson taught in Preston township after LeMars high school graduation The couple will reside in Kenosha Wisconsin.
The Epworth convention lists a full day schedule with third department demonstrations, junior and intermediate leverages, and reports. Speakers include Rev. C. H. Kamphoefner, Mrs. G. J. Poppenheimer, Rev. William P. Webb, and Dr. A. L. Semans. A 3:30 track meet at McDuffy Park and a 7:45 concert by the Sergeant Bluff Community Church orchestra are featured. The 30-piece orchestra is billed as the largest church ensemble in Nebraska and Iowa.
Northwest Iowa baseball features Joe Moe Grayson at Newell and Swift's Giants visiting June 28 with Cherokee and Dunlap games on July 4 5 and 12 The Remsen team is praised as strongest locally with Joe Lotz described as all brains and arm Sheldon will field an all salaried pro club with four university players and eight league players from Nebraska
The state league club under the management of Mr. Drake of Lincoln Nebraska will report at Sheldon June 165. Pitcher Lange from the Nebraska university will join the club and has two no hit games this year. Bowman, a center fielder, will also be lined up with the club and led the Nebraska State league in home runs.
Merrill defeats Alcester 8 to 2 in a hard fought game. Williams pitched for Merrill with 5 strikeouts, Nelson started for Alcester. Key hits included two base hits by Hansen and a late two-base hit spree by Merrill in the eighth. Hawarden to visit Merrill next Sunday, June 21, for a rematch.
Willis Tullis owns a new Star coupe and Elmer Lehmann also drives a Star. Alice Tullis just returned from Sacred Heart hospital in LeMars on June 12. Ed Fischer hauled hogs for C D Eberhard last Tuesday evening. Frank and Wetrosky family visitors at Neptunel residence. Gus Wetrosky marketed hogs at Sioux City on June 11. Liberty township bridge repairs underway after recent washout. Clifford Woodley visited with sister and mother at David Woodley’s home last Sunday. A T Holtzen couple expect to return home this week after extended stay in Rochester Minnesota.
Mrs Bessie Hinde of Sioux City returned home Friday after a week in the John Hinde and D F McArthur homes. Lumber from church sheds blown down by the storm was auctioned Thursday, bringing a good price. Ira Eldridge of Rock Valley was a Sunday guest of relatives. Laverne Sigmond of Sioux City dined with Rev and Mrs Wallace Friday. The Samaritan class play Brother Josiah drew a full house and raised over 70 dollars. Lois Henricksen visited Virla Cook and returned Sunday evening. Ladies cleaned the church Thursday. Martha Mordoff of LeMars visited Sunday with the Heinrichs. An orchestra program by W B Parkinson of LeMars Monday featured a fine showing by the local group. The Lancaster families spent Saturday in Sioux City. John Lancaster Jr stayed on. Nick Holster of LeMars called Sunday. The Dealy boys of Sioux City visited B H Ritar this week. Lucile March, a Sioux City teacher, vacationing with her mother Elizabeth March before Chicago next. Howard Ewin of near Dalton visited Sunday with his parents. Bert Criswell and son Ervin went to Alton Sunday. The Remsen male quartet brought honor to the community Friday evening.
The column records deaths in the Seney LeMars area including Carol Darville killed by passenger train No. 4 and Edward Rees aged 83 passing after six weeks illness. Funeral services were held in Seney and LeMars churches with interment in LeMars Cemetery. Also noted are school and church events, baptisms, aid society hens sale, visitors from Gayville Des Moines Mitchell and Pipestone fishing trip.
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