Sinai tablet sparks new Sinai exploration in biblical lands
Ancient Hebrew tablet remnants found in Sinai revive interest in Exodus era. Professor Flinders Petrie and Dr. Hubert Grimme linked the find, with Grimme noting names of Joseph Moses and Manasseh. Sinai’s desert shifts, antiquities and St Catherine’s convent history frame renewed digs.
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Sinai Peninsula
Flinders ‘Petrie
British School of Archeology
Egypt
Great Britain
Sinai
Hubert Grimme
Theniversity of
Munster
Doctor Grimme
Joseph
Manassas
Moses
Nile Valley
Red Sea
Justinian
Mount Sinai
St. Catherine's
St. Catherine
Tischendorf
Miss Smith Lewis
Petrie
MacAlister
Wie
Cedenlutt
New York Sun and Globe
Mrs Edison On Women Roles And Education
Mrs Thomas Alva Edison asserts a woman should stay at home to support a husband and dismisses careers over marriage. She opposes women pursuing business paths, calls it a mistake for money, yet supports college education for girls.
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Thomas Alva Edison
Boston Students To Study In Mexico City Summer Program
A Boston University group and other colleges will travel to Mexico City to take commercial courses at the National University of Mexico. Students will work with Mexican firms mornings and early afternoons without pay, earning college credit. Courses taught in Spanish. outlines and English resumes provided. No extra tuition due to a special agreement between institutions.
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Gavn
Boston University
Mexico City
National University of Mexico
Not Seeking Originality in Plain Truth Says Sorghum
Benator Sorghum argues that there is nothing novel about the plain old fashioned truth and that people crave straightforward honesty over originality, asserting a desire for direct and unembellished communication.
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Benator Sorghum
The Flow of Money Reveals a Florida Hotel Clerk
A dialogue fragment shows Mina Cayenne questioning the source of off money while another character confirms a Florida hotel clerk could provide information on where funds go. The snippet hints at an investigation into financial trails and accountability through a local figure.
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Mina Cayenne
Florida
Presbyterian church announces Sunday services and meeting
Regular services will be held at the Presbyterian Church next Sabbath morning with Bible school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 8. The pastor will speak at both services. The Ladies Aid Society meets Tuesday afternoon, June 24.
Timepieces Are Given Most Rigorous Tests
A Washington Star report describes the Bureau of Standards testing timepieces for Class A designation. Watches are placed in a glass front refrigerator with controlled heat and cold at 45, 70 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit to check accuracy. A chronograph records any variance, and the test enforces eleven specifications including positional performance and repeatability.
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Bureau of Standards
Washington Star
Italian Genius Aided British Library Revival
Italian genius Panizzi reshaped the British Museum Library as keeper under Queen Victoria. Born 1797 in Modena, he fled revolutionary turmoil, settled in London, and transformed the library from 250000 to about 500000 volumes, implementing the iconic dome. Knighted before his death in 1879.
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British Museum
Anthony Panizzi
Modena
Panizzi
Parma
Duchy
Switzerland
Europe
London
Queen Victoria
St. Peter's
Rome
Not to Be Outdone At Anderson Junior High
On the last day before spring vacation a teacher at Anderson Junior High faced a distracted class. She pretended everything was fine but the pupils remained unreceptive about studies. As the final period ended she wished a good break and urged them back in their right minds. The students echoed the well meant sentiment in unison.
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Anderson
Indianapolis News
Fruitful Land South Africa grows wide range of fruits
It is stated that no place in South Africa lacks a variety of fruit suited for growth. Commercial crops include apples bananas oranges and peaches among others. The geographic position allows off season shipments to Britain and possibly the United States, making the fruit trade remunerative despite spoilage.
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South Africa
Union
United States
Guard Against Poison Sandpaper sealing for poison bottles
A safety tip from Science and Invention suggests covering most of a bottle with sandpaper and placing a small label above it to warn of poison. The method prevents accidental ingestion even in darkness by making the dangerous contents obvious to the holder.
Take No Chance on a Raffle Says Levi in Town Tale
An old Enquirer snippet narrates Levi resisting raffle risk after a stranger taunts him. He recalls a past gamble that paid off with a hog and warns against taking chances, reflecting tough luck humor and local superstition.
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Levi
OintInnat! Enquirer
Country Church Picnic and Prayer Meeting Notice
Country home of Mrs M J Bixby hosts a no picnic gathering for ladies. Each brings a covered dish own dishes bread and butter. Meet at the church at 2 pm with autos provided. Also midweek prayer and Bible study Thursday at 8 pm led by minister H V Comin.
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M. J. Bixby
H. V. Comin
Union Presbyterian Church Sunday School Session
Union Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 10 o'clock, inviting families and community members to attend the morning program led by church teachers.
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Union Presbyterian Church
Morning Worship and County Missionary Social at First Methodist
Morning worship at 11 oclock. Friday evening June 20 the Ladies Missionary society will hold a birthday social in the church parlors. Sunday school meets 10 a m with announcements for the picnic. Preaching at 11 a m by the pastor Epworth League at 7 p m. Bible story program at 8 p m with Epworth readings. district convention at Leeds Tuesday and Wednesday. New Methodist church dedication Sunday June 22. Charles H. Seward minister. Dr W W Larsen called to Remsen. L H Harnack and A C Harnack LeMars visitors. George Steele family leaving Saturday for six weeks east tour.
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Ladies’ Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
Epworth League
Leeds
New Methodist Church
Charles H. Seward
Quartet Journey Through Cities From Rochester To Chicago
Ray W. Clarke writes about a touring quartet traveling from Rochester to Chicago with stops in La Crosse Madison Janesville Barrington and Barrington. The group performs at First Church St. Paul and various venues then heads to College Camp Lake Geneva for a 10 day stay and asks readers to send The Globe-Post.
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Hank
Herman Shhuenk
Prof
C. R. Smith
Rochester
St. Paul
la Crosse
Madison
Janesville
Chicago
Jackson ‘Park
Lake Michigan
Municipal Plier
Marshall-Fielt's
Tivoli
Shubbert-Gargink
Barrington
Ray Aurand
Lake Geowva
Globe-Post
Hermam Shuenk
Ray W. Clarke
Gates With History At Empire Exhibition Palace Gates Copy Teheran Mosque
A Persian wood-carver defied bans to copy sacred Teheran mosque gates for the British Empire exhibition. He memorized details from visits to the mosque, was murdered when his secret was discovered, and his wooden gates later surfaced in London curio shops before joining Wembley's attractions.
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Palace of Beauty
Teheran
London
Wembley
Jesus Mother Tongue and Language of Jesus
The article notes Jesus likely spoke Syriac as the Aramaic dialect used in Palestine and surrounding regions. It states Galileans had a distinct provincial accent, with no evidence Jesus spoke Greek or Latin. It suggests Jesus may not have read Hebrew fluently, though Syriac included Hebrew words.
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Jesus
Palestine
Syria
Mesopotamia
Galilee
Jerusalem
Pathfinder Magazine
Little Dolly Proposes Jove for Tommy
In a Detroit Free Press item Mrs Jones and a neighbor discuss Tommy's illness. The neighbor claims medicine helps little, while Dolly suggests following the gentleman's advice and buying Jove as a remedy.
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Tommy
Mrs. Jones
Dolly
Detroit Free Press
Prominent Citizen Urges Speech Enticement Amid Event
Washington Star quotes a senator and host discussing an eloquent introduction. The invited speaker is Sorghum, who warns enthusiasm could interrupt a pleasant occasion. The exchange highlights expectations and social dynamics of a formal gathering.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
Quartet Trip Chronicle of a Midnight Minneapolis Trip
The excerpt recounts a late night journey including travel with Prof Smith and Harry Masters, avoiding University Avenue, a supper at Rev Heldinger’s, and securing a night’s lodging near St Paul. Confused relatives and a tense exchange hint at broader travel plans and social misgivings.
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Rev. Heldinger
Prof. Smith
Minneapolis
Harry Masters
Prof
Isham Jones
Herman Shhuenk
Gordon Avenue
Herman
Bonds and Spending Rise Across States and Cities
A lengthy examination contrasts road paving costs with bond financing, noting a road project at 200000 for six miles costing 316000 overall. It highlights accumulated debt from veterans bonuses, road bonds, and municipal borrowing, citing Michigan Ohio New York and others. The piece warns of high interest burdens, potential repudiations in the past, and the heavy toll of interest on federal and local debts.
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Ohio
South Dakota
Michigan
New York
Massachusetts
California
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Nebraska
Kansas
Wisconsin
America
Chico
Harding
Congress
Columbia
Local notes on rain, calls, and neighbors in Eastern Stanton
Special correspondence recounts last week rain welcome in the area and many short visits. LeMars callers include John Keenan and Sylvester Din with various residents like Frank Dura, Alvina Dunn, Clarence and Raymond Cowan. Several locals plant, visit, or travel, with mentions of Thomas Keenan, Math Crowley, Joe Steabell gathering, and Harry Walsh visiting from Chicago. Wind damage noted and residents comment on the steady stream of calls and neighborly activity.
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John Keenan
Sylvester Din
LeMars
Thomas Keenan
LeMara
Pete
Gabor
Frank Dura
Alvina Dunn
Clarence
Raymond Cowan
John Murphy
Math Crowley
Dubuque
Litton Breestan
Mira
Ton
Marvin
Deaan
Jiva Kreewarm
Crowley
Agreed LeMars
Weesday
Mon
Mere
Jesse Ralston
FL Dunn's
Frank Fray
Harry Walsh
Chicago
Ray
Harry
Thomas O'Brien
Will Carel
Tnion
Local Weather and Visits Highlight Elgin Chronicle
Sioux City visitors W P Justman and John Kraus called on Wednesday. George and Albert Hawke traveled to Varina Iowa while Mrs Justman joined Mrs Pat Rickabaugh in Sioux City Thursday. Mrs G W Faulkner and children visited Mapleton with her sister Mrs Ed Champion. Carrie Hawke of LeMars visited B F Siebens home. Co C Prittchett and Abler brothers sold hogs in Sioux City Tuesday. A severe wind storm Saturday caused damage including toppled windmills and blown fences and downed telephone lines.
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W. P. Justman
John Kraus
Sioux City
George
Albert Hawke
Varina
Pat Rickabaugh
G. W. Faulkner
Ed Champion
Mapleton
Carrie Hawke
LeMars
B. F. Siebens
Fred Pech
George Pech
Hinton
Co. C. Prittchett
Ablers Brothers
F. A. Utech
Harry Reints
George Laughton
le Mars
Floyd
Ahlers
Clarence Albert
Social notes from Seney and nearby towns fade into summer schedules
Seney and surrounding communities label a busy week with visits and moving plans as residents travel to Hospers Sioux City and Dubuque. Gratia Clausen leaves for Minneapolis to spend summer with relatives while Lucile March returns home before heading east. A village birthday party for Vera Reeves marks the week’s lighter moments alongside church events and visitors from Emery Spencer and Dubuque.
Hogs and cattle trade noted on Sioux City market
Vernon Lancaster visited grandparents in town while W G Hawkins stopped in Sioux City on Tuesday. A returned missionary Harézel from South America spent time with friends. Local families hosted Sunday visits and trips to Stroux City. Joe Deegan returned from Dubuque and Clermont after a ten day visit. A large youth party occurred at Henry Darville's home followed by a hostess lunch. T K Chapman family attended the K C dance at Grimes pavilion. A Saturday storm damaged windmills and trees. C W Huntley of the Iowa farm bureau spoke at a June 18 meeting.
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Gratia Clausen
W. E. Heinrich
Hospers
Minneapolis
Henry Clasen
Elbridge
Elizabeth
Fred Moore
LeMars
Harry Britton
Spencer
J. P. Albro
Ernest Chiff
Leeda
T. J. Rees
Lucile March
Sioux City
Elizabeth March
Washington, D. C
Floyd Molbre
John Smid
R. A. McArthur
Gerben Keizer
Vera
Mike Stevens
Emery
S. 10
H. C. Detloff
Will Deegan
Florence Deegan
Genevieve Furlong
Dubuque
T. K. Chapman
Henry Detloff
W. W. Jeffers
Mexico
Seney Church
William Conner
Robert
Yankton
John Lancaster
Ina
Ruble
S. J. Wallace
Mjss
Helen Darville
Fredonian
Gayville
W. G. Hawkins
Vernon Lancaster
Harézel
South America
Senny
R. A. Hawkins
Edwin Lancaster
Vincent
B. D. Buss
William Ewin
Dorothy
Stroux City
John
Joe Deegan
Clermont
Henry Darville
Constance Chapman
K. C
Grimes’ Pavilion
C. W. Huntley
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
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Mrs. Edison
British Library
W. W. Larsen
Remsen
Fletcher
L. H. Harnack and Son
A. C. Harnack
George Steele
East
Washington
Elgin
Seney
Frank H. Holman
Carl D. Thompson
Jesse H. Holmes
Tom
Gilbert & Sullivan
Gondoliers
May Valentine
Lenhart
Pittsburg
Susan
Irene Stolofsky
Aamie
Eccles and
Bill
Baker Company
Dorothy Ellen Cole
Selma Lenhart
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