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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1927
Page
2
Myrtle and Ralph, counters in a shop, clash over superstition and trust in omens. A fortune teller’s warning surfaces and Myrtle glimpses a path to avoid bad luck, testing their budding romance as workplace displays separate them and a pivotal moment hints at marriage.
The article explains hydro sulphite colors dyed in a caustic bath using hydrosulphite. It notes these colors are very fast, government toned for gray uniforms after severe testing, and outlines a vacuum dyeing method as optimal. The process involves air removal from cotton before dyeing and a system where dye liquor circulates with pumps.
Martha R. Allen reports in Current History that Cuicutico, a three tier pyramid near Mexico City, may be the oldest monument in America. Prof. Byron Cummings of the University of Arizona excavated the site with Mexican government aid, dating the lava layers and suggesting the mound was built by Americans at least 8,000 years ago. The faded altar remains atop the platform, while a 45 degree slope and volcanic lava flows helped preserve the structure for study.
In Burgenland near the Hungarian border a newly found ancient graveyard from migration times sparked a local gold rush. Farmers fought for likely sites, a force of gendarmes arrived to quell the frenzy, and the Oldenburg museum sifted through urns and relics with few discoveries beyond a few more urns.
In New Orleans a biological concern reported missing frogs. Two men were caught with frogs and claimed marsh capture. The head expert testified deep frog notes differed from ordinary marsh frogs. The men were convicted and the frogs released back.
New York yachtsman quotes Commodore Elbridge Gerry on the modern girl and dress at a Newport luncheon. He says she once wanted to be looked up to, but now she wants to be looked round at.
An English inventor uses an organ pipe, finger work, and a foot bellows to imitate human speech. He demonstrated the sentence Hello, London, are you there? with clarity suggesting voice mechanics arise from muscular and nervous action, resembling a telephonic effect from New York.
Mrs MacMasters faces a footwear quandary choosing between Russian boots and elegant shoes both fit and priced alike. After long hesitation she seeks her husband's view who warns that selecting Russians would lead to “blickin’” and a pointed punchline follows from London Answers.
Mrs Johnson retorts you wasn’t there at all and accuses the other of telling a whap per. Aadry questions Gapdehin son of Ruaipus Ridge, asking what's the use of wasting a good excuse on the fid’er’s wife. Kansas City Star.
An avalanche of last minute enrollments at South Dakota State College boosts the state's club total to 2097 for 4H projects in boys and girls programs. The figure surpasses last year's total and marks a multi year peak for the state.
Enrollments in 65 counties show Marshall and Todd over 400 members each while Brown Lincoln Kingsbury and Dewey exceed 300. Four counties have no clubs, 44 counties surpassed last year, and a total 4H family exceeds 8000 as leaders push to complete projects.
A playful tongue twister explores if a Hottentot tot should be taught words like aught or naught as it learns to talk. It ponders whether a tutor would get hot while the tot hoot and toot at the tutor in a tricky phonetic exchange.
Mrs Joe Luken attended a Royal Neighbors card party at Mrs Andy Langhout's home Thursday afternoon.
The Legionay notes that regular meetings were missed last month due to calendar conflicts. The next meeting will be Wednesday evening June twenty second. A special, entirely different program has been arranged and organizers hope for strong attendance to enjoy the new entertainment.
An Iowa Homestead expert, Mr. Coverdale, warns that medium sized strawberry plots demand heavy labor and yield modest profits. He urges either small family plots tended by hand or large patches allowing team cultivation, with careful timing, thorough early cultivation, planned harvesting costs, and advance marketing. Moisture in spring is crucial and planting should begin when leaves unfurl, late April to early May.
The article explains fall planting yields better root systems and early harvests, while spring plantings struggle with first season yields. It describes thick fall planting, root preservation, careful soil filling, and crown height, plus training runners, weeding, and limited blooming to protect young plants.
Notice of a hearing at 2 p m June 27 1927 at Le Mars courthouse on proposed plans specifications and contract form for Plymouth County road improvement from section 32 town 93 range 48 to Sioux county line with estimated cost 47767 81 constructing grading culverts and one bridge. Objections may be filed by interested parties. Dated June 11 1927 County Auditor W Boyd. Executor's Sale of Real Estate notice of sale northwest quarter section 4 town 93 north range 44 west of 5th p m June 30 1927 at residence on premises 6 miles west of Ovens 1144 south of Carnes on the Sioux county line terms 10 percent cash balance March 1 1928 possession March 1 1928 sale per will of Kinke P Holster deceased. Contact Adrian Holster executor LeMars Iowa. Globe-Post June 6 13 20 27.
Plymouth county board of supervisors at the May 6 1927 session ordered destruction of all noxious weeds by cutting above ground. Weeds must be destroyed in three windows: June 25 to July 5 1927 August 25 to September 1 1927. If not complied the township trustees or city council will have weeds destroyed and costs charged to the property owner. Dated June 20 1927. Globe-Post published June 20 27 1927.
A fine crop of large berries was harvested from the plot. A small plot offers advantages over a large one, needing less ground and fewer plants while delivering greater returns for the same amount of work.
Miami June 20 Special Irving L Camp of Johnstown Pa was unanimously elected president of the International Association of Lions Club at the convention in Miami. Born in Waterbury Conn he has lived in New York City Long Island N J and Johnstown Pa where he now resides He runs a coal yard and has devoted his time to coal production and distribution He is president of Fro aqueers Coal & Coke Co and an officer or director of other coal firms He has served as director of political charitable social and civic bodies in his city and state He is a member of the Methodist church Masons Odd Fellows and Elks Camp says every man owes society an obligation shown by service to others
Thirty-eight states are represented at the National 4-H club camp in Washington. Four club members from each state, two boys and two girls with two extension workers, stay in tents near the USDA buildings from June 16 to 23. Delegates travel with local funds or sponsorships. Daily programs include conferences, tours of government offices, and early bird tours for bird observation. Uniforms mark participants, with boys in olive drab knickers and shirts and girls in jade green suits with white hats.
The Iowa telephone company will implement June 21 reductions for longer distances and small increases for some shorter distances to balance long haul and short haul rates. Most toll calls, over 80 percent, see no change. notable cuts include Des Moines to Davenport from 1.55 to 1.25 and Sioux City to Clinton from 2.95 to 2.15, with other adjustments described for various ranges and call types.
The excerpt outlines a week in Washington for boys and girls from various states. Daily assemblies in the museum feature notable speakers followed by educational tours until lunch. Afternoons include department visits and conferences, with evening programs at the Sylvan theater and group discussions focused on service cooperation achievement and measurement.
The article describes a school event with memory work, commandments recited in rhyme, songs, and grade demonstrations. Wm. Koenig of the school board commends the program, thanking Mrs. L. H. Seager and helpers, emphasizing Loyalty and Education. Bible stories, drills, and patriotic songs marked the program, and enrollment figures were announced.
The program featured a electric map demonstration by Rev. Pickett, the playlet Missionary Hall of Heroes, and a dramatic David and Goliath. Candidates for the hall of heroes, including Paul Tillington and Alexander Duff, were proposed as the school sang Marching With the Heroes. A pantomime Abide With Me closed the event with Anita Paegler as hid den soloist. The three week school cost about 125 and relied on volunteers. organizers thanked teachers and pastors and urged continued support for future summers.
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