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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1925
Page
2
Detroit Free Press reports a scientist warns that continued consumption of cooked foods could drive human degeneration over centuries. The piece lists shrinking stature, teeth changes, eye decline, and widespread need for glasses as evidence, concluding salvation lies in ceasing cooked foods to save humanity.
The article explains lithography tracing its invention to 1796 by Senefelder. It describes the lithographic stone as a porous fine gray Bavarian limestone that absorbs grease and water, allowing inked lines to transfer to paper when pressed. Water repels grease, enabling selective inking by the roller.
The Halifax blast and fire on December 6 1917 arose from a collision between the French steamer Mt Blanc with ammunition and the Belgian relief ship Inno. Rescue work was hindered by a blizzard. Casualties ran high with over 1100 dead and 4000 seriously injured as 20000 were left homeless and damage reached many millions.
Citizens of Quebec celebrate the carillon now sounding again in the Basilica towers. The four bells, weighing 12,850 pounds total, were transported from France with three installed last spring and the final bell placed January 27 after a successful test. Special hydraulic engines lifted the massive bells from the ground.
A Saturday night patron at the Elite lunchroom in Hickburg complains about a late coffee. The waiter explains the delay as they use fresh grounds noting weekends affect strength. The judge remarks that grounds placed Sunday affect Saturday orders.
A British expert links urban diets high in sweets and rich pastries to increased cold susceptibility. Professor Hill of the National Institute of Medical Research in England cites eating too little greens as a contributing factor.
Two more Iowa counties Pottawatomie and Jasper join four already accredited by the U S Department of Agriculture after Winnebago and Wapello. Farmers in these counties now receive a ten cent premium per hundred pounds on hog sales as a result of the accreditation.
The Sioux City Producers Co-Operative Commission association schedules its first annual meeting at Sioux City on Thursday April 16 to report the year's business, elect a new board with terms of three, two, and one year, and consider other business raised by attendees. Every producer is urged to attend.
Remsen and Meadow Township ships were noted as the setting for the meeting at school house number 5. The Washington township farm bureau re elected Jens Petersen president Seth Rozell vice president and John C Petersen secretary. The 1925 program of work was voted on at the last meeting.
Investigations reveal a fake detective agency based in Des Moines Iowa. They demand farmers pay $12 yearly for protection against petty theft. State inquiries show the company made only one arrest in Iowa, following persistent requests for information.
Miss Florence Wheeler, age fifteen, remains negative for two years after the new Philippine cure and probation at San Lazaro Leprosarium. If no signs appear she may be released. She is grandniece of Gen Joe Wheeler. Culion colony has recently released two cured cases.
A Dearborn college student remembered after a year that he had left a suit for repair with a Dearborn tailor. The tailor recognized him and said repairs were finished and storage charges would apply if not claimed soon. The Detroit News reports the amusing recall.
A quoted passage contrasts a man who pretends to be a strong brute with the reality of men as weak, shy, and lonely, and notes that women prefer the illusion over truth in Mary Borden's work.
In Munich a man named Meyer pursued a woman at a restaurant. He joined her table and ordered two coffees with cake. She calmly replied that three would be needed because her husband would arrive shortly.
In buying land for a home, ensure the title is guaranteed or that title insurance accompanies the deed. A deed alone may not prove a clear title, so protection comes only from a guarantee or insurance backed by a reputable firm.
A compact credal line from Thomas Carlyle urging self possession. The verse suggests a prisoner of longing for power should look inward for true sovereignty, asserting the sought kingdom already exists within.
Nickel faucets can be made to look new if polished with an ahi woolen cloth dipped in turpentine then whiting. Apply with elbow grease and the faucets will shine like silver.
Native medicine men in Central Africa fashion rings from elephant tail hair believed to ward off disease when worn regularly. The practice reflects local belief in protective magic and medicinal ritual.
European customs officer in China notes a man imprisoned seven years in a box with eight more to serve. The account, from the Family Herald, frames the brutal ordeal as a window into harsh penal practices.
A Bacon quip notes that sharing joys strengthens friendship and sharing grief lightens burden. The saying contrasts imparting happiness with the cost of sadness, implying true friends bear each other’s burdens and joys.
A historical note describes Water Organs Nerv possessing many water or ganas, with the original term given as organum hydraulicum.
The article notes a historical habit where English women wore the engagement ring on the thumb during the seventeenth century. It highlights a regional practice and reflects era specific customs surrounding betrothal symbols.
Prairie dogs are described as nearly matching cattle in taste and are labeled dangerous food robbers on western grazing lands. The note emphasizes their impact on grazing, implying economic damage to ranching operations and the need for control measures.
The Marion township farm bureau elected Joseph J. Kemp as president Harry Acker as vice president J. J. Early as secretary and Carleton Stokes as treasurer at a meeting held at the center school house. The officers will meet soon to select co operators and plan a program for a joint meeting at Rem-
Permanent orchard demonstrations on the EB R Thompson farm in Union township and Jens Petersen farm in Washington township were visited Monday March 23. The grafts started two years ago were inspected and found to be doing splendidly. A discussion on pruning spraying and grafting was held at each place with J C Schilletter from Ames presiding.
Members of the girls club commit tee and local leaders of girls club work will meet at the farm bureau office on Thursday April 9 at 1 p m. Mrs Edith Barker of Ames will assist in making subject matter booklets and planning the season's work.
Center school house in Stanton township overflowed for a township farm bureau program and box social on Wednesday evening. The program featured solos piano and clarinet music a quartet and readings. Movies preceded box sales by President Erick Lippke. Proceeds fund Daisy and a plane for the township organization.
The notice names Catherine Nemmers and other heirs at law of Michael P. Nemmers, deceased, with a March 26 1925 filing date for the will and a final proof and hearing set for April 25 1925 in Plymouth county Iowa. Clerk J A Sickler, publication dates March 30 April 6 and 13 1996 in The LeMars Globe Post.
The editor of a country newspaper moved to town and deposited 50000 in the bank after 30 years in the field. He cites strict duty, economy, and dedication as his secret, adding that an uncle’s death left 49999 and 50 cents.
A large group of 400 to 500 men with shotguns and multiple hounds staged a wolf or coyote hunt last Sunday afternoon across five land sections in Preston township. The action centered at Alex Bey’s farm yard where the wolf was brought down after a hound pack pressured it and a blow to the head with a hammer. Hunts included participants from Marcus and LeMars. Reported coyotes were driven away in the northwest line. Irregular shooting angered some, with a prairie chicken and meadowlark slain, and about 200 rabbits killed. Opinions split on robbing or not, with farmers praising fewer young corn destroyers and others wanting next winter sport.
A lyrical tribute to a mother, praising the strength and tenderness of a mother's hands. The speaker recalls touch that comforts the restless spirit and tears, noting the hands' guiding power and loyal protection in life.
Weber tops Market Frank Weber of LeMars in a terse loading incident report. The item notes a person named Weber and a location LeMars with an action at a market setting.
Edward Hilbert son of Mr and Mrs H J Hilbert of White Bear was killed in an elevator accident in St Paul while on night shift at Webb Publishing. Peter Fournelle and Undertaker Jones brought the body to Jones mortuary as the coroner investigates the case. A Tumor which cannot be confirmed is to the effect that Edward.
Judge Olson signals exhumation of three related deaths linked to Shepherd exposure. Coroner Wolff and State's Attorney Crowe convene with assistants to review death notices of Dr Olson and Mrs McClintock, and the friend and physician of the alleged victim. Dates cited are 1909 and 1921, with deaths listed as heart-related conditions.
Judge Olson claims new suspicions after reviewing his brother Chief Justice Olson's death and the related case involving Shepherd. He recalls a pinkish skin condition and bloating in Mrs. McClintock, a rushed funeral arranged by Mr and Mrs William Shepherd, and says he refused to pallbear. Olson accuses Shepherd of prey on the boy's fortune and notes years of distrust between the physician and Shepherd.
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