Iowans Feature Strong in Who's Who in Nation's Capital
A 1927 Who's Who in the Nation's Capital highlights Iowa as home to multiple notable figures in government and industry. Becretary Herbert Hoover and Curtiss Wilbur claim cabinet ties, while Harmon, McMaster, and Shortridge links span Congress. Birthplaces span Boone to Decorah with eight representatives connected to Iowa, plus Iowa natives chairing major commissions and directing agencies.
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Virginia
Indiana
Marahetl
Iowa
Coolidge
Washington
Herbert Clark Hoover
Weat Branch
Navy
Curtie Dwight Wilbur
Boone
Boonesbord
Hanford Fee
Manon City
Cab
South Dakota
New Mexico
California
Towa
Hawkeye
W. H. McMaster
Ticonle
Holme. Bursom
Fort Dodge
8. M. Shortridge
Mt. Pleasant
Minnesota
William L. Carsa
Pelin
O. J. Kvale
Decorah
South
Pakute
William Williamson
Mahaska County
R. C. Johnson
Cherokee
Oklahoma
M. C. Garber
E. Winter
Muscatine
Harvey 4. Morrizon
Washington Missionary Cottage
Riley P Moore
Sunday Church Activities and Upcoming Fellowship Banquet
Church notices describe Sunday school at ten, worship at eleven, Epworth League at six thirty, and an evening service at seven thirty. A big Fellowship Banquet is planned for Thursday evening March 94 at six thirty with speakers Gable Meyers and Fay Smith.
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Fipincopat Cherh
Pasi H
Brother Smith
Omaha
Brother Gable
R. F. Meyera
Bons Hangquet
Fay Smith
Council Bluffs
Ladies’ Circle
T. W. Gidley
Iowan Professions Span Wide Range in Des Moines
The Des Moines report notes Iowans have an average age of 51 and work across diverse fields. One native is listed as a teacher, sculptor, painter, writer and inventor, illustrating broad creative and professional pursuits among residents.
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Des Moines
Strahan Ladies Hold Food Ante at Pantlin Market
The second division of the Strahan Ladies Union will hold a food ante at Pantlin meat market in Malvert on Saturday March 24. Also Henry Field Seed Co presents a program at Strahan Consolidated Schoolhouse on Friday evening March 25. School district election results report Wood Vestal and M B Fellows elected directors. Mild local notes include Woodall receiving a telegram from sister about sister’s health in Madison Indiana and several family visits and travel notes amid community events.
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Strahan Ladies’ Union
Pantlin
Malvert
Henry Field Seed Co
Strahan Consolidated School
Wood Vestal
M. B. Fellows
Sidney
John Dancan
Glen Niday
Bessie Burdick
Floyd Wadatey
Early
Carroll
Town
Ahea
Wadaley
Doris Newell
Dolph
Malvern
M. C. Woodfill
Royal Playmate and Goldilocks at Birahan school operettas
STRARAN SCHOOL NEWS reports upcoming performances by the Birahan Consolidated School grade children with The Royal Playmate and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The district notes march 18 event, student attendance, and new entrants Paul Hall, Forest Penny, Wilma Custer, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birahan Consolidated School
Toy Symphony
Church News From Strahan Circuit
M Church of Strahan reports strong Sunday attendance despite mud and weather. Rev and Mrs H M Cooper hosted the Sunday school group ages 43 to 16 at Imogene, planning further events. Decision day details and class sizes are advancing at all three Points with services scheduled for next Sunday morning.
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Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
Malvara
G. RB
H. M. Cooper
Agen
Local Social News and Business Shifts Include Piatt Barbershop Return
W Wright and daughter June host Mrs C S Swaney who sues this week her sisters Mrs Mary Masnes from Henderson. Woman's club members attend county federation in Malvern with Galt Humsten Flanagan Dovenapike Hendrix and Lawson in attendance. Piatt barbershop returns to George Piatt with Harry Finch selling back control. Henty and Mrs Finch plan a western states road trip before choosing a new home.
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A. W. Wright
June
C. S. Swaney
Mary Masnes
Henderson
Woman's Club
Malvern
County Federation
Meadamen Galt
Humsten
Flanagan
Doven
Apike
Hendrix
Lawson
Piatt
Surprise party honors Mrs Margaret Bultman on birthday
The Frenche le Te hoal hosted a pleasant surprise party for their teacher Mrs Margaret Bultman on Friday March 11. Parents and committees organized the event with music and birthday wishes. Snowed with snacks including popcorn apples candy marshmallow cakes and grape juice.
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Urpriseir
le Te Hoal
Mis
Margaret "Bultman
Towa Crop Summary March 1927 misread totals
Iowa crop report shows March 1 stocks for corn oats and wheat well below prior year levels. Corn stocks in growers hands about 190,260,000 bushels while oats reserves reach 7,385,000 bushels and wheat reserves total 1,664,000 bushels. Marketable shares and past production figures are noted with regional shipment estimates and trends.
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Towa
Qaxke
Oral Stata Crop Reporting Service
Iowa
Las
M. Carl
Federal Statistician
Babson on Farm Opportunities for Young Men in 1927
Babson argues farming offers wealth but warns today’s farmers face weather risks and rising costs. He urges farm youths to seek education, join established, modern dairying and packing firms, or invest in securities while noting high market conditions. He stresses agriculture underpins national prosperity and character.
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Babson
Heabson Park
Florida
Roger W. Babson
Almeérieca
New York
Coolidge
Henry Ford
Bert
United States
Canada
United Fruit Company
Intercontinental Rubber Company
California Packing Company
Kraft Cheese Company
National Dairy Company
Southern Dairies
New York Exchange
Wall Street
Detroit
Chiccago
Leuig
Inside Information on Pleasant Home Foods and Decor
The piece notes cream ruffled curtains and marquisette overlays for a girl’s room, and offers a garnish idea: sharp-flavored club cheese rolled like a carrot with parsley. It discusses colorful foods to appeal to appetite, gives examples, and建议 limiting sweets to preserve appetite.
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Thomas Jefferson Cowle
Montezuma
Pan- American Union
Leo Stanton Rowe
Mer Gregor
National Education Association
Walter Raleigh Siders
Koosville
Clinton Emmett Rose
Quarry
Marshalltown
U. S. Deepartment of Agriculture
Ram
Clyde W. Warburton
Nativa Gon
Tndependore
Mae
Pditer
The
Washington Post
Ira Hibert Benue
Par
Clinton
General de Washington Times
Owen Pays
A . Roberts Burne
Angeles Tian
J. ¥. Wearth
J. J. Brittell
B. YP
Andy Berkhimer
B. Y. FP
Kensington
News of
Strahan
Straran School News
Robert Cutts
Tom Hart
Malvern Community
Buay
Sete Ae ” Cates
Helen Curtla
Predere Newell
Marvin Ryan
Paul Hall
la Hartley
Edwin Hunt
Paul Shaw
Bonnie Dalrymple
Bessie Long
Jeannette Shack
Hattla Hartley
William Mayfeld
Wilma Custer
Tia Morse
Edna Cutts
Custer
Louisa Hall
Zelta
Marl Baas
Ila Morse
Hillsdale Ladies’ Aid
Paullin’s
Svery
Tay
Tom Ee
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