22 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
1
A Labor Day celebration is set for Maurice on September 2 with a community picnic. The Commercial Club and local business leaders lead planning as committees work on the program. Neighborhood reports note social visits, church events, and local minor news through the week.
The column lists various local activities and visits. Families bring school books to Mrs. Tom Rennis. Mrs. Henry Van Pearsem hosts Ladies Aid. Dozens of neighbors travel to Le Mars and Sioux Center. Individuals such as Miss Dorothy Oggel and Miss Mary Stellingwerf visit relatives and friends in Orange City, Le Mars, and Doon.
A long local column lists various visits and travels among residents and visitors from Sioux City Le Mars Orange City and Maurice plus notices about church groups and a store advertisement. It reflects on time and effort while urging diligent use of each day.
The speaker recalls a beggar he once mocked and the moral doubt surrounding blame for the man’s downfall. Now the bum is gone, and the memory warns against giving in to temptation and pride. The poem reflects on judgment, mercy, and personal accountability.
Ancient Hawaiian beliefs in fish gods linger on the Kohala coast as fishermen and locals recount the akule fishing rite. An observing Chinese trader notes offerings were not made to the stone fish gods, and a large akule school broke free, thwarting a planned haul. The episode highlights continued sacred influence on fishing traditions in Hawaii.
The national home study council reports progress in Japan reducing male illiteracy in remote areas. It cites 50 000 rural recruits unable to read or write this year, down from 59 000 in 1996 and 54 000 in 1927, attributing gains to compulsory education and expanded home study programs despite evasion in rural districts.
A report describes Giuseppe Falgari, King Zogu of Albania’s barber, living well with beard care lodging and a monthly 175 dollar retaining fee plus 4 dollars daily when working with the king. He is protected by two armed guards during duties as the monarch’s trusted servant in Tirana.
Bees are drawn to Outeria Public Library where several swarms have stored honey in the attic for three months. The finished product is now seeping through ceiling cracks, drawing curious onlookers.
Mrs Arnold Voss hosted a Friday afternoon gathering for Rozenboom of Grand Rapids Michigan with Mrs Grand Rapids hosting and Mrs Schueller assisting. Mrs Henry de Jong hosted a Wednesday afternoon event for Mrs Rozenboom followed by luncheon. Mrs Wm Van Peersem entertained relatives Friday evening for Dorothy Ogegel preparing for Ames school duties with refreshments. Mrs Tom Linnan held a Thursday card gathering with desserts served.
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