Iowa high school basketball boom boosts Des Moines turnout
Des Moines hosted major state high school basketball events with an expected 30,000 attendees and about $11,000 in gate receipts. The Drake field house drew crowds, and two Des Moines meets in 1930 and 1931 nearly matched seven prior totals for revenue.
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Iowa News Roundup Reflects Bridges Plans and Growing Trees
The Iowa Wisconsin Bridge Company discussed a Mississippi River bridge at Lansing with a four day dedication and possible speeches by state and federal leaders. Red Oak plans 2000+ tree plantings as part of a bicentennial campaign while Des Moines adds Boeing air service and Cedar Falls rings a century of industry.
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Art in All the Ages and the Global Shifts in Culture
James Stephens argues that a nation’s artistic output reflects its energy and environment. He notes England’s Elizabethan era produced Shakespeare, while later periods show shifts of energy toward America, France, Germany, Italy, and Russia. He links war, criticism, and social theory to artistic development.
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Russia
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Forum
Oberammergau Like A World Of Its Own Village
The Bavarian village of Oberammergau feels transported to another world amidst the mountains. Locals appear in timeless attire with angelic faces as they live daily life. their Passion play performances blend naturally with wood carving and pottery crafts, according to Edwin Petrie.
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Oberammergau
Edwin Petrie
Sweet shopper seeks cheaper bindings for books
A young woman in a bookshop eyed three richly bound volumes and asked for a lower price. When offered no cheaper editions, she revealed the real motive a gift pair of book ends. She joked that the specific books mattered little without matching bindings.
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Springfield Union
Olive Wood Symbol of Prosperity and Peace
The olive tree wood is strong and finishes well and was used in Solomon's temple for cherubs pillars and doors. The olive symbol likely denotes prosperity wealth and peace dating back to Noah and is linked to sacred scriptures.
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First Temple
Holy Land
Jordan Valley
Dyeing Living Trees Using Aniline Dyes
Scientists have dyed living trees for over eight decades to study sap flow and test injection methods. Commercial attempts target birch beech and maple sapwood, but uniform coloring remains hard. Resulting material is cut into small decorated items like colored wood buttons and cigarette cases.
The Sun Never Sits Upon the British Empire Phrase Origin
The idea dates to Herodotus and the Spaniards in the 16th and 17th centuries. The expression’s first English literary use is claimed by John Wilson writing as Christopher North in Noctes Ambrostatinae No 20 of April 1820, noting “his majesty’s dominions on which the sun never sets.”
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Christopher North
Germans Use Welded Frames For Colored Concrete Walks
In Germany, welded sheet steel frames ten by fifteen inches with interior divisions form patterned colored concrete walks. Frames are set on foundation, filled with colored concrete, moved forward as work progresses. Two men handle a frame and lay about 200 square yards daily.
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Oldest Ford Driver in Mississippi Turns 89 Portrait of a Century
J. M. Crow of Ethel Mississippi is described as the oldest Ford driver in the state and among the oldest in the nation. He recalls riding in 30 wagons from Cobb County Georgia to Mississippi as a child and remembers General Scott in 1847 as well as serving as a Confederate soldier. He walked 400 miles home after the Civil War and has witnessed the evolution from stagecoaches to modern automobiles. Crow remains an enthusiastic driver and often appears with several generations of his family in a Model A Ford, the second he has owned of that model.
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Ethel, Miss
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United States
Cobb County
Georgia
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Chapultepec
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Ethel
Growth Ray Proofs Discussed By Scientist Low
British scientist Professor A M Low says proof of Growth Rays is not yet established but evidence grows daily. He notes mitogenetic rays may affect life and cites experiments on onion roots showing growth stimulation through air despite a quartz barrier and water not halting progress.
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Rachel Guanleo's Note on Rachel Bunker's Life One Woman's Public Service
A Brockton Enterprise feature recalls a manuscript noting Rachel Bunker born on a Tth died on a th month date aged 50 years 7 months 28 days. It records 12 children 113 grandchildren 90 great grandchildren and 70 years of public service helping deliver 2994 babies.
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Brockton Enterprise
Notes Between Lovers Revealed in Letter Exchange
A missive from a young woman to her former fiancé reveals plans to marry Mr Bendleby next month and asks him to burn all notes she sent. In reply, a note from Eric agrees and adds a request to have the fiancé burn any notes of his as well.
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Storms in Seventeenth Century London Highlighted by Pepys
The piece compares old London dangers with present storms, citing Samuel Pepys and his vivid 1703 storm diary entry. It recalls winds, rain, debris, and partially blown houses and bridges, noting the treacherous streets and windspeeds described in his accounts.
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Brancker
Heirs Seek Bids to Sell Herren Real Estate in Monticello Iowa
Heirs of the late D Ben Herren offer for sale two properties in Monticello Iowa including a residence and forty acres in Wayne township Jones county The bid period closes April 20 at 10 am with offers to Lowell State Bank or executor Ben D Herren North English Iowa Possession available March 1 1932 and sellers reserve the right to reject all bids.
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Iowa
Inventor Creates Thermometer with Braille Script for the Blind
A thermometer featuring raised figures and Braille style inscriptions has been developed to aid blind users. The device conveys temperature through tactile marks and is designed to be easily read by touch without sight.
Town State college tax burden on landowners
An average land owner pays 7.26 dollars annually in taxes to support Town State college, highlighting local funding reliance and tax levels.
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Town State College
Reuters Marks 86 Years Since Pigeon Post Began
The famous European news agency Reuters began operations 86 years ago with a pigeon post service, marking its long history in news gathering.
Four Kansas Aggies Football Players Identified as Native Tribes
Four members of the Kansas Aggies football team last fall are full blooded Indians each from a different tribe.
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Kansas Aggies
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