Crystallizing Faith and the Fate of Congregations in Cedar Rapids
The piece reflects on consolidation talk between the People’s church and the Congregational church in Cedar Rapids. It recalls Joseph Fort Newton’s tenure and the lure of popular lecturing with liberal theology. It argues lasting churches rely on sincere religious conviction, not transient brilliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Church
Congregational Church
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Fort Newton
Fatherhood of God
Brotherhood of Man
Anamosa
Graves
People’ S Church
Congregational Society
Exam for Filling Post Office Vacancies Limited to Top Three
Post office appointments will be filled by exams with the top three by score advancing. New postmasters may finish their terms unless removed for cause, and removals for politics are ruled out. The highest scorer may not be chosen, as the final pick rests with the appointing powers aided by party and congressional input. Postmaster General Hays says the good of the service governs selection and that Democrats will be included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Government records errors stir debate on war lists
Officials concede occasional misprints in World War I draft and discharge lists harm the innocent. Newspapers pledge help to correct errors once the government and press are informed. Also referenced are anti beer campaign arguments, doctors opposing beer as medicine, and the Lucy Stone league advocating women keep their names amid social satire from Kaufman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufman
World Disarmament Outlook Seen From European Views
European leaders praise America’s potential role in world peace as the Borah amendment advances. Sir Auckland Geddes and M. Noblemaire forecast U.S. leadership and conditions for disarmament. France and Britain urge coordinated steps while Japan hints at alignment with Western powers and President Harding’s pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux
City
Senate
America
United States
Sir Auckland Geddes
New York
Harding
Sir Auckland
M. Noblemaire
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Europe
Sir Auckland Geddes Ay
Japan
Tokio
Great Britain
France
Maurice argues armistice spared Allied supply lines
Maj Gen Maurice in a New York Times review of The Last Four Months contends the war ended at the right time. He reports Allied armies were too far ahead of logistics and would have needed a halt between the Dutch frontier and the Meuse to repair roads and railways before renewed fighting could succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
F. Maurice
New, York ‘Times
Foch
Maurice
Meuse
Enlisted Men Shine at Naval Academy
The Sioux City Journal notes dedicated enlisted sailors winning top honors at the United States Naval Academy. Iowa’s Jerald L. Olmstead leads the present second class, eyed as future class leader and likely to earn the academy’s highest overall marks. Athletic and scholarly success showcase the value of enlistment paths to officer ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
United States Naval Academy
Naval and
Marine Corps
Iowa
Jeratld L. Olmstead
Olmstead
New York World
Navy
Berg dolf escape tale and county hills lure examined
The house investigating committee probes deeper into the Berg dolf escape and the hidden pot of gold tale in the Hagers town hills. The nation watches as odd mental slants in high places come into view, prompting mixed reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Public Ledger
House
Bergdolf
Hagerstown Hills
Coal Miners and Operators Rally in Buy Your Coal Drive
In a rare display of cooperation, miners, operators, and railroads align behind a consumer coal drive. The unified effort promotes immediate coal purchasing with coordinated shipping and pricing to assure supply.
Maquoketa News Roundup: Drownings, Elections, and Firsts
Local obituaries report the death of Arthur O'Brien of Cascade a Camp Lejeune veteran. Calvin H. George a Clinton attorney died by his own hand. Oxford Junction graduates ten receive diplomas. Maquoketa forms Kiwanis chapter led by Dr D N Loose. Fourth of July plans advance in Maquoketa with American Legion oversight. Elon of Cascade saves child from drowning. Cascade area man dies after rat poison poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Maxwell
Strawberry Point
Oxford Junction
Maquoketa
Kiwanis Club
D. N. Loose
American Legion
Arthur O’brien
Cascade
Camp Levis
John O'Brien
J. P. Maused
Iowa
Calvin H. George
Clinton
Board ‘of Education
Mississippi River
Grand Lodge of
Masons
Waterloo
Nathan Scofield
Pocahontas
Masonic Lodge
Grand Lodge
Irene Brady
Anamosa
Iowa State’ Teacher's College
Cedar Falls
Brady
Grace L. Russell
Wyoming
Lyle M. Corbett
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Anna Russell
Wyoming High School
James Crosby
McGregor
Grinnell College
Upper Iowa University
Epworth Seminary
Crosby
David White
Wyoming Journal
Dave
Robert Tipton
Belle Plaine
Monticello
William Couger
Stone City
Couser
John Cotasky
Dubuque
Cotasky
Maurice Connelly
United States
Maryland
Dubuane
St. Patrick’s Church
J. J
John Blake on decision and leadership in Chicago
The piece argues that decisive action distinguishes first class leaders from mere followers. It warns against hesitation, linking timely choices to efficiency while stressing decisions should be based on thoughtful experience rather than impulse. It applies to executives overseeing many people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blake
Chicago News
Ten Commandments for Safe Driving Advice from a Modern Writer
A modern piece lists ten driving commandments emphasizing common sense road safety. It urges driving on the right, slowing at crossings, watching for children, assisting traffic officers, ensuring dimmed lights, obeying signs, avoiding unnecessary speed, safe minor repairs visibility, not speeding around corners near streetcars, and using discretion since right of way cannot prevent tragedy.
Wyoming’s Debt Cleared Brightens Iowa Town Image
The Wyoming Journal notes the town is debt free with treasury funds, honoring the last interest warrant dated June 13 1911 issued for refund of bonds from the 1890 opera house. It cites a strong opera house, good waterworks, and real estate, and suggests future sewer and Main Street work as prices adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Journal
Wyoming
J. S. Brownell
W. W. Bronson
Iowa
District Court Proceedings At Anamosa June Term
The June term at Anamosa opened with the grand jury, naturalization hearings, and numerous docket entries. Twenty five naturalization applicants were heard. fourteen admitted as citizens. Many civil cases settled by default or judgment. multiple estates and guardianships proceeding with sales, partitions, and probate actions noted for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Anamosa
Dibson
Mont
Moffit
Heinrich Prull—Langworthy
Ernest Osterkamp
Amher
Johann Fisher
Wyoming
John Martin Petersen
Antone Martin Baguss
Oxford Junction
Armandus Christianson
Hans Thomson
Onslow Willy John Adler
Ernest Ferdinand Reese
Center Junction
Michel Schmitt
Monticello
Victor Beringer
Cascade
Ketel Ketelsen
Amber
John Montgomery
Gustav Wmd Resig
Anamosga
Mofft
Carson
Lloyd A
Hammond Et al
D. Armstrong
Dimer
Low ‘Et al
Fears
Simmons-Day & Company Ve. I. A. Ballou
Mason City Oil & Grease Company
Amos Hodgen
H. L. Magruder
Va. H
Locher
Anamosa National Bank
Charles H. Leggett
George C. Gorman
Henry Hellburg
Supreme Court
Presbyterian Church of Wyoming
Town
Sopho McCauley
Peter Laetare
John B
Bothwell
George G
Gorman
Jeremiah C
Austin
Edwin E
Darrow
Hanken
Lew Reese
Michael Overbaugh
Michael Leytem
Alexander Young
Charlies W. McQuillen
Nathan Wagegy
William Newton
al Va
Frank Newton
Partition
J. W. Lusk
George L. Vandeusen
Sarah BE. Wolf
Edward Foley
Christ Quandt
Progressive Report
Fred Brown
Wesley Emerson
Joe Emerson
John Minechi
W. TH. Norris
Eizabeth Lynch
Charles A. Coxsee
Charles A.coxsee
Alicea Snyder
Andrew J. ‘Byerly
Fred P. Stahler
F. W. Shumaker
Henry Laidly
Carrie Newton
Barney Magee
John B. Murfield
William K
Lawrence Rickels
George A. Mead
Agnes Rummel
The
Guardian
Harlan H. Shumaker
Cecil W. Hosford
W. A. Mirick
Rudolph Bohren
Probate court approves guardianships and final reports
The administratrix is authorized to continue business. The widow receives 2000 dollars as first year support. Orders approve final reports and discharge executors and administrators in numerous estates including Beranek Pierce Swedl Batchelder and others. Tobias Tobinassen annual report approved. Fannie Moloos will hearing probate of will. Ralph L. Grafft guardian final report approved and discharge granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary 1
Pangburn
Frances ‘Beranek
Abbie Pierce
George Swed
Clift L
Colin Bobloter
Ralph. L. Graft
Ralph L. Grafft
Monticello Baseball Summer Schedule Fragment
Monticello plans a summer slate with games against Worthington, Palace Clothiers, Greeley, Wyoming, Manchester, the Cedar Rapids Colored Giants, Oxford Junction, Graoley, Ryan, Dyersville, Gradley, Lost Nation, and other foes. The schedule covers June through September with several away and home dates and an open September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Monticello-Worthington
Worthington
Monticello-Palace Clothiers
Monticello-Greeley
Monticello-Wyoming
Wyoming
Manchester
The
Cedar Rapids Colored Giants
Oxford Junction
Monticallo-Gradley
Graoley
Monticello-Ryan
Dyersville
Monticello-Dyeravilla
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John Barleycorn
Timothy Mait
Annapolis
Neighborhood News
Edward Vanter
Earlville
Walter Winkel
Otto Helmer
Frank
Howard Huebner
Dost
Stuart
Reformatory
Anamora
Fairfield Hospital
Hopkinton
John B. Littlefield
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Ilinois
Dubabue
Elizabeth Milroy
W. 8. Blanchard
Union Township
A. R. Grant
Buck Creek
Hopkinton Cemetery
Toronto
Edwin FF. Bowers
Shakespeare
Minh
Bowers
Edison
L. G. Stubler
Monticello Motor Company
J. R. Studer
Non. Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
Sali
J. G. Reid
Onslow
H. F. Burr
Iminder
Monticello Produce Co
McNeil Bros
North Cedar Street
F. G. Matthiessen
T. W. Sheridan
L. Smith& Co
South Bend
Indiana
Lineaie Insurance
Cédar Rapids
W. R. Leibsle
Goodyear
Fisk
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
S. C
Reda
C. Ancona
Cedar Rapids Hatchery
Castle Grove Township
Castle Grove
George Specht
Cedar Valley
Independent School District
Franklin County
A. H. Koon
Monticello, Towa
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
C. H. Schipman
Main Street
I. V. Dautremont
A. P. Lambert
Jones Co
Lrust & Savings Bank
Dldg
Dr. Paul J, Gibaun
HW. McGarvey
McGarvey , & Gibson Physicians and Surgeons
Patrick Optometrist
West Main Street
Marshalltown
Lowa
M. F. Hogan
Offiga
F. A. Hefner
Stickford
H.m.remley
Jams Remley
Remley & Remley
Attorneys AT Law
G. Brazelton
G. C. Brazelton
Geo. K. Meyer
Burrichter’s
Monticolo
Eclipse
Milady
Harry I. Rodman
Loral Mgr
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