Glory and the Sacrifice in Fairville Church Fund
The Honorable Peter Wentworth pledges funds to help a village church raise two thousand dollars for a new house of worship. Through a year of appeals from Reverend John Grey and determined locals, poignant acts of sacrifice bring the total to the target, culminating in a New Year gala that honors quiet donors and the village’s faith.
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Peter Wentworth
John Grey
Fairville
Doreen White
Dobard
John W. Grey
Blake
Donald Marsh
Httle
John
Frank
First Congregational Church
Donwd Marsh
New Universal Alphabet Aims to Supplant Morse Code
Maj. Gen. George Q. Squier announces a new universal alphabet for radio and landlines, claiming it is 2.05 times faster than Morse code and designed to replace the eighty year old system. Squier notes equal timing for signals and uniform letter gaps, and cites honors from the Physical Society of London and the Royal Institute of Great Britain, along with U S scientific recognitions.
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George QO. Squier
Armny
Squier
Physical Society of London
Royal Institute of Great Britain
Order of St. Michael and St. George
National Academy of Sciences
New York Herald
Westminster Abbey Through the Thames Islet History
Westminster Abbey sits on a former Thames islet once fordable at low tide before London Bridge. The site, favored since Roman times, housed a Roman temple later repurposed as a Christian church, embodying Saxon and Norman era culture.
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Westminster Abbey
Thames
London Bridge
Quover
Westminster
England
Red Cross Finances Show Wide Services
Washington reports the American Red Cross annual finances for the year ending June 30 1925 detail $10 421 079 80 in expenditures including 4 225 292 61 to ex service men and 3 577 910 42 to veterans programs. disaster relief 1 622 782 90 national 300 000 from chapters. home health nutrition and first aid funded major programs. chapters spent 678 000 on general services. membership drive urged from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Naoional
Society Red Cross
National
National Organization
League of Red Cross Societies
Union Red Cross
National Organization “Nanced
Forign
Household Twints and Kitchen Tips from Wallace's Farmer
Quick homemaking notes on keeping lemons soft by soaking in cold water. Tips include grating breadcrumbs to prevent cake burning, using small amounts of leftover meat in scrambled eggs, burning vegetable refuse to save coal, and methods for broiling various fish with or without splitting. Also advises wetting eggshells before boiling to prevent cracking.
Welsh Rebellion and Prince of Wales Title History
During Raward I era the Welsh rose against English rule declaring allegiance only to their nation and language. Edward I, born in a Carnavon castle, was presented as able to speak English, and from then the heir to the English throne has carried the title Prince of Wales.
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Raward I
Edward I
Carnavon
Wales
Prince of
Silver Map of World Exhibited by Royal Geographical Society
A silver map of the world described as the best of four exists and commemorates Drake's voyage. A postcard to Ames requests Circular 61 on pork farming, with related circulars 71 and 72 on beef and mutton. The Very Rev Joseph F L Stahl of Port Madison is made monsignor, formerly vice president at St Ambrose College. Most farm animals have names. suggests naming the farm.
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Lovell
J. E. Reed
Wild Life School
McGregor
Isabel Liddy
Warren
World
Royal Geographical Society
Drake
Bulletin
Ames
Joseph FL. Stahl
St. Mary's Church
Port Madison
St. Ambrose College
Doctore Easy Marka and Drs Form Watchdog
An association of physicians surgeons and dentists forms to vet all investments offered to doctors and to sue debtors who avoid paying for services. The piece notes a giant Amazon drainage area of 2 500 900 square miles and 60 000 miles of navigable water along the river system.
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Amazon
Helping One Another Inspires Mutual Aid Say Globe Democrat
A St Louis Globe-Democrat reflection urges real regard for fellow men to inspire mutual aid during trouble, emphasizing communal support and reciprocal compassion.
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St Louls Globe-Democrat
Garden In a Bank Enclosure At Bank of England
Readable text notes a garden and a fountain located within the Bank of England enclosure, describing a small green space inside the bank grounds.
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Bank of England
Quotations From Modern Newspapers In One Page
A collection of brief editorial opinions and aphorisms from multiple papers. Items touch on archaeology humor diplomacy taxation marriage markets and science with concise quips from Cincinnati Enquirer Boston Transcript Sandusky Register Lansing Journal Canton News Spartanburg Sun and others.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Daniel Webster
Boston Transcript
Sandusky Register
America
Lansing Journal
Canton News
Spartanburg Sun
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Eleanor H. Porter
Britain’s
Paramount
Luxor
Lovell Farm Bureau Meeting
Buick
Buick Motor CO
Flint, Mich
Dwieten of
Central Motors Corporation
F. W. Page
Wallace
Army
Norman Baker
Monticello, Iowa
Angel Food
Bixby’s
Editorial Sharps
Licely
J.T. Statler
Monticello
A. M. Maurice DD
Lovell Block
Thomas Stimpson
Monticello Exchange
Anamosa
Iowa
J. H. Fraser
M. D
Henry George
I. V. Dautremont
Husman & McCrea Clothing Co
Columbia
Lion Brand
Munsingwear
Lumberjacks
Arctics
Lasswell Studio
First Ave
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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