Carnegie foundation finds many colleges fail in athletics
The Carnegie foundation report notes that of 112 North American colleges studied, only 28 had clear athletic records, with many schools subsidizing players and misrepresenting eligibility. It urges reform, warns against dishonest gains, and critiques college leadership's contrast between ideals and athletic practices. It also critiques stock market commentary by presenting several dividend figures and market observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Foundation
Coe
Des Moines
Drake
Iowa State University
Dirigibles and a Fatal Air Crossing Attempt
The text cites German airship trials proving practicability and notes Britain failing to meet specs. It mentions a doomed adventurer who died trying Atlantic flight in a small plane, leaving a wife and children, with no further word on his fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Urban Diteman
Will the Democrats Follow the Whigs in Scribner's
Silas Bent, former publicity director for the Democratic National Committee in 1920, contributes the lead in Scribner's Magazine. He compares the Whigs and Democrats on presidential picks, notes Bryan as a perennial stalking horse, and argues for a drastic rethinking of party strategy while critiquing the current Senate's power versus its historic peers.
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Silas Bent
Democratic National Committee
Scribner's Magazine
White House
Henry Clay
William Jennings Bryan
Ed M Smith Eyes Run for Governor in Jones County Support
If Ed M Smith the present secretary of state chooses to run he may seek loyal backing in Jones County where he formerly resided and is valued for integrity and capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. M. Smith
Jones County
Senators Probe Each Other Over Tariff Scraps
United States senators dissatisfied with scrap ping in the tariff bill now investigate each other, turning attention to internal disputes and possible misconduct within the legislative ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Naval parity and restraint in postwar policy
The piece argues President Hoover aims to stop competitive naval buildup by endorsing Washington conference parity with Britain. It contends parity serves more to protect US sea rights and prevent loss of influence on the high seas, avoiding future entanglements and ensuring respect for American ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Republic
Hoover
Washington
United States
Dealing With Patronage and Governance
The text discusses patronage in government and the push for competence in appointments. It mentions President Hoover and the American people seeking unity for good government. It also notes ice cream per capita consumption data from 1926 to 1928, highlighting a threefold rise since 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Suggestions For Starting A Car In Cold Weather
Chevrolet engineers note winter starting is tougher but manageable with owner care. They emphasize using GM cold room testing and zero weather trials to reduce hard starts and winter wear, focusing on preventing compressor leaks and ensuring proper maintenance for easier ignition.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
General Motors
Sethi
Independent merchants can meet competition in small towns
The Anamosa Journal notes Stuhler’s Monticello store expansion proves small town retailers can prosper. By reinvesting profits and improving operations they can outcompete city chains and justify continued local investment, signaling a hopeful future for independent merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Journal
Stuhler
Monticello
Canton
Stuhlers
Unclear Text From Iowa Senatorial Mention
Fragmentary notes reference a Manchester area political figure and an Iowa senator, with mentions of Washington activity and farm organizations. The legible parts suggest criticism of representation and a possible reform topic, but specifics, names, dates, and outcomes are not discernible from the readable text.
Life and Education Echo Ford Remark Across Generations
The piece cites Henry Ford and William Rainey Harper urging that life itself is education. It notes Roosevelt and others who frame success as a result of learning from life. The readers are reminded that personal growth stems from daily experiences and study beyond formal schooling.
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Az9 Herald-Examiner
Henry Ford
How to Solve the Lobbyist Problem in Congress
The Daven port Times weighs lobbyist visibility and suggests registration or visible buttons to aid recognition. It advocates electing intelligent members of Congress who can identify lobbyists unaided.
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Know“ville Express
The
Davenport Times
Congress
More Care Needed While Hunting This Fall
Thirty nine persons were killed in Iowa in 1928 due to firearm accidents. The state health department endorses ten safety rules to prevent deaths. Rules cover unloading before transport, keeping track of companions, never shooting at teammates, unloading when crossing obstacles, not leaning guns, safe handing of firearms, avoiding others’ irons, and pointing guns toward the ground while moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa City
State Department of Health
Proper Ventilation for Farm Produce Storage
H H Plazge of Iowa State College advises farmers to ventilate storage bins away from furnaces, insulate and provide air flow. Optimal temp is around 36 degrees with outdoor caves as superior storage if warranted. Avoid opening at heat of day. spoilage risk rises from harvest through storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Plazge
Iowa State College
Wagge
Fall Plow Timing and Corn Yields Debate
Iowa State agricultural experiments discuss fall plowing versus spring plowing. H. D. Hughes notes cost efficiency and labor considerations, while others warn about soil condition and pest impacts. Fall plow timing depends on soil moisture and frost-free periods to avoid spring delays.
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H. D. Hughes
Iowa
Hughes
Lars Mr. Hughes
Ergund
Berkeley Chooses 39 Year Old Dr Robert Sproul President
The University of California at Berkeley selected Dr Robert Sproul, a 39 year old nominee described as energetic and capable. He stands out beside the University of Chicago’s 30 year president, signaling a youthful leadership for Berkeley.
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Minneapolis
More Obstinate Than England. A compare of legal method and coal usage
The Sheldon Mail notes the United States clings to outdated legal procedures from early England while Britain and Germany have modernized. It cites coal consumption with Britain at about 122 million tons, Germany around 100 million tons, and the United States about 269 million tons annually.
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Sheldon Mail
United States
England
Great Britain
Germany
The
Garfield Quote Reflects Size Versus Reach
A succinct quotation from James A. Garfield notes the paradox that one cannot be too large for a place yet too small for it. The saying highlights scale and fit in public life.
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J. A. Garfield
Damascus Has New Problem A Monarchy or Republic Debate
Washington reports Damascus struggles over government form as modernists favor a republic while Bedouin rulers oppose political power separation from religion. The piece notes Damascus history, trade shifts, bazaar life, and the Street Called Straight famed for Saul of Tarsus. An additional legal notice in Jones county Iowa warns defendant Behrens of attachment and $110.60 claim with January 28, 1930 deadline.
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Washington
Damascus
Syria
Turkey
Lebanon
Derb-el-Mustikim
Saul of
Tarsus
St. Paul
Annalas
National Geographic Society
Mustapha Keral
Abraham
Babylon
Nineveh
Red Sea
Mecca
Jidda
Cairo
Algiers
Manchester
Birmingham
United States
Damacus
Allah
Derh-el-Mustakim
Saul
Araby
Bokhara
Darmaa
Taan
Cros-Leoeed
Toastmasters Classified Tosatmasters Fall Into Two Groups
A Detroit News snippet notes two kinds of toastmasters fall roughly into groups. One group is flip in style and the other introduces distinguished guests with reverent awe as if unveiling them.
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Detroit News
Ancestral Pride Quote Highlights Nobility in Heritage
A fragment notes that ancestral pride is a noble value, praising descendants while criticizing those without notable lineage. The quote presents Ben Jonson's view that true honor comes from connection to great and good ancestors.
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Ben Jon
Fire and flute lift a willow tune of kindness
The verse praises a soul that overflows with kindness and sympathy and remains cheerful. It cites Parke God and former President Garfield as sources of inspirational counsel about being fit for greater tasks.
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Parke
City Seeks Bids for 1200 Feet of Six Inch Sewer Line
Notice to bidders for about 1200 feet of six inch sewer to Cedar Street and adjacent streets. City furnishes materials and labor. contractor to provide tools. Bids due by 7 o’clock November 4, 1929. specifications on file with City Clerk Ray Echternacht.
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Cedar Street
Buckeye Street
Center Street
Chestnut Street
Linden Avenue
Ray Echternacht
Notice of Final Reports in Jones County Estates
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees named in the annexed list have been filed with the district court clerk in Jones County Iowa. A final hearing and approval is set for November 2 1928 at the court to allow interested parties to appear file exceptions and show cause. The reports include Nettie Bates administratrix with will annexed of Alexander McKean deceased dated Anamosa October 16 1929. B G Rees Clerk of the District Court Jones County Iowa.
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District Court
Jones County
Nettie Bates
Alexander McKean
Anamosa
Iowa
Replevin Action In Jones County Iowa 1930
In Jones county district court Iowa during the January term the plaintiff seeks a writ of replevin for specified personal property or its value plus damages for wrongful detention of 50 dollars and costs. The writ and return are on file with default to be entered January 28 1930 and judgment as prayed. Clifford B Paul attorney for plaintiff.
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District Court of
Iowa
Jones County
Sieg Company
Henry Behrens
Anamosa
District Court
District Court of Iowa
Cedar Rapids Auto Supply Company
Replevin Petition Filed in Anamosa Iowa
Cedar Rapids Auto Supply Company files suit against Henry Behrens in Iowa, seeking return of specified personal property or its value plus $20 damages for wrongful detention, with the petition filed in county court at Anamosa. Clifford B. Paul represents.
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J. W. Doxsee Chas. A. Doxsee
W. R. Hearst
Packard Motor
Int
Tel. & Tel
Kresge
Montgomery Ward
Nath Dairy
Natl Power & Light
N. S. Central
Int. Harvester
Consol. Gas
Continental
Am. Tel
Tel
Standard
U. S. Steel
New York
United States Senate
Sumner
Webster
Benton
Clay
Allison
Hoar
Lodge
Stevens
Douglas
Grimes
Hendricks
Sherman
Schurz
Brookhart Ning
Det
Alee
Washinglee
Life
California
Ethel Romig Fuller
B. G. Rees
Clifford B. Paul
Plaintiff
J. L. Statler
Dr. Gibson
George Albery
J. W. Doxsee
OC. A. Doxsee
Doxsee
Doxsee Attorneys At Law
Lovell Block
Dr. Burris
Anamosa Ren
Anamosa, Iowa
I. V. Dautremont
Zeigler
Hoag Duster Co
Cedar Rapids Ren, Co
Daytona Beach
Florida
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
State Bank
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