Family ties in Iowa congressional offices draw criticism
Washington report notes secretaries for T. J. Robinson, L. J. Dickinson, and Lloyd Thurston are all relatives. It questions nepotism since federal funds pay these salaries and asks how many Iowa congressmen employ kin at government expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
T. J. Robinson
Third
L. J. Dickinson
Tenth
Lloyd Thurston
Eighth
Federal
Congress
A Kansas High School Principal’s Football Proposal for Legislators
M R Gray of Abilene argues in the Kansas City Star that football should be played by lawmakers to settle policy battles. He jokes about legislators vs cigarette law foes on a gridiron and calls for more facts over opinion to resolve scholarship versus football debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen White
Tornado Belt
Kansas
Emporia Gazette
M. R. Gray
Abilene, Kas
Kansas City Star
Gray
White
Topeka
FOUNTAINS OF YOUTH PROMISE NO REAL REJUVENATION
Italian scientist Prof Francis Cavazzi of Bologna touts an injectable vitalizing fluid from animal sources as a fountain of youth. Experts warn no artificial method has proven lasting youth, urging natural health, activity and hygienic living instead. The piece notes states may alter clocks, referencing a Supreme Court stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Cavazzi
Bologna
Cavazzi
Minor Musings on Fashion and Folly from 1926
A collage of light gossip and quips on returning long hair fashion, home life, old nightgowns versus flowered pajamas, and ordinary people feeling at home. Jokes touch on after dinner speakers, Berkeley police as graduates, and a humorous jab at college debates and widows’ funds.
Housing reform debate on tenements and private enterprise
The Christian Science Monitor argues for private enterprise led housing solutions to end tenement misery. It discusses charity versus systemic funding, tax exemptions for limited dividend builders, and the need to attract capital without creating permanent welfare. It warns against reliance on philanthropy and supports tax relief to spur new dwellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Housing Commission
Christian Science Monitor
Denmark Co operation Compared With American Farming
The Atlantic News Telegraph essay compares Denmark co operation with U S farming. It questions how Danish farms and town homes use modern devices and asks how co operation could fit American conditions. It notes Denmark small farms and town residence versus U S large farms and slow adoption of cooperative methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lowden
Wallace
Denmark
Denmark Town
United States
Friends of Co-Operation
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Des Moines talk on unseating Steck mirrors starch in 1930s
The piece cites The Des Moines Register’s dream of a Democratic plot to topple Senator Steck, arguing it would bolster his 1930 bid. Brookhart allies and Iowa voters fear a national commission would meddle in Iowa choices, a view echoed by Mason City and Toledo editorials as satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Dan Steck
Colonel Brookhart
United States Senate
Iowa
Register
Steck
Mason City Globe-Gazette
First Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Services
The First Methodist Church announces Sunday school 9 39 a m with W E Downer as superintendent and morning service at 10 45 featuring a baptism rite. Evening service at 7 30 includes The Firth Commandment sermon. Epworth League events, choir practices, and various guild and committee meetings fill the week with Christmas gift displays and a special chart lecture by Rev Smay of Wilton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
A. Bentzinger
Brewer
Hurch
Spinney
Epworth League
Epworth
Paulus
Ee Mendelssohn
First Baptist Church Advent and special address schedule
The listing covers services at First Baptist Church Cedar and Third with Pastor Dawkins and Dr. Huntley addressing attendees on China in the evening. It notes morning worship, Sunday school, young people meetings, and a full program of choral and instrumental music with multiple soloists and choirs. Also includes Lutheran Zion and Park Avenue Methodist notices with times and class details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Huntley
China
Evangelical Lutheran Zion Church
Sycarmore
Sixth Streets
Sycamore Street
John Haefner
Lutheran
Echool
East Sixth Street
First Church of Christ Scientist Sunday Services
Corner Walnut and Sixth Ste invites all to Sunday services at 11 a m with the sermon God the Preserver of Man. Sunday school at 10 a m. Reading room at the church open Wednesdays 2 to 4 p m for visitors. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
Walnut
Ste
God the Preserver of Man
United Brethren Church Service Announcements
The United Brethren Church at Sixth Street and Mulberry Avenue presents Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Glenn Pollock as superintendent and morning worship at 11 a m led by Pastor Ira Hawley. Subject:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Corner Sixth St
Mulberry Ave
Ira Hawley
Glenn Pollock
First Congregational Church Calendar for Week
The calendar lists services and activities for First Congregational Church led by Pastor William Wainsworth at 212 West Third St. Highlights include a pageant titled Mrs Budget and Her Family, a Christmas music program, a Dickens reading with slides, children’s and men’s classes, an organ recital, and a work and worship meeting with Ever Members canvassing tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
William Wainsworth
West Third St. Tes
Fred Ziegler
Sarah Huftalen
Budget
Lorenz
Old Scrooge
Tiny Tim
Ralph Willis
W. J. Burnett
German Congregational Church Services and Activities
The German Congregational Church at Vifta and Cedar Streets lists pastor residence at 510 Cedar Street and contact phone 2532. Bible school at 9 30 a m led by Wm Benninger, divine worship at 10 30 a m with a sermon titled A Refiners Fire. Ladies Aid society meets Wednesday afternoon and the Willing Lewine Circle gathers at Mrs A M Kornemann 306 West 8th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Congregational Church
Vifta
Cedar Sts
R. Hilkerbaumer
Cedar St
Wm. Benninger
Ladies’ Aid Society
Willing Lewine Circle
A. M. Kornemann
8Th St
Evangelist J S Raum Leads Church Services Addressed
First Christian Church and Walnut and 6th Streets Baptist Church publish a day’s schedule with Evangelist J S Raum leading all First Christian services at 9:45 Bible school and 10:45 worship with sermons on The Soul Winner and His Strength and The Magnetism of the Uplifted Christ. Baptist Church offers German service at 10:45 and evening programs led by Mrs Chas Eckhardt. A Fall is pastor at 15 Walnut St with contact 2107-W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
T. M. Hall
J. S. Raum
Walnut and
6Th Streets Baptist Church
Frank Eta
Chas, Eckhardt
Hulda Metzger
Elizabeth Toborg
Prelude and Anthem Music at First Presbyterian Church
Morning service features Rendall with an Ashford Anthem Thou Art My Rock and My Fortress and Adams Solo He Shall Feed His Flock from Handel Messiah. Evening program includes Barcarolle Ritter O Love Divine and Mozart No Night There. Week events note official board Monday Guild Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
J. FP
Rendall
Ashford
Adams
Wandel
Messiah
Elsa Fack
Wweuee Guilmant
Barcarolle
Ritter
Community Notices Include Dinner and Meetings
Pot luck dinner at 6 30 p m the Industrial society meets Thursday afternoon ten cent exchange Mrs George Winn will act as hostess Prayer meeting Thursday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Industrial Society
George Winn
Mulford Chapel Notice of Sunday Services and Programs
Mulford Chapel Congregational at Main and Hershey schedules Bible school at 9 15 a m with Miss Alice Mulford superintendent and Marie Ellman assistant. Morning worship at 10 30 with choir. evening service at 6 with Endeavor at 6 and a song and pictures show. Carrie Steineman will sing Just for Today. Bible pictures follow the story of Israel in Conquest of the Promised Land. Ladies Missionary society meets Thursday afternoon and mid week study Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulford Chapel
Main and
Hershey
C. W. Kempstead
Hershey Ave
Hkible
Alice Mulford
Marie Ellman
Carrie Steineman
James Bingham Abbot
Fred Hahn
Bible Pictures
Israel
The
Promised Land
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Friends Church Service Schedule and Activities
At Friends Church located at Fifth and Sycamore, Rev Viola Smith presides. Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:20 a.m. Christmas meeting follows the morning service. Bible school conference at 3 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Ladies' Aid Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Washburn on Philips street. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:45 p.m. Monthly business meeting after prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends Church
Fifth
Sycamore Streets
Viola Smith
5Th St
Lewis
Christian Endeavor
Ladies’ Aid
Grace English Lutheran Church Advent Services Schedule
Grace English Lutheran Church lists a third Sunday in Advent program with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 liturgical services an anthem Our Father Who Art in Heaven and a sermon A Text of Achievement. Evening worship at 7 30 includes soprano solo and vesper service. Men’s club and Ladies Aid frequent meetings. Sunday school Christmas program rehearsals set for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace English Lutheran Church
Iowa Ave
Leland H. Lesher
Iowa
Ambrose
Williams Ave
Emil Schulz
Caroline Liebbe
Bolas Loud Ponte
Trinity Episcopal Church Morning Services and Choir
Trinity Episcopal Church presents Rev. Webster Hakes as Rector with 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Sunday Schools and 10:45 a.m. Morning Prayer and Litany. A Sunday morning choir service features vibrantly rendered selections including Hymn Lamp of our Feet and solo offerings by Carrie Jacobs Bond and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Webster Hakes
Pvgimge Y.cocw
Grieg
Jeffries
Calkin
Carrie Jacobs-Bond
Hernard Eversmeyer
Ambitions and Heroism in Youth At South Muscatine Church
South Muscatine Wyoming church notices list services at 9 30 and 19 30 with sermons on The Ambitions of Youth and The Heroism of Youth. Sunday schools led by Archie Kits Helen Chapman and Mrs Emerson Moore with various superintendents. Community groups meet at Hoopes Hall and prayer and junior activities scheduled through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine
A. Biloomquist
Oregon St. Vhone
Archie Kits
Helen Chapman
Epworth
Clarence Johnson
von Service
Garfield School
Pioneer Club
Hoopes Hall
Ladies Aid
Island M. E
Emerson Moore
High Prairie M. E
Rudolph
Geertz Morning Service Sermon on Youth Potential
Morning service at Geertz on Sunday features a sermon at 11 15 a m titled The Potential Capital of Youth. The address focuses on youthful potential and its role in community growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geertz
Cedar Street M. E. Church Activities Unfold In December
The Cedar Street M E Church at Fourth and Cedar, led by Rev. E H Guenther, hosts Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 30 with organ solos by Mrs Ruthenberg and choir numbers. Evening service at 7 30 features a talk on Rest and the Day of Rest. Weekday events include Ladies Missionary and Aid parties plus midweek service and choir rehearsal. Baptismal communion planned for Sunday the 19th with morning service.
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Jesus
Gabriel
Dorothy Nyweida
Alice Mitchell
Wenrich
Epworth League
John Schomberg
East 8Th St
T. D. Mitchell
R. V. Mund
Frontier
Ethel Avis Hendricks
Lucas St
Otto Krautz
West Sixth Street
Cedar Street
M. E
Fourth
Cedar Streets
E. H. Guenther
Melvin Diercks
Marie Ruthenberg
Williams
Elgie
Ernest Sheppard
Leslie Culver
Carl Moter
Christian
FE. A. Dicks
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Lorina Hess
Ladies’ Aid Society
Paul Grossklaus
West Eleventh Street
Manganese Mine in Porto Rico Shuts Down
Report notes the last manganese mine active in Porto Rico has closed. Nearby in Scotland, miners exploring caves near Cockburnspath uncovered a coal mine long believed operated by monks nearly 300 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Cockburnspath
Scotland
Aspirin Gargle For Sore Throat Or Tonsillitis
Prepare a harmless Gargle by dissolving two Bayer tablets in four tablespoonfuls of water. Gargle throat thoroughly and repeat in two hours if needed. Use genuine Bayer Aspirin marked with the Bayer Cross, sold in tin boxes of twelve for a few cents.
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Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Fountains OF Youth
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Aimee
United States Supreme Court
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Europe
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Cal
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Toledo Blade
Lorenzo
Holton
Otterbein Guild
Lorraine Warner
Lillius Zirke
Woman's Missionary Association
Charlotte Schwertfeger
Evangel
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First Baptist Church
Cedar
Third Streets
George Evans Dawkins
the Church School
A. C. Altenbernd
Nevin
Josephine Stirlen
Pilar
Jetus
Renard
McGranahan
Wish Sea Eeree
Leonard Plessy
Postlude Stark
Luther League
Tarauen-Verein
A. Fall
Walnut St
Guild
Otto Grocery CO
East Second St
W. 2Nd St
B. Mark
Old Reliable Agency
Batiste
Hotel
Philco
Diamond Grid
Storage Battery Co
East Front St
Huntley M. D
Shanghai
the Singing Church
Grand Hotel
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J. F. Shallenberger
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