Diphtheria Immunization Cuts Iowa Cases in 1931 Quarter
Weekly health report shows 105 diphtheria cases in Iowa for the first quarter of 1931, down from 131 in 1929 and 333 in 1927, a 217 percent drop over four years, credited to immunization efforts. State mortality fell to 1.8 per 100,000 in 1930 with eight deaths in January–February 1931, while Town classifications show varied death rates. The report urges continued public protection and vaccination to shield children by age one.
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Iowa
Iowa State Department of Health
Jackson
Polk
Delaware
Jasper
Plymouth
Story
Woodbury
Des Moines
Floyd
Pottawattamie
Lee
Scott
Black Hawk
Cerro Gordo
Cbs
Grundy
Dubuque
Cedar
Fayette
Clinton
United States Public Health Service
Cornelius Gives Statement On Forged Instrument Case
J E Cornelius, recently convicted in a Des Moines court on uttering a forged instrument, visited the office Tuesday morning seeking a published statement. He says he took a guilty plea and received a 15 year sentence with parole upon his attorney’s suggestion to take responsibility to save others. He argues he was misled by an unfortunate deal and acted under advice to plead guilty to the uttered instrument charge.
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J. E. Cornelius
Des Moines
Cornelius
The Rich Man And Lazarus Lesson By J A Lapham
International Sunday School Lesson for April 19 1931 discusses unity of Bible school within the church urging church involvement prayer planning and comprehensive participation. It stresses that officers and teachers should be church members and calls for quarterly gatherings in large schools.
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J. A. Lapham
Bible School
Riches and Lazarus Teachings for Sunday School
A Sunday school lesson discusses wealth, poverty, and eternal destiny through Christ’s parable. It cautions against equating earthly riches with heaven or hell, urged unselfish living, and highlights the need to share with the poor. The piece cites biblical and devotional perspectives, urging practical application in class and daily life.
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Jesus
Heaven
Christ
Paul
Lazarus
Abraham
Paradise
Hades
Moses
J. A. Beaumont
Henry Martyn
Ralph Birdsall
S. Baring-Gould
James Denney
Southern Baptist
Peloubol
Fhe
Which has the better dispositions men or women
The Inquiring Reporter surveys opinions on dispositions across gender. Respondents argue there is little difference between men and women, noting both good and bad traits in each group and that temperament depends on individuals and circumstances rather than sex.
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Arie Klyn
R. T. Nordlund
Disposition and health influence cheerfulness in life
A speaker muses on how mood depends on health and circumstances. He notes men and women may claim superiority in disposition, but sees little real difference. External factors and even eye and hair color are suggested as influences on temperaments.
Cupid Unlocks Jail Door in Newton Marriage
Pete Gifford of Newton and Edna Schoondyke of Colfax were married last week in Newton by Justice of the Peace Orpha Hammer. Their romance began while both were serving time on liquor charges in the county jail. Pete was released first and became a jail turnkey, awaiting Edna's release.
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Monroe
Dpete Gifford
Newton
Edna Schoondyke
Colfax
Justice of the Peace
Orpha Hammer
Pete
Edna
Ednas time ends as couple plans track farm venture
After marrying, Sheriff Kelly guides the newlyweds to a small farm near Colfax where they plan to start a track farming operation.
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Edna
Appreciation gift to Eddyville fire department
Eddyville town clerk C W Odem reports a ten dollar donation from Will Roberts in thanks for volunteer firemen and the new fire truck after they extinguished a roof fire near his home west of town. Roberts said the town normally does not charge for fire services.
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Eddyville
Will Roberts
C. W. Odem
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