Weekly Health Message on Water Sample Analysis
Water analysts report on specimens as received, stressing proper sterile collection and complete data on data blanks. Results indicate safe, unsafe, unsatisfactory, or suspicious at the time, with changes possible despite no physical signs. Regular testing throughout the year provides a reliable public health check. Reports of communicable diseases in Iowa for the week ending August 18, 1932 include Diphtheria, Scarlet Fever, Typhoid Fever, Whooping Cough, Poliomyelitis, Tuberculosis, Undulant Fever, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis with state and county tallies.
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Iowa
Polk
Cerro Gordo
Boone
Clarke
Guthrie
Lee
Johnson
Webster
Tired Men and Women Hear the Gospel in Assam Tea Garden
An Assamese hymn gathering on a tea garden grounds leads to a dramatic revival scene. Nathanael and companions sing in Mundari and Hindi to reach workers, with a grieving woman asking if missionaries will come again after pledging faith in Jesus.
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Nathanial
Paulus
David
Patras
Nathanael
Jesus
Nathanael the
Jesus Christ
Central Provinces
Husband
Assam
Tea garden baptism under night teaching
A speaker recounts visiting a tea garden where locals struggled to pray. They are invited to enter, hear teachings, and be taught to pray. Weeks later the narrator baptizes 33 individuals in a creek near the tea garden.
Economic strain tests reform church junior college plan
The Northwestern Junior College at Orange City faces deficits amid Iowa’s 1928 to 1930 downturns. The General Synod urged Board of Education funds to support the college, but limited Educational Institutions and Education Funds constrain aid. A temporary proposal would send students to Central College, with Central covering travel, board, and tuition at Orange City levels for a year or two while the Northwestern college recovers.
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Reformed Church
Hope
Central Colleges
General Synod
Northwestern Classical Academy
Orange City
Iowa
Northwestern Junior College
Board of Education
Jacob Heemstra
Hope and
Central
Sioux County
Central College
The Spider and the Bee in the Meadow Tale
A spider and a bee live near an old rail fence in a meadow and discuss food. The bee cherishes blooming clover and sweet honey while the spider revels in trapping unwary flies and feasting on their suffering. In June, the spider climbs a wild-rose bloom and extends its tongue into the flower.
To Be a Bee Amid Roses Thistles and Hope
A parable urging Christian aspirations to find sweetness everywhere including thistles. The text contrasts bees feeding on joy with spiders weaving harm, promoting kindness, affection, gentleness, and service to lift others and share in joy. It argues noble aims arise from seeking good in all surroundings and protecting the vulnerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene
Will long hair return as the women's style
The Inquiring Reporter surveys five women on long hair trends. Ila Fox says Hollywood shapes fashion. Wilma Van de Voort sees short hair staying for 10 to 15 years. Ed Grant argues bobbed hair remains practical and pleasing. Peter Van Gorp notes those with bobbed hair won’t revert. J. J. Vanderwerf believes bobbed hair will stay and long hair won’t return.
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Ila Fox
Hollywood
Wilma Vande Voort
ED Grant
Peter R. van Gorp
J. J. Vanderwerf
Three Miles Four Minute at Iowa State Fair Race
Sig Haugdahl the famed dirt track champion plans to push for a new half mile track record at the Iowa State Fair on Friday August 26. He aims to set three world records with a Miller straight eight using a new cylinder head. The event marks a highlight of Midwest summer racing at Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Eiul
Sig Haugdahl
America
Iowa State Air
Midwest
Haugdahl
Iowa
Our Smile Corner Fevers of Daily Life Satirical Snaps
A fragmented humor panel satirizes daily routine and workplace quirks. Phrases compare fatigue and confusion to Channel swimmers, greasers, revolutionary daughters, a late employee, and a pale outdoor golf instructor, ending with a sharp image of a streetcar passenger and a cold hotel faucet at 7 am.
Paradox in a Plane Parable
Kr Meekton asks Henrietta why she fears flying, and she cites the risk of falling. He retorts with the parachute, while she quips that she cannot even remember an umbrella. The exchange frames a humorous clash of risk and memory.
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Henrietta
Kr. Meekton
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FEM Sian
eSto
St.louis
Memphis
Hotel Claridge
Christian Intelligencer
Pullman Company
Country Club
M. K. Goetz Brewing CO
ST. Joseph
Missouri
Pella
Post Office
Central Park
Pella Chronicle
Merchants Windows
Chronicle
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