Mails Clog at Christmas Time
The Chronicle reports a persistent mail disruption this week affecting outgoing service to several papers. An advertising package sent Tuesday arrived late at some destinations on Thursday, with at least three papers noting delivery failure and two showing 24 hour delays. The issue appears to lie with railway handling rather than local post office staff, suggesting a shortage of railway clerks during the holiday rush.
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The
Chronicle
Pella
Iowa land and cars offered in old classifieds list
A rural classifieds page lists for sale and rent items including Jennie Harmeen property near Oskaloosa Iowa with multiple acre options, a 1920s era Buick and several Ford models, White Wyandotte cockerels, Alsike Clover Hay, a glass or French door, and pumps for sale. Also rental house near college and pulleys with shafting. Contact details for Jarry F. White H H Sadler DeCook's feed barn Chronicle office and local auto dealer.
Iowa State Wins First Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest
Iowa State College topped ten universities as judges of pork in the inaugural Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest at the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago under the National Live Stock and Meat Board. Participants pictured include J. R. Sneek, D. J. Schutte, S. Schaper, Prof. M. Helser, and 8. Schaper.
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Iowa State College
Chicago
National Live Stock and Meat Board
Government failures in rush periods noted during Christmas
The piece argues that private firms fail 30 percent in busy times and the government regularly does so as well. It adds that there is no Burison to blame, noting a general critique of public inefficiency during rush periods.
California Iowa Union shifts winter picnic date in 1927
The Iowa Association of Southern California announces a new winter picnic date moved from February 22 to the fourth Saturday in February, with a rain plan to extend to the next Saturday. They invite Hawkeyes to visit the Los Angeles office at Hotel Rosslyn for information, mail, and reunion plans, led by Secretary C.
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Iowa Association of Southern California (Incorporated
Canada
California
Iowa
Rosslyn
Main
Fifth Streets
Los Angeles
Old friend from Iowa California offers help free of charge
H Parsons states they will gladly provide any possible information at no cost and no sales pressure. They emphasize a genuine intent to help readers, describing themselves as old friends from Iowa and California with nothing to sell.
Why We Have Murders and the Faulty Courts
A Waukon Standard editorial argues murder pervades society and blames legal procedure and court technicalities for failures to convict. It contends juries frequently acquit, eroding confidence in law, and criticizes lawyers for prioritizing fees over justice while noting Canada and England mock American criminal procedure.
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America
Council Bluffs
Chicago
Criminal
Canada
England
Waukon Standard
The Pressure of Prosperity and the Cure-All Doctors
A reflective editorial argues prosperity breeds discontent and invites populist cures. It warns against cure-all politics that promise to double take-home pay while taxing others, urging gratitude for current wealth and cautious scrutiny of proposed reforms. The piece likens politicians to magicians and warns of deception amid high wages and record national gains.
Tattooed hogs mark Kansas City hog trade study
The USDA developed tattoo marking for hogs and proved its feasibility at Kansas City stockyards after six months. Livestock Commissioner R A L Cuff reported that tattoos can identify hogs as they pass through a 24 inch chute and a packer driver tattooed 64 hogs in under three minutes with legible marks on carcasses.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Kansas City
R. A L. Cuff
Kansas City Livestock Exchange
Diphtheria Immunization Expands Across Iowa
Immunization against diphtheria among Iowa children is meeting with good response says the state board of health. Dr. J Wallace directs the effort as supply bottlenecks in toxin antitoxin arise. Fifty seven cities have completed tests and eighty more are at work. The board plans countywide immunization.
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Iowa
State Board of Health
J. Wallace
State Board
Buntes Fine Candies at Sybenga's
Beautiful Xmas Boxes 49 8. A compact note advertises Buntes Fine Candies at Sybenga's with festive Christmas box offerings and pricing.
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Sybenga’s
Indians receive semiannual annuity on Tama reservation
Two hundred thirty-two Sac and Fox Indians took part in the semiannual government payment led by Dr. Jacob Breid, superintendent and U S Indian agent. Four hundred eighty-two Indians on the roll? No, 282 participated while 153 had withdrawn pro rata shares. total agency roll 385. Amount distributed 4445.12 dollars. per capita 19.16 dollars.
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Jacob Breid
U. S
Tama
Dominion of Man and the Stewardship of Earth
J Y Simpson argues that all work is co operation with God guiding the use of divine forces in world development. Dominion must be responsible not wasteful, reflecting conduct toward earth for present and posterity, like Eden’s garden to dress and keep.
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J. Y. Simpson
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