Central College honors famed author visit in 1883
The 1883 Central College visit by Dr. Samuel Francis Smith, author of My Country Tis of Thee, is recounted with emphasis on his January and February appearances, his chapel address on the hymn’s origins, and Central’s Baptist ties. Photographs and an autograph-book leaf corroborate the event.
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Samuel Francis Smith
America
Central Wa
Pella Iines
Iowa
Central College
Dr Smith
Aiuita
Central
Smith
Tata
Thad
Mason
Park Street
J. M. Cox
Pelta
Hattie van Cleave
Letter from Rev Smith praises University visit and funding
In September a letter from Rev Smith praises the University’s value to Baptists and Town, noting the January visit, location, and thorough teaching. He commends officers, instructors, a diligent student body, and Eastern College influence, urging continued support as the institution aims higher.
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Gardner
Smith
Delain
Eastern College
East
Pella
High and Low Speed Drivers Co-Villains Of Country Hi-Ways
Professors Moyer and others urge speed regulation on rural highways to reduce dangerous bottlenecks and weaving. They advocate eliminating variable speeds by enforcing a uniform pace to improve road safety and lower accident risk.
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T. A
Towa
Colle Lisdiaway
Eneuver Mfehmanite
Moyer
Aga
Minists
Staudes
Jonas Arid
Fire Destroys Farmhouse. Woman Dies in Shock
Columbia reports a fire at Elmer Johnson's farm two miles south of Belinda's destroyed the law house and most contents. Mrs. Johnson, 68, died presumably of a heart attack during the blaze. Fire started from chimney sparks. neighbors assisted but building burned. Funeral services planned in Chariton with husband Clinton L Johnson and son among survivors. Fire loss estimated in the thousands, partially insured.
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Columbia
Law House
Elmer Johnson
Belinds
Williamson
Mra Johnson
Johnson
Clinton TL. Johnson
Chariton
Aiva and Boylan
Lucas County
Lat
Belinda Christian Church
Aresa
Marjorie John
Boylan
Boise
Oklo
Johnson Fi
High School At Knoxville To Have Movies
Knoxville High School plans to install a 16 mm sound film projector with a 1000 watt lamp. Students lead a subscription drive for three years to fund the equipment. Enthusiasm runs high as campaigns gain momentum among classes led by Miss Jones and Mr. Burnett with strong participation and backing from faculty.
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Knoxville
Ohsu
Iowa Old Age Relief Help Clipped In County Totals
A state monthly report shows Iowa residents benefited from old age relief during November. Marien county provided cash pensions averaging 183 dollars to 8720 people. Mahaska county issued pensions averaging 183 dollars to a smaller group. The text also notes program requirements and occasional disqualification or transfer details.
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I Ase Assistance Division
Velit
Averae
Tn Marien County
Selezud
Mahaska
BP Abe
Fish Spearing Arrests Highlight River Violations
The Conservation Commission reports multiple arrests on the Raccoon River for illegal fish spearing. One man had ten vattish and another attempted pike in his possession. Ble is serving ten days in the new county jail. the other was fined. New laws permit spearing only for carp buffalo qailback garland dogfish in overflow waters of the Mississippi and Cedar Rivers in Muscatine County.
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Mississippi River
Cedar River
Muscatine
Misconception on Gun Confiscation by Officers
The article clarifies that Conservation Officers do not confiscate guns or illegal devices. They may seize items as evidence for trial but must turn all firearms or illegal devices over to the Magistrate.
Court Rules Confiscation Of Illegal Fishing Device
The magistrate authority to order seizure and confiscation of illegal devices used in fishing and game law violations is outlined. Upon seizure by the conservation officer, a hearing is set, owner notice given, and the device may be confiscated and destroyed or used by the Conservation Director with proceeds funding game protection.
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Conservation
Fed End Game Protection Fund
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Western Union
United States
Holland
Cable
Western Union Telegraph CO
Sam Burgher
Mgr
Shell Oil Station
Walter Donai
N. W. Corner Square
South Weeds Dairy
Gosselink & Vogelaar
Pella, Lowe
Samuel F. Smith
Dr. Sim
Ames
Geo
Dr. South
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Columbia Lady
Ibe
Jetashouy
Marion County
Sovereion
Merry Christmas
Marion County State Bank
Rocuted
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