Coldest Iowa mornings in a century record
The Humeston paper cites a Weather and Crop Bureau study from 1980 showing extreme January temperatures across Iowa. It notes January 22 1980 as exceptionally cold with 110 stations reporting, compares it to historic lows such as January 12 1912 and February 18 1905, and mentions discrepancies in readings at Ottumwa and Des Moines along with cooperative observations from Des Moines area and Otley Marion County.
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Humeston
Iowa
Weather
Iowa Department of Ture
Olin
Weather and Crop Bureau
Washta
Cherokee County
Ottumwa
United States Army
Charles D. Reed
Onkaloosa
Keokuk
Des Moines
Brookside
Clinton
Jadison
Dubuque
Farmersburg
Hopkinton
Iowa City
Independence
Monticello
Mount Vernon
Muscatine
Waterloo
George A. Jowett
Otley
Marion County
Vegetable immigrants origins list across ancient crops
A reader notes origins for various vegetables and fruits. Colery from Germany. Onion from Egypt. Citron from Greece. Oats from the East. Rye from Liberia. Pear and apple from Europe. Beich from Arabia. Sunflower from Europe. Mulberry from unspecified. Peach from the horse cheatnut. Cucumbers from the East Indies. Quince from Crete. Radish from China and Japan. Peas from Egypt. Horseradish from Southern Europe.
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Colery
Germany
Egypt
Greece
Liberia
Sar
Arabia
Eru
East Indies
Crete
China
Japan
Europe
Dreaming of flight by fearless aviators of old
A fragmentary reminiscence praises daring aviators who dream of vast journeys and cosmic voyages. It evokes Lindberghs era pride, imagines Pole routes, and hints at speculative stars as destinations. The speaker marvels at repeated flights and inner flights of imagination, not actual journeys.
Otley school alumni on the bench and past teachers
The article lists former Otley pupils who became judges and notes teachers from 50 years ago. It cites Edna Ver Heul Miss Rankin Nellie Graves Miss Kleinenhorst and Marie Muilenberg among early pupils, plus staff like Mr Blake ly Mr Haines Mr Pearson and Miss May Edmunds.
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Edna Ver Heul
Miss Rankin
Nellie Graves
Miss Kleinenhorst
Marie Muilenberg
Frazer
Blakely
Haines
Pearson
May Edmunds
Clarence Cook
Katherine Rietveld
Hollistram Heerema
Elsie
Lillian Reynolds
Marie McDonald
Mary Hagon
Josie Hartshorn
Will Vander Ploeg
Judge Vander Ploeg
Watson Vander Ploeg
Annie
Lena
Margaret Vander Ploeg
Nora
Ralph
Blanche
Mabel
Henderahott
B. Anderson
Day
Mike Borthay Vis
Bones
Marie Vander ‘Hart
William Roetzellar
A. Sandmeier
Jandmeter
Kaldenberg
Otley
Herman Stineman
Stineman
W. O. Frazer
Pella Markets Quotation Reported by Co operative Exchange
Quotations from the Farmers Co operative Exchange at Fella and Lown present current market figures. Prices for corn oats and rye are listed with bid and offer levels. Local farmers monitor daily shifts in grain values as buyers and sellers respond to regional demand.
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Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Fella, Lown
Let the Kids Eat Candy Says Bunte
Chivtyo. Medical science has rotted the old theory. A Bethaniefa woman eating most is likely to generation ago puritanical die. Ferdinand A Bunte of Bunte Brothers Chicago candy manufacturer, in an address here, says doctors now accept sweets as a bodily need. He argues that a daily ration of candy is proper for children and adults to prevent fatigue and weakness.
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Taute
Ferdinand A. Bunte
Bunte
Jesus Chooses Twelve Ment and Their Tasks
International Sunday School Lesson discusses Jesus selecting twelve disciples from humble origins, their grouping, and the mission to preach to all nations. It notes Peter’s leadership, identifies possible names, and links the call to Abraham’s seed blessing, with emphasis on the kingdom ushered by Christ and the vision of world outreach.
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Christ
Jesus
Samuel
David
D. M. Pratt
Hike Ty House
Peter
Matthew
Mark
Luke
Andrew
James
John
Lord
Bartholomew
Nathanael
Bernard ©. Clausen
God
Abraham
Missionary Sermon Fragments Highlight Gospel Plan
The text reflects on Christian mission, individual faith, and the spread of the gospel beyond formal church structures. It cites Acts 8:4 and praises personal witness, with notes on John’s apostolic role, James the martyr, and early church zeal.
What Jesus Chose: Disciples and Their Qualities
A teacher guide poses questions about Jesus choosing followers for a great task. It asks why Judas was chosen, whether Christ loved Samaritans, and what modern churches do to live Jesus teachings in the community.
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Jesus
Judas
Christ
Class Talk On Salvation And Rewards From Missionary Reading
A classroom discussion explains the difference between salvation as God's free gift to all who accept Christ and rewards as God’s pay for service in his kingdom. It asks whether some rewards come in this world and weighs implications for believers.
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God
Christ
Rewards in the Afterlife Referenced Across Verses
The text cites Jesus and biblical verses on rewards after life and mentions a photo offer from Ye Foto Shoppe and the Chronicle giving a photo with new or renewal subscriptions. The fragment reflects religious themes and a local newspaper promotion.
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The
Chronicle
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