Central College News Recaps Dining, Plays and Debates
Central College reports a formal dinner with a varied menu and student representatives delivering toasts. A two-society drama, The Witching Hour, featured Calvin Denekas and Esther Kaldenberg in leading roles, with Miss Ethel Chilstrom adding a visiting reader’s act. Upcoming events include Miss Chilstrom’s varied one act program and a State Oratorical Association meet with freshmen contestants, amid ongoing roof water leaks at the New Central building.
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Calvin Denekas
Esther Kaldenberg
Kentucky
Millian
Henry Stenenberg
Chresta Society
Neelo Boomgarten
Murdle
Arthur Iven
James Barrie
Alfred Sutro
Susan Glaspell
College Chapel
H. M. Bruins
Central College
Ida
Penn College
Herbert van Wyk
Charles Unger
Herman van der Well
John Fletcher
Oskaloosa
Fella
Cunera van Emmerik
Knoxville
New Central
Grack
Proper Age to Marry is 22
Memphis Tenn. reports Mrs. Margaret Wells Wood, a hygiene expert, advocates delaying marriage until ages 26 for men and 22 for women. She urges sex education in public schools beyond grade school and contends birth control is not the aim of marriage. She favors adoption for couples unable to have children.
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Memphis
Tenn
Margaret Wells Wood
Nearly 10 000 Miles of Highways Improved
Federal aid highways saw 9 758 miles improved in 1928 by 48 states and Hawaii with the Bureau of Public Roads. Of these, 7 625 miles were new improvements, 2 128 miles raised to higher construction. End year totals show 76 075 miles improved, 188 017 miles in the system, and 9 216 under construction with 1 597 approved. South Dakota leads new-improved mileage, followed by North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, New York, Texas, Montana, and Alabama. For already improved roads, North Dakota tops the list with 885 miles, then Nebraska, Texas, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa.
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Hawaii
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
South Dakota
North Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
New York
Texas
Montana
Alabama
Minnesota
Iowa
Veteran Is Buried By Legion Buddies
Edward Lengner a 44 year old world war veteran died at the government hospital in Knoxville Iowa. His funeral was held at St. Anthony's church conducted by Rev F J Barry with legion buddies in attendance. Lengner's mother and sister were unable to attend and requested burial in Graceland cemetery Arcadia Wisconsin and California respectively.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Edward Lengner
Government Hospital
Lengner
St. Anthony’s Church
Legion
F. J. Barry
Eva Lengner
Arcadia
Wis
California
Graceland Cemetery
Tailoring Line Sells 36 Seasons of Suits by Vander Linden
M VANDER LINDEN promotes a long running tailoring line offering personalized three piece suits at 25.26 dollars. The ad cites 36 seasons of experience and Nu-Art linings.
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M. Vander Linden
Chicks Hatchery Promises Proven Laying Performance
Customer letters praise the hatchery stating chicks delivered last May began laying within five months, with daily egg production rising and strong overall performance. The ad invites orders for spring delivery from Oskaloosa Hatchery, West Hawkeye area, noting testimonials for advertising use.
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Mr. Cody
Near East Relief appeals for 2 million to finish overseas work
Washington Feb 27 The American public is asked to donate 2 million dollars to complete Near East Relief seas work. The annual report to Congress details expenditures and a plan for a nationwide subscription over months, with a two year gradual program. The organization reports 13 years of work totaling about 110 million dollars spent, with last year’s contributions over 2.1 million and expenses around 1.62 million. It notes saving over a million lives, educating 186,000 children, medical care reaching 6 million, and feeding 12.5 million during famines, praising overseas schools and orphanages as vital to communities and child welfare.
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Washington
Relief Organization
Tan
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Americana
United States
Orphanares
Isetter
Congressional
America
Fragmentary Civil War Claim Revealed in Local Writ
An unclear archival notice hints at a historical dispute involving a large group of children and a maritime context. The readable fragments reference conscription like terms and potential removal by authorities, indicating a contentious action or policy debated in the period.
Dr Edgy Eddy Leaders Faith and Peace Views
In a stirring evening address Dr Eddy advocates sustained religious life and universal love. He condemns lynching at home, urges returning to Jesus teachings, and questions war as civilization may one day deem it wrong. He was required to depart soon after the chapel hour.
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Janie
Edgy
Eddy
Fragmentary note hints at return of a person named Wars
A garbled line mentions a person perhaps named Wars or Wang and a plea to return, with unclear phrases about being needed, advising, and a possible reunion or comeback. The text lacks coherent details, names, dates, or locations to confirm an event.
Chichéster Pills Found Fraudulent in Federal Action
A federal court case against Chichéntér’s Pills ruled the product false and fraudulent under the Federal Food and Drugs Act. The government, led by Leo A. Rover, argued that therapeutic claims and the booklet Relief for Ladies misled consumers, describing real medical conditions as cures. The retrial emphasized false representations and misbranding in the advertising.
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Leo A. Rover
United States
Dra
Mystery of the Great Theft in Chichester
Fragmentary note reports a major scheme allegedly involving a certain firm at Chichester. It mentions an estimate of 450,000 boxes sold and 14 individuals linked to the incident. Names are unclear and details remain partially obscured.
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Rand
Campbell
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