Japanese Honors Big Names With Imperial Orders
Japan awards grand honors to notable figures including the Grand Cordon of Chrysanthemum and Rising Sun for first class merit, plus several ribbons and medals for bravery, filial piety, and public service. Recipients listed include Genro era leaders and high-ranked officials, excluding imperial princes and the deceased.
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Japan
Prince Yamagata
Matsukata
Okuma
Marqulis Saionji
Tokudaiji
Count Togo
Genroea
Wireless handwriting transfer device tested in Norway
A new wire and cable system in Christiania Norway transfers handwritten manuscripts over great distances. A manuscript is copied onto a metal cylinder via photographic film and arc light then sent by electric current. At reception the engraved cylinder triggers a needle to reproduce the copy on photographic paper.
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Christiania
Norway
How French Combat House Shortage Televised Portable Home
Parisians watched a two story house on wheels hauled by a car. The Inventor invited inspections of a compact four room domicile with kitchen heating equipment and a miniature staircase. It measures eight feet wide fifteen feet high and lowers to nine and a half feet for transport. The French government ordered many of these portable houses for disaster areas at 835 dollars each.
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Thy
How Ocean Is Robbing River Study on Blue Ridge Watersheds
A study of the Blue Ridge region in North Carolina and Virginia suggests the Atlantic is gradually gaining waters that once flowed toward the Mississippi. The escarpment retreat and retrogressive erosion of lower Atlantic headwaters slowly shift drainage, a practical, very slow change.
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Blue Ridge
North Carolina
Virginia
Atlantic
Mississippi
Convicts Honored Heroes Amid Erection Debate
Fragmentary text references convicts honored as heroes with a discussion on laying or erecting something, possibly a monument or structure. The wording is sparse and lacks clear names, dates, places, or organizations to establish a full event or context.
Evolution of Law Enforcers Names Across Nations
A compact historical note traces how English law officers came to be called policemen from the word police of French and Italian origins, with earlier English terms like catch-pole and later American nicknames such as copper and dicks. It notes linguistic shifts from Greek and German roots to modern usage, and contrasts police titles with terms used in other countries like Italy and France.
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England
Polizei
Polizia
America
Italy
France
Chicago
Origin of preferred stock in corporate finance
In his memoirs, A. B. Farquhar explains that preferred stock originated with cautious corporate organizers who saw bonds as risky due to mandatory interest regardless of profits. Investors later recognized that preferred stock without bonds can be a safer, more reliable security, since returns come from earnings and dividends rather than fixed mortgage-backed debt. Foreclosures on real estate mortgages rarely yield full cash, so well established, profitable companies with strong first mortgage bonds may be safer investments than stocks.
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A. B. Farquhar
Why Is a Curly Head This Question Is Often Asked
An exploration of animal fur explains patterns of hair type by climate. Straight-haired pelts mark northern species for warmth, while curly fur appears in tropical climates to shield animals from sun. White hair aligns with snow regions, black or brown hair with temperate zones, reflecting adaptive fur functions.
Why Face Is Uplifted In Strained Attention
The passage explains that head uplift is not about vision but about strained attention and heightened use of remaining senses. Touch and smell become prominent as the face meets the air, with sniffing faintly enhancing perception. It notes the habit forms unconsciously from early moments.
Indians Moon Worship Emerges From Norse Echoes
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a discussion of Native American moon worship. The passage references Indians of South America and a claim that the moon is revered for guidance or power. Context is unclear due to garbled wording.
Small Garden Planting Plan From USDA Guide
Specialists urge staggered sowings to ensure ongoing harvests of root and salad crops in limited spaces. Radishes and beets offer early yield. carrots yield baby carrots with careful thinning. parsnips and endive stay for winter. Watercress and chicory extend fresh greens from spring to late autumn.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Back-to-orthodoxy Aims at Faith Lifting in Denver Conference
A Denver gathering for the Christian Fundamentals Conference promotes a back-to-basics revival to restore faith as the bedrock of morality and civilization. It argues belief in God underpins trust in man, family, country, and community, criticizing higher criticism and secular skepticism.
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Denver
Willy Nilly
Christian Fundamentals Conference
Iim
Assail
Local residents make short trips and farm notices across Iowa
President M J Hoffman of Central College visited Des Moines on business. A B De Haan and family traveled from Sioux City to visit his parents. G B Clarke and wife stayed with their daughter in Marshalltown. Several others went to Des Moines or Thayer Kansas for short trips. Local youth enjoyed a Baptist Sunday school picnic at Grandman grove with games and a meal. Milk for sale from tuberculin tested cows offered by EH A Roorda at Red 168.
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A. B. de Haan
Sioux City
Jacob de Haan
The
Baptist Sunday School
Grandman Grove
the Grove
Cyrenus Cole Elected to Congress in Iowa Fifth District
Cyrenus Cole of Cedar Rapids was elected to fill the Fifth Iowa District vacancy caused by the resignation of Congressman Good. The contest was closer than expected, signaling voter discontent with the Harding Administration. The Chronicle congratulates the Pella born congressman and hopes his career reflects well on his native town.
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Cyrenus Cole
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Good
Harding
The
Chronicle
Cole
Legion Wins From Milo In Thirteen Inning Game
The American Legion baseball team defeated Milo 8 to 3 in a 13 inning home game Wednesday. Milo had a shutout stretch early, then a late rally tied the score before the Legion pulled away. Officials anticipate a big crowd next week when Milo returns for another game here.
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American Legion
Milo
Legion
Pella
Spotted Poland China Hog Sale At Van Beale Farm
Hogs sold at the Wm. Van Beale farm north of town drew about 450 farmers and stock men for a Delco lit sale. Thirty five head of young hogs brought good prices amid favorable market conditions. Delco lighting by G H Vanden Berg & Co lit pens and sale space. Bethel church ladies served refreshments late into the night.
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Poland
China
Wm. van Beale
Chronicle
G. H. Vanden Berg & Co
Delco
van Baale Hag
Daughters death newborn in Van Donselaar family
Blanche Lucile Van Donselaar infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Hart Van Donselaar died at home east of town on Monday July 18 aged sixteen days Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev M J Hoffman Interment was at Black Oak Center Cemetery
Card of Thanks from the Vandonselaars
We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown during our bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vandonselaar.
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Earl Vandonselaar
Death of Henry Frazier Remembers Lincoln Resident
Frazier friends in Pella learned Henry Frazier died at his Lincoln Nebraska home. He passed away July 10 at age 94. A former Pella resident he once managed the Central College boarding hall. One son and possibly other relatives live near Otley. Granddaughter Mrs. C A Fisk of Oakland Nebraska has been visiting in Pella.
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Frazier
Pella
Henry Frazier
Lincoln
Nebr
Central College
Otley
C. A. Fisk
Oakland
Died at 81 Survived by Four Sons and Two Daughters
Van Ryswyk D died at his Union Street home at 3 00 a m Saturday July 16 1921 aged 81 years 11 months 17 days from Brights disease He is survived by four sons and two daughters his wife and one daughter having predeceased him Funeral services were held Tuesday at 130 pm at the home and at two oclock at the First Christian Reformed church Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery
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van Ryswyk
D. van Ryswyk
Union Street
Bright
First Christian Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Legion Loses to Prairie City in Farm Picnic Day Game
The American Legion Ball team traveled to Prairie City for the annual farm picnic and lost 4 to 2. Prairie City reporter credit Mark with eight scoreless innings, aided by singles from Wooddell and Jones and a sacrifice by Jennings. Meany and Vroom delivered two baggers for Prairie City, while Pella threatened in the ninth with a four-hit rally producing two runs.
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American .Legion
Prairie City
Prairie City News
Mark
Wooddell
Jones
Jennings
Hanel
Williams
Vroom
Meany
Pella
Power of Faith Through Ages and Conflict
Passage reflects on faith opposing materialism from Pontius Pilate era to modern times. It extols faith in righteousness humanity and God, noting ideals crush junkerism and justice triumphs over princes. The struggle continues in peace and war as timeless resolve inspires.
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Pontius Pilate
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M. J. Hoffman
Des Moines
Mrs
G. B Clarke
Mrs. Hawkins
Marshalltown
Paul Synhorst
Alf
Dick Synhorst
Leighton
J. G. Vander Zy
Oskaloosa
Thayer
Kans
Clara
Edna Reevette
Stout
Town
Margaret Mennenga
Belmont
Frank Simonse
Verlan Odem
Ed van Zante
G. J. Klein
H. H. Rozenberg
Ed. Grant
Osage
W. van Vark
Des Morges
Roorda
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