Hotels fight pests and Expo plans loom for Des Moines
A Des Moines group details hotel pest control costs amid rising bills for bed bug and roach extermination. The piece notes expected 13 500 delegates and about 15 000 visitors for the National Christian Endeavor convention in Des Moines July 4 to 9 with possible rail and trip packages to Denver Glacier Park and Yellowstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Miller Hotel Co
National Christian Endeavor
Massachusetts
Oklahoma Endeavorers
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak
Yellowstone Park
Glacier National Park
Melcher Tops Team At College Notes Tournament
Melcher led a strong squad to victory in the college notes tournament amid praise for Central Still’s top team. A YMCA canteen ran at the event, drawing steady patronage as the team celebrated a desired win and the overall quality of play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Waukon
Allamakee
Melcher
Central
Washington Banquet Recalls a Pleasant Evening
Guests enjoyed a large crowd, beautiful decorations, and courteous service at the Washington banquet. The dinner was delicious, the speech well received, and the weather agreeable, leaving attendees with a positive impression overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Home Concert Set After Trip in April
The Boys Glee Club plans a Home Concert in April after their trip. The high school cantata promises solid material this year. Miss Throckmorton is an efficient teacher delivering results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Sick List Overflows Publication Record
A lengthy sick list swamps the page, making publication impractical as officials cite space constraints and ongoing updates. The item notes numerous names and conditions, urging readers to consult the hospital or local notices for precise details.
Wealthy Chicago immigrant rewards loyal workers by gifting business
A Chicago man born in Austria who built a $4,000,000 enterprise and came to the U.S. 56 years ago turned his business over to 36 faithful employees. He says he does not need more money and wants to reward those who helped him succeed, valuing loyalty and friendship over mere wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Bay
Chicago
Austria
Checkers Origins Traced to Ancient Egypt and Earlier
The oldest checkers treatise dates to around 1547, while British Museum artifacts show boards and pieces used in ancient Egypt, indicating the game was known from earlier times. This suggests a long history of checkers across civilizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Museum
Egypt
Jesus Teaching In Luke Parables And Taxes Lesson
International Sunday School Lesson by J A Lapham discusses Luke chapters 20 21 and related references to tribal and Roman rule. It emphasizes Christ solving a political religious dilemma by prompting submission to Caesar while honoring God and gives guidance on giving and government duties with practical questions and pointers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Pell
Jesus Christ
Jeang
Caesar
Jesus
John Knox
Roger Williams
God
Erdman
Tarbell
Call for nationwide campaign to teach respect for law
The author argues that more than anything a nationwide effort is needed to inculcate respect for all law. Leaders should pledge strict obedience to every law or regulation, even if it hurts them, and keep that pledge.
Parenting model under speed fines and responsibility
Youths are urged to learn from parents by example when enforcing rules. The quote questions whether parents will present a five dollar note to cover a child's speeding fine if they are caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kops
Baseball Candidate Dates Begin Work
From the Central Ray report that spring workouts have started under Coach Kettering. Capt De Vries returns at first base with Ver Dever and Reiter contesting catching duties. Pitching duties feature De Haan Flikkema Van Doorninck and Van der Ploeg plus Dykstra Ver Heul. Schedule includes Ames Des Moines University North Dakota Aggies Coe Ellsworth and a local legion team in a hard, promising campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kettering
de Vries
Vanden Dever
Reiter
de Haan
Flikkema
van Doorninck
Deac
North Central Conference
Ames
Des Moines University
North Dakota Aggies
Coe
Ellsworth
G Ames
Legion
Central
Also Mentioned on This Page
Felix Tus
L. F
van Zelin Entern
Unisa
Felix Featherhead
J. W. Jarnag
Maynard Barnes
Grinnell College
Smyrna
New York Times
Barnes
U. S
United States
America
Near East
Susan D. Orvis
Grinnell
Miss Orvis
Turkey
Caesarea
Anatolia
C. B. Finley
Dairy Extension Department
Mr. Finley
Little Brown
The
Vale
Chickasaw County
Pitts
Globe
Atlantic Coast
Pacific Coast
State Supreme Court
First National Bank
Guthrie
Guthrie County
Justin Barry
Cherokee
Primghar
Sioux Falls
Dakota
Scott County
Mitchell County
Towa
J. A. Tracy
Des Moines Employment Bureau
Polk County
W. M. Calladay
Motor Vehicle Department
Ramsay
Calladay
Ora Claytor Moore
Clarinda
Taylor Kraut
Page County Bank
Elsie Ferguson
Fourteenth Cavalry
Fort Des Moines
Marc Launcelot
Thomas B. Clarke, Jr
New York
Adjutant General's
Governor’s Island
Albert Kennedy
St. Paul
Minn
Sioux City
Beardsley
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Des Moines Public Health Nursing Association
College
Y. M
J.A. Lapham
Terres Piper
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!