The Story of Our States Nevada Statehood Boom and Growth
A summary of Nevada's history from early exploration to statehood. It notes Father Gates and Fremont expeditions, the 1848 Mexican War land cession, the Comstock Lode boom, territorial changes, and Nevada's 1864 admission as the 36th state, plus population trends and size.
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Jonathan Brace
Nevada
Sierra Nevadas
California
Sierras
Father Gates
Deserts
Peter 8. Ogden
Hudson's Bay Company
Humboldt River
Ogden
Utah
Arizona
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Annual Meeting Notice for Pella Independent District
Notice to qualified electors of Pella Independent District Marion County Iowa. Annual meeting to be held at City office on the second Monday in March 1922 from 1:00 to 7:00 pm. A director will be named for a three year term to succeed Peter Van Sittert and a treasurer will succeed C N Cole. February 23 1922. Peter Van Sittert Secretary Pro Tem.
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Pella
Pella City
Marion
Iowa
Peter van Sittert
C. N. Cole
neglected pejibaye food rival to the date palm
Agricultural explorer Wilson Popenoe notes the pejibaye or chonta duro as a valuable tropical American food plant rivaling the famous Ori ental date palm. Arabs rely on dates while southern Costa Rica aborigines and northern South American communities subsist part of each year largely on pejibaye.
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Wilson Popenoe
Department of Agriculture
Costa Rica
South America
By No Means Hodletan Quote on Road to Hell
An apparent quote attributed to a modern politician ponders that good intentions do not guarantee better outcomes, using the proverb about paving as a metaphor for policy direction and its effect on the destination. The Hodletan is referenced as the source or outlet.
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Hell
Jonah and Gods boundless love in a great repentance
An International Sunday School lesson on the book of Jonah emphasizes God’s universal love and repentance. It contrasts Jonah’s initial reluctance with his eventual obedience and the Nineveh mercy, urging believers to heed God’s call to teach and spread the gospel to all nations.
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Jonah
Ninevah
Hosea
Amos
Jehovah
Great Deep
Church of Jesus Christ
Iag
Tarshish
God
Jesus
Public Sale At Wright Area Auction Highlights Livestock and Farm Equipment
A long slate of auction items is announced for a Wright area sale including 81 sows and gilts of mixed Poland China stock bred to registered boars, 160 head of feeding hogs, 18 horses and mules, 60 cattle with Hereford breeding, and extensive farm implements from John Deere and McCormick. The sale starts at 10 a.m. at a farm location near Oskaloosa Ottumwa road with nearby rail stops and transport options. Cash terms unless arranged otherwise, with a lunch by Wright Ladies Aid and auctioneering credits to Colville Colville and associates.
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Fairfield
American Legion of Humboldt
Iowa Speech Teachers Association of
Sioux City
John G. Thornell
Sidney
Revenue Department
Harry Carson
Oskaloosa
Philippine War Veterans
Company F
Ottumwa
Boyd W. Smith
Waukon
E. F. Medary
Smith
Independence Bulletin Journal
Odd Fellow
Main Street
Fred Rounds
Harry Fielding
W. 5
Gillespie
Annie Collins
Emily Hayden
Iowa
Iowa Press
de Moines
Judge Boies
Waterloo
William Murphy
Calvin Jack
K. F. Jack
Des Moines
St. Louis
F. A. Bones
Webster City
Black Hawk County
Chester White
Janesville
Phillip Karas
Atlantic
Andrew Z. Scott
Karas
Scott
J. J. Gorman
KR. D. Booth
Fort Dodge
F. D. Harmon
Illinois Central
Remson
C. L. Owen
Frank Hynek
Cedar Rapids
Hynek
S. L. Moore
Boone
Moore
Boone County
Boone, Amos
George Schaefer
Sheffield
Schaefer
Thornton
Schleswig
Persia
Snell Shops
Ft. Dodge
Kendall
Washington
Interstate Commerce Committee of
House
War Department
Camp Dodge
A.C. Payne
Luton
Riverside
Leonard Johnson
Joseph Larson
Belmond
Great Western
University of Iowa
J. J. Tigert
United States Commissioner of Education
Fred W. Sargent
Chicago
University
College of Law
D. D. Murphy
Elkader
State Board of Education
Leon W. Ainsworth
Col. Ainsworth
Lowa
Lown
Francis Hunter
Archie Burris
Hattie Bates
Chrissie Sonne
Davenport
Poland
China
Farrow
Aid of
Wright
Washington Birthday Revered as Father of Country
The article extols George Washington as a noble statesman and fearless general who led with truth, justice, and Christian virtue. It praises his humility, trustworthiness, and service, noting the birthday celebration as a yearly homage to his legacy and leadership.
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George Washington
Long Distance View Between Mountain Ranges
A claim describes spanning vast distances by viewing from one mountain range to another. The record mentions Mount Sparta in Mexico and the Sierra Madre, with the ranges about two hundred miles apart.
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Mount Sparta
Mexico
Sierra Madre
Central Girls Beat High School 13 to 19 in Local Varsity Bout
In a return match on the high school floor Feb 23 Central girls lost 19 to 13 after leading 11 3 at halftime. The Hi Tri Girls of the school showcased a fast offense and enjoyed the literary program during a week of school activities including a Parent Teacher Association meeting and a repeated performance of Prof Pepp.
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Central
Jean Bonar
Wilda van de Pol
Bessie Ver Ploeg
Milton
Lenora Elscott
Helen Hunt Jackson
Anna Tyselling
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Iowa News
Oskaloosa-Ottumwa Road
St. L
B&q
Stark
John Deere
McCormick
Keystone
Rock Island
Emerson Gang
Fairbanks-Morse
Bosch
Weber
S. C
Worp
Minnie
Mr. Weatherman
van Rheenen
St. Mar
Colville
S I. M. Reed
Pennington
Cleo Ferguson
Lester Butler
the School Chronicle
Pella High School
Central College
Ul-Tri News
P. B
Lucile C
Pepp
Harry D. P
Arie R
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