Annual Washington Banquet Brings Festive Pulse to Central
The Central Ray reports the Washington birthday banquet at the college was a success, with striped decor and a varied menu. Students enjoyed a festive program, music by Nick and Loyd, and classless toasts led by Prof. Mulder, underscoring school spirit and community ties.
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Washington
George Washington
Nick
Loyd
Prof. Mulder
Anschutz Loyde Hillyer
Nicholas Gosselink
Scherzo
Gottschalk Clarice Smith
Frances Vander Linden
Arle Vander Stoep
Loxey Lucille Plette
Vesta van Buren
Adelphian
Have You A Daughter How to Take Proper Care of Her Health
A reader from Hastings Nebraska recalls catching a severe cold at sixteen and credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with restoring health and preventing weakness. The testimonial praises the remedy given by the mother and endorses continued use for forty years. The note mentions obtaining the product from a local druggist in liquid or tablet form.
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Hastings, Nebr
Dr. Pierce
Kilen Houn
Burlington Ave
Plain Talk From The Educational Journal
A plainspoken guideline warns against big words and pompous language. It urges concise, clear, honest expression with no slang or pretentious rhetoric.
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Educational Journal
Rock Island Freight and Local Train Rules
Freight shipments must be at the station by 6:00 p m the night before. Both local freights carry passengers.
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Rock Island Train Service
Sniffe at a Nickel Per Item From Plumber's Bill
Boston Transcript reports a quirky entry from a plumber's bill noting a line reading To a man and boy looking for smell priced at $1.25. The item highlights a humorous or peculiar billing note in a 19th or early 20th century issue.
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Boston Transcript
Mariners Best Exchange Turns to Skipper Billing
A quip turns on a new guest declaring himself a skipper. The green clerk chides him to settle his bill before practicing his profession, highlighting a lighthearted marketplace moment.
Central Loses Debates with Penn on Independence Topic
The Central debating team fell to Penn in a dual contest on the Philippines independence. Judge Ryan from Grinnell College scored Penn’s rebuttal as decisive while commending both sides' performances. Penn speakers were Arthur O. Binden, Verne C. Conover, and Leslie J. Frazier. Central’s negative squad included John De Haan, Gerrit Van Roekel, and Connie De Bruin. Plans for a future match at Penn and a forthcoming Parsons College deal were noted. The article also covers county road projects in Indiana Township, including a new bridge and improvements to Primary Road No. 14, funded by 1923 construction funds and primary road maintenance.
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Ryan
Grinnell College
Penn
Central
Phillipine Islands
Arthur O. Binden
Verne C. Conover
Leslie J. Frazier
John de Haan
Gerrit van Roekel
Connie de Bruin
Parsons College
Goldenrod Declared National Flower Choice by Popular Vote
Mexico adopts nopn cac tus prickly pear as national flower while Canada selects sugar maple leaf for autumn colors. The United States also shows a popular vote preference for goldenrod as national flower, though no official adoption exists.
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Mexico
Canada
United States
Lady Gay Rambler Rose Gains Popularity
A rose once named Amelia Jenkins failed to sell or be cultivated. Rechristened Lady Gay, it gained wide popularity as a rambler rose.
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Amelia Jenkins
National emblems by nations flowers or symbols
Flowers and plants chosen as national emblems include Greece the violet, Italy the white fly, Spain the pomegranate, France the fleur de lis, and Switzerland the edelweiss. The selections reflect each country’s cultural symbolism and natural flora.
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Greece
Italy
Spain
France
Switzerland
County Engineer Describes Road Projects and Funding
County Engineer discusses progress on Primary Road No. 24 from Pleasantville to four miles west of Mahaska line and extension of Primary Road No. 14 to the Des Moines River. Legislature allowed county funds for bridge work. Board of Supervisors seeks funds for part of Bridge Project No. 119. For 1 season, Board plans little construction due to taxpayer objections and is surveying new projects including Primary Road No. 2 and parts of Primary Road No. 17 from Pleasantville to Swan.
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Pleasantville
Mahaska County
Des Moines River
Red Rock
Board of Supervisors
Swan
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