Chapel Exercises at Central Bay Hear Talks by Ingham and Chamberlain
Central students and faculty heard Dr. Ingham emphasize college foundations and three fellowships with nature man and God, urging outdoor fellowship for health and growth. Dr. Chamberlain argued Central’s religion ties expand beyond denominational bounds, citing Livingston and other leaders inspired by God.
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Central Bay
Central
Ingham
Chamberlain
Board ‘of Foreign Missions
College
Wesselink
First Reformed Church
Dr. Ingham
Abraham Lincoln
Earth
Dr. Chamberlain
Pella
Central College
Splendid Talks Again Hoped In Central Chapel
In one morning two such splendid talks were heard though miles separate Central and New York. The hope remains that in the future they may be heard again in Central Chapel.
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Central
New York
Central Chapel
MUST BE A BROTHER OR A BRUTE At the world brotherhood conference
William Jennings Bryan spoke in Washington outlining a twofold view of humanity. He said all human dealings are based on brotherhood or brutality, with individuals choosing between compassion and predatory pursuit in a stark moral divide.
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World Brotherhood
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
God
Baal
Continent
Musical Lyceum Number A Success at High School
The Red Path Concert Orchestra performed at the High School Auditorium last Thursday despite church meetings. Edward Barrow, tenor, sang several numbers while the violin solos drew the loudest applause. The program mixed instrumental and vocal pieces with strong violin, piano, and cello highlights.
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Redpath
Second Reformed Church
Edward Barrow
Gloria
Central Girls Shine In State Oratorical Contest
James Rowe, Miss Jeanette Van Arendonk and Miss Elsa Petterson returned from Mount Pleasant representing Central in the women's state oratorical and extemporaneous speaking contest. The article praises their performance and notes Central was well represented by the two young ladies.
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Jeanette van Arendonk
Elsa Petterson
Mount Pleasant
Central
Jeanne and Peter Pause on a Gift of Hope
In a small town Jeanne clings to a quiet life while medical student Lawrence weds another. Peter, steady and unselfish, longs to ease Jeanne’s burden as her father nears death and the town’s home slips away. Peter proposes a path to shelter, but memory and loss shadow every choice.
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Union
Jeanne
Peter
Lawrence
Great City Medical College
Jean
Tam
Father
Saloon Owner Loses Money in Box Game Swindle
St Louis man Cherich says two strangers used the box watching ruse at the St Francis hotel to steal 900 cash and 800 in Liberty bonds after he drew funds from the bank to prove his honesty. He was robbed previously and afterward, the pair fled leaving him penniless.
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St. Louis—John
Cicerich
St. Francis Hotel
Cherich
St. Francis
Water Power Plans Seek 12 Million HP Nationwide
Federal Power Commission reports 129 applications filed under the waterpower act through December 18 seeking more than 12 million horsepower and an investment of 1.2 billion dollars. Projects range from small 10 horsepower cottages to a vast Upper Colorado reservoir, spanning 27 states plus Alaska and D C. California leads with 35 permits, New York follows with 18.
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Washington
Chicago
Federal Power Commission
United States
Colorado
Alaska
District of Columbia
California
New York
Giant redwood section arrives at Washington Park grounds
A 30 foot diameter section of a California redwood now stands at the Department of Agriculture in Washington. It is topped with a miniature house as a decorative feature, marking a notable public display from the source.
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California
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Mexico doubles oil shipments as decade totals rise
Mexico’s oil trade shows shipments doubling since last year with October at 17.3 million barrels and January at 18.1 million. Past figures reveal 1901 and 1910 outputs near 10 and 3.63 million barrels, while 1919 reached 87.07 million. Officials expect 125 million barrels this year amid over 8 million pesos in taxes paid by US firms. The industry’s value is estimated around 700 million gold. May include note on cider use lawful under prohibition act statements.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Department of Industry and Commerce
United States
Widow Remembers First Marriage Details
A fragmented note states she had been a widow for the first marriage and mentions she was married earlier, but details are incomplete.
Joint Meeting of Philos and Alethians Ends in Bright Plans
The Philos and Alethians held their first joint meeting of the year with a program of quotations music and readings. Debates on love and indemnity featured a large group engagement and rhyming charades followed by games despite an unexpected blackout and a vow to meet again.
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Philos and
Alethians
Dora Eringa
Cornelia Landhuis
Arthur Rymes
Gertrude van Houweling
Connie Duiker
Melvin van Houweling
Germany
Richard Roseboom
Nova
Cunera van Emmerick
Benjamin de Vries
Delvin
Pet” Davis
Goldie
Flick
Copniel
Pickle
Alethia
Philomathean
Six tests of education proposed by Columbia president
Nicholas Murray Butler outlined six tests to gauge genuine education at Columbia University. He urged self assessment on language precision, refined manners, reflection, sound feeling, growth, and the ability to act beyond mere efficiency. The article notes Kansas leads in college students per state population with 27 per 10,000, followed by Michigan and Minnesota.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Dr. Butler
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Indiana
Oklahoma
Illinois
Missouri
Intentions and Actions Echoed in Daily Life
A reflective note contrasts intentions with outcomes, stressing that what matters are the actions taken and words spoken. It emphasizes real deeds over mere plans, suggesting daily life is judged by tangible conduct rather than intent alone.
Annual Banquet Great Success at Central College
The Washington banquet filled the ladies dorm dining hall with students and townspeople enjoying a lavish menu served by the Ladies Auxiliary. A program featured performances by the Ladies Glee Club, the Men's Glee Club, and student speakers honoring those who build, bridge chasms, and soar, ending with a rousing C. U. I. cheer.
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Washington
Ladies
Central
Heemstra
Thais
Massenett
Carl Woodford
Adams
Ladies” Glee Club
Martha Gosselink
Academy
Efe Moss
Homer
Wells
Arne Vander Stoep
Herman Vander Meulen
Harriet Frush
Gertrude van Houweling
Dave Bogard
Geibel
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Musical Lyceum
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Rock Island
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United States Power Commission
Washington Park
Philos
Bobbie Burban
Butler
Onawa
Abie
Cascara
la Grippe
Grippe
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