Famous Inventors To Figure In Hall of Fame Election
The sixth quinquennial Hall of Fame election in New York University signals growing public recognition for inventors. Nominees include Goodyear, Marsh Hoe, McHares, Fulton, Ericsson, Mergenthaler, Sholes, and others like Edison and Bell may join later. nominations run Feb 1 to March 15 with final selection by a 100 member electors body.
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Hall of Fame
Iaces
Robert Underwood J
National Museum of Industry
Washington
Waldemar Keempffert
George Iles
Apo
University Heights
New York
Robert Ton
Samuel F. B. Morse
Ellney
Elias Howe
Senate of New York University
Edison
Bell
Wright Brothers
Weste
Charles Goodyear
Richard Marsh Hoe
Cyrus Hall Mc
Hares & Ewing Hall of Fame
New York University
Robert Fulton
Hall
Robert Underwood Johnson
Ericsson
Sholes
Siles
Herkimer See
N. Y
Ilfon
N.Y
Remingtons
E. Remington and Sons
Titan
N.4
Remington
Milwaukee
Johnson
Student volunteers study abroad mission at Mount Vernon
From The Central Bay report on the Iowa Student Volunteer Conference held at Mount Vernon. Representatives Josse, Mieras, and Mildred Stranks attended alongside speakers Dr. Robert Wilder Miss Dickey Miss Lewis Ph D and others from India China Korea South America and Santo Domingo. The theme Face Christ urged dedication to service and cross cultural mission.
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Central Bay
Iowa
Mount Vernon
Babruary
Josse,Mieras
Mildred Stranks
Robert P. Wilder
Lewis
China
Dickey
India
Rocke
Santo Domingo
Otto Hauser
Philippines
Dean Wildman
Cornell College
Rev. Anderson
Dr. Williamson
Korea
Sv. America
Christ
Wilder
Phillip
Jesus
Andrew
Moses
Europe
Miss Dickey
America
Joe Navia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Navia
Band Members Grow Ahead of Conference at Parsons
The band reports increasing membership and plans a larger delegation for next year’s conference to be held at Parsons.
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Parsons
Book Reviews of an Ushering Manual by Pastor Willis O Garrett
Pastor Willis O Garrett compiles a compact guide for ushers outlining practical principles for their work. The book, suggested for each usher, aims to improve church ushering through concise, action oriented guidance published by Fleming H Revell Company New York City price 50 cents.
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Willis O. Garrett
Fleming H. Revell Company
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Pioneer Program for Iowa Baptist Boy Leaders Manual
Group leaders and pastors are urged to study a new leaders manual on boys. It favors a boy centered approach, locating activity as the key to understanding youth. Produced by A. J. Gregg and published by The Association Press, 847 Madison Avenue, New York.
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Iowa
Eternal Life in Action Sermons by J E Massee
Tremont Temple Boston preacher J E Massee compiles twelve sermons on Johns First Epistle. The volume demonstrates vivid exposition and practical application, showcasing the power of expositional preaching. Published by Fleming H Revell Company New York priced at 1 50.
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J. E. Massee
Tremont Temple
Boston
Massee
John
Fleming H. Revell Company
Fifth Avenue
New York
Principles of Christian Living by G B Smith
Prof. G B Smith of Chicago University presents a fresh interpretation of the search for the highest human good. His book justifies itself in ethics by replacing abstract principles with concrete social situations and a practical backbone for Christian living.
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G. B. Smith
Chicago University
Dr. Smith
Experiential vs doctrinal ethics in religious study
The passage contrasts experiential and principle based ethics in scriptural and church interpretations. It warns against equating experience with real meaning, noting both experiential and legalistic approaches remain merely methods. It cites bibliographies and discussion questions from a University of Chicago Press edition.
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University of Chicago Press
Ellis Avenue
Chicago
Price
Great Scouts Wen Story of a South Sea Islander Hero
South Sea Islander Frank Gruard, Crook’s favorite scout, born in Tahiti 1850, fled to Montana at 15, lived with Sioux six years after escaping, learned their language, guided troops in a blinding snowstorm after smashing a compass, and earned renown in the 1876 Sibley Scout mission with Lieut. Sibley.
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White Antelope
Gruard
Crook
Frank Giuard
Frank
St. Joseph Mo
Frank Crook
Frank Gruard
Tahiti
Montana
Sitting Bull
Piano Popularity and World Music Noted
A brief note reflects on piano as the dominant instrument, claiming most of the world’s music is written for the keyboard. The snippet highlights piano’s widespread use and cultural reach across regions and eras.
Standard Oil Agency Changes Hands in Pella Area
Marsh Grant, longtime Standard Oil agent in Pella, relocates to Knoxville to head the Knoxville agency. Ivo Ver Beeck is appointed Pella agent and will manage here. Neal Van Hemert leaves the Knoxville agency to join Sinclair Oil in Knoxville, confirming a local shakeup. The community laments the loss of the Grants but supports the move for better pay.
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Marsh Grant
Standard Oil Company
Pella
Knoxville
Ivo Ver Beeck
Mr. Grant
Neal van Hemert
Standard
Sinclair Oil Co
Mrs. Grant
Rock Island Train Service Schedule Notice
Eastbound and westbound Wabash lines list passenger numbers and freight constraints. Locals require freight for shipment at the station by 5:00 p m the evening before. Both local freights carry passengers per the Howell Iowa timetable.
Hicks Almanac and Thermometer Offer for 1925
Arrangement with Hicks Almanac publishers brings readers the 1925 edition and a $2.50 White Enamel Window Thermometer for only $1.43. The rust proof steel instrument features a baked white enamel coating, nonwearing graduations, magnifying lens, 8 inch scale, window brackets, lifetime durability, and guaranteed accuracy. Almanac adds 178 illustrated pages and world renowned forecasts. price includes both items postpaid, Almanac alone 60c. Order today.
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Cyrus Hall McCormick
Cormick
John Ericsson
Monitor
Ottmar Mergenthaler
Linotype
Christopher Latham Sholes
Goodstar
McCormich
Henry, Holt & Cow
Keystone View Co
Charler Goodyear
Ghorgh H. Jason
Book Reviews
Zime Great Scouts
Western Newspaper Union
Sibley
W. Sibley
Standard Oil Agency
Rock Island Train Service
Wabash
Howell
East West
Hicks Almanac
C. Kilbuck
R. R
Tony Kilbuck
B. Bird
Flagg County
Marian Vandar Linden
Stephen van Roekel
Louis le Cocq
Mulberry
Dick Rolenbrander
Bruce Ferguson
R. Gosselink
Artie
R. Bruins
P. Allen
Jessamine Lee
Mrs. van Dyne
Railr
Kenneth Fox
Nancy R. Renaud
And
Vande Voort
Imogene McCarty
Beavers
Flagg Corners
A. van der Ploeg
R. B. Beavers
M. Cochrane
Jessamine
J. Grotveld Dilly
Hilda Palmquist
van der Linden
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