Kingsbury warns of dummies in U S
The Chicago Tribune article reports Professor Forrest A. Kingsbury of the University of Chicago saying America’s average intelligence is dropping. He cites 1 750 000 WWI tests showing 12 percent superior and 24 percent dull or feeble minded, argues heredity and environment raise social menace, and urges state action to curb procreation by the unfit.
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Lawn Mowers and Seed Potatoes for Sale in Monroe Iowa
Local classified notes offer lawn mowers kept sharp and wood condition by N. Van Maren near the square, plus a listing to sell one half Hudson White Sadler. Also advertised are Gold Coin seed potatoes from AL W Veenschoten, described as large and top quality, with bargaining offered through the Chronicle.
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Incarnation of Christ and Sermon Notes at Holland and English Churches
Church notes from First Christian Reformed Church list morning and evening services with scripture references. Holland and English congregations meet on the Lord's Day with themes on Christ’s incarnation and exaltation.
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Xali
Second Reformed Church Morning worship and choir plans
The Second Reformed Church schedules morning service led by Rev Prof from Central College with the senior choir singing an anthem Unto Me. Evening service features a sermon on Apostolic Boldness and the Junior Choir performing Blow Ye the Trumpet. Fred Van Doorninck to sing The Holy Guy. Sunday School at 10:00 a m with Geo Croll superintendent. Morning worship titled Honest 5 to 11 a m subject Sam 1312-24 my man at 7:30 was Taught Mid-we. You are cord ship with us be 7:30 p m ly invited to work.
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Holy Guy
Croll
Sam
Charles Phillips dies from blood poisoning after finger prick
John and Fred De Cook attended the funeral of John Phillips, a hardware merchant. An infection from a small finger prick while cutting chicken fence wire led to his death three days later. He sought a doctor only after the injury worsened, but died Tuesday morning. Miss Dora Van Helton and others were Sunday supper guests of Miss Elsie Miller.
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John Phillips
Leek
Chronicle
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Nd Hoeksema
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Pella
Elsie Miller
Eddyville Tribune
Obituaries and Notices From Pella Area Deaths
Two local obituaries record deaths in early May 1923. John H. Veenstra of 1813 Main Street died April 30 after a long illness at 63 years. Kuyper, formerly of Pella, died May 2 in Des Moines at 50. Both families survive with spouses and children. services set for nearby towns. Additional note thanks offered for support after the loss of infant Dorothy Darline, of W S Van Hemert family.
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John H. Veenstra
Main Street
Harold
Pella
Chas. Sipkema
Anne van Ryswyk
John Boyt
Des Moines
City of Pella May 1928 council notes cement street closing denied
City of Pella Iowa held a regular May 1 1928 meeting presided by Mayor Johnson with all members present. A petition to close East 3rd Street between Union and Liberty was denied. Street committee recommended sidewalk on block 8 crossing on South Street and repairs to crossings. Buildings committee urged interior painting of city office rooms. Treasurer reported 26167.97 balance. Various bond and street improvement interest payments authorized. An ordinance on compensation for officials passed under suspension of rules. Finance committee approved bills with warrants to be issued from various funds. American Legion requested a comfort station in the Legion purchased building and funding for the station.
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Central College requests oiling part of University street west of Broadway granted
City council actions include granting Central College a request to oil a portion of University street west of Broadway and ordering a bid call for street flushing. The meeting adjourned after the motion. A. C. Kuyper, Clerk.
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Equal Rights Debate Sparks Church Incident
Strickland Gilliland argues that both women and men resist true equal rights. In Memphis a man attempting shaving in church is escorted out after a woman beside him uses makeup openly. The piece mocks prejudice and highlights social double standards in gender rights.
Daylight bank robbery tip reached Des Moines officers
Marshal C. L. Carter received word Sunday evening that a tip warned of a daylight robbery planned for Pella on Monday. Carter was on watch for the robbers and would have given them a lively time if they appeared, but they apparently learned of his preparations and did not show up.
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