Iowa News and Comment by J W Jamagin
Portraits of Iowa life span multiple topics from a wooden clock propelling history to radio networks in small towns. It recalls Professor Horack’s antique timepiece, radio reach in De Casey, and Ed Shields first to hear Harding’s death in Cass County.
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Columbus
Frank E. Horack
University of Iowa
State Historical Society of America
M. W. Davis
Ohio City
America
Casey
Guthrie
Adair
Cass County
Harding
Ed Shields
Atlantic
Urbandale Federated Church
Des Moines
R. R. Brown
WOAW
Woodman
the World Building
Omaha
Christian Missionary Alliance
Urbandale
Shall We Sell or Electrify the Farm
A farmer facing retirement weighs selling the farm versus electrifying it at home. The article argues electrification eliminates drudgery, adds conveniences like automatic lights and running water, and may remove the need to move to town. It suggests the couple gains leisure and continued engagement with farm life.
Iowa Federation Takes The Lead At Convention
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation with nearly eighty thousand paid up members leads in official representation to the American Federation convention in Chicago December 10 to 13. Iowa will have five delegates, one for each twenty thousand members, plus President Chas. Hearst as delegate at large. The four other delegates are Mrs Ellsworth Richson, E Coverdale, J M Horlacher, and E W Huston. Arrangements for rail travel at a special rate run December 1 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
American Federation
Chicago
National Federation of Farm Bureaus
Iowa
Chas. Hearst
Ellsworth Richson
Pella
E. Coverdale
Clinton County
J. M. Horlacher
Buena Vista County
E. W. Huston
Crawford County
Two Generations Of Potatoes In A Season
Ver Beck presented potatoes grown from seed in the same season. He planted first in April and harvested, then on August 1 he sowed portion of the harvested crop for a second planting. The Early Ohio potatoes reached fair size, unusual for seed grown in-year, with only a few hills involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Ver Beck
Ver Beck
Morning and evening church notes from multiple congregations
Second Reformed Church presents a morning mixed quartet and a special request song, with sermons on The Message of John the Baptist and related scripture. Evening offerings feature musical selections and a junior choir, plus questions about saloon return. Other notices cover evangelistic services at Central M E Church, and Baptist reflections on character and leadership with service times listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Reformed Church
Hoffman
Hesseling
van Houweling
Sipkema
Hesselink
John the Baptist
Prof
M. E
Oskaloosa
Baptist
Kingdom of God
Jesus
The
Baptist Church
Shocks and the need for conduct shock absorbers
A compact essay discusses the many meanings of shock from electric to social, noting physical shocks can harm but often merely tickle and that shocks to others' esteem hurt more. It urges wearing moral shock absorbers to maintain smooth conduct in daily life.
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Ford
Quotable Wisdom on Effort and Growth from Phil Natis
A clipped collection of aphorisms contrasts idleness with action. It notes how some people push others to help, some bury hatchets in heads, and values perseverance. The quotes reflect a confidence that facing failure fuels progress and growth through persistence.
Fine Wool Suiting and Suits Priced for Special Orders
M Vander Linden advertises fine all wool suiting at $25.00 and $26.00 for two piece suits, $29.50 for three piece suits, and $29.60 for overcoats, all offered for special order.
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M. Vander Linden
Central Falls to Second Defeat by Still College of Osteopathy
The Still College of Osteopathy of Des Moines defeated Central College 32 to 0. Still dominated with line plunges and solid ground gains led by Cartwright, Meyers, and Murphy while Central struggled to move the ball, suffering three interceptions and a blocked punt return for a touchdown. Still finished with 15 first downs to Central’s eight and held the onetime underdog in a heavy contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Still College of Osteopathy of
Des Moines
Central College
Still
Cartwright
Central
Bouquet
Butt
Murphy
Russell
Buirge
Brown
Myers
Nicholas
Meyers
van Doorninck
L. EB de Kock Meyers
Cl. T
Dirks Benevi
L. G
Vander Waal McNeish
Hubbeling Sweezey Or. G
Gullion Walker
R. T
Vander Haar
R. FE
van Roekel
Brice
Butt Murphy
L. H
Bouquet Brown
R. H
van Rheenen
B. van Doorninck
O'Connor
Benevi
Staples
O’connor
Bone
Graham
F. Thomas
Vandegrift
Sheets
Sweezer
Walker
Bailer
Rowland
de Kock
Gullion
Schnoebelen for Bouquet in football clash
Touchdowns by Cartwright Murphy and Nicholas set the pace as Schnoebelen fills Bouquet’s role. Cartwright adds two extra points after scores. Officials listed include Referee Kirk from Iowa Umpire Ellscott of Cornell and Headlinesman Manual from Upper Town.
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Bouquet
Cartwright
Murphy
Nicholas
Kirk
Iowa
Ellscott
Cornell U
Manual
Upper Town
Party for student workers at First Reformed Sunday school
The Central Bay reports a party for the Student Workers class hosted by teacher Mr Mulder. The evening featured a piano solo The Harp at Midnight by Aubert, a Rosary duet, a talk by Prof Mulder, and a violin solo Leilspeil by Keler Bela. Two contests entertained guests with prizes awarded to Miss Meyer.
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Central Bay
First Reformed Sunday School
Mulder
Miss Meyers
Aubert
Ostendorf
Miss Plette
Prof. Mulder
Students' Evening Meeting Raises Japanese Mission Aid
A chaotic letters session ended with Miss Plette and Miss Vander Pol correcting all names. Lunch followed with unanimous praise for the cats. The Student Workers class then held a business meeting and voted to raise seventy five dollars for the Japanese mission. After a game, all sang Bless Be the Tie That Binds, then prayed led by Prof Mulder. Fifteen Rahs honored Prof and Mrs Mulder as guests departed grateful for the evening.
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Plette
Vander Pol
Prof
Mulder
Mrs. Mulder
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