History Repeats as Faith Battles World Power
In this essay Rev. J R Euwma argues history’s trends echo past ages, contrasting Nietzschean and Christian ideals. He warns against the rise of the superman state and urges Christian education at Central College to counter decadence, calling for prayers and gifts to strengthen its influence for the Kingdom of Christ.
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Nietzsche
Christ
Europe
America
Neitzsche
Caesar
Napoleon
Otheinant
Jean
Hitler
Tam
Pirit
Church of Jesus
Central
Kingdom of Christ
God
J .R. Euwema
Iowans Income Growth in Twenty Years Surges Past Billions
The article traces Iowa income totals from 1929 through 1949, noting declines in the early Depression years, a rebound to over a billion dollars in 1937, exceeding two billion in 1942, and reaching 3.788 billion in 1948 before easing to 3.301 billion in 1949. It emphasizes sustained growth, with 1949 remaining well above 1947 levels.
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Towans
Towans See Persistent Rise in Personal Income
The Towans show a twenty year rise in per capita income from 546 in 1920 to 1,292 last year, with the national average at 139 percent. Nowack notes an upward trend with this year expected to continue as farm prices, manufacturing jobs, and overall employment rise, barring floods.
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Towans
Nowack
Towa
Navy Enlistments Open Wide Across Des Moines and Iowa
Navy recruiting officials announced unlimited enlistment openings with many ships mothballed and strength boosted, promising rapid advancement for enlistees. Applications remain open to men and women Naval Reservists in most ratings, with complete info available at recruiting stations in Des Moines Fort Dodge Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Burlington Creston Mason City Spencer Dubuque Waterloo Decorah and Marshalltown.
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E.R
Maines
D. T
Weaver
Navy
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Burlington
Creston
Mason City
Spencer
Dubuque
Waterloo
Decorah
Marshalltown
Musings Of the Town Crier Promotes Kiwanis Series
A lively column notes the Kiwanis club Travel and Adventure Series opening at Dowstra Chapel drawing a packed crowd. It tempts future attendees with aisle seating and urges calendar marking for December 18. The piece weaves local praise, social hints, and playful asides about neighbors and events.
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Kiwanis Club
Dowstra Chapel
Garter Tale Linked to Countess of Salisbury
A fragment references the English Order of the Garter founded by Edward III in 1344 and mentions the Countess of Salisbury who lost the garter. The text ends with an apology to King George.
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England
Edward the Third
Countess of Salisbury
George
Fertilizer Spreader Cleaning Urged By Extension Engineer
Dale Hull of Town State College extension urges immediate cleaning of fertilizer spreaders. Remove all fertilizer from the hopper with a wire brush, then coat the sides with used motor oil or rust preventer. Thoroughly clean and oil bearings to prevent rust and freezing this winter.
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Town State College Extension
Dale Hull
Spreaders Prepared for Winter Storage Say Hull
Hull urges farmers and crews to ready spreaders for winter storage, noting disassembly aids cleaning but stressing storage readiness even when disassembly is impractical. The guidance focuses on prolonging equipment life and ensuring readiness for spring use.
Tragic Hallowe'en Prank Ends in Car Crash Death
A Mount Vernon teen Ann Goodyear died when a car carrying several youths overturned while fleeing after attempting to overturn an outhouse at Rosedale school. Neighbors chased them away, and the accident killed Goodyear and injured others.
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Hallowe'en
Mount Vernon
Ann Goodyear
Rosedale
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