Red Rock State Park proposal eyed by officials
Dr L H Pammell of Des Moines and A W Jeffries of Ruthven visit Red Rock land to report to Governor Hammill on creating a state park. Plan envisions about 800 acres spanning riverfront and inland areas with state funding half the cost and the rest from public subscription. a fish preserve may be added by cleaning the abandoned river channel.
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L. H. Pammell
Des Moines
A. W. Jeffries
Ruthven
Chamber of Commerce
Red Rock
Doctor Pammell
State Board of Conservation
Hammill
Marion County
Pammell
Jeffries
State Conservation Board
Mahaska County
Des Moines River
Iowa
Cemtery
Knoxville Journal
Lighthouse Keeper Philosophy from Boston Transcript
A poem about a lighthouse keeper and his wife who tend the lamp selflessly to save ships at sea. Visitors praise the immaculate station while one man sees the deeper duty. The keeper rejects worldly life offerings, saying the lights must never go out and urging others to keep their own lights shining.
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William Wood
Boston Transcript
Humming Bird Hose Bargain Nonsense
A shop chat turns silly as a customer protests a price while the clerk reveals a joke about offering items for a lower price when stock is out. The exchange, attributed to The Alkalite, mimics a streetwise sales pitch with a quip about in-store discounts.
Knoxville Candy Kitchen Burns in Weekend Fire
A Knoxville fire destroyed most contents of the Knoxville Candy Kitchen early Saturday after 3 AM amid heavy smoke. Firefighters battled stubborn flames, entering after smoke cleared, with damage to fixtures and stock. The loss, caused by likely faulty wiring, will be insured. building owned by Mrs. Frank Reaver. The Candy Kitchen owners are Jack Pierce, Herman Johnson, and Drew Dooms.
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Knoxville
Remy’s
Frank Reaver
Candy Kitchen
Jack Pierce
Herman Johnson
Drew Dooms
Knoxville Journal
Structure on the Sand and Rock Lesson
A narrator recalls building on shifting sand that was washed away by waves, then rebuilding on rock. The tale contrasts fragile mortal works with enduring spirit formed by the Wise Master. It reflects that character built on rock outlasts waves and storms through memory and faith.
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Ocean
College Notes Glee Club performs in Chapel Hall
The Boys Glee Club presented a forty five minute program Tuesday evening at eight thirty in the Chapel Hall with Dr. Wesselink as guest of honor. Sixteen singers plus pianist and director performed from memory. The recap mentions other campus events including Christmas cantatas, piano and violin recitals, and a forthcoming public recital on Friday.
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Boys Glee Club
Chapel Hall
Wesselink
Ray
Nature
Beethoven
Buck the Owl
Pussy Cat
DeKoven
Kratz
Wagner Dutch Garden
Geibel
Hoffman Old Southern
Essex
Robert Klein
Junior Hospers
Lois Hankamp
Ivan Sadler
First Reformed Sunday School
Second Reformed Sunday School
Herbert Cope Brings Laughter at Humorous Lecture
Herbert Leon Cope delivered a humorous lecture sharing serious life truths through funny stories that drew laughs and left the audience with practical lessons. He urged readerly optimism and personal application while praising the Lyceum program for providing fine entertainment and insight.
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Herbert Leon Cope
Lyceum
I Pray Tonight O O Friends I Pray Tonight
Poem fragment in a mournful voice asks for forgiveness and tenderness as the speaker travels, describing travel-worn feet and the longing for comforting hearts. The speaker anticipates dreamless rest and no longer needing such tenderness.
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