Iowa News and Comment by J W Jannay 1922 items mix
Des Moines hosts an Americanization school with 167 foreign born pupils from 19 nations and a December 4 pageant. Other notes cover a federal hospital project at Knoxville, a mussel landowning case reaching the supreme court, a bold corn harvest, dam building for power, a language law test case in Bremer county, election highlights, Prohibition enforcement, tree size records, and various local developments including the Gideons Bible distribution and Lincoln Highway markers.
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Holland
United States
W. C. Allen
Lions Club of
United States Supreme Court
38Th General Assembly
Bremer County
August Bartels
Waverly
Bartels
Justice of the Peace
District Court
Central Chemists Exhibit Skill and Cheery Science Night
Central Chemistry seniors staged a mock reaction in Domestic Science rooms at 6:00 PM with Prof Liggett guiding both Quantitative and Qualitative classes, a dean and guests. Ducks, pickles, and a feast powered a mass action lesson as students weighed, stirred, and observed matter conservation.
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Inherited disease linked to life violations says Dr Dewey
Dr EB H Dewey asserts that every disease is an inherited possibility and that violations of health laws gradually expose lifelong health failures. He stresses disease is not a sudden attack but a cumulative result of misconduct.
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EB. H. Dewey
Life worth while in daily deeds sermonette
A brief sermonette notes that a man who believes life is not worth living typically neglects the valuable things life holds. The Boston Transcript quotes the idea that purpose comes from engaging in meaningful daily tasks and relationships, urging readers to focus on what truly matters.
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Boston ‘Transcript
Rev Pietenpol Speaks on Athletics as Moral Strength
The chapel crowd heard Rev. Pietenpol of Otley discuss athletics as a moral booster. He linked fair play, hard work, and teamwork to spiritual fortitude citing Ephesians six. His sincere, convincing address urged regular attenders to value chapel and not miss future talks.
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Philo Alethia Broadcast From Pella Iowa Dec 8 1922
Philo Alethia will broadcast a point program from station W F S Pella Iowa on Friday December 8 1922 at 730 pm Roll Call Music Male Quartette Reading Tena Doornwaard Whistling Solo Leota Schakel Philo Alethia Jane Gosselink and Delwin De Haan Vocal Solo Edna Vander Meer Reading Harold Klein Piano Solo Harriet Frush Nova Reporter Nick Gosselink and Henrietta Roelofs Ex Philo W H Fowler is operator Admission ten cents to defray expenses A receiving station will be in College Chapel Listen in for Central College publicity
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Sea Scouting Expands For Boys Across The Ocean
The Boy Scouts of America extend sea activities with overnight cruises in Navy loaned boats. Eligible youths must be 15 or older and weigh at least 112 pounds. Three national camps, Marlon Massachusetts Chicago Illinois and Portland Oregon, train boys in swimming lifesaving and ship handling, under Capt W Huston Lillard and a committee led by Gen George W Goethals and Admiral William S Sims. The program enjoys broad support from key scout leaders including James E West L L McDonald and L W Barclay.
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Ore
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Buzzards Bay
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National Sea Scout Committee
George W. Goethals
William 8. Sims
Charles M. Schwab
Arthur H. Wood
W. E. Longfellow
James A. Wilder
James E. West
Department of Camping
L. L. McDonald
Department of Education
L. W. Barclay
Manila Women Cut Genre in Gem Craft Features
Manila Industrial life highlights the skill of its women lapidaries and gem setters whose tastes and workmanship surpass previous standards. The piece lauds their artistry and impact within the jewelry trade, noting notable proficiency and industrial influence.
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Manila
Wen
Proxima Centauri Complex Orbit Near Alpha Centauri
A compact note describes Proxima Centauri as our nearest star and outlines its orbit around Alpha Centauri. It highlights a long, seemingly endless timescale for travel and challenges the assumption that Alpha Centauri was the closest system until recent years.
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Alpha Centauri
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Goin and Comin Opinion Cartoon Quote
A McKeesport News cartoon caption notes a pessimist chooses both evils when given two. The remark frames a cynical view of choices and consequences in a single witty line.
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McKeesport
Milwaukee Scout Rescues Dog With Early Aid
A Milwaukee scout recounts a school day rescue after seeing a bulldog hit by a car. He used the Schaeffer resuscitation method for about 15 minutes and, after aligning the backbone with help, covered the dog until recovery began. He arrived late to class by 25 minutes.
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Dough Boy Punch Line Laughs at Wealth
A Punch Bowl gag jokes that a pessimist mocks a financier with a wallet so thick the stitches break, sparking a light humorous take on wealth and complaint.
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