Iowa News and Comment by J W Jarnagin 1925
Des Moines reports a statewide birthday tribute honoring D Sands Wright of Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls marking seventy five years. Wright, first faculty member since 1876, celebrated with a WSUI radio program and an array of events. Other notes cover agriculture, hunting seasons, school funding, public notices, and local infrastructure plans.
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Des Moines
Iowa
D. Sands Wright
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Teachers College
WSUI
State Department of Agriculture
United States
Ringneck
W. E. Albert
Franklin
Kossuth
Floyd
Grundy
Black Hawk
Albert
Shellsburg
Benton County
Leonard Dickinson
A. N. Harber
University of Iowa
Ethel
Beatitudes Challenge: Fewer Christians Live by Teachings
The reflection notes a drop in adherence to Jesus teachings as people recite the Apostles Creed yet struggle to apply the Beatitudes in daily life. It emphasizes mismatch between creed and conduct, inviting deeper spiritual practice rather than mere assent.
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Sarah E. Smith
Taylor County
Bedford
President and Mrs Wes Seline Host College Reception
On October 9 Central College faculty and the Executive Board attended a reception at Dunn Cottage. The program featured two vocal solos by Mrs Liggett, humorous readings by Miss Scholl, a piano duet by Miss Vander Ploeg and Miss Wesselink, and a pantomime The Story of Jonah by Miss Roelofs. After a sea‑going game led by Miss Graham, refreshments followed and guests departed after votes of thanks to the hosts.
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Central College
Dunn Cottage
Miss Graham
Prof. Bosch
Lawrence and Garden City residents visit relatives in Kansas
Mrs Lawrence Hughes of Lawrence and Miss Florence Skinner of Garden City visited their uncle and cousin D S Huber and his daughter a couple of days last week, according to local notes.
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Lawrence Hughes
Lawrence
Kansas
Mss
Florence Skinner
Garden City
D. S. Huber
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J. W. Jarnagin
Iowa City
Sioux City
Alpha
Eugene Finch
Polk County
Fish and Game Department
Fort Des Moines
A. E. Montgomery
San Diego
New York
Navy
Gibson
Missouri Valley
Harrison County
40Th General Assembly
Montgomery County
State Board of Control
Swift and Company of
Chicago
Dodd Packing Company of
Omaha
Washington
Mason City
Mississippi River
Marquette
North McGregor
Prairie du Chien
Milwaukee Bridge & Iron Co
McGregor
Davenport-Rock Island
Clinton
Lincoln Highway
Burlington
L. M. Henry
Ray Collins Jeweler
High Ave
Oskaloosa
Wesseline
Miss Vander Ploeg
Miss Wesselink
Jonah
Miss Roelofs
Jones
Tion
Bolivia
Tume
Oskaloosa, Iowa
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