Jimmy and Bella Divorce Sparked Anniversary Party
James Wilson known as Jimmy is mocked for his art yet seeks respect. He marries Bella Knowles, they live together a year and divorce. His friends plan a first anniversary party for the divorced couple with Kat Kit McNair and others. Aunt Selina funds him and arrives soon, Jimmy hides the divorce from her. Kit plays hostess to keep up the pretense.
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Dinner at Aunt Selina's Ends in Tense Household
In a tense dinner scene at Jim and Bella’s, Aunt Selina probes loyalties and past deceptions. Bella fears exposure as Jim’s schemes unravel while Takahiro shows signs of illness and Jim seeks a doctor, leaving plans for marriage and truth unresolved.
Of Such Is Fame Propels Soap to National Billboard Count
A dialog recalls a once ordinary boy, Tupper, whose name now graces thousands of billboards across the country for his soap. The exchange underscores how fame can arise unexpectedly from childhood to nationwide advertising.
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A Tragic Victory Cat Trophy Sparks Debate
Jim won a beautiful Angora cat as a prize at the bazar and was delighted. The crowd questioned the notion, noting the winner faced a disaster in claiming a living trophy. The exchange framed the win as a strange, somber twist of prize culture.
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Impossible Car Conductor Struggles With Daily Duties
A terse regional note describes a car conductor facing daily challenges and a somber mood as he struggles to keep services steady and spirits up amid routine friction and fatigue.
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Elijahs Victory In The Carmel Test Of God
The narrative covers Elijah challenging Ahab at Mount Carmel to prove who is the true God. After Baal prophets fail to召 fire, Elijah restores the altar, and God consumes the sacrifice, proving Jehovah’s power. The people declare the Lord is God, followed by Elijah praying for rain and God sending abundant showers.
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Retirement of University President Sparks Board Action
The Iowa state board of education issued a statement on President MacLean's resignation at Iowa City stressing there was no personal dispute, only a desire to harmonize the state schools. It notes an $100,000 request for short course work and opposition to faculty lobbying, and adds the board seeks $42,000 for extension work at Ames, with detailed support offered to the legislature.
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Iowa lad wins at con show in Columbus prize event
National Corn show awards announced for corn grain and seed contests. Stephen Henry of Melrose Iowa and Jerry Moore of Winona South Carolina, both 15, win prizes from the secretary of agriculture for best per acre production. An automobile goes to Henry and a ribbon to Moore. First prize winners in world competitions include Fred McCulloch Belle Plaine Iowa in oats and clover seed and H W Burgy South Amana Iowa in timothy seed.
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Man Shoots Self at Home in Storm Lake
A. I. Bryan, 40, in Storm Lake Iowa, shot himself three times through the breast during a mental crisis. He entered the cellar apparently for potatoes, and moments later his wife heard three rapid shots. He died shortly after.
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Snow Blocks Iowa Roads
Mason City Iowa February 7 Iowa Central passenger train No 4 was stuck in the snow all Sunday night and until noon Monday at Pickering south of here as the result of heavy snow. All roads were badly blocked and trains delayed from three to fifteen hours.
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Girl Burned to Death Near Keota on Back Porch
Leah Anderson, 5, daughter of Sanford Anderson, was walking to the rural mailbox when she stopped to play with matches on a neighbor’s back porch. Her charred body was found hours later, in Keota Louisiana, dated February 7.
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Vote for Senator Again Today in Iowa Tangle
Des Moines reports the Iowa legislature resumes its fight over the United States senatorship with a three day break ending today. Indications show the ballot will likely mirror last Friday's result as lawmakers vote again.
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Newell High School Burns in Storm Lake Fire
Fire of unknown origin destroyed Newell high school in Storm Lake Iowa. The library of 500 books was saved. Loss estimated at 22000 with 11000 covered by insurance.
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Brown and Walker Clash Over Hidden Horse Racing Knowledge
A witty exchange contrasts what Brown’s son does not know about horse racing with what Walker claims he does know. The quip underscores shared uncertainty about insider information in the sport.
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Digging Spruce Gum Crusade Emerges in Maine Woods
About twenty men from Skowhegan will head to Jackman for spruce gum digging this winter. Demand has grown as gum grows scarce, turning it into a seasonal business for Maine men. Last year, James Carey, Frank Croping, and Joe Cass dug 1,300 pounds, all sold in Maine, with an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 pounds to be dug this season.
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Friendly Match Reiterated In Golf Banter
In a London Telegraph commentary the idea of a true friendly match in golf is debated. A Scot challenges a breaking rule and the opponent retorts that there can be no real friendly match in golf, underscoring the competitive spirit of the game.
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Grape-Nuts Diet Touted By Educator For Health
A Boston educator states that brain and body function smoothly when fed properly. After nervous exhaustion she left teaching and reports improved health and vitality from Grape-Nuts and a raw egg breakfast with hot milk or water. She credits better digestion and sustained energy to the regimen and urges others to try it, noting a testimonial from Postum Co. and reference to The Road to Wellville.
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