Research Grants Spark Debate On Humanities Outlook
A council of learned societies grants sixty thousand dollars to fifty scholars for humanities studies abroad. Proposals include Roman pavements, Anglo Saxon Latin riddles, medieval Rhenish cities, ancient Greek theatres, and medieval epithalamia. Critics urge focus on American life and pressing national issues.
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Council of Learned Societies
Italy
England
France
United States
America
James 5. Clark
American Bankers Association Journal
The Indian Problem and Government Policy
Secretary Wilbur declares gradual absorption of Indians into the general population is inevitable. He notes about 850,000 Indians exist in the United States with a third in Oklahoma, as intermarriage and assimilation spread, except for the Navajos in Arizona. The policy promotes education and training to integrate Indians as independent citizens, with 208 day and boarding schools providing instruction and support.
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United States
Wilbur
Department of Interior
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Jersey
Uncle Sam
Subscriptions Reminder for Roland Record Readers
Local notice urges readers to renew their subscription to the Roland Record. The brief emphasizes timely payment to continue receiving the paper and support community reporting.
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Roland Record
Story City trims light rates and local notes
Story City council lowers electric lighting rate from 11.7 to 10 cents per kilowatt. Arnie Nordskog, once of Story City, appears on the Liberty party ticket with Coin Harvey for vice president. First dividend from Jewell State Bank trust reaches about 37000 dollars. J P Casey, 39, a World War veteran, is stabbed during a political argument while riding with a companion to a camp near Nevada. Nevada district court adopts formal courtroom entry procedure, as ordered by Story County Bar association.
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Story City
Arnie Nordskog
United States
J. P. Casey
Nevada
Casey
District Court
Story County Bar Association
Milford School Notes Highlight Illness Absences
Earl Johnson returned to class after flu illness begun earlier. Juella Johnson and Leota Sharp Lucille Erickson and Edward were among last week’s fourth and fifth grade absentees.
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Earl Johnson
Juella Johnson
Leota Sharp
Lucille Erickson
Edward
Firestone Telling Wonders of Rubber in Brief Radio Talks
Firestone Jr. hosts a nationwide NBC series detailing rubber history and development in short broadcasts. He highlights Liberia’s 1,000,000 acre lease and his role with Firestone Plantations, framing the program as The Voice of Firestone with noted radio stars and orchestral guests.
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Firestone
Harvey
Firestone, Jr
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Liberia
Stone Plantations Company
Voice of Firestone
James Melton
Gladys Rice
William Merrigan- Daly
Walter Damrosch
F America
Lesters
Deems Taylor
George Gerzhwin
Fivestens
Alois Favela
Fmous
Tia
Local School Notes and Upcoming Activities at Mystic
Johnnie Larson returns to Mystic, Iowa after living with the Dykes family. Events include Junior-Senior hunt on September 25 and Sophomore initiation of Freshmen on September 18 at the school house. Glee Clubs form with 22 girls and 8 boys. Baseball sees Milford vs Jordan at home Friday and Independent vs High School Wednesday. First P T A met September 11 hosting a teachers reception with about 250 attendees and a program led by Danielson and Rev Benthin.
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Larson
Johnnie Showers
Ace Dykes
Mystic
Iowa
James Matters
Milford
Jordan
Levi
Danielson
D. T. Finch
Roland Town Council Minutes August 10 1931
The Roland town council met in regular session at 7 30 p m. August 10 1931 with members Britson Erickson Johnson Mehus present and Larsen absent. Minutes July records treasurer warrants and bills were read and approved for payment with warrants to be issued.
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Roland
Britson
Erickson
Johnson
Mehus
Larsen
Red Publishing Co., Corporation
Iowa Cont
1931 City Council Special Session Adopts Adjournment
The August 24 1931 meeting of the town council opened with roll call of Britson Erickson Johnson Larsen and Mehus. R W Hughes of Dukehart Machinery proposed purchasing a motor grader for streets but council advised against action and adjourned.
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Roland
Iowa
Britson, Erickson, Johnson, Larsen, Mehus
R. W. Hughes
Dukehart Machinery Company
Des Moines
Towa
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ROD Publishing CO
Arthur J. Rod
Story
Hamilton
Hardin Counties
Epportal Association
Lial Association
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
J. A. Snyder
M. D. Phenes
E. I. Rosheim
S. J. Michaelson
B. G. Dyer
New Hamilton Bldg
Sheldon-Mann
Ames
A. C. Allen Abstractor
John T. Johnson
Roland, Iowa
Red Man
Milford School
Harvey S. Firestone, Jr
Council Proceedings
Chamberlain Hotel
Frank G. Warden
Chartnagle
Sam Bakka
Britson Lumber Co
Sewer Outlet & P. P
Cyrus Thompson
Jos. Hoversten
Electric Rewinding Co
Jeffrey Michaelson
Story County State Bank
Lowa
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