Lake Mentz conservation works big irrigation project in South Africa
The Lake Mentz conservation works in Sunday's River valley near Port Elizabeth are the largest irrigation project in South Africa and second only to the Nile's Assuan dam in Africa. Financed by the union government at over 2.5 million dollars, the dam holds 25.7 billion gallons of water over 4,000 acres, with 400 miles of downstream canals and three diversion weirs built by private firms at a cost of 3 million dollars. The scheme aims for permanent water supply and intensive cultivation over more than 40,000 acres.
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South Africa
Africa
Assuan
Nile
Lake Mentz
Sunday’s
Port Milzabeth
Union
Rebuilding Carthage Faces Modern Development Conflict
Archeologists warn new owners threaten excavation. Two French government employees bought land on the old Carthage site and uncovered no temple. If sales proceed, 240 acres may go on the market for about 200000 dollars, hampering digs and historic study.
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Carthage
Department of Tunis
Old City
White Slavery and the 1904 International Treaty
The article notes white slave traffic was once widespread across continents and cites an international treaty signed in May 1904 by France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Holland, Spain, Portugal, Norway and Switzerland to suppress it United States joined the treaty in 1908.
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Europe
America
Asia
Africa
Australia
France
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Russia
Sweden
Denmark
Belgium
Holland
Spain
Portugal
Norway
Switzerland
United States
Hidden Treasures Unearthed During Canton Wall Demolition
Contractors near Canton uncover ancient coins and ornaments as walls are razed in a profitable dig. The finds suggest rich historical artifacts buried within the old city walls.
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Chine
Canton
China
Miss Lydia Field Poem Debut Sparks Publishing Row
A conference with the publishing firm over Lydia Field’s poems ends with a misidentification of the author’s aunt and Lydia herself appearing. Parr and Clarkson square off about lunch duty as Miss Field joins the meeting with a gaze described as divine blue.
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Parr
Clarkson
Drew
Lydia Field
Peterson
Clirkson
Miss Field
Josh
Miss Wield
Wal
Lydia
Miss Yield
Harried Husband Becomes Laughingstock Of Lecture Crowd
An amused London audience quizzes a lecturer on his marriage. When asked if his wife is happy, the lecturer affirms it with pride, provoking a sharp retort that he is a har. The exchange captures a witty slice of social comedy.
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London
Rolfe Local Items and Regional Outings
Local notes report Miss Elvina Peterson attending summer school at Drake University in Des Moines. Social visits include the Cook family of Osage hosting at their George and Otis Cook homes. Various residents enjoy trips to Okoboji lake, Woolstock, Yellowstone, and Lizard Lake while events include a W C T U meeting, golf match with Eagle Grove, and a postponed Knights of Pythias picnic.
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Elvina
Peterson
Drake
Des Moines
Will ‘Cook
Osage
George
Otis
Cook
Susie
Naber
Hammes. & Sons
Pocahontas
John
Eagle Grove Golf Club
Rolfe Club
E. J. Brown
Katy
Violet
Okoboji Lake
Clarence Jordan
Edna. Kerns
Spencer
Geo. Ande
Woolstock
Presley Doughty
Chicago
American Legion
Lizard Lake
Big-Ball Deering Twine Promotes Uniform Strength
An agricultural advices piece warns that average strength may mislead buyers and urges choosing Big-Ball Deering Standard twine for uniform strength. It notes insect treatment and contrasts with weak links, stressing sound foundations and proper cultivation to protect corn roots.
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Deering
McCormick Binders Promised Reliable Harvest Help
Reliable McCormick binders praised for ease of operation and accuracy. Forebears depended on them to harvest grain, and improvements aim to handle varying field conditions. Visit for inspection of the latest models and harvesting advice.
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McCormick
Obituary of Mrs Malena Onnerem Malena Reines
Malena Onnerem born August 8 1863 in Hauge sund Norway married Anders Severts June 9 1885 and came to the United States. She died June 9 1928 in Minneapolis after a life in Boone Milford Rolfe and Des Moines township leaving five children thirteen grandchildren a brother in California. Funeral services were held June 12 at the Norwegian Lutheran church Rolfe with Rev L O Wigdahl.
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Malena Onnerem Malena Reines
Haugesund
Norway
Anders Severts
United States
Boone
Town
8. P. Thompson
Heron Lake
Minn
Milford
H. G
J. F
Rolfe
Des Moines
O. B
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Montana
J. F. Onnerem
Thor
Iowa
L. O. Wigdahl
Ruthven
Clinton Cemetery
A. H. Severtson
O. E. Severtson
S. P. Thompson
Neva
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev John P Lester Pastor
The note from the Presbyterian Church outlines Sunday services at 10 30 morning worship 11 45 Bible School 3 00 Junior Endeavor 7 00 Christian Endeavor 8 00 evening service Also weekday prayer Thursday 8 00 The Childrens Day program last Sunday pleased a large audience with many numbers flowers and two babies baptized A group photo may be taken next Sunday after morning service for baptized families Closing exercises for Daily Vacation Bible School will be held next Sunday morning with hand work exhibits The pastor will speak to all ages C E meeting remains at the usual hour with a brief service at the evening worship hour.
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Bible School
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
C. E
Farm Equipment Line Promotes Quality Oil and Gas Needs
An advertisement touts quality over price for farm machines and urges customers to browse engines and oil products. It highlights oils greases high test gasoline and kerosene as essential supplies.
All the world loves a lover this year of change
A wry reflection on enduring romance amid shifting styles and seasons. The narrator notes jazz replacing old musician looks, a single column of life lasting through both hot and cold, and a paradoxical summer that arrives without banishing winter. The piece reads as a compact, era flavored musings.
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J. T. Grant
Manhattan Oil Station
H.C. Kauffman, Rolfe
Jones’ Harness
Plover Mercantile Co
Plover
Itt
Ford Truck
Paulson & Wheeler
W. A. Moeller
Thompson Bros
Charlton & Bowen, Rolfe
Poland
M. P. Hancher
Buxham
N. A. Lind
the State Savings Bank
Clara
Delafield
Western Newspaper Union
Spencer Corsets
Edna Kerns
Spencer Corsetiere Phone 365
Rolfe, Iowa
Presbyterian Church Notes
John P. Lester
Aed
F. M. Ritchey
Ripperger & Son
Bradgate
Ian. E. Jolliffe
Ottosen
Ray M. McKim
Collegian
Palm Beach
Peterson’s Clothes Shop
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