Spitzbergen Coal Mines Near North Pole Fascinate Explores
Capt. Roald Amundsen and associates describe Spitzbergen as a rim of the world mining site. Five coal mines operate on the west coast during open navigation months, employing about 2,300 people in 1923 and shipping 250,000 tons. Coal is hard to extract due to cold, darkness, and primitive shipping facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spitzenbergen
Roald Amundsen
Ralph E. Davison
Alaska
North Pole
Galeries
Spitzbergen
Norway
Islands
Haakon H. Hammer
U. SS. N
Suitagergen
Clouds To Threaten Rain Over Week End
Weather forecast warns of cooler temperatures tonight with shifting clouds and possible rain this weekend. The past 24 hours saw a high of 86 degrees and a low around 66, with nearly two inches of rain since Friday and .15 inch on Friday night.
Seven Nurses Graduated From Lutheran Hospital Diploma Program
Seven nurses at Lutheran hospital received graduation diplomas on Thursday night. Recipients were Martha Hammermen Edna Anderson Pauline Bentrop Ellen Anderson Loretta Isenhart Hildegarde J Peterson and Mary Haegele. Diplomas were presented by Rev A Amstein vice president of the hospital board. Speakers included Rev H A Lentrop Dr N E Nervig and Rev A Amstein. A musical program featured Mrs Augusta Meyers vocal solos S W Frender piano numbers and Walther league orchestra selections. A bouquet followed for graduates staff families and student nurses.
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Lutheran Hospital
Martha Hammermen
Edna Anderson
Pauline Bentrop
Ellen Anderson
Loretta Isenhart
Hildegarde J Peterson
Mary Haegele
A. Amstein
H. A. Lentrop
Cherokee
N. E. Nervig
Sioux City
Augusta Meyers
S. W. Frender
Walther League Orchestra
Meadow Lark and Others Hide Nests in Plain Sight
Describes various birds and their concealment tactics for nests. Meadow lark, oven bird, hummingbird, wood pewee, marsh wren, nighthawk, whippoorwill, hornbill, and tailor bird use ground, leaves, branches, or mud to blend with surroundings. Includes a quoted humorous exchange from Sydney Bulletin.
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Lawrence H. Snyder
State Park Advocated As Sioux City Sees Big Sioux Beauty
A Iowa state conservation board group urged Sioux City to preserve the Big Sioux River drive and trees while exploring parks north of Stone Park and Brown’s Lake area for a possible state park. The party toured sites, noting road mud delayed visits and naming board members including Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. MacNider. Broody hens will rebound with good feeding and humane care.
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Sioux City
L. H. Pammeel
Iowa State Conservation Board
Pammel
Pam
State Board of Conservation
E. Diggs and
W. Kinney
W. C. Mertins
Order of Muscovites to Organize Branch Ceremony
Plans to establish a branch of the Order of Muscovites with a ceremonial meeting Saturday at 7 pm in Odi hall, 709 Fourth Street. Canta lodge auxiliary will serve. Officers and members of the Kremlins gree team will participate. T. Li Uma Vannigan, John Jones, Tis H. E. Onstot and Chearles named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Muscovites
Gree Team
Kremlin
S. LD
Alpine Harder of Muscovites
Odi Hall
Fourth Street
Canta Lodge
Odd Fellows
T. Li Uma Vannigan
John Jones
Tis H. E. Onstot
Chearles
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Ley Haakon H. Hammer
Roald Edmundsen
Mary Pickford
Hazel Dearie
Adorable
Ed Wheelan
the Register
Dick Dare
Herbert Honey
Ralph McSneer
Blanche Rouge
Sydney Bulletin
Big Sioux
Order OF Muscoves
Hart Schaffner & Mara
Dixie
Hart Schaffner & Marx
the Straw Hat Store
Braid
Shane
Madras
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