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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1914
Page
4
The piece argues that peace ideals clash with political deceit and rising threats. It recalls biblical prophecies of a peaceful future versus the real potential for war, noting misreadings of Christ’s mission and the danger of chasing false political dreams.
Jr Rhonmas Nicholson, secretary of the Methodist church board, elected president of Cammell College at Mount Vernon. Dr Nicholson impresses as a capable leader poised for higher office. Sioux Rapids business calls and reorganizing classes noted. Various visits and travels among local families and residents detailed, including trips to Greenwise and Livermore. Winterboer, mining figure from Winterford, purchases Pole Dutch ull. Roy Webb travels north to North Dakota to oversee real estate matters.
An inmate describes hospital life as unexpectedly comforting and well managed, praising nurses, meals, and the care received. The entry relays a surreal, dreamlike journey through a hospital ward, an execution-themed poem, and reflections on confinement, humor, and longing for rest.
Observations report a previously active lava field near the Cascade range in California as dormant. Steam has issued for a month while bright flames and smoke were seen from Orrville, ninety miles away, with the eruption appearance fading as the lava vent subsides.
An OCR filled page lists various items and social notices. It mentions a piano for sale in perfect condition and advertises a Chautauqua edition pamphlet. It records visits, travel to cities, family notes, election voting, and a church fellowship procession. Names include Mrs Baker, Miss Mack, Green, and Douphty among others.
A stray jewel theft unfolds after war is declared as a crucifix jewel from the Tuileries vanishes during transfer to the Bank of France. Detective work, disguises, and a chase across Strasbourg and Morabronn unfold, with Buckhurst suspected and a Turkish mood of pursuit amid light colonial intrigue.
A young girl describes a shortcut across a meadow toward a birch thicket as distant cannon fire echoes from Strasbourg. A male rider notes the book Mollers, while the girl answers with a cool indifference about her curiosity.
A fragmentary note mentions bans or suspensions involving individuals Mary Siodkins Gael Behr Fischendirf and Ainkel with possible linkages to Durand Morrison. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.
A Ketail assists at the neat market in Harvey this week and starts at Dickinson and Bisbee shop next Monday. W N Howman visits family in Mason City. Mrs T M Vans and Mrs Dan Jeppeson of Douglas travel to Woodstock Minnesota to see Luther Ryans. June teachers certificate exam set for Spencerdown west school June 24 25 at 8 am with renewal opportunity.
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