Looming shifts in economy and science stir cautious awe
The era’s financial jitters, rising inland waterways spending, and scientific wonders mingle in a panoramic view. Bankers warn against speculation losses while women speculators lament price drops. Hoover touts a 525 million inland waterway plan with self‑paid dividends. professors critique football’s money lure. European aviation threads push rapid progress with colossal twelve‑engine aircraft, echoing Henry Ford’s early talk of 12 engines for a 100 passenger plane.
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Europe
Great Britain
Henry Ford
Edison Inspires Youth as Nations Debate Blasphemy Law
Readers recall Edison’s visit to Dearborn and Ford’s revival of his early workshop. The Swiss parliament debates blasphemy punishment while Britain faces Arab unrest in mandated territories. Iowa grants eleven patents for everyday inventions including an airplane design and a pie rack.
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Edison
Mr. Edison
Dearborn
Henry Ford
Des Moines
Bair
Freeman and Sinclair
Marshall R. Myers
Afton
Edward J. Alderman
C. N. Nickelson, Jr
Muscatine
Ralph O. Clark
Estherville
Carl W. Hollingsworth
Marshalltown
Bryan P. Joyce
Davenport
Edgar O. Mills
Hamburg
Mary A. Stahl
Geo. Tolman
Orange City
Guy A. Trauger
Alden
Delbert Winterfield
Sioux Center
Methodist Church Notes Prominent Services and Events
Miss Violet Heefner leads a group for Sunday services at 11 and 7:30 each night with Miss Violet Heerner also preaching. Sunday school at 10, Epworth League meetings, and a pledge to Dr Williams in Seoul Korea. Enrollment Day for American White Cross next Sunday and a conference at Morningside College. WCTA meets Saturday. Christmas cards sale funds Benevolent Budget. Next Sunday's schedule includes Christian Endeavor and Evening Service at 7:30.
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Violet Heefner
S. S
Violet Heerner
Epworth League
Williams
Seoul
Korea
Algona District
Corwin Taylor
American White Cross
Church School Board
Swea City
Morningside College
Grace Church
Sioux City
Kirkpatrick
V-R
F. A. McDonald
Third Ave
Missionary Society
Christian Endeavor
C. E
Presbyterian church organizes morning and evening choirs
Presbyterian church under Pastor P A Davies reports new choir leadership with Mrs Owen in charge of the morning choir and Miss Green directing the evening choir. Miss Boyum to play the organ. Mr Josten assists with Sunday school music. North Band to be hosted by Mrs E M Wilkin Wednesday afternoon. Women's League to hold a Friday meeting at President Mrs B S G Ewen’s home. pledges to be collected.
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Owen
Mrs. Owen
Miss Green
Miss Boyum
Josten
North
E. M
Rally Day Draws Largest Church Attendance In Years
First Christian Church led by Pastor Aiva L. Ragsdale reports Rally Day drew record attendance and a near 25 dollar offering. The prize, a Bible world map, went to the Young Women’s class for best attendance gain over October. Music by the Girls’ Sextet and Miss Jean Schecengost from Armstrong High School praised.
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Jean Schecengost
Armstrong Hgh School
Christian Endeavorer
Armistee Sunday to feature music and sermon in Christian Science churches
Special services planned for Armistee Sunday with the Lesson-Sermon on Adam and Fallen Man in all Christ, Scientist churches. Golden Text from Psalms 100 emphasizes God's creation and His flock. The lesson quotes Bible verses and Mary Baker Eddy's Sciences and Health, highlighting man as spiritual and perfect. The Boston Transcript notes a remark contrasting piety and driving fears in daily life.
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Christian Science
Churches of Christ
Scientist
God
Mary Baker Eddy
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la Salle Street
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Hoover
Whites House
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Uncle Sam
Asia Minor
Boone & Koehler
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Iowa Capital
First Christian Church
Aiva L. Ragsdale
Boston Transcript
Ethyl
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
WGN
Detroit
Milwaukee
WOC
Omaha
WDAF
Kansas City
KSD
St. Louis
KSTP
St. Paul
Duluth
Veriog
Standard Oil Company
Estherville, Iowa
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