Fairfield Plans League Baseball for Region
Fairfield plans to form a first class league with six to eight southeastern Iowa cities including Fairfield Caterville Ottumwa Albia Washington Oskaloosa Muscatine. Local Legion leaders say interest is strong and fans would support a league amid expected rising demand for organized baseball this year. The idea will be discussed at a Legion meeting Tuesday night.
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Iremlad
Apri
Fairfield
Bec
Ithieidethy
New Legion
National Debt Drops Significantly in March
The treasury reports March reduced the national debt to 24.698 billion dollars, a record monthly drop though officials caution it cannot forecast future declines. Public debt consists of Liberty bonds, Victory notes, treasury certificates, and other old fund holdings, with December and February retirements driving large payments.
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SETOR
Treasury
Ely
Thease Old Fonds
Eure
Althopen
Wind Shigid for Tonneau Slides for Adjustable Comfort
A patent details a wind shading device for tonneau decks described as adjustable via a glax form to suit occupant comfort. The invention aims to enhance airflow and seating ease by positioning the wind accessory to the desired angle.
Society Event at Mrs Lloyd Swift Home Delights Members
Society members and four guests gathered Thursday at Mrs. Lloyd Swift’s country home for guest day with fourteen members present. Rook provided afternoon entertainment as discussions covered the School of Citizenship sessions in Washington next week and plans for future meetings.
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Lloyd Swift
Rook
Washington
Oscar Hughes
West Chester Methodist Sunday School
Everett West
Empty Farm Hous es All Over the State
Des Moines reports indicate farm labor is scarce and costly, with wages from 60 to 80 dollars monthly and rents ranging from 12 to 40 dollars per acre. Some farms operate on share rental. many counties report farms without tenants.
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Des Moines
Lace teaching in Chefee district spurred Chinese lacemaking
Foreign missionaries introduced lacemaking to Chinese women in the Chefee district about twenty five years ago. They hoped it would provide home employment and spur local industry. Chi Hsia Hsien became the first district with extensive lace production.
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Chefee
Chi Hsia Hsien
Treasures of Carthage Unearthed by Hunters Across Nations
Ancient Carthage draws trophy hunters from many nations seeking buried jewels and rich treasures reported beneath its soil. The city’s famed finds attract explorers eager to uncover antiquities and priceless artifacts.
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Carthage
National Education Conference Planned for May in Washington
United States Commissioner of Education P P Claxton calls a Washington conference May 12 13 14 on emergency education conditions in Des Moines Iowa and across the nation. Governors state superintendents educators and citizens from Iowa would send a delegation to discuss teacher shortages funding needs and readjusted education programs.
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Bureau of Education
Washington, D. C
Claxton
Harding
McClevahan
Washington
Popular Monday Eve Program At Citizenship School
Monday evening at the citizenship school in the high school auditorium features a popular format with out of town speakers. Ed McManus of Keokuk will open with a greeting to women voters and is described as eloquent and entertaining. Mrs. Frank Dodson of Des Moines and Mrs. Madge O Neil of Columbus Junction speak for republican and democratic sides respectively. The course runs two to four with Miss I hce Curtis discussing political parties and government organization. Tickets cost 25 cents for Monday night and 75 cents for the full three day course, with a 50 cent option for adding Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Citizenship School
Ed McManus
Keokuk
Knights of Columbus
The Quixotic Glow of Genius Across Ages
A book reviewer in Everybodys Magazine muses on genius as an unexplainable force. He traces its flame from an ancient Rome youth to a Persian tentmaker, a London livery keeper, and a Norwegian pill mixer, noting its windlike reach and enduring light.
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Everybode
Rome
Persia
London
Hunting Alaskan Bear Tactics Described in 19th Century Narrative
The text outlines two bear hunting methods in Alaska. It contrasts coastal island “safety boat” hunting with hillside spring stalking. It notes the hunter’s reach from a distance and the dangers of close quarters, including self harm.
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Liex
Helgoland Fairy Belief Warns of Slipping Babies
An 18th century legend says babies born on Helgoland received battered feet to prevent fairies from abducting them for the fairy’s child. The belief tied to the staircase and island lore reflects coastland superstition from that era.
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Helgoland
Crippled Boy Restored After Hospital Treatment
John Honnar a 14 year old from Yorktown returns home in braces after six months in a cast following paralysis treated at the Children's Hospital of the University of Iowa. University orthopedists say his case mirrors others where partial recovery has been achieved and a normal, useful life is expected soon.
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Iowa City
John Honnar
Yorktown
Children's Hospital
The
University of Jews
John
Kendall Seeks Economy and Reform in Lincoln Club Banquet
Nate Kendall of Albia urged economical government and thrift for individuals at the Lincoln club's first annual banquet in Des Moines. He praised the voting women, criticized saloons, and cited Washington Lincoln Lowden Dolliver Kenyon Clarke to illustrate American opportunity rising from humble beginnings.
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Des Moines
Nate Kendall
Albia
Lincoln Club
Kendall
Washington
Lincoln
Frank Lowden
Dolliver
Kenyon
Clarke
America
French Cooks Fail to Match American Breakfast Demand
During the war in France American soldiers and others demanded eggs and bacon with coffee and roll rather than the French breakfast. The French cooks could never get in tune with this American preference.
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France
College of Law and Coe Plan Combined Degree Program
The State University of Iowa College of Law and Coe College discuss a combined liberal arts and law course allowing a BA or BS from Coe and an LLB or LLB from Iowa, by three years at Coe and one year at Iowa City. The six year path preserves Coe identity and aims to shorten professional training while retaining students.
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Cedar Rapids
College of Law
State University of Iowa
Coe
Iowa University
Coe College
W. Stookey
Plaa
Ames
Tow
School of Law
Dean Stookey
Liberal Arts
Law School
Iowa City
Charles T. Hicock
Hiberal Arts
Amon
Ancient May Day Procession in Forest of Arden Preserved
In the Forest of Arden near London England villagers still observe the old May day procession with a scripture reading beneath the ceremonial gom pel oaks. Civilization encroaches as Haywood haikrowin cut the Eight trees once numerous enough for a squirrel to travel the forest without touching ground.
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Forest of Arden
London
England
Modern shell design and aerodynamics explained
A vintage magazine description notes that tapered fronts and rears reduce air resistance in shells and racing cars. It explains boat-tailed shapes creating vacuums behind moving objects, easing turbulence and improving speed and stability in flight or motion.
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Inretani
Lve Crylady
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