What is the value of strength in world affairs
An editorial voice argues that physical fitness and muscular readiness shape individual resilience and national defense. It critiques Mussolini and warns nations to balance power with peace, imagining a League to Enforce Peace and an international army to deter aggression. The piece blends social musings with a public call for preparedness.
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Mabby
Haly
United States
Mussolini
France
Ialy
Germany
Russia
England
Tong
Ion
Low and Olin Married at Methodist Church
The Noon ceremony united Low and Olin at the Methodist church with Dr A W Henke officiating. Guests included Jerry and Tom Stephens, and Mrs Henry's sister entertained the Jolly Joker club. table games, refreshments, and socializing followed as the year closed.
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of Low
of Olin
Methodist Purso
A.W. Henke
Mianor Jerry
Tom Stephens
Protien
The
Brrd
New Year’s Eve Party At West Chester Home
The White Way club held its annual New Year’s Eve gathering at the W C Ralston home south of West Chester. About thirty five women and families attended an oyster stew and lively visiting. The next meeting is a January luncheon hosted by Mrs Fred Foriash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Ralston
West Chester
White Way Club
Hoth
Fred Foriash
Havre Social Club New Year's Dinner Report
Harry Bishop hosted Havre Social Club families for a New Year’s Day dinner with chi dressing and various dishes served cafeteria style. Guests enjoyed three tables of cards while TNT radio aired a special program attracting interest and local artist John Sinmering presented muse works.
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Ana Ors
Harry Bishop
Havre
TNT
John Sinmering
H Bers
Help Feed Starving China Despite World Plenty
Dr. David A. Brown of China Famine Relief, U.S.A., cites three years of famine in China with millions dead and millions more at risk. He advocates gifting hundreds of millions of bushels of grain to China to save lives, arguing it may be better than reducing European war debts. He urges action to place aid where it saves lives and urges the better off to help the less fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Brown
China Famine Relief
U.S. A
China
Mussolini radio speech hawks peace and warns of war
The radio address on January 1 featured Benito Mussolini extolling peace while stating Italy would be an aggressor in war. He argues readiness protects peace, noting many authorities believe strength deters conflict and a robust, confident man is safer.
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Benito Mussolini Naly
Ameri
Italy
Untitled childhood note from Crandall Best City stay
A fragmented childhood note from Crandall references a mother preparing her brother for school, asking if he is the doctor who pulls tonsils, with mentions of first and second grade and Washington Iowa context.
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Crandall
Washington
Iowa
Infantile Paralysis Prevalence Forecast For June Surge
An early summer outbreak of infantile paralysis is expected to rival or exceed winter totals. Health officials project cases may double seasonal averages around June, with vigilant reporting and precautionary measures urged across communities.
Rebekahs and 1.0.0.1 Install Officers in Joint Rite
About 160 people attend the joint installation of officers for the Rebekah and 1.0.0. lodges. Mrs. Fannie Meeks of Riverside presided with staff from Riverside Kalona and Wellman aiding. Grand officers named include Kate Ingram Riverside and William Wagomen Wellman. Rebekah officers installed include Florence Hout Nellie Dewitt Alice McAvoy Mayme Diller Jennie Jugenheimer Minnie Edgar Myrtle Anderson Nellie Ste Josie Schneider Mabel Blick Bernice Anderson Anna Poli Bea Diller Theeb. The event featured talks by T Zilman Geo W Bell and Fannie Meeks with a prepared poem. Pie and coffee were served. the evening closed with a commemorative line about disillusion.
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Rebekah
Fannie Meeks
Riverside
George W. Bell
Kalona
Wellman
Kate Ingram
Grand Marsal
William Wagomen
Well
Covenant Lodge
Mel Bollen
Guy Truax
D. R. Turnipseed
M. D. Lee
Roy Stewar
Oscar Jugenheimer
Arthur Ruebsam
John Davidson
Grover Custer
Charles Brenna
Ernie Norton
Joe Simmering
Delbert Sayre
Guardian
Charles Ruebsam
Wil Rickey
Louis Case
Noble Grand
Florence Hout
Nellie Dewitt
Rhua Rickey
Alice McAvoy
Mayme Diller
Jennie Jugen
Heimer
Minnie Edgar
Glades Haucher
Myrtle Anderson
Nellie Ste
Josie Schneider
Mabel Blick
Bernice Anderson
Mary
Anna Poli
Bea Diller
Theeb
Franc Cunningham
Tvether L. E. Larson
T. Zilman
Geo W. Bell
Katona
Lodge and Masonic Meeting Schedule Items
Lodges Washington Chapter No 98U S Rexular meeting second Thursday night. Rose M Heid We Mts Della Me Bride Secretary Visiting mem Mamascus Shrine No 19 W 8 ots Rexular meeting thire Tuesday of each month at Masonic Temple rooms Eilith Pulver W Mazel Haven Worth Washington Lodge No 28 8 PA AM Regular meeting first Friday of each month EBE Stutsman AL W Yard Cyrus Chapter No 13 ALM gular meeting second Friday of month J W Enslin H W Yard Secretary
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Washington
U. S
Cyrus
J. W. Enslin
H W. Yard
Complex rail timetable fragment with westbound and eastbound trains
Westbound and eastbound train schedules listed with numbers names and times. Includes locomotives local passes freight mixed trains and passenger service notes. Indicates service on weekdays Sundays and market days with agent signature W Bell.
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Noodt Heening
Nooo
Southwest Taim
Lart
Wharislay
Southwest Lim
W. ©. Bell
Marshal Joffre Dies Early Today In France Funeral
The veteran World War hero Marshal Joffre died early today as France prepared a national funeral. Highlights include his Paris tomb procession past the Unknown Soldier, a requiem mass at Notre Dame, and remarks by War Minister Louis Barthon. The article recalls his defense of Paris in 1870 and the Marne victory that earned him Marshal rank, plus his later roles and the controversy over who won the Marne.
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Marshal Joffre
Hero OF War
France
Avenue Des Champs Elysee
Jong Rue Divoli
Nou Dame
Louis Barthon
Academy of France
Dillon
Paris
Joseph Jacques Lesave Joffrey
Eeole Polytechniqne
Bismark
Fly
Joffre
Gallieni
Voukluck
Marne
Europe
America
Mary Robutulieeal
Polata
Haris
Poly Techique
Engineers
Fortona
Legion of Uonot
Dun
Oustachios
Critisem
Papa Jottre
Papa Jofre
Marshal Foch
Euphoni
Ufe
The
General I Galtient
Rges
Rehal
Community Notices and Club Meetings Faced With Delays
Local groups announce gatherings including C D of AL on January 2 at 8 p.m. at Mall ig, a Fortnightly Bible department meeting at 2:20 p.m. at Mrs Prank Wilsons, Harmony community tats with Mrs Kalukaysks on Thursday, and Pythian Sisters activities postponed to January 19 due to room delays. A sculptor in Poland proposed a universal monument with detachable plates to honor popular figures.
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Bible Department
Prank Wilson
Poland
Unclear Entry on Honey Production and Beings
Fragmentary note mentions danger of fall, beings tying on string, sudden crash, and Ovid Honey Production with references to honey yield around twenty two to twenty nine pounds. Details are garbled and inconsistent.
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Ovid
Social and Patriotic Club Events Planned This Week
In a community notice the Social RP EHD announces meetings at the library and church venues. Activities include national and patriotic talks led by Mrs Speer and Mrs Yhian, with sessions on Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, plus a flower show at the church. The text also contains philosophical lines about life, breathing, and rising to the surface.
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Maisic Cme
A. Andersom
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Jolly Jokers Club New Years Party
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Jolly Joker Club
Haskins
Ea. Frey
John Morgan
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Presbyterian Ladies
Presbyterian Church
Maggie Foster
Lewis
Williams
South America
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G. 8. Kerr
Nettle Thompson
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Fred Nelswanger
Missionany
Fred Hutt
Hwanke
Meredith
Christian Register
Prom Mussolini
Mac Crandall
Journal
Mac
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Bones
Devensis
Rebekahs
MsNy Eee
Ge Limited
Ln. Prt Veto
Golden State Limited
California
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Goodlands
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Booth
Cart Darrard
Herman
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