Drinking in the Colleges Debate by Rupert Hughes Letter
Colonel Morton C Mumma disputes Hughes's claim that fifty percent of college men are drunken. He cites his years on campuses and in college events, noting he has seen far fewer inebriated students and rejects the broad slander. The letter discusses perceptions of student drinking and contrasts nostalgic view with observed reality.
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Thredtens
Pia
Morton C. Mumma
Hughes
Mumma
Fragmented notes mix ads and clashes from papers
A garbled OCR string from multiple newspapers lists ads for a Riverside garage, a Winter Park meat market, and a Gainesville crash, plus stray items about crime, word study, and political commentary. It mentions a dead man shot in North Carolina and references to Kellogg treaty debates and misused language.
Observations on Liquor and Crowd Behavior at a Prize Fight
Rupert Hughes is accused of distorting facts in his article about liquor in sports crowds. A correspondent recounts attending a 40 000 strong audience near a military camp and notes no intoxicated individuals among attendees. He contrasts this with liquor being openly sold at grandstands in other venues and asserts alumni and wealthy students more often offend, countering Hughes’ characterisation. argues Hughes wrote to influence opinion rather than report accurately.
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Ohio
Carly
Hughes
Ince
Tan Mambar
Cana
Xecs
University of Iowa
Rupert Hughes
A winter whimsy from Mrs Sandy Hook's verse
A playful verse column laments winter flu and the stubborn muse. It wryly notes sleigh weather, cold days, and the flu’s grip, urging readers to take care yet keep humor in the storm. The poet imagines a stubborn muse, a blizzard, and a final nod to Sandyhook’s poems.
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Sandy Hook
Roy
Sandyhook
Random Snippets From a Looming Winter Scene
A fur coat dream fuels a man’s pride as he strolls the street, while a friend mocks the weather with sarcasm. A playful talk turns to marriage proposals and social pretensions. The Montreal Star notes a Scotch golfer, retired fourteen years, has resumed play after finding his ball.
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Die Searo
Montreal Star
GOOD OLD DAYS Carousel of 19th century shopfront items and jokes
A fragmentary column lists items like bustles, quilts, cigars, oysters, and stockings with stray quips about matrimony and marriage laws. It mixes slangy catalog tones with humorous asides about magazines and social norms, ending mid thought.
Famous sculptor Emil Fuchs ends life in studio
Emil Fuchs, famed sculptor to kings and painter of famous women, died by his own hand in his New York studio. A note to his sister Renee explained he could no longer endure the struggle, and that he was going down every day. Once celebrated in London, he rose to prominence under Queen Victoria and King Edward.
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Fuchs
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Brighton News Incomplete Meeting Shifts to Refreshments
Brighton Ta January 11 Chapter A Q P FO met at noon with State Organizer Ada Tracy and Cedar Falls inspector Mary Beeman. After the meeting members visited the Quality rate for refreshments. Mrs. Benjamin guest of Mrs. Oscar Irwin left on the evening train for Keota.
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Ada Tracy
Mary Beeman
Cedar Falls
Benjamin
Oscar’ Irwin White
Keota
New
Karon
Town Progress Talks on Diamonds and Local Opportunity
A speaker compares South African children who mined rough pebbles with distant dreams of wealth to townspeople who labor daily while eyes stay fixed on distant cities. The message urges recognizing local potential and polishing home talents rather than chasing distant fortunes.
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South Africa
Bans Lov
High School Notes from Monday January 14
Weekly HY dining event described with dinner teams led by Mrs. Davidson Mrs. Schmodl er and Mrs. Fulton. Speeches on New Year s resolutions by Rev A A Vinz and Supt J H Peet. Band and lab practice progress noted along with sports wins and upcoming state contest hope. Examinations approach and pep meeting details with student seating shift and Friday game revenue remarks.
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R. J. Davidson
A. Schmodller
D.C. Fulton
A. A Vinz
J. H. Peet
Illness delays Pythian Sister officers installation
A Wednesday event to install Pythian Sister officers was postponed two weeks due to illnesses among several members. Mrs Bristow and Mrs Frank Bristow, burned out recently, will close their business here and move to Marshalltown. Kramer bought Bristow’s job printing outfit. Mrs Irwin bought Bristow’s school supplies stock. Auction set for Saturday Jan 19 to sell household goods and Bristow property.
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Marshalltown
F. Kramer
Mr. Bristow
Irwin
Dash Drix
Ristow
HA. Morner
Indiana
Middleburg
Howe
la Gra
Horner
A. Pettit
Geo. Donovan
Annie Hart
Mary Wikoff
Wellman
J. E. Bidwell
Sarah McGuire
California
Lydia Madden
Charles Johnson
Kansas City
Otis Black
Wallace Po T. AL Meeting Announcement
The Wallace Po T. AL will meet Wednesday afternoon, December 16, at 2 PM. Members are to gather in the designated meeting room for the scheduled agenda and updates.
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Wallace Po T. AL
Dan
Woodman hall meeting and Union Veterans installation
The notice invites members to a Woodman hall gathering Tuesday evening January 15 for practice and a Union Veterans installation of officers Monday evening January 14 at 7 30. The regular meeting follows with emphasis on both old and new officers and urging full attendance.
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Woodman Hall
Alaltion
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