City Council Considers Extensive Paving Plans
The improvement committee with Mayor J By Bavee and Councilmen Fetters Imbe and McCleery met to discuss proposed paving in multiple city streets including Madison Street South Fourth Avenue and West Main Street. The panel seeks public input before drafting preliminary resolutions next week and urges property owners to file early petitions for any desired paving.
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G. L. Fetters
William Imbe
H. H. McCleery
J. By Bavee
Madison ‘Street
South Fourth Avenue
Washington Street
County Hospital
Iowa Avenue
Hospital
Second Avenue
Madison Street
Marion Avenue
Harrison Street
Marion
Iowa Avenues
Sunset Park
Main Street
Fifth Street
Fourth Avenue
City Water Works
Seventh Street
East Seventh St
Seventh Avenue
North
East Fifth Street
East Third Street
Council Improvement Committee
Ungallant Oldtimers Bias in Ancient Egyptian Fragment
An unearthed papyrus fragment from Egypt reveals a strong antiwoman bias. It catalogues historical misfortunes and attributes them to women's conduct and influence. It suggests wealth used by a woman for wickedness doubles the evil, with an ending line still partly unreadable but in a similar tone.
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Egypt
High School Boys Form Literary Club And Leaders Elected
A boys literary club organized at the high school names Eugene Breitenbach as president and Russell Conner as secretary with 35 members. A declamatory contest is under way and girls may form a parallel club with a possible interclub contest. Teachers assist with declamation and later debating. Gym classes elect class captains Blanche Busby for sophomores and Edna Morrow for freshmen, with juniors and seniors voting soon for season basketball contests.
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Eugene Breitenbach
Russell Conner
H.E. Case
Lillian Minick
Eva Mae Willer
Eleanor Walker
Ada Wilson
Blanche Busby
Edna Morrow
Poor basketball defeat for Washington High at home
Washington High School lost 23 to 14 to Burlington in the high school gym last night. Patrick led Burlington with early baskets while Washington's Brown and Davis had chances but poor finishing and guard play let Burlington pull away late.
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Burlington
Washington
Washington High School
Patrick
Davis
Brown
Duke
Rice
Lemley
Kiesey
Eland
Hawk
Hagemeier
Kamphoefner
Siewle
Kelley
Kelly
Clow
Iowa City
University High School
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs. Ed Davidson Dies After Brief Illness in Crawfordsville
Mrs. E J Davidson 48 died at 2 a m in Crawfordsville after neuritis ended a brief illness that began last Monday. Born Lillian Maude Yard February 22 1871 in Marion county Iowa she married E J Davidson February 20 1895 and moved to this area 22 years ago. Survived by five children two from Crawfordsville and three at home as well as parents siblings and a brother minister W R Yard of De Kalb IL. Funeral arrangements pending with Presbyterian church ties noted.
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Crawfordsville
E. J. Davidson
Lillian Maude Yard
Marion County
Iowa
M. D. Yard
Washington
Davidson
Davidson Bros
Mobridge
S. D
Elwyn
Milton
Forrest Davidson
Arthur Yard
W. F. Hurford
Bert Yard
W. R. Yard
de Kalb
January Society Birthday Party For Trotter And Shearer
Mrs W T Trotter born 1861 and Everett Shearer born 1881 share a January birthday. For five years they host a social event each year. this year Mr Shearer entertained at their country home for fourteen friends. Mrs Shearer prepared a 7:00 dinner and a birthday cake inscribed 1861 1881, table decoration. Guests enjoyed music and well wishes for both on their special day.
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W. T. Trotter
Everett Shearer
Mothers Club gathering with luncheon and music
Mrs F O Belknap hosted the Mothers club Wednesday afternoon. Fancy work and music entertained members aboard the Meteo madine. Assisted by Mrs Asa Jones, she served a dainty one course luncheon. The guests were Mrs Ralph Gibson and Mrs George Schneider of Scotland, S D.
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Mra. F. O. Belknap
Mothers’ Club
Madine
Asa Jones
Ralph Gibson
George Schneider
Scotland
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Putnam
Mrs. Charles Putnam hosted fourteen neighbors and friends to celebrate her birthday. Ice cream cake and candy were served by the hostess and Mrs Har vey Waggoner. Guests wished Mrs Putnam many more happy birthdays.
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Charles Putnam
Bessie Putnam
Harvey Waggoner
Putnam
First Church Holds Annual Dinner at Reopened Hall
More than three hundred people were served at the annual dinner of the First United Presbyterian church at noon today. This was the first use of the remodeled church and arrangements were remarkably fine for such events. The meal, prepared by the women of the church, was of exceptional quality and abundance. The annual business meeting of the congregation is being held this afternoon.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Stage Workers Form New Local Union With Twelve Charter Members
The local union of theatrical stage workers and motion picture operators has completed its organization with twelve charter members. Slater O'Hara, district organizer, was here this week to assist. Lloyd Moothart is president Edward Hammes is corresponding secretary and treasurer Ray Olds is financial secretary.
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Union of
Slater O'Hara
Lloyd Moothart
Edward Hammes
Ray Olds
Local Clubs Schedule Monday And Wednesday Gatherings
Shalom Group Sunday School holds a called meeting Monday at 7 30 PM at Miss Alice Atkinson 415 West Main Street Cedar Community Club plans its annual family dinner Wednesday January 21 at Mrs Wil Busby Pythian Circle meets Wednesday with Mrs W R Mount Fortnightly Dugan evening literature unit postpones meeting Monday at Mrs F L Wilson De La Foch Society meets Wednesday the 21st with Mrs Joe Wilson members urged to attend at 2 00 PM
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Shalom Group
M. BE
Alice Atkinson
West Main Street
Cedar Community Club
Wil) Busby
F. L. Wilson
Church Revival Sparks Large Attendance Planned Services
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 55 3 B Y P U at 6 evening service at 7 prayer meeting Wednesday at 6130 Enthusiasm runs high after a rich revival session the pastor will preach at both services with special music A hearty welcome awaits from Pastor M R Regan
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M. R. Regan
Sunday School and Worship Services Schedule
The church announces Sunday school at 9 20 a m with music by junio choir orchestra and organ. Public worship at 11 00 a m features Grieg Mendelssohn Pearsall and Havens anthems. Epworth League at 6 00 p m subject A Life Worth While led by Ruth Neeley. Evening service at 7 00 o clock includes organ preludes and hymns with Rev T F Barker delivering the sermon.
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Junio
Grieg
Mendelssohn
de Pearsall
Havens
T. F. Barker
Whiting Epworth
Mies Ruth Neeley
Nevin
Diggie
Woodward
Thomas Offertory
Haelline Sheppard
Odette
Redeemer
Plumly
Bellville
Hampsher
Morton
Thomas
Fifer
Busby
Hedges
Spence
Mary Hunter
Harry Thomas
Booze Bandits Rob Train in Chicago Yard Raid
A gang of six masked robbers seized five crew members, the yardmaster, and a night watchman in West Kinzi and North Ada streets. They raided two freight cars and seized seventy five barrels of whisky valued at over 100000 dollars, driving away in automobile trucks.
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Chicago
West Kinzi
North Ada
Hieaner
Great Lakes Checks Flu at Naval Training Station
Quick hospital treatment for every sailor with even a slight temperature rise has checked the spread of influenza at the Great Lakes training station. Commander Rufus W. Zugbaum Jr says many cases near Chicago were at the naval station, which was quarantined.
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Chicago
Great Lakes Training Station
Rufus W. Zugbaum, Jr
Naval Station
Walter Tabor Denies Tale In Trunk Mystery Case
Kalamazoo Michigan January 17 Walter Tabor brother of Maud Tabor repudiates an alleged confession accusing his 50 year old mother of murder He denounces Former Sheriff Gladstone Beattie for securing evidence under false pretenses in the case that has stirred Kalamazoo and Paw Paw within twelve hours.
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Kalamazoo Mich
Kalamazoo
Paw Paw
Walter Tabor
Lawton Trunk
Maud Tabor
Gladstone Beattie
van Buren County
Rev Mountford to Talk on Repentance at Second Church
Reverend Mountford will discuss Repentance in tonight's sermon at the Second Church as the first week of meetings nears its climax. Evangelistic services are scheduled for morning and evening with a general invitation for all and a special call to young people to attend tomorrow night at 7 30 Young People's Night. No services on Monday.
Special train to Harper departs Sunday morning at 9 30
A special train leaves for Harper tomorrow morning at about 9 30. The train will wait for No 29. All Caseys are urged to go. Fare is 2 00 round trip.
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Harper
Cyrus Chapter R A M calls meeting for Royal Arch work
A called meeting of Cyrus Chapter No. 13 R A M is set for Tuesday night January 6 at 7:30 to perform Royal Arch work. HH. T. Carris H Pr. 8713 urges good attendance.
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Royal Arch Masons
Cyrus Chapter
Royal Arch
Athree
HH. T. Carris
H. Pr
Funeral rites for Thomas Brown at St James Church
Funeral services for the late Thomas Brown were held Friday at 9 o'clock in St James Catholic Church, conducted by Rev M J Hartigan. Pallbearers included John Flynn Leo Shelangouskie George Wheelan J G Moriarty John Scanlion and Henry Eagle. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
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Thomas Brown
St. James Catholic Church
M. J. Hartigan
John Flynn
Leo Shelangouskie
George Wheelan
J. G. Moriarty
John Scanlion
Henry Eagle
Elm Grove Cemetery
Peculiar African Reptile described in tropical Africa
The gaboon viper ranges across tropical Africa with a thick body and spade shaped head. It moves by throwing lateral loops of its body and advancing obliquely to the head direction. A captive specimen showed the trait of striking backwards.
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Africa
Albinos in Human Variation
The term albino originated with Portuguese explorers describing dark skinned Africans with white mottling. An albino is defined as a person with congenital pigment deficiency affecting the skin hair and eyes. Albinos occur in all races and extreme cases show milky skin light hair and red pupils with pink or blue irises.
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Africa
Making Haste Signly
A compact reflection on speed and misperception. The author argues quickness comes from clarity of meaning and restraint, urging people to be slow first to be truly swift. It underscores patience before action and the value of knowing one’s intent and others before speaking.
Cultural Gap in Korea Suppresses Public Greetings
A historic note observes social norms in Korea where men pass by their wives in public as strangers, reflecting strict marital distances amid traditional etiquette. The remark emphasizes how everyday encounters reveal deep cultural practices shaping family life and social interaction.
Revolutionary to 1872 Boston water pipes unearthed
Wooden pipes used since the Revolution to 1872 for Boston water were recently dug up and found well preserved. A near perfect 1803 date coin was found near a pipe, suggesting the time of pipe placement.
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Boston
Keep Accounts On Farm Business For New Year Start
The article urges farmers to treat farming as a business like banking or a mercantile establishment. It emphasizes keeping records of income and expenditures to know income and how it is disposed of, and recommends starting new year books now.
New Fishing Opportunities Reach Deep Ocean Waters
The discovery that good fish range reaches 1 600 feet opens hundreds of thousands of square miles of new grounds. Richer fishing is anticipated off the western coasts Iceland and Newfoundland. Improved nets and tackle will enable deeper water fishing in the future.
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Bri
Iceland
Newfoundland
Italian botanist who died after mushroom mishap
A question recalls an Italian botanist famed for mushrooms who died in a mushroom accident. The inquiry seeks the botanist’s name and the event details.
Export by Mille Mills Leads U S Flour Outflow
Mille mills report highest year export of flour in United States, surpassing all other mills worldwide. Firms note strong demand from domestic bakers and international buyers, with shipments to multiple continents rising significantly.
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United States
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