Experts Propose New Method to Measure Earth
Bourges July 16 An explanation by Abbe Moreux director of the Bourges Observatory outlines a new geodetic method to measure the earth Moreux says current ellipsoid models are flawed with hemispheric differences and a true geoid may differ from the standard equator and polar measurements He notes the distance between Paris and Melbourne could be computed more precisely and discusses solar influence on measurements.
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How One Man Lost 22 Pounds
Detroit man Herman Rankis praises Kruschen Salts for easing rheumatic aches and aiding weight loss. He says one bottle led to a 22 pound loss and a new feeling, urging readers to take half a teaspoon in hot water daily before breakfast. The ad notes an eight and five cent bottle lasting four weeks and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied after the first bottle.
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Lemmon’s Pharmacy
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Iowa State News Reports Water Rate Cut in Oskaloosa
Trustees of the municipal water company announce a 16 3 percent rate reduction retroactive to July 1, saving water users about $6 500 annually. The city has rebuilt the water works over nine years, installed a new distribution system, and set aside 100 000 for retirement of a 300 000 bond.
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Municipal Water Company Today
Auto Driver in Glenwood Crash Injures Two Seek Victim Details
Carl Johnson jailed after car crash north of Tabor. R A Roberts of Shenandoah and Mildred Helena of north Omaha suffer serious injuries and are hospitalized in Council Bluffs. Johnson’s vehicle overturned late yesterday. Sheriff Moss reports liquor found in the car. no witnesses.
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Shenandoah
Mildred Helena
North Omaha
Council Bluffs
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D. E. Moss
Page County
Sun and Satellite Time Signals Spark Global Links
A report discusses using rapid time signals and light speed to measure distances between observatories. It cites Paris to Algiers Shanghai and Washington as already connected and envisions Paris signaling Melbourne within fractions of a second to gauge exact geography.
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Bequests Total 7000 In Wills Of Gramling And Wright
Mrs. Jessie A. Gramling of Center Point leaves 2000 to the Sun Shine Mission 1000 to St. Luke's Hospital 1000 to the Home for the Friendless 1000 to the Home for Aged Women 1000 to the Community House and 500 each to Center Point Methodist Church and Goodwill Industries of Sioux City. In a second will Bertha Wright of Waubek leaves 1000 to the Home of Aged Women Waubek and 250 to Waubek Methodist Church and Village Improvement Company.
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Waubek
Funeral services arranged for Thayer man killed on highway 169
Creston reports funeral services were set today for Joe Reay a instrument man with the state highway commission from Thayer Iowa who was killed instantly when struck by a truck near Lorimer on highway 169 late yesterday The accident occurred after dark and the driver remained at the scene.
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Thayer
Iowa
State Highway Commission
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Highway 169
Graduation at Iowa Tonight
Mid summer commencement exercises to be held on the west approach to old capital tonight. 205 students to receive degrees from the University of Iowa. Prof. Charles H. Judd to deliver the address. Prof. Benj. F. Shambaugh to preside. Degrees listed include education journalism BA BS LLB MD Pharmacy engineering MA MS PhD.
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Iowa City
Old Capital
University of Iowa
Charles H. Judd
Benj. F. Shambaugh
Shenandoah weighs blue law Sunday closing
The Shenandoah city council seeks legal advice on a Sunday closing ordinance after receiving a petition to close groceries and meat markets. A three to two majority reportedly favored the measure, with discussion of extending limits to all businesses except restaurants, allowed to operate only at meal times on Sundays.
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Shenandoah
Pleasure in Giving: A Joyful Truth Shared
A concise aphorism from American Magazine notes that many discover a greater thrill in giving than in receiving, highlighting generosity as a rewarding mindset.
Tennis Court to Be Built in Sunset Park Amid Upgrades
Sunset park will see a clay topped tennis court laid west of the existing court after grading work. Two 100 foot regulation courts are planned to meet demand from local youths. Next week asphalt will cover poor pavement and a new 35 seat merry go round arrives for installation. The park oven remains popular and another oven is planned.
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J F. Simpson
Simpson
Beauchamps Hurt in Boone to Crawfordsville Car Crash
Mr and Mrs Ernest Beauchamp and son Merle received minor cuts and bruises when their Model A Ford left Highway 2 near the 77 junction. Mrs Beauchamp was admitted to Washington county hospital but expected to leave by afternoon. The collision occurred as Beauchamp avoided a Model T driven toward Keota by J J Barlpulaw of Tuinwa.
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Wildman Family Reunion Attendees Named for Keosauqua Park Event
Relatives plan to gather at Keosauqua State Park Sunday for the Wildman reunion. Attendees include Jillian Brookhart from Pocatello Idaho and Della Brookhart from Chicago, with Mr and Mrs T L Brookhart and others. Senator Brookhart will visit Duluth with family after speaking in Minot North Dakota and Tabor Iowa. Florence Edith Brookhart and Catharine Hull expected home tonight from Onslow. Edith completes six weeks at University of Iowa Summer School.
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Pocatello
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Chicago
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Smith W. Brookhart
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J. S. Quinn
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Alice
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University of Iowa
Claims Railways Need More Funds to Furnish Service
J J Pelley president of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad told the Interstate Commerce Commission that railroads must have additional revenues to maintain efficient service. He testified during hearings on a proposed 15 percent freight rate increase and said railroads cannot continue transport service without funds.
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Henry W. Bible
New Jersey Woman Urges Pledge For Cider Drinkers
Mrs. Catherine Gill of Morris Town told the five state conference that cider will be considered an alcoholic drink unless pledges are signed. She warned that cider or applejack could be treated as liquor and urged adherence to the pledge.
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Morristown
More Indictments Return Against Booze Conspirators
Suppressed indictments in Peoria names KE M Ted Newberry and 21 others as conspirators in a long running operation of 2 500 gallon illegal stills on the Janekheere farm at Carbon Cliff near Rock Island Illinois. O W Kempster a state highway police sergeant at Sterling is among those named.
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Ted” Newberry
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Rome Controversy Reaches Deadlock Between Church and State
The Vatican released the encyclical condemning Fascist education methods and the Fascist directorate protested sharply. Negotiations appear stalled with little chance of a settlement for months, signaling a strong stalemate in church state relations.
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Community praises new football field at night use
Guy Carlton says the new field serves the community and workers who study at night. Charles Grayson adds a press box would improve the site, calling the field swell otherwise.
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Asst
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Alaskan Vegetables and Planting Regions
The article notes hardy vegetables can be grown across Alaska south of the Arctic Circle. It lists radishes mustard turnips kale lettuce and many others suitable for coast and interior zones with sheltered sun exposure. It mentions a group adopting the Balilla or Fascist youth movement branding.
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Arctic Circle
Beetle Trapped in Ear Prompted Medical Rescue
Omaha on July 16 reports August W. Ohlers a mechanic at the municipal airport did not object to a beetle making his ear its home until a nip prompted a doctor to remove it with forceps. The incident ends without further injury.
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W. Ohlers
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