Experts Formulate a New Method to Measure Earth
French astronomers led by Abbe Moreux of Bourges Observatory are developing an advanced geodetic method to measure the Earth. They aim to refine planetary shape, address continental movement theories, and compute vast distances like Paris to Melbourne with unprecedented precision.
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Earth
Bourges
Abbe Moreux
Bourges Observatory
United Press
Paris
Melbourne
Moreux
Camille Flammarion
Hayford
Peiping
How One Man Lost 22 Pounds
Detroit man Herman Rankis credits Kruschen Salts with easing rheumatic aches and shedding 22 pounds after one bottle. The ad urges a half teaspoon in hot water daily before breakfast, notes an 85 cent bottle lasts four weeks, and offers a money back guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy or any drug store.
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Herman Rankis
Detroit
Lemmon's Pharmacy
America
Iowa City Water Rates Cut 16 2 3 Percent
Trustees of the municipal water company announce a retroactive rate reduction to July 1, saving water users about 6500 dollars annually. Since taking over nine years ago the system has been rebuilt with a new distribution system and 100000 dollars set aside to retire a 300000 bond.
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Oskaloosa
Municipal Water Company Today
Car Crash Near Tabor Left Two Injured
Carl Johnson jailed after a July 15 automobile crash north of Tabor that seriously injured R. A. Roberts of Shenandoah and Mildred Helena of north Omaha. Both victims hospitalized in Council Bluffs. Sheriff Moss said liquor was found in the Johnson car.
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Glenwood
Carl Johnson
Tabor
R. A. Roberts
Shenandoah
Mildred Helena
North Omaha
Council Bluffs
Johnson
D. EK. Moss
Page County
Time Signals and Continental Shifts Discussed in Century-Old Letter
A letter discusses sun relief variation over centuries and a Wegener hypothesis about continents shifting positions. It notes wireless timing links between Paris and observatories in Algiers Shanghai and Washington and predicts Paris to Melbourne distances could be measured to within 50 centimeters.
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Wegener
North America
Paris
Observatory of
Algiers
Shanghai
Washington
Paris Observatory
Melbourne
Williamson to Philippines Sail From New York for Duty
Capt. M. S. Williamson post adjutant at Fort Des Moines will sail from New York on November 4 for duty in the Philippine Islands. He came to Des Moines four years ago.
Willes Bequest Totals 7000 For Local Charities
The will of Mrs. Jessiea A. Gramling of Center Point probated in Cedar Rapids leaves 2000 to the Sun Shine Mission 1000 to St Luke s Hospital 1000 to the Home for the Friendless and 1000 to the Community House A 500 gift goes to the Center Point Methodist Church and to Goodwill Industries of Sioux City Bertha Wright of Waubek also leaves 1000 to the Home for Aged Women and 250 to Waubek Methodist Church and Village Improvement Company.
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Cedar Rapids
Jessiea A. Gramling
Center Point
Sunshine Mission
St. Luke's Hospital
Methodist Church
Goodwill Industries
Sioux City
Bertha Wright
Waubek
Funeral set for Thayer man killed roadside
Funeral services were arranged today for Joe Reay of Thayer Iowa an instrument man for the state highway commission who was killed instantly when struck by a truck near Lorimer on highway 169 the accident occurred late yesterday.
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Creston
Joe Reay
Thayer
Iowa
State Highway Commission
Lorimer
Highway 169
Graduation at Iowa Ponight in July Commencement
Mid summer commencement at the University of Iowa in Iowa City will award 205 degrees. Prof. Charles H. Judd delivers the address with Prof. Benj. F. Shambaugh presiding. Degrees include education journalism BA BS LLB MD Pharmacy Engineering MA MS PhD.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Old Capital
University of Iowa
Charles H. Judd
Benj. F. Shambaugh
Sunday Closing Threat Weighs Shenandoah Council
Shenandoah council debated a possible blue law to close groceries and meat markets on Sundays after receiving a petition. A three to two majority favored pursuing legal advice on constitutionality with the potential to extend Sunday restrictions to all businesses except restaurants operating only at meal times.
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Ask
Shenandoah
Bigger Thrill in Giving than Getting Noted by Magazine
The American Magazine notes that many people find a greater thrill in giving than in receiving. The observation highlights generosity as a source of personal satisfaction and social value.
Sunset Park Gets New Tennis Court and Park Improvements
A new clay tennis court is being built in Sunset park west of the old court and will be ready in about a week. J F Simpson, park board chairman, says two regulation courts are planned. Asphalt will cover damaged park pavement next week, and a 35 child merry go round is expected by late next week. The park remains popular for picnics and cooking with an additional oven planned.
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Sunset Park
J F. Simpson
Simpson
Beauchamp Family Mildly Hurt In County Crash
Mr and Mrs Ernest R Beauchamp and their son Merle were slightly injured when their Ford left Highway 2 77 and hit the ditch near the Highways 2 and 77 intersection. Mrs Beauchamp was treated at Washington county hospital and expected to be discharged soon. The collision occurred as Beauchamps avoided a Model T driven by J J Barlpulaw Otthinwa crossing toward Keota amid plans to move to Crawfordsville for a new barber shop.
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Ernest R Beauchamp
Merle
Boone
Iowa
Crawfordsville
Beauchamp
Washington County Hospital
Winfield
J. J. Barlpulaw
Otthinwa
Keota
Beauchamps
Crawfords Vile
Mr. Beauchamps
Wildman Family Reunion Attendees Listed At Keosauqua Park
Relatives plan to gather for the Wildman reunion at Keosauqua State Park with Lillian Brookhart from Pocatello Idaho and Della Brookhart of Chicago among those expected. Senator Brookhart and family prepare to visit Duluth after he speaks in Minot and Iowa. Florence Brookhart Edith Brookhart and Catharine Hull are among others returning from Onslow and Town Tabor.
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Wildman
Keosauqua State Park
Lillian Brookhart
Pocatello
Idaho
Della Brookhart
Chicago
T. L. Brookhart
Smith W. Brookhart
Florence
Edith
J.S. Quinn
Columbus Junction
Myrtle Poole
Alice
Senator Brookhart
Brookhart
Emith
Duluth
John Brookhart
John
Minot
North Dakota
Iowa
Florence Brookhart
Catharine Jane Hull
Onslow
Edith Brookhart
University of Town
Tabor
Flere
Indictments Return Against Booze Conspirators
Suppressed indictments charge EK. M. Ted Newberry and 21 others with conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. The cases involve a 2600 gallon illicit still operated for seven years at the Janekheere farm near Carbon Cliff Illinois. Also named is O. W. Kempster a sergeant of state highway police at Sterling.
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Chicago
U.P
Peoria
EK. M
Ted’ Newberry
Secarface al’ Capone
Federa
Fitzhenry
Edwin Kk. Wilker
United States
Janekheere
Carbon Cliff
Rock Island
Newberry
O. W. Kempster
Sterling, Ill
Rome controversy reaches deadlock between church and fascist state
July 16. A bitter clash between the Roman Catholic church and the fascist state has reached a stonewall with little settlement prospect for months. The Vatican published Pope Pius XI's encyclical abroad condemning fascist education methods, provoking a sharp fascist protest and closing any immediate path to new negotiations.
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Rome
Vatican
Pius XI
Whiel
Avajns
New Football Field Praised by Community Figures
Carlton, the teacher and assistant coach, touts the field as a community booster saying it fits needs and night access for daytime workers. Charles Grayson, reporter, adds a press box would improve it, urging locals to visit and judge for themselves.
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Carlton
Charles Grayson
Alaskan Vegetables Grown Across Vast Regions
The article notes that hardy vegetables thrive south of the Arctic circle in Alaska including radishes mustard turnips kale and lettuce. It lists carrots parsnips parsley peas cress cabbage cauliflower Brussels sprouts onions spinach beets potatoes rhubarb and herbs like caraway mint catnip sage and thyme as suitable for coastal and interior gardens with site selection for shelter and sun.
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Alaska
Arctic Circle
Fascist Youth Tledge Shifts Focus From Moderation
A fragment notes a regime group, possibly a youth movement, shifting strategy away from moderating activities toward expansion. It mentions the Balilla or similar fascist youth corps and hints at increased organizational activity and outreach.
Beetle Becomes Ear Inhabitant Locals Shocked
Omaha July 16. August W. Ohlers, a mechanic at the municipal airport, let a beetle move into his ear as a home. The insect bit him, prompting a physician to remove it with forceps. The incident caused alarm but no lasting injuries.
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Omaha, Nebr
W. Ohlers
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 require extra revenues to maintain efficient transportation service. He testified during hearings on a 15 percent freight rate increase, saying the railroads must sustain service as required by law for public welfare. Henry W Bible argued the raise is a temporary remedy that could be revoked if business conditions improve.
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Washington
U.P
J. J. Pelley
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Paésley
Henry W. Bible
Cider Ban Urged By Woman Leader At Conference
Mrs. Catherine Gill of Morris Town told a five state conference that all joining the New Jersey W C Try must sign a pledge not to drink cider, calling cider an alcoholic drink. She did not mention applejack. July 16.
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Ocrean Grove
New Jersey
W. C
Catherine Gill
Morristown
Medical practitioners directory snippet in city area
Dr. W. D. Dwyer Jailey Building northeast corner square third floor end of hall phone 170. Dr. T. J. Pease opposite Court House upstairs turn west at Penney store corner 219% West Main St phone 364. Dr. O. Bf. Boller turn west at Commercial Bank corner upstairs 219% West Washington St phone 76.
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T. A. Michels General Law Practice
Temple Building
Journal Office
T. L. Brookhart Law
State Theatre
East Washington St
Livingston & Eicher S. W. Livingston
BEC Elcher
West Main St
Court House
Morrison & Morrison
Edmund D
George Morrison
North Side Square
West Main
W. D. Dwyer
Jailey
Northeast Corner Square
T. J. Pease
Penney
Ralph W. Thompson Insurance
Bailey
Lemley & Yard Insurance
Washington National Bank
East Main St
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the Department
STOR
West Side Square
Washington, Iowa
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East Sud Square
Baby Stuart
King Tomatoes
Richelieu
Canada
Kool-Ade
Hire
North Pole
Jane
Brand
Iowa State News
Joy
Paul McClure
Russell Ross
Richard Gilson
Here
F. R. Giles
Omaha
Giles
Robert Ruth
Jact
Homer Beasley
Leichti
Lake Des Moines
Harold Thayer
Stiver’s Lake
Uto
Sigourney
Alfred E. Leichti
Poday
Coca Cola
PHESE
Brown's Super Service
Congress Hotel
Diamond Inn
Cottage Inn
J. & M. the Service
McLeidhin
Ieeee Et
Tiny Minature
South End Grocery
West End Grocery
Washington Cafe
Skipton Cafe
A & P Tea Co
Wehr Sinclair Co
Casey's Cafe
Dougall’s Cafe
Hartman Ice Cream Co
Hartman Service Station
West Side
Farmers Co-Operative Store
Sandwich Shop
Hamburger Tun
Kunath Grocery
Pacini Cafe
Midway Cafe
Phillips & Hebner North Side Cafe
Freddie
Ian Jackson
Sinclair Station
BE. Wash
T. S. Crone
Sons Cities
Quality Feed & Seed Company
Near Beer
The
Journal
Jones Funeral Home
Sherman's Funeral Home
BE. Bassler
Ainsworth
Chas
BROWN
Preston 1. Etter
D. O
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Res
Black
A. W. Clow
Plumbing Beam & Carson Plumbing and Heating
North Ion Ave
John W. Applegate
City Hall
Fred's
South Town Ave
Johnson's Grocery
H. I. Ward
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