Nehemiah the Bold Builder and modern builders
The lesson notes contrast ancient and modern builders from Nehemiah to industrial magnates like Carnegie Bell and Rockefeller. It urges moral reform through industry, education, and religion, praising groups such as the YMCA and Boy Scouts as builders of character. The piece frames Nehemiah 4:6-15 as the model for safeguarding humanity with walls of faith and loyalty, urging Bible classes on June 10 to study “Nehemiah, the Bold Builder.”
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United States
Andrew Carnegie
Alexander Graham Bell
EF. H. Heariman
James II
Northwest
Rockefeller
Armour, Field
Ford
George Williams
Young Men’s Christian Association
Robert S. S. Baden-Powell
Boy ‘Scouta
Nehemiah
American Legion outlines eight veterans measures for Congress
American Legion notes from Des Moines say eight legislative measures will be urged before the next congress. They include adjusted compensation, a standing house committee on veterans legislation, disability retirements for emer gency army officers, more war risk insurance changes, universal conscription, a permanent immigration policy, an archives building, and distribution of captured war trophies. A visiting Iowa trip by General Gouraud is planned for July and Indianapolis events.
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Fieure Reservated Press
Des Moines
The
American Legion
Harry HW. Polk
W. S. Conkling
Henry Wilkins
Iowa
Gouraud
Champagne
Rainbow Division
Indianapolis
Iowa Tate
Douglas County Post's Iowa Link Questioned
Frank Miles editor of the Iowa Legionaire spoke at the Douglas County post in Omaha stressing disappointment that the unit is not based in Iowa and urging closer ties to the state.
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Douglas County Post
Omaha
Frank Miles
Iowa Legionaire
Miles
Douglas County
Iowa
Waterloo Courier Dedicates New Home
The Waterloo Evening Courier dedicates its new two story concrete building in downtown Waterloo Iowa opposite the federal building. Opened for public inspection during the plant’s first operation, the paper traces its history from 1858 as a weekly to a daily, merging with the Waterloo Daily Reporter in 1914.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Evening Courier
Black Hawk County
Iowa
Courier
Waterloo Daily Reporter
The Buster Showcases Dustin Farnum At Fox Theatre
Dustin Farnum stars as a Woman tamer in The Buster a William Fox production arriving at the Fox theatre Saturday. The Western romance features Farnum taming a temperamental New York socialite with action and humor set against American Rockies locales. Doris Pawn, Francis McDonald, Gilbert Holmes and Lucille Hutton support as a Fox cast.
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Dustin Farnum
FOX
William Fox
Fox Theatre
New York
Colin Campbell
Wiliam Patterson White
Jack Streumwasser
American Rockies
Farnum
Doris Pawn
Francis McDonald
Gilbert Holmes
Lucille Hutton
Judge Hi ram K Evans Wins Eighth Iowa Seat
Des Moines Capital reports Corydon judge Hi ram K Evans elected to Congress from Iowa's Eighth District by about 1500 votes in a 25000 turnout. Surprising given Republican strength among farmers and the democratic voters’ turnout. Evans succeeds Judge Towner with loyalty to farmers noted.
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Des Moines
Hiram K. Evans
Corydon
Iowa
Judge Evans
Eighth Congressional District
Judge Towner
Pharmacy Board Head I Quite Ill
Des Moines June 8 George Newcomb of Creston acts as secretary of the state board of pharmacy during the absence of Harry E Faton who recently had an operation at Rochester Minnesota Secretary Eaton may not resume duties for a month or more Following his operation he suffered a relapse and his life was believed to be in danger for a time He was suffering from appendicitis
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Associated Press
Des Moines
George Newcomb
Creston
State Board of Pharmacy
Harry E. Faton
Rochester
Minn
Newcomb
Eaton
Vague Prospect Dialogue on Love and Marriage
A fragmentary exchange reveals a woman and a man debating happiness and independence. The man argues shared life after marriage could still allow her to pursue her own desires, while she resists.
Famous Ivory Islands of the Far North
The New Siberian islands hold fossil ivory and tell of a once tropical climate that could have supported elephants.
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Ivory Islands
Tressure Islands
New Siberian
Changes of mind spark a quiet life crossroads
A thoughtful reflection on motive and consequence shows how a woman's decision reshapes ordinary days. No dramatic event occurs, yet the shift reveals deeper questions about choice and time.
Specialist Doctor Introduces First Patient to Friend
A young clinician, noted as a specialist, presents his sole patient to a companion, joking about a brand new practice. The moment highlights the early career awkwardness and camaraderie in medical circles.
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Mr. Brandel
Fiegende Blatter
Abuses of Fraternity Are Scored by President
President Harding warns against abuses in fraternal bonds during a Shrine conclave speech in Washington. He cites cases of merchants joining varied churches and fraternities for selfish ends, detailing a tale of two brothers and the Haymakers ritual as a cautionary example. The talk emphasizes ethics and adherence to law.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Shrine
Methodist Church
Presbyterian
Masons
Knights of Pythias
Mysterious Two Joiners Prompt Local Merchant Loss
Potent ministers to understand, but the two joiners soon came to under stand, and the Haymakers lost two members, the town lost its new mer cantile establishment within a week, and two strangers who donned the cloak of fraternity for commercial gain saw themselves as others ap praised them. Journal want ads bring results.
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Cure for Indigestion
A patient recounts years of indigestion and bloating before using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He credits relief from intestinal inflammation and related ailments after a course, noting an operation was once suggested. The ad touts a money back guarantee and Lemmon's Pharmacy as a distributor.
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Mayr
Lemmon
Advt
Hubby Asked For A Second Cup
Petersen Iowa Mrs H B McMillan says she often changes coffee brands but returns to Chocolate Cream Coffee for its clear taste and lack of burnt flavor. She notes paraffin canisters preserve freshness, and her husband, who rarely drinks coffee, asked for a second cup during a social visit.
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Peterson
Iowa
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Waterloo Courier
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Keewaydin
Ten Thousand Lakes
Minnesota
H. G. Wisecarver
Excelsior
Mine
Sigourney
Jesse Rosenfeld
Sel. Whitehill
Bertie E. Mann
Washington Advertising Club
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