Baptists Vote to sever Interchurch Connections
The Northern Baptists convention, after a stormy debate, voted to withdraw wholly from the Interchurch world movement. The divorce decree takes effect next Wednesday, with no further participation or funding beyond their just share of underwritten costs. The action mirrors a similar move by the Presbyterian church in Philadelphia. An uproar erupted over a resolution concerning the Irish Republic, prompting referral to the resolutions committee.
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Buffalo
Northern Baptists Convention
Interchurch World Movement
General Committee
The
Interchurch
Northern Baptists
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Phildelphia
Presbyteriana
Baptists
A. ©. Dickson
Los Angeles
London
England
Northern Baptist Convention
Great Britain
Committee On Resolutions
Open Air Sleep Widely Adopted In Iowa Homes
Thousands of Iowans sleep in the open air as screened porches serve as health producers. The state tuberculosis program has long promoted open air sleeping, with farmers and city residents alike noting better rest and fewer respiratory illnesses. The trend reduces cold fears and keeps bedrooms open in hot weather, aiming to boost overall health and sleep quality across the state.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Union
Ten Years For Auto Thieves In Grinnell
Judge D W Hamilton sentenced two Negroes to ten years each in Anamosa for stealing H Rayburn car from Leeper garage Friday night. He condemned car theft as a growing menace, noting the offense targets private property and urged leniency end. The defendants claimed it was their first offense and accepted the sentence.
Coal Mines Idle as Car Shortage Hinders Shipments
Des Moines June 25 The Southern Iowa Utilities Company Centerville Iowa reports all coal mines idle today and only one operated yesterday due to lack of available railroad cars. Mines can produce about 1000 tons daily. half sent within the state on the C B and Q lines, the rest via Albia on the M and St L. Railroads apparently unable to furnish needed cars.
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Des Moines
Southern Iowa Utilities Company
Centerville
Iowa
State Railroad Commission
C, B. and Q
Albia
St. L
Iowa Library Association Plans Nationwide Book Campaign
Des Moines June 24 The Iowa Library association considers a state wide drive to provide a book for everyone The Iowa commission is asked to appoint a state director to lead the effort Miss Julia Robinson would fill the post if approved The campaign seeks to raise 2 000 000 with Iowa's share likely over 50 000
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Des Moines
Iowa Library Association
Iowa Commission
Julia Robinson
Towa
Jumps Far to Escape Death in Haymow Accident
George Whalin of Howard township suffered a near fatal fall from a barn haymow. After clearing a blocked passage he closed the haymow door but it swung back, throwing him to the ground. He jumped 25 feet to safety, breaking bones in one foot and injuring the other knee. Surgeons wired bone fragments and he rests under hospital care.
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Tama
Toledo
George Whalin
Howard Township
Mr. Whalin
A. A. Pace
Whalin
An Early Start on Sunday Observed Sabbath Begin Evening Before
The Puritans followed the Sabbath starting on the evening prior, similar to the Jewish practice, marking the cultural shift in how the day was kept.
California Fears Japanese Influx Sparks Exclusion Talks
California Governor William D. Stephens warns of alarming Japanese migration and calls for negotiations with Japan or a strict exclusion act to preserve state sovereignty. He cites rising population figures from 41,356 to 87,279 and argues land control and settlement threaten the state, urging immediate action to curb immigration and land ownership.
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California
William D. Stephens
Colby
Stephens
Japan
United States
Board of Control
State of
Althe
Ten Thousand Tons of Poison Gas Supplied in 1919
Poison gas weighing ten thousand tons was supplied to the British armies in the field during 1919, marking a significant but troubling wartime stockpiling event.
Oldest Iowa note held by Keokuk bank from 1837
The American State Bank in Keokuk preserves a $1,076 note given by Chief Keokuk and seven tribesmen in 1837, when Iowa was part of Wisconsin territory. The document bears the chiefs marks, none could write, and has long been uncollected. It holds great historical value despite no chance of repayment.
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Keokuk
Iowa
American State Bank
Isaac R. Campbell & Co
Campbell
Isaac R. Campbell & Company
Wisconsin Territory
Hotel to Provide Garage for Guests Cars in Chicago
A Chicago hotel company president announced that by purchasing a four story garage with four more to be added, the hotel will offer guests room bath and garage on the bill for out of town motorists. The plan aims to accommodate motor cars of guests alongside their stay.
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Chicago
No Stops on Return Flight to New York
All metal aircraft will fly non stop on return trip from Omaha to New York. John M. Larsen, owner, announced the plan. Mr and Mrs Larsen came to attend a wedding.
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Omaha
New York
John M. Larsen
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Keokuk Bank
Core
Lero
Sai
Cole
Mannhardt Brothers
2Nd St
Cole Motor Car Company
Indianapolis
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