Quoits Pitching Is as Old as Days of American Colonies
An essay from the New York Evening Post traces quoits history from colonial times. It praises the simple, inexpensive, inclusive appeal of horseshoes, noting widespread tournaments and community spirit. It argues quoits offers equal opportunity and lasting appeal amid more demanding sports.
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John Marshall
America
New York Evening Post
Silvertown
Cord Tire of America
Alwys
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Minister Sheriff Prepares to Hinder Execution in Weeks
Des Moines reports Sheriff Winfred E Robb plans to seek executive clemency to postpone the Friday noon execution of Eugene Weeks for the Fosdick murder. Robb, a former chaplain and World War II hero, cites duty and biblical precedent while resigning his church post to avoid conflicts with his office. Orrie Cross faces the same fate if clemency fails. Robb, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Iowa's Seventh District, has a storied career as Polk County sheriff.
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Des Moines
Winfred E Robb
168Th Infantry
Rainbow Division
Eugene Weeks
George Fosdick
Robb
Rgbb
Urbandale Federated Church
Polk County
Iowa
Orrie Cross
Fosdick
Chateau-Thierry
Sergy
Roth
Stecks Father Dead in Ottumwa At 70
A. C. Steck age 70 pioneer attorney of Ottumwa and father of Daniel F. Steck commander of Iowa American Legion died at his home after a several weeks illness. Daniel Steck arrived from the Legion convention in Waterloo after being summoned.
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Ottumwa
A. C. Steck
Daniel F. Steck
Iowa Department of the American Legion
Steck
Steck & Steck
Legion
Waterloo
University of Kansas asks parents to curb student car use
Lawrence Kansas September 12 Chancellor Lindley urges families to help keep student automobiles off campus to foster democracy and serious study. He notes rising car ownership among students and calls for responsible conduct and healthier recreation. The policy aims to limit moral risks and encourage integrity.
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Lawrence
Kansas
University of Kansas
H.lindley
Lindley
Reeset
Wuniversity
Eldora Coal Mine Poised For 200 Ton Daily Output
Work progresses at a northwest Eldora coal mine with an estimated 200 tons daily when fully developed The roof safety concern is resolved and coal quality confirmed by samples The mine has a four foot vein radiating from the mouth with easy rail access near two lines reducing winter freight costs for Eldora area.
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Eldora
Survey Finds Lime Needed on Much of Iowa Soils
A statewide survey of 10 million acres across 28 counties shows 11 percent of Iowa soils are fine, 22 percent need 0.5 to 1 ton of lime per acre, 61 percent require 2 to 3 tons, and 15 percent are extremely acid needing over three tons. Four year trials with clover corn oats show lime boosts yields and profit on high and low acid soils. Also noted are ancient burial ground garments from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries and runic inscribed wooden crosses of historic value.
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Towa
Iowan Agricultural Experiment Station
Bremer
Pottawattamie
Muscatine
Webster, Lee
Sioux
van Buren
Clinton
Scott
Ringgold
Mitchell
Clay
Montgomery
Black Hawk
Henry
Buena Vista
Linn
Wappello
Wayne
Hamilton
Louisa
Green
Obrien
Benton
Jasper
Page
Des Moines
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Ienledh
Hibbing Moves Off Iron Ore Bed With Heavy Spending
Between 15 million and 18 million dollars funded the move of Hibbing Minnesota off the ore bed it perched on. The town now sits two miles from the 40 million tons of ore it had imprisoned.
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Hibbing
Minnesota
Town closes as band wins crowd in Spring Grove event
In Spring Grove Minnesota the town band swept through the state fair last week causing shops to shut and banks to close. The band was led by Reverend Albert Be Johnson the town’s only minister and a trombone key figure.
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Hamline
Minn
Spring Grove
Albert BE
Johnson
Farmer in Corydon Tears Wife from Des Moines Affair
Des Moines police uncover a remarkable case of illicit love as George Morris, 42, finds his wife 39 living with a Black man in a small Des Moines shack after deserting their Corydon home. She confesses, says she will face consequences, and Morris vows to share his wealth so she may start anew.
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Des Moines
Corydon
Iowa
George Morris
Morris
Police
John 8B. Hammond
Hammond
Farm youth sacrifices life for pipe near Iola
Martin Yoho aged 16 of a farm near Iola fell into an abandoned well while reaching for a pipe. He was overcome by gas and drowned after entering the well. body recovered later.
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Kansas Farm
Iola
Kans
Martin Yoho
Yoho
Coal Production Nears Normal in Iowa Amid Quiet Demand
Des Moines Sept 12 Iowa nears normal coal production with state demand light and utilities buying only as needed. Illinois coal reaches 12.10 per ton deterring purchases while Northwest states push conservation. National weekly output at 9.2 million tons vs 10-12 million needed. rail shipment woes and price controls loom. Administrator Webster notes miners hold prices and Iowa mines near full capacity, especially those selling to railroads.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Fuel Administration
Charles Webster
Illinois
Northwest
Webster
Bridal Superstitions About Cakes and Suits
A bridal superstition warns a bride should not bake her own wedding cake to avoid misfortune. Cutting the first slice ensures good fortune, while a raveled suit indicates another admirer for the groom and a warped suit signals the bride loves another woman.
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Goml
Italian laborer jailed for beating daughter in Mason City
Joe Olivo an Italian laborer at Lehigh cement plant was charged with beating his 14 year old daughter Anna and trampling her as she lay on the floor. Her right leg was broken in the attack. Olivo pleaded for clemency and received thirty days in the county jail. Eva Gibbs county nurse obtained 280 dollars for the family. Deportation charges will follow after the sentence as Olivo has eight years in the United States and no citizenship papers.
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Mason City
Anna
Joe Olivo
Lehigh
Eva Gibbs
Olive
D. D. Fuller
Miss Gibbs
Boston Girl Seeks Sheriff Robb for Marriage
Des Moines reports Sheriff Robb received a death threat and a Boston spinster around thirty writes she adores his photo in papers. She hopes he is not married and asks him to find a suitable man aged 30 to 40, hinting at marriage if possible.
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Des Moines
Robb
Boston
Sharff Robb
Cousin Relationships and Degrees of Kinship Defined
Explains cousin terminology including first cousins to second cousins and the concept of cousin once removed. Defines how the child of a first cousin relates to the first cousin of a parent and notes generational steps in cousinship.
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Egerman
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