Science Faith and the Cosmos in Pupin's August Essay
Columbia University inventor and professor Michael Pupin links belief in a Creator to scientific fact in Scribner's Magazine. He recalls his factory start in New York fifty-two years ago and argues that the universe, from stars to life, shows a single science of Creative Coordination guiding religion and art. References to Lindbergh and other literary pieces follow in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Pupin
Columbia University
August Scribner's Magazine
New York
Tyndall
God
Illinois boy thanks French ambassador with dime for autographs
A 14 year old wrote to Ambassador Herrick in Paris asking for his autograph and others. The ambassador sent five autographs including Foch and Poincare. The boy replied with thanks and a dime to buy a cigar for the ambassador, showing good manners.
General Motors Tops World Earnings Record
The article reports GM earning about 129 percent of a million dollars in the first half of 1927, a world record for a nonwar period. If the second half mirrors the first, GM could exceed 258 million for the year, rivaling U.S. Steel as a wartime-strong competitor, with Henry Ford noted as GM’s main rival.
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General Motors
U. S. Steel
G. M
Henry Ford
Daily lessons in English words of misuse and study
A compact primer lists misused phrases and pronunciations and urges vocabulary growth. It highlights the word INIQUITY with its meanings and examples of stern punishment for wickedness and crime.
By The Way Snippets And Quips From A Humble Column
A collage of short vignettes and one liners captures daily life misfortunes and wry humor. It recalls minor mishaps a funeral time and a tongue in cheek postscript about a C O D course and a Balkan joke.
Moss O Leam Warns About Rival Husbands in Round Ten
In a blunt local column Moss O Leam cautions readers about romantic entanglements with married men. He warns that if a man has a wife you must be prepared for a tough confrontation.
Blisterfoot Jim Sings of Camp and Wit
A playful compilation notes boys camp life with verses and jokes about discipline and humor. The piece weaves parodies of If by Kipling with camp antics and a stray quip about gas and marriage, ending with a light pun about gas.
Four beauty doctors meet at Miss Gertie Woots without progress
A casual observer notes four beauty doctors consulted at Miss Gertie Woots offering no encouragement. The speaker comments on waiting for perfect weather to move forward, admitting limited aviation knowledge.
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Gertie Woots
Odd Mishearings and Abridged Truths in Schoolroom Banter
A fragmentary dash of humor shows a father dying of water on the brain, a cake of ice causing a head injury, and a child misdefining average in a playful classroom exchange. An ironic note on courtship and gender echoes through lines about a young man and a woman in everyday speech.
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Lucky Lindbergh
Nancy B. Turner
Byrd
Lindbergh
America
Zat
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during the sickness and passing of our husband and father. Mrs. E R Murdock and children.
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E. R. Murdock
Regular meetings hosted by local clubs and social groups
The Business and Professional Women's club meets Wednesday September 14 at 6 15 in the Y community room. Members may ask to be excused or bring guests by contacting Mrs Winnie Palmer before 5 PM or 7 PM Tuesday. American Legion Auxiliary gathers Thursday September 15 at 7 30 PM at City Hall Legion rooms for fall start and business. Rebekah club plans a picnic supper Tuesday for Rebekahs and Odd Fellows honoring Mr and Mrs John Rittler leaving soon at I O O F hall. Bring sandwiches and baskets. Woman's Home Missionary group note only.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club
Winnie Palmer
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
City Hall
Rebekah Club
Rebekahs and
Odd Fellows
John Rittler
I. O. O. F. Hall
Local Society Meetings Scheduled Across Town this Week
The West Chester M E church group meets at Mrs Faanbach next Friday at 2 PM with dues due this month. The Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society gathers with Miss Mary Hunter on 408 E Washington St Thursday evening Sept 13 for a regular tariff supper and officer elections. The Sunshine Community club convenes Sept 14 at Mrs Harry Bishop's home for a bridal shower and tea towel gift. Rosemary club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Cloyce Stewart to discuss a read story. Fleur de Lis club gathers at Mrs Ed Gallaghers Thursday. roll call features a favorite pickle or relish recipe.
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Alma Hearne Holland
Missionary Society
Mary Hunter
Washington St
Sunshine Community Club
Harry Bishop
Rosemary Club
Cloyce Stewart
Fleur de Lis Club
Ed Gallagher
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the Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Washington County
Elder, Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden
East Main Street
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Pupin
Lindbergh the Lucky
Ireland
England
Devon
France
Glory
Earth
EB. WS. Gilbert
Nank
Ko-Ko
W. S. Gilbert
Bull Gores Dairyman
North Dakota
New York Evening Post
Tommy
Browne
Baker
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Cambrie
Balkans
Moss O'Leam
P. H. Hayward
Kopling
Wood
Donald
Are Martin
the Woman's Home Missionary
MAYO
Home Bakery
Sherlock
Holmes
Carter
Iowa City
Kenneth EK
Griffin, Mer
State University
Kiwanis
Rotary
Gyro
Lions
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