Letter from Kamerun mission describes jungle travel and daily life
Myrtie Kirby McCleary writes from Bantanga Kamerun about mail delays political talk, new workers and aims to open locations. She details travels to Lolo dorf with Miss Erck, village life, schools, religious conversions, a German officer, a sick officer, callers, a Catholic Father, chimps captured for a zoo, and the death of her parrot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Mexico
Cuba
America
Batanga
Lolodorf
Mr. Hope
Greig
Christ
Rick
Schwab
Zoological Garden
Germany
Myrtie Kirby McCleary
Rainfall Totals and Frost Point Reported for September
The rainfall yesterday and last night totaled .33 inches, with .02 inches on Wednesday, making weekly precipitation .35 inches. Measurements are by W. A. Cook. The frost point was not reached.
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W. A. Cook
Autumn Weather Stays Mild With Occasional Frost Threats
The report notes temperatures near 44 to 45 degrees at the government thermometer during the week. Thursday morning reached 44 degrees. last night’s minimum was 45 degrees. Clouds dominated most days, with only Thursday and today offering clear autumn conditions.
Notable debating notes on social issues and morality
A compilation of opinion excerpts criticizes saloon advertising, child labor in coal mines, and gender roles in modern society. It contrasts moral concerns, such as child welfare and factory dangers, with calls for traditional family-centered values and women’s domestic roles.
Candidate for State Legislature Seeks Washington County Seat
David R. Munro, republican nominee, is presented as a veteran farmer and community contributor. Born in Pennsylvania, he moved to Iowa early in his career, then settled three miles west of West Chester. He is praised for hard work, education in his family, church involvement, and broad public service aimed at county and state welfare.
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Chauncey E. Myers
Washington County
Mr. Munro
Pennsylvania
Iown
West Chester
Munro
Lbe
D. R. Munro
David RR. Munro
Reception for Dr Smith Marks Sixth Year in Washington
A large reception honored Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Smith on their sixth year in Washington at the Methodist church. Two hundred attendees heard brief addresses of welcome and fellowship, with music by Mrs Cocklin and Mrs Hedges. The church noted a net gain of 282 members in five years, reaching 1,042 in the Iowa conference.
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W. R. Sawhill
A. R. Miller
A. 8. Smith
Washington
Smith
Marie Jericho
Missionary Societies
Ladies Aid
Young People's Societies
Sabbath Setuo
Dr. Smith
Methodist Church of
Iowa
Why Carnegie Struggles With Wealth and Poverty
In Howard L. Rann’s piece, Andrew Carnegie is portrayed as trying to die poor while endlessly funding libraries and education. The column mocks his massive wealth, notes his failed bids to relinquish riches, and suggests younger Brains could help him shed change without scorn.
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Andrew Carnegie
Scotchman
Andrew
Europe
Mr. Carnegie
Blackboard Drill for Football Men
Rain halted the regular drill at the high school field so Coach MacKachron led a blackboard session in a recitation room. Nearly thirty players studied new plays and fine points as preparations for next week and the Friday alumni game continued with scrimmage to start.
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Ball Park
MacKachron
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OUR
Bantanga, Kamerun
West Africa
J.F. McNamara &Son
South Side Furniture
Kansas
David R. Munro
UR. Smith
Panpor
Yoley
Bright
Lemwon'g Pharmacy
By Howard L. Rann
PRAC
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
la Salle
Pw. W. Wilson
See Gas Co
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