Survey on Iowa labor and employment in 1927 report
A Des Moines based summary of an Iowa employment survey shows February employment rising to levels not seen in five years and March edging higher. Building permits up and value of constructions improving, though overall outlook is mixed with some firms holding flat or cautious plans. The report notes road conditions and retrenchment as factors, yet a generally cheerful trend toward higher activity for the year.
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Courier Special Service
Des Moines
Iowa
Hay
Consid
Ok Goodi
Renee
Lok
Abil
Divorce Petition Alleges Desertion and Cruelty
Ada B Spafford seeks divorce from Roy Spafford a sceme worker alleging desertion and cruel treatment since July 1924. She states he earns ten dollars daily and has failed to provide support forcing her to take in boarders for herself and two children Clark 16 and Kenneth 13. She requests custody of Kenneth and ten dollars a week for his support.
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Roy Spafford
Ada
B. Spafford
Sunday School Lesson by Rev P B Fitzwater
Rev P B Fitzwater presents a Sunday School lesson from Moody Bible Institute Chicago. The article, dated 1926, discusses scripture study and instructional guidance for teachers and students in a church education program.
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P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago
Union
Faith and doubt on the water with Jesus as savior
The passage recalls Peter walking on the water with Jesus, his faith sustaining him until he sank when he looked away. It emphasizes keeping eyes on Christ amid life’s storms, Christ’s rescue, and the incarnation as God reaching to save a sinking world.
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Christ
Mark
Jesus
Ali
Peter
Jesus Christ
Early life forms likely smaller than microscopic typhus germ
A British scientist notes that the first diving organisms on earth were probably smaller than microscopic typhus germs, suggesting tiny beginnings for life on the planet.
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Earth
Germ
Bays
Purple Martin Arrives Early Sign of Spring
The article notes the early arrival of a purple martin, described as a sure sign of summer. Alderman Granger at 612 Argyle Street remarks the little bird’s appearance is two weeks earlier than usual, signaling an early season.
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Martin
Ald
Granger
American jockey who rode for King George dies in England
New York reports the death of George Archibald 36 of San Francisco who rode in five countries including races for King George. He died at New Market after severe pains following yesterday’s races. Archibald’s career included mounts for royalty and he weighed in for dieting and weight control late in life.
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England
New York
King George
George Archibald
San Francisco
Cal
New Market
Oka
Orward
Archibald
Hada
Beg
Soversigna
Kaleeri
Spain
Percherons from Michigan Triumph in National Livestock Events
Michigan bred Percherons dominated national and international livestock shows last year, outperforming all rivals as they showcased strength and refinement in multiple classes. Strong entries from Michigan farms highlighted the state’s equine presence on the world stage.
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Michigan
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