Legion Post Eyes Clubrooms and Fight Carnival
Herman C. Miller led a Becker-Chapman post committee to explore clubroom incorporation and building options in the First National Bank, Pinkerton block, and Garden Theatre. A fight carnival is planned with a headliner and several semi windups to attract fans across Iowa. A statewide American Legion membership drive runs to Memorial Day to identify former service members, gain benefits, and boost post strength.
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Herman C. Miller
Becker-Chapman Post
American Legion
Post Lin
First National Bank
Pinkerton Block
Garden Theatre
Tommy Comiskey
St. Paul
Ralph Alexander
Waterloo
St Paul
Comiskey
Saph McKenna
Garry Rades
George Lamson
Bob Roper
Bob Martin
Billy’ Hart
Alexander
Iowa
Iowa Department of the American Region
Memorial Ay
Legion Itelf
Clark Critics Wells Proposal to Rewrite Bible
The article reports H. G. Wells suggesting a new Bible reflecting science and history, sparking debate at First Congregational Church. Pastor Fred Clark denounces Wells as aiming to overthrow Christianity and promote a scientific religion, arguing no modern prophet matches Isaiah and Jesus remains central.
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H. G. Es
Saturday Evening Post
Wells
Fred Clark
Mr. Wells
Clarkaid
Kindranath Tagore
Jesus
Jowa Lutherans End Finance Drive for Augustana Seminary
Rock Island April 18 The Jowa Lutherans of the Augustana Synod ended a finance drive one day early after surpassing the $50,000 goal for a new theological seminary building at Rock Island. The synod headquarters announced that Iowa congregations pledged $50,000, pastors added $30,000 and students contributed $20,000 to a total beyond the initial nucleus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowa Lutherans OF Augustana Synod
Rock Island
Lutheran
Augustana Mod
Esterday
Synod
Augustana Kege
Iowa
Picturesque Cottage With Gambril Roof by Sedgwick
An article describes a country or suburb cottage design by Charles S. Sedgwick. The two story dwelling uses hollow cement block veneer on the first floor and stucco above with a concrete foundation. The Gambril roof features red asbestos shingles and the layout includes a long living room, sun parlor, modern kitchen, dining room, garage under one roof, a front porch, three bedrooms, an alcove, a bath, ample closets, and a full basement with a Washington fir second story. Estimated cost is $6,000 to $8,000 not including plumbing and heating.
College drive boosts total toward 110000 in synod fund
A college contribution pushes the tally toward 110000 as part of a larger 400000 fundraising appeal asked of the synod this week. The effort marks a significant early step in the drive, with organizers citing momentum and support from campus supporters.
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Synod
Aunt Tirzah's Will Reverses Love Triangle
Aunt Tirzah pressures Julie to marry Bob Burgess or Paul Webster as her heart nears its end. Julie loves Paul but fears losing Aunt Tirzah's fortune, while Paul and Bob each seek Julie’s hand. In the end Tirzah leaves her vast estate to Julie with a secret condition tied to marriage proposals.
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Aunt Tirzah
Julie
Bob Burgess
Bob
Paul Webster
Webster
Burgess
Vance
Jules
Paul
Tirzan
Doctor Burgess
Julia
Tulie
Tirzah Vance
Miss Julie Vante
Tirgah
King Solomon
Teendinn Women Move Into Oliver Goldsmith House Ad
City Women's club of Teendinn uses Oliver Goldsmith's former residence in Wineoffice Court as their club home. The fragmented notice references an advertisement for Erland Flour and a sale phrase "ale to Make Good."
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Erland
City Women's Club of
Teendinn
Oliver Goldsmith
Wineoffice Court
Epsonade Salts A Lemonade Like Epsom Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Epsonade Salts, real Epsom salts blended with fruit derivative salts to taste like sparkling lemonade. Take a tablespoonful in cold water for biliousness headache or constipation. Promoted as a discovery of the American Epsom Association.
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Amercan Epsom Association
Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Safe For Various Ailments
An old advertisement asserts Bayer Aspirin tablets carry the Bayer Cross and promises safety using physician approved doses learned over 2% years. It touts relief for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache and lumbago with small pocket tins and larger packs available from druggists.
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GEEK
Legion Post
C. Miler
State Drive
Clark
Chas. S. Sedgwick
Aunt Tirzah By
Jack Lawton
Ipoum
Amd Mat Nme Ty Far
Dandrolf and
Itchi Town
Depticchees
Wangier Bros. Co
Bayer
L. and C. Shoe Co
Lafayette ST
Independent Meat
OUR Meat Department
Altstadt
Langlas
Mama’s
New York
Santos
Invincible
Okg
Carnation
Japan
Borden
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