Plan to Marry Off 1000 People in Muskogee Churches
In Muskogee Oklahoma dated February 27 ministers from fifteen Protestant churches plan to boost marriages among about 1600 unmarried youths. Rev E D Cameron of Central Baptist leads efforts to discuss marriage with both married men and unmarried women, then with couples, from the pulpit. The Catholic church also faces a marriage shortage, acknowledged by Father Van Hulse. The campaign aims to strengthen church life through early and within church marriages.
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Muskogee
Okla
Father van Hulse
E. D. Cameron
Central Baptist Church
Oklahoma
Mr. Cameron
Reverend Cameron on sacred sabbath and marriage
Rev Mr Cameron quotes a sermon praising sabbath observance and the institution of marriage. He notes one wedding ceremony he performed himself and argues that honoring these sanctities could regenerate civilization and bring happiness even amid poverty.
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Garden of Eden
Mr. Cameron
Rights at Keokuk Dam Could Cost Iowa Millions
Des Moines reports Iowa may lose valuable sovereign rights over Mississippi River resources if not intervene in a federal suit. Keokuk property owner seeks damages from Mississippi River Power Co for river power use without state franchise. Colonel Brookhart argues federal river control covers navigation only, natural resources belong to bordering states, with Iowa strongest claim to dam excess value.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Keokuk
Mississippi River Power Company
Mississippi
Smith W. Ltockhart
Washington
Colonel Brookhart
United States Supreme Court
Mois
Keokuk Dam
Lee County
Wapelio County
Power Company
Northern District of
State of
Brookhart
Mr. Brookbart
Brookbart
Supreme Court
Barre
Court of the United
Misssippi
Hrockhart
Stam Aof
Attorner
George Cossan
Clarke
Blate
Valuable Prize For Best Corn
In Creston Iowa on February 27 a $100 gold prize from Wainwright of Lenox was offered for the best acre of corn in Union, Ringgold, Taylor and Adams counties. Eligible boys over 10 may obtain rules by request. Short course in Chickasaw County reports new enrollments, with strong interest in domestic science and a girls class of 25. Mount Pleasant hosts Henry County Farm Betterment officers led by W. B. Seeley. other officers named. Ames crop expert Hugh Coverdale advised county advisers and a Mount Pleasant meeting organized countywide support for crop and livestock management.
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Creston
Union
Ringgold
Taylor and Adams
Wainwright
Lenox
Chickasaw County
Mount Pleasant
W. B. Seeley
Henry County Farm Betterment Association
Enoch Yeery
Salem
J. E B. Peterson
New London
John R. Hughes
James T. Whiting
Hugh Coverdale
Ames
J. B. Woodside
Joe Edges
J. B. Peterson
J. M. Crawford
A. D. Hayes
Rolla
Protone Promises Rapid Flesh Gain in 30 Days
A patent medicine advertisement touts Protone as a safe flesh increaser that builds solid flesh at a rate of a pound per day. It claims improved nutrition, cell growth, and muscle, targeting women seeking a toned figure. The $1 size is sold by druggists or via mail from Detroit based Protone Co.
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Protone Co
Protone
Free Protone coupon offer ships weight loss package
A marketing notice promises a free Protone C package to anyone who fills the coupon and encloses postage, with instructions and a book titled Why You Are Thin. The offer asks applicants to remit stamps or silver to cover postage costs and suggests the company will mail the materials.
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Protone Company
Municipal Plants Retain Freedom in Iowa Bill
Des Moines February 27 Special Cities and towns may own and operate public utility plants under the public utilities bill before the Iowa senate subject to state commission supervision. Taxpayers may appeal rate decisions for privately owned utilities while municipally run plants keep authority to set tolls and classifications. The measure aims to safeguard municipal control unless a plant drifts from business practices, when state interference may be warranted. Governor is reported to be involved.
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Des Moines
Senate
State Commission
Public Utilities Bill
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