Delegation of Chinese Educators Visits Iowa Schools
A Chinese educational delegation met Gov. Harding in Des Moines with 12 members including four college presidents and various professors. They planned three days in Iowa visiting Ames and the state university, then travel to Wisconsin Chicago and New York, with McClenaghan coordinating tours.
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Mohammedan Religion Gains in Dark Africa
Des Moines reports that Mohammedan volunteers told student delegates yesterday that 200000 pupils attend Mohammedan schools while 1880 attend government or mission schools. They claim Mohammedan traders act as propagandists and that for every Christian convert there are ten Mohammedan converts. They also cited 62 percent pagan and 6 percent Christian natives in Africa.
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Male Superintendent Will Take Charge of I O F Orphans Home
Iowa grand lodge of the I O F in special session said charges of harsh treatment at Mason City orphans home were sustained. The matron was discharged and a male superintendent will be appointed to work with a matron as changes occur. The trustees and grand master will meet in Mason City this week. An upcoming engagement note mentions Graig Kennedy and The Carter Case at the Majestic next Sunday.
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Witt Will Campaign for Republican Drive in 1920
Charles E. Witt secretary to the governor may join the 1920 Republican campaign. Reports say he will travel to Chicago to work with the Republican National Campaign Committee early in the spring. Advertisement notes car purchase offer and coal goods with phone contact.
Bear in mind Chamberlain's Tablets aid digestion
The text promotes Chamberlain's Tablets claiming they move the bowels improve appetite and strengthen digestion without digestive ferments. It asserts they strengthen the stomach and help it perform its functions naturally.
Dubuque School Board Recognizes High School Societies
Dubuque Iowa January 1 The Dubuque board of education officially recognizes five high school social groups Zeta Beta Psi Iota Beta Phi Alpha Omega Phi Delta and Phi Sigma marking an unprecedented move in American scholastic history. The action is experimental and aims to form a federation for all high school societies under preparation by Trustee Regnitz.
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Vicious Hog Attacks Man Killing Knee Cap At Dix Farm
A 22 year old man at Dix farm near Janesville was bitten by a vicious hog biting off his kneecap while feeding stock. He walked a mile to the house then to Mercy hospital where surgery cleaned the bone and replanted the knee cap. An infection required removal of poison, but doctors report his condition improving though some stiffness is expected.
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West High Debates Charles City and Oelwein
West High representatives will debate Charles City High Monday evening in the assembly room and Oelwein Tuesday. Team members are John Carson Merle Francis and Ari London captain. Senior class tryouts will be Friday under Miss Florence Laker.
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Seven Pearls Found in Oyster Shocks Lohrville Shopper
In Lohrville Iowa on January 1 a grocer named E B McClure cracked open an oyster and found seven pearls in one shell. The event, described as a literal mouthful of pearls, drew local astonishment and curiosity about the unusual discovery.
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Unnamed Pearls Found in Bivalves
Six of the shells yielded near round shapes and a seventh was egg shaped. Dr. McClure has made no disposition of the find yet. He plans to have the pearls mounted in a ring.
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