Hard work the only formula for success says office boy
Ernest Sturm born 1878 in New York rose from office boy to chairman of the board of directors at American Eagle Continental and Fidelity-Phonix Fire Insurance companies. He credits hard work and night study, noting there is equal opportunity for education and advancement in New York where he trained at night.
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Ernest Sturm’s Rise From Office Boy to Financial Secretary
Brans lauded Ernest Sturm in 1917 for 26 years of service and ascent from office boy to financial secretary. His night study included law, earning a bachelor of laws from New York University in 1903 and bar admission the same year. He later became cashier and financial leader, helped organize American Eagle Fire Insurance, and balanced family life with hard work. Knox College faculty approve Knox Army game contract for 1925 in New York.
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One month Intrensit marks a tea carload from Shizuoka
A carload of tea from Shizuoka, Japan, shipped October 26 and arriving November 20, went to Black Hawk Coffee and Spica Co. in Waterloo. Transported by boat to Seattle and raft over the Co M. & St. Bo and WG. By & N, this is the third allotment of the new crop this year. A carload valued over 11000 dollars, with freight of 936.31 dollars, includes 242.50 water charges and 715.81 land charges.
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West High Debating Team Shows Promise This Year
West High school outlines a strong debating lineup with about 12 candidates meeting weekly to study debate material. Coach Charles J. Hoffman leads the group, with James Switzer and Robert Me. among the participants, signaling bright prospects for a winning season.
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West High To Enter Triangular Debates With Ames Boone
Seniors Dowell Sher man and a seasoned nucleus lead West High as they prepare teams for a declamatory contest on the resolution That the United States should enter the league of nations A triangular debate against Ames and Boone high schools is planned with further contests to follow next month
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Dedicate Chapel at County Home Sunday
The chapel in the county home administration building will be dedicated at 2 30 p m next Sunday with services. Planned are two pic tory present and ing ing and short talks. The chapel seats 300 and, previously, inmate services were held in wards. Marriage licenses list Storan Tieck and Junsa Heide, both of Waterloo, Andrew Flackels of Jesup, Stelia Hovy of Waterloo.
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Emerson School Art Exhibit Ends Tonight
Tonight is the final chance to view Emerson gymnasium art exhibit after two well attended days with about 200 visitors. Helen Renk gave a piano solo last night and tonight features a talk on art by Miss Nettie McKinnon along with piano by Miss Alice Rodamar and violin by Miss Esther Siegel. Admission is 16 cents with proceeds funding framed pictures for Emerson and Central schools. The Methodist church conversion in Filkton, Mich. to a 200 seat venue is noted.
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