Iowa Baptist convention opens with 500 delegates
The Iowa Baptist gathering begins in Des Moines with about 500 delegates from 300 churches. Key speakers include Dr. H W Wirgin and Dr. George M Derbyshire, with sessions led by Rev. Derbyshire and Rev. Virgin. The program includes pastors conferences, a women’s society session, and a Thursday pageant by First church youth.
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Iowa Baptist Convention
Hey. R.E. Williamson
First Baptist Church
First Baptist
Woman’s Baptist Mission Society of Tews
Iowa
Derbyshire
George MM
Des Moines
Union Baptist Church
H. W. Wirgin
Chicago
North Shore Baptist Church
George W. Sampson, Jr
Waterloo
W. J. Diegelman
Burlington
Ar. Derbyshire
Frank Anderson
G. F. Mitchell
Town Baptist Convention
Virgin
A. J. Mohr
Monroe
Lloyd du. Carr
New York City
N. Y
Northern Baptist Convention
Mr. Virgin
Woman's Baptist Missionary Society
Central Christian Church
F. R. Asquith
B. YW. Armstrong
Africa
Ina &. Burton
New York
Committee of Conference
Board of
T Missionary Re Oneration
Glenna A. Tibbitts
Williams
Matthew Westrate
First Church
Hummel Matriarch Celebrates 90th Birthday in Waterloo
Mrs. Sarah M. Hummel, widow of Jacob Pummel, celebrated her ninetieth birthday at her Waterloo home. Born November 19, 1836 in Shamokin Dam Pa, she moved to Waterloo in 1870 with her husband who ran a local blacksmith and wagon shop. Surviving children and a 95 year old brother Charles mark the family celebration.
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Sarah M. Hummel
Jefferson Street
Jacob Pummel
Waterloo
Altho
William Puterbaugh
Jacob P. Hummel
Hummel
Shamokin Dam
Daniel
Mary
Lenhart) Hummel
Jacob Hummel
J. M. Hileman
J. C. Hartman
Lawrence M
Otto O. Hummel
Kiwanis Club Sightseeing and Convention Speakers
Kiwanis club hosts Saturday afternoon sightseeing. A Sunday session for youths is planned. Speakers include Dr. G A Huntley in China, Dr J K Massee of Tremont Temple Boston, Dr E Dakin of Baptist Temple Brooklyn, Rev John W Enott of Philadelphia, and Peter C Wright of New York City. Endowment drive for Des Moines University targets 1 million dollars. officers to be elected Friday.
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Kiwanis Club
G. A. Huntley
China
J. K. Massee
Tremont Temple
Boston
Mass
E. Dakin
Baptist Temple
Brooklyn
First Baptist Church
John W. Enott
Philadelphia
General Board ‘of Promotion
Northern ‘Baptist Convention
Peter C. Wright
New York City
N. Y
Ministers’ and Missionaries’ Benefit Board
The
Northern Baptist Convention
Des Moines University
John W. Million
Business women too serious say federation executive
New York report quotes Emma Dot Partridge executive secretary of the Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs. She argues women in business take themselves too seriously and cannot separate work from home life. She notes women are more conscientious and suggests a recreation department to ease pressure.
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New York
Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Emma Dot Partridge
Miss Partridge
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound for fast relief from nasal congestion, sneezing, feverishness, and headaches. It claims a dose every two hours up to three doses, costs thirty five cents, acts without assistance, tastes pleasant, and has no inconvenience.
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Pape
Role of Women in Business Apprenticeship and Open Leadership
A speaker argues women face harsher apprenticeship in business, noting many graduates avoid long training. She says Chinese women have not yet attained the frankness business requires, distinguishing the woman from the man who is chiefly interested in workers as assets to growth.
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Iiny
Fifty years of change for women in work and health
The article notes women's expanding roles from teaching to factory and professional jobs. It highlights health tradeoffs as independence grows and cites Elizabeth Chamberlain of Trenton who used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with positive results and offers to answer letters. It ends with a prompt about health on the Sunlit Road to Better Health.
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Elizabeth Chamberlain
Untonall
Lydia E. Finkham
Mrs. Chamberlain
Monmouth St
Trenton
N. J
Belter Health
Weight gain promises and free trial in old advertisement
A dubious 1900s style ad touts rapid weight gain and boosted vigor with Burke’s Cod Liver Oil and "Tron" pills. It promises a change in physical appearance within a week, claims free first package, and urges readers to mail a mall coupon. It targets those who view themselves as thin or unattractive.
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New Heath
Burke
Fiehle Mall
Portage County Ohio farms offered near towns and schools
Portage County on the Connecticut Western Reserve features farms priced for cash and terms. Listings include 210 acre and 185 acre properties with brick barns, good water and electricity, plus smaller holdings. Distances to village, high school, and Kent State Normal College noted. Children transported to township centers for schooling.
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Portage County
Connecticut Western Reserve
Portage
County
Ohio
Bank
Bank Barn
Hovsese
Kent State Normal College
Akron
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Wfeneph Corp
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Hingston
C. J. Miller
Robert Brig Co
Winnsboro Mills
Winnsboro, S.C
United States Rubber Company
United States
Winnsboro
South Carolina
Far East
Central Textile Development Department
United States Rbber Company
Marne
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Standard Tire CO
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Auto Tire Service CO
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Clevelan
Ravenna
Highwats Roads
Ureawe
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Co. R. R. Company Care. of
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Omaha
Mountains
California
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Los Angeles
Continental
Strive
MM. Shrenk
Union Pacific System 407
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