Iowa state fair victory words and political musings
A reflective column discusses an Iowa state fair victory and broader political undercurrents. It notes Republican gains tied to Maine, Democratic hope from reduced majorities, and questions over candidate magnetism. It mentions 17,000 National Guard sent home from the Mexican border, U.S. policy, and Roosevelt Herbert Hoover era debates. It cites a British cruiser stop near the Philippines and whiskey consumption figures, praising Wilson era railroad eight-hour workday prospects and the president’s perceived mastery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Hughes
Maine
U. S
Iowa
Maine election rhetoric and Iowa road woes dominate debate
The piece argues that Maine residents swung Republican, while national outcomes remain uncertain. It cautions against letting state results predict national trends and contrasts rural Iowa wealth with calls for better roads as farmers seek progress beyond political mudslinging.
Just for the Fun of It in a Seashore Laugh Parade
A collage of humorous vignettes and quips from old magazines, including a fisherman counting moods of nature, a shopkeeper optician gag about strong glasses after a blunder, a joke about overworked mothers and counting children at supper, and a frog legs beer aroma aside.
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Thera
Optician
Bumblebee
Ladies Home Journal
Public School Motel Grade Building Improvements Noted
The grade building gains new west entrance doors, hall lighting, and basement stairways while the west side windows improve lighting. Eighth grade moves to the high school with Miss Olmstead supervising them and ninth grade in a former manual training room. The assembly room seats eighty five and is nearly full. A second year of domestic science is added to the curriculum including dressmaking, needlework, and cooking supervised by Miss Ethel Martin. Miss Olive Williams and Miss Ruth Todd are mentioned visiting relatives. A holiday was granted for Vidora county fair but bad weather limited participation.
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Miss Olmstead
Deak
Board of Education
Ethel Martin
Misa Brown
Olive Williama
Union
Ruth ‘Todd
Aplington
Vidora
Russians Maintain Brutality Claims Over War Prisoners
Berlin reports a German protest to Russia over brutal treatment of prisoners of war. The Overseas News Agency notes alleged abuses, including freezing conditions and forced labor. Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeit ung cites repeated cruelties, with prisoners starving, flogged, or crushed in overcrowded rooms.
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Erlin
Sayville
Powera
Petrograd
Cital
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Russia
Ston
Moscow
Sandermeki
Quarterly meeting announced for Cedar Falls district services
The second quarterly meeting of the conference year will run Friday evening to Sunday evening under Rev. L. W. Bock. German services on Friday Saturday and Sunday mornings. English Sunday School and evening services. Mrs Anna Martin chairs the Ladies Aid Society at the Presbyterian Church next Thursday September 21. Public worship next Sunday at 11.
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L. W. Bock
Cedar Falls
Anna Martin
Clara Martin
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian
Bits and Social Snippets From a Local Paper
A collection of light anecdotes and church notices includes jokes about a paper hanger, a mother and child, and a quip about ancestry. It also lists a Holy Communion celebration, Epworth League events, a Sunday school installation, a Social Circle gathering at Mrs. Mapes’ home to celebrate members’ birthdays with souvenir spoons, and a Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society meeting at Mrs. Pershing’s home.
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Epworth League
Christ
B. S. Mapes
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
O. B. Pershing
Go to Church Board Ordered for Des Moines Men
A new electrically lighted Go to Church sign is ordered by a Des Moines man. The sign, listing twenty business names, will span from upper stories along Main Street between Bath State Exchange Bank and Diemer's General Store. Weather permitting it will feature an outdoor gathering for teachers and grove residents near Beaver.
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Des Moines
Main Street
Bath State Exchange Bank
Diemer’s
Advertised letters at the post office for Henry Johnson and Elzon Prins
Notice that advertised letters are at the post office addressed to Henry Johnson and Elzon Prins and will be sent to the dead letter cities on September 26. Geo F Alvhouse P M Go to W A Young for Hunters License issued while you wait Office in State Exchange Bank building Ackley Ia.
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Henry Johnson
Elzon Prins
Geo. F. Alvhouse
P. M
W. A. Young
State Exchange Bank
Ackley
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