Chautauqua Ends as Aurelia Shows High Praise
The Aurelia chautauqua concluded after five days of entertainment under the Vawter system of Cedar Rapids with attendance well above prior years. Revenues totaled 113.32 after tax and a 900 dollar next year guarantee is hinted at, plus reports of strong acts, including Elixir of Youth and the Landis Sextette. Flora Dubes wed Fort Dodge man Russell Filson in a July 29 ceremony at the Dubes home.
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Aurelia Chautauqua
Vawter Chautauqua
Cedar Rapids
Elwood T. Bailey
Frank Dixon
Frank Johnson
Avel Cantu
Mexico
Robert Bowman
Landis
New York Glee Club
Dixie Girls
Germaine Mallebay Company
Aurelia
W. Poole
Mias Hazel Prehm
Philueen
Shebautauqua
Flora Dubes
Fort Dodge
D. Dubes
Misa Flora L. Dubes
Russell E. Filson
E. H. Gillet
Storm Lake
Des Moines
Mr. Filson
Missouri
Chicago
Happenings From Neighboring Towns Report Various Incidents
Marcus News notes Carl Dorr's remains expected in Marcus after arriving in New York from France. A gas pump accident near Roy Imhoff led to Ralph Booth narrowly escaping burns. Galva Tribune reports Swedish-born travelers Elik Swanson and Anderson depart for Sweden via New York. Cherokee Times covers Mrs. Root killed when her car hit by an Illinois Central train. Mr. Root unharmed. Storm Lake Register cites Bishop EK Johnson and visitors from Cape Town at a church reception. Faville joins three Republican contenders for Iowa Supreme Court. Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune favors awarding a fishing record for Russell Thomson after a 18 lb muskellunge catch. Washta Journal details W J Carver's severe injuries from hay loft accident hours after rope failure. recovery expected months later.
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Marcus News
John Dorr
Carl Dorr
France
Marcus
New York
Ralph Booth
Roy Imhoff
Galva Tribune
Messie
M. M. Elk
John Swanson
John A. Anderson
Galva
Sweden
L. F. Root
Illinois Central
Root
Spirit Lake
Akron
Storm Lake
Methodist Episcopal Church
Johnson
Lawrence DeGaff
Des Moines
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Russell Thomson
Washta
W. J. Carver
A Word for Father and the Working Dad
Poem praises the father who labors unseen yet sustains the family. It contrasts the hardworking provider with lacking appreciation, noting his endless toil digging for funds while others rest. The piece attributes enduring patience and humor to fathers who endure jokes and pokes. It includes attribution to Guy F. Lee in the Chicago Tribune and a facet about a plowing service offered by Ray G. Howell with a charge of 8.25 per tenant.
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Father
Ceptin
Mongat
Guy F. Lee
Chicago ‘Tribune
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N. Nordine
Cherokee
Minnesota
Murry County
J. KE. Peterson
Iowa
Copenhagen
Warner & Gossard
Warner, Gossard and
Case
Warner
Men’s Department
Palm Beach
Ray
G. Howell
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