Special Session Called by Governor to Revise Primary Law
Governor issues proclamation for a special legislative session on August 31 to amend the primary law and permit a Republican nomination for U S senator at the November general election. Conference in Des Moines discussed party harmony and electability of Republican nominees. The call reflects the governor's duty to voters and party strategy.
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Cummins
Bute
United States
Gvernor
Des Moines
Congress
Senate
Dewey Backs Oregon Plan for Senator Election
Walter H. Dewey of Des Moines endorses the Oregon plan to elect U S senators. He favors a Democratic primary before the November vote and argues the legislature should elect the senator who wins the most votes, returning power to the people. Dewey, a Democratic elector nominee and convention participant, predicts Governor Cummins may call an extra session.
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Des Moines
Walter H. Dewey
Oregon
United States
Eighth
Cummins
Dewey
Lisle Gaskil Hooper Aide Sympathies Extend
Lisle Gaskil Hooper send sympathy and support to Mr. vacant seat in the schedule as school begins Monday with the following corps of teachers. Prof C J Johns superintendent and principal Dinka W ers follow with details on staff and leadership.
Surprise Miscellany Shower Given for Miss Bertha Mitchell
Mrs Ira Goin of Lincoln Township hosted a surprise miscellaneous shower Friday evening for her sister Miss Bertha Mitchell. Friends and neighbors joined the gathering, with gifts and light refreshments.
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Ira’ Goin
Lincoln
Bertha Mitchell
Wood N Friends
Gagaktaions
Unclear fragmentary notes on residents and club meeting
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Louise Dalin leaving for a home and overnight stays with Mrs Hemphill. Also references Slab Castle Phe Zeta Epsilon Chi Club meeting with Mrs Hi Larimer and Monday pattern.
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Phe
Zeta
He ‘Larimer
Atterna
Missionary Rev Purse to Preach at St Andrews Next Sunday
Rev. M. Purse of southern Illinois will preach at St Andrews Church next Sunday morning at 11 o clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Purse is a former Chariton boy. The evening service will be a farewell for Rev Nathan Evans at the Methodist church. The Baptist Benevolent Society will be entertained Friday afternoon by the Methodist Sunday School.
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Ww. M. Purse
Southern
Illinois
St. Andrews
Purse
Chariton
Nathan Evans
Baptist
S Methodist
Neptune's
Surprising yet fleeting notes on a quiet evening
A fragmentary account mentions unexpected enjoyment and gratitude toward Mr. Yost in an evening scene. The text hints at remarks about good deeds and shared memories, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
Blanchard and Lyman Couple Wed at Chariton Parsonage
William A Blanchard and Mabel J Lyman of Chariton were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage in Corydon then returned to Chariton. The bride, 18, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Lyman and a former Chariton teacher. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Blanchard, owner of a home on East Armory Avenue.
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William A. ‘Blanchard
Mabel J. ‘Lyman
Chariton
Corydon
Ww. L. Lyman
Groom i
Eee
Groomy
East Armory
United couple Mrs J L Brown and Mr Nora wed
Mrs J L Brown and Mr Nora were married at four o clock Tuesday afternoon by Reverend Hugh Moore pastor of the Baptist church at the home of Mr and Mrs J F Thomas Relatives and friends attended A luncheon was served by Mrs Thomas A city council committee including BR Van Dyke Hi A Larimer and D rs are investigating tant EL 0
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Jl, Brown
Nora
van Dyke
Hi. A
Larimer
D. Rs
Luther League Convention Draws Big Crowd in Chariton
The Luther League Convention in Chariton drew 275 delegates from the Ottumwa League leading to the largest charter. Chariton hosted the event with over 8500 attendees across seven sessions. Delegates enjoyed free meals and concerts, with expenses topping $450 and over $100 collected locally. The large Swedish Lutheran church filled beyond capacity.
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Luther. League
Chariton
Ottumwn League
Chariton League
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Goys
John
Ieee
Yost’s
Derby
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Derby Opera House
William Jones
We T Johnson
Gee
Parkin
Jerushy Jones
Anne Elizabeth Jones
Ruth Grimes
James Henry Jones
Harry Scott
Col. Gibson Parvarae
Eee Gee
Joseph Robinson
Father McNay
Silas Hardback
Vees
Ethel Henry Lee
Fred Bremer
Mrs. Robinson Peewee Ar Earen
Emma Rush
Mary Ann Stedman
Justin Westfall
Cyrus Depew
Claude Kyner
Samantha Seb
Ida ‘Dunn Claudius
Firman Green Noora
Cassidy
Olive Bremer
Guy Henry
Jonathian Abner
Dee Ross
Cynthia Abner
Walter
Green Francis
St. Clair Bigelow
Ielaus Virieteesf
A. Winslow Matilda
Hoxie
Sanee
Fane
Hlsie ‘Turner
Blanchard
Lyman
Brown
Mitchell
Earnest Duckworth
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