Washington to test evolution ban in federal case
Loren H Wittner seeks to force a constitutional test of teaching evolution in Washington schools. He alleges the Summers rider bars salaries for officials who teach or permit disrespect for the Bible. District officials defense warns it mimics establishment of religion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dayton, Tenn
Francis H. Stephenson
Loren H. Wittner
Wittner
District of Columbia
Loren H.wittner
Dayton
Congress
Illinois
Representative Summers
Republican
Francis H. Stevens
William J. Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Dr. Bryan
American Association of Teachers
Chicago
F. G. Stecker
Association
Shenandoah Man Heads Mortgage Association
H S L Fos kett of Shenandoah was elected president of the Iowa Farm Mortgage Association at a meeting yesterday. Fred Fisher of Cedar Rapids was chosen vice president, Imgram Bixler of Cedar Rapids secretary, and Raymond Titus of Muscatine treasurer. R A Pearson, president of Iowa State College, urged farmers to lower production costs, support proper farm legislation, and cooperate to raise profits.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Steck Climbs In Vote Count In Iowa Senate Race
Washington reports show Steck gaining votes in the Steck-Brookhart senatorial recount as six counties in the tally plus 21 Blackhawk precincts counted by noon. About 50 ballots flagged for contest include arrow ballots and other irregulars. a second arrow ballot was set aside for the senate subcommittee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Steck-Brookhart
Towa
Blackhawk County
Steck
Brookhart
LaFollette
Daniel Steck
Smith W. Brookhart
Blackhawk
Iowa
Senate
J. J. Mitchell
James M. Pearsons
Janitor Job Open At Jefferson School
Twenty four Creston men filed applications for the Jefferson grade school janitor slot after the death of J T Reynolds. Howard T Scurr, secretary of the board of education, said filling the vacancy is uncertain as the board has more calendar items to consider. Janitors for other buildings were hired in the spring.
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Creston
Jefferson Grade
Howard T. Scurr
Board of Education
Jefferson
J. T. Reynolds
Red Oak Drifter Murder Shocks Burlington Yard Scene
In Red Oak a murder occurred in the Burlington railroad yards with two unidentified drifters seen walking nearby. An iron bar was used in the killing, and the victim died at a hospital after failing to regain consciousness. The assailant remains at large.
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Red Oak
Burlington
American Killed and Doctor Held by Chinese Bandits
Morgan Palmer an American was killed at a ranch on the Sungar river near Harbin. Dr. Howard, an eye specialist from Rockefeller Hospital, was captured at the same time near Harbin. Washington expects prompt action to secure his release and punish those responsible. Report notes strain on US China talks and Boxer indemnity context. Dr. Howard seized near the Amur Sungari junction. Rockefeller foundation says officer to Harbin. Howard born in Churchville New York. son James age 12. Mrs. Howard in Peking.
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Associated Press
Peking
Morgan Palmer
Hag
Big Ranch
Sungar River
Harbin
Howerd
Rockefeller
Associated Prensa
Washington
China
Palmer Ranch
Howard
Amercans
Mr. Palmer
Dr. Howard
Rockefeller Foundation
James
Prescott Pioneer William H. Showers dies at 91
William H. Showers of Prescott died at his home at noon from blood poisoning. Born August 23, 1833 in New York he would have turned 92 next month. Survived by widow, a brother and daughter in Prescott and Creston. body at Roland’s funeral home. service Sunday at 2 30 pm in the Prescott Methodist church with Rev. W C Farwell officiating. burial in Prescott cemetery.
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William H. Showers
Prescott
New York
Mr. Showers
Creston
Roland
Funer
W. C Farwell
Omana
Hay Mower Accidents Farmer Amid Dragging Incident
Delta Iowa July 23 Ted Hamilton 19 son of Mr and Mrs James Hamilton was mangled when struck by a hay mower sickle pulled by a frightened team and dragged a block He was taken to a Okaloo sa hospital with slight hope for recovery Doctors said his head was pierced twice and his chest torn near the heart The incident occurred near Delta Iowa yesterday
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Associated Preay
Delta
Ted Hamilton
James ‘Hamilton
Near Here
Oskaloosa
Dives Into Two Feet of Water Ends Calgary Teen Death
Richard Wolfe aged 16 died after a neck break from a dock dive into two feet of water at Municipal Beach Cedar Rapids. He had shown signs of recovery and even laughed at reports he was near death before dying this morning.
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Cedar Rapids
Richard Wolfe
Municipal Beach
Bankruptcy Petition Filed by Sidney L Creveling Near Sharpsburg
Sidney L Creveling a farmer near Sharpsburg filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Debts total 11007.38 with 9807.38 unsecured. Assets valued at 2375 with 2076 exempt. A marriage license was issued in the district court.
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Sidney L. Creveling
Sharpsburg
Local Waste Paper Business Sold After 20 Years
J. S. Clark of 702 West Lucas street sells his Creston waste paper collecting and selling business to L. W. McLaughlin upon retirement. Clark operated in Creston for over twenty years and thanks his customers for their support.
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J. S. Clark
West
Lucas Street
L. W. McLaughlin
Clark
Creston
Creston Excursionists Return From Niagara Falls Trip
Creston residents who joined the Kiwanis excursion from Shenandoah to Niagara Falls were due back today with all four trains carrying about 1,600 travelers having reached Shenandoah earlier in the forenoon. The trip began last Thursday and included Mrs Sherman Rex O TAK Tyler Craig Armstrong Miss Rada Ahern Mrs George Barfle Miss Margaret Ball and other Creston residents.
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Creston
Kiwanis
Shenandoah
Niagara Falls
Sherman Rex O. Tak Tyler
Craig Armstrong
Rada Ahern
George Barfle
Margaret Ball
H. M Stanley
Ruth and
Inez Porter
Ross King
Ethel McKenzie
M. J. Howell
Kiwanis Tourists Return From East Excursion
Sixteen hundred Kiwanis excursionists from Shenandoah completed a week long eastward tour with Niagra Falls as the main stop. Trains carried travelers back to Iowa Missouri and Nebraska destinations with Omaha and Council Bluffs aboard one carload. The trip cost about 50 dollars per person aboard the special trains and was free of accident or illness.
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Associated Press
Shenandoah
Niagatm Falls
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Kiwanis
Brothers Seek Deed Set Aside In Farm Case
Contending their brother the late W F Kramer was held a virtual prisoner for months and coerced with liquor to leave his property to Mr and Mrs Charles Staack George F and Henry Kramer of Muscatine and Frank Kramer of Cedar Rapids the plaintiffs ask the court to set aside the deed that gave Mrs Staack Kramers half interest in a 160 acre Muscatine farm.
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Associated Presse
Muscatine
W. F. Kramer
Charles Staack
George F
Henry Kramer
Frank Kramer
Cedar Rapids
Governor urges using corn funds to repay debts
Emmetsburg July 23. Gov John Hammill told the Palo Alto county farm bureau picnic that proceeds from this year’s bumper corn crop should be used to pay off indebtedness and bolster Iowa farming finances. He urged closer cooperation among farm agencies and cooperative marketing as a solution to economic woes.
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Associated Press
Emmetsburg
John Hammill
Palo Alto County
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Organization
Farm Bureau Declares War on Canada Thistle
Union county farm bureau moves to eradicate Canada thistle with demonstrations by Prof. M A Hauser at the farm bureau office August 17 and 18. Planned methods include deep plowing, spring harrow work to surface roots, smother crops, and ongoing cultivation to starve the root system. Adair county also plans demonstrations August 19 and 20.
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Union County
Farm Bureau
M A. Hauser
Iowa State College
Ames
Hauser
Adair County
Nickle
Adair
1925 Bedford Fair Set to Eclipse Previous Shows
Bedford Ila July 23 The 1925 Taylor county fair opens Monday July 27 in Bedford and runs day and night all week. Secretary Nelson says it will be the biggest fair in the association’s history with every pen and toll full. One hundred ninety two horses entered in harness races and many entry papers filed for running races.
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Bedford
Ila
Advertiser
N. Nelson
Taylor County Association
Trinidad Hit By Damaging Rain
Heavy cloudbursts drenched Trinidad Colorado and surrounding areas causing river flooding and major property damage. Officials estimate losses near 400000 with bridges and highways washed out and rail service disrupted on multiple lines. Families sought higher ground then returned to homes as cleanup began.
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Associated Prep
Trinidad
Colo
Purgatoire River
River
Here
Raton
N M
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Chicago
California
Colorado and Southern
Dener
Rio Grande
Uplands
Construction advances on new $270000 high school
Work on the high school on School street betweenine and Maple streets progresses rapidly with concrete footings, window frames, brickwork, and steel beams underway. A architect’s employee supervises, boilers arrive and heating plumbing contract awarded to Thomas Rinehart of LeMars for immediate installation.
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School Street
Maple Streets
Bulding
Thomas Rinehart
LeMars
Former Farragut Mayor’s Body Found Under Burned Car
A charred body identified as Nels Anderson, 63, former mayor of Farragut, was found beneath a burned automobile near Atlantic. Identity was confirmed by a Des Moines county license. Anderson had been en route to his home at 2500 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, after a business trip to Farragut. Survived by three children Dr. F. P. Anderson, Whiting Indiana. H. P. Anderson, Farragut. Myrtle Anderson, Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
Shenandoah
Nels Anderson
Farragut
Atlantic
Anderson
Cottage Grove Avenue
Dee Moines
F. P. Anderson
Whiting
H. P. Anderson Farragut
Myrtle Anderson
Los Angeles
Creston Men Named To G. A. R. National Staff
Des Moines July 23 Louis F Arensburg commander in chief of the G A R announces Iowa aides-de-camp for the national encampment in Grand Rapids Michigan the week of August 39 The appointees include W P Alred Corydon Oley Nelson Slater John McGrath Creston A B Bamford Creston W A Ross Marshalltown and Isaac W Myers Hampton
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Louis F. Arensburg
Iowa
Grand Rapids
Mich
W. P. Alred
Corydon
Oley Nelson
Slater
John McGrath
Creston
Ten Men Trapped After Mine Explosion At Bryson's Dip
Rockwood Tenn July 23 A telephone report says ten men entombed in the Roane Coal and Iron mine at Bryson's dip near Rockwood and little hope exists for their rescue. Rescue efforts for seven trapped workers earlier failed as a fire raged and gas danger rose. Superintendent William Snow and six miners were swept in by a blast while battling a fire. one escaped. A rescue party led by James B King went in as inspectors and U S Bureau of Mines experts prepared to assist.
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Tre Axcoriated
Prewa
Chattanooga
Tenn
Rockwood
Rooane Iron Company
Associated Preas
Bryeon
Roane Coal and Iron Company
Sven
William J. Snow
Bryson
Mr. Snow
Roy Limberg
John and
Tom Green
Jim Wilson
Mal K. King
King
James B. King
Holden
Dayton
United States Bureau of Mines
Knoxville
Last High School Lawn Concert Ends Series Tonight
Ten numbers comprise the program arranged for the final of four weekly concerts on the old high school lawn. The Creston Concert band performs at 7 30 tonight featuring Hawkeye Fair march Cloth of Gold overture Jewels Silver Threads Among the Gold Broadway one step Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana U S A Patrol Trombone solo The Pals by Gus McSkimming Mediterranean march I ll See You in My Dreams and Our Defenders march.
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Creston
Cloth of Gold
Danks
Broadway
King
Cavalleria Rusetiiana
Mascagni
Peck
the Pals
Barnard
Gus McSkimming
Mediterranean
March
Hughes
Kahn
Our Defenders
Seitz
Afton Junction Woman Hurt In Crash Here
Mrs Elmer Allen of Afton Junction was slightly injured by flying glass when her car collided with a Diagonal driver at Adams and Oak streets. She and a child suffered minor injuries and were treated at Greater Community hospital. both cars were damaged.
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Elmer Allen
Afton Junction
Ives
Diagonal
Adams
Oak Streets
Allen
Greater Community Hospital
Mt. Ayr Man Injured in Detached Road Collision
A Mt. Ayr resident was badly cut but not seriously hurt in a Wednesday night auto accident two miles southwest of Afton on a detour around primary No. 15 being relocated. His car was ditched and badly damaged and the man left the scene amid efforts to have the vehicle removed. His identity was not known in Afton and he later caught a ride back to Mt. Ayr.
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Mt. Ayr
Afton
Primary No. 15
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Carlisle
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Ira Kennedy
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