Democratic Rorganization Divides Party Over 1924 Nomination
The Democratic Party faces factional rifts between Cox supporters and the anti Cox McAdoo wing. George White forms an executive committee to reorganize, a move seen by many as a tactic for Cox. Democrats in and out of Congress are divided over policy amid obsolete platform planks. Burlington Hawkeye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
McAdoo
George White
National Committee
White
Gov. Cox
Congress
Burlington
Hawkeye
Frazier Funeral Will Be Thursday
John S. Frazier born April 26 1852 in Bush valley Center county Pennsylvania died February 20 1921 in Creston Iowa aged 68 years 1 month 25 days Funeral services Sunday February 24 at 3 o clock p m at 502 North Birch street conducted by Rev Elias Handy Interment in Washington Kansas I O O F Lodge No 76 and M W A Lodge No 759 of Washington will have charge of arrangements Survivors include wife two daughters two sons and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Frazier
Bushvalley
Center County
Pennsylvania
Creston
Iowa
Catherine Musser
Washington
Kansas
Liverpool
New York
Frazier
Asa Hemenway
Thayer
Charles
Clifford
Harry
Ona
Geraldine Frazier
Catherine Dress
Margaret Vanada
Amanda Jones
Mackeyville
Ammon Frazier
Genoa
Illinois
Charles Frazier
Mill Hill
Jacob
Levi
Clayton
Daniel
Lewis
Thomas
George
I. O. O. F. Lodge
M. W. A. Lodge
Elias Handy
North Birch Street
Washington, Kansas
Miner heads to Oklahoma for business and visits
L. Miner departed today for Oklahoma to handle business interests and spend a few days visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Miner
Oklahoma
Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Bacon’s Home
The Missionary Society of the Congregational church will gather at 202 South Sumner Avenue Thursday afternoon. All members are invited and many are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
C. H. Bacon
South
Sumner Avenue
Lodge Holds Past Masters Night in Crest City
The Masons of Crest City Lodge will hold their annual Past Masters night on Friday. Masters who served in previous years will fill stations and exemplify the work. They will honor the current year’s master with a jewel and offer light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Crest City Lodge
Luther League Social at Church This Thursday Evening
Luther League members will hold a church social on Tuesday evening this week. Hosts include Edd Peterson Carl Valin and John Nord and a large crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Edd Peterson
Carl Valin
John Nord
Thornton Trio Heads to Farragut Visit
Arthur Thornton and sister Miss Clara, joined by Mrs. May Thornton of Chicago, left today to visit friends and relatives in Farragut Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Thornton
Clara
May Thornton
Chicago
Farragut
Iowa
Baer Urges Local Effort in Postwar Reconstruction
Carl Baer of the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce told a several hundred audience at the M FE church that rebuilding America requires individual service and strong cooperation. He praised Iowa public schools, urged rural access to education, and emphasized balanced national growth with better roads and civic leadership through chambers of commerce and farm bureaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MFE
Carl Baer
St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
Elias Handy
M. E. Church
Raymond
State Chamber of Commerce of
Iowa
Baer
America
Mr. Baer
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
Kansas
Nation urged to energize the dollar and unite for growth
A six year plan describes how a bankrupt state rebuilt with cooperation and resource study to create surplus. Mr Baer argues high wages and short hours fail and urges embrace of all transport modes, agriculture defense, and rural development. He promotes Ames College support and farm groups to restore balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Baer
Baer
Creston
Tehskaeprefl
Congress
College At
Ames
Commercial Club
Fire destroys fine Afton residence on Meilke property
Early morning blaze levels the Meilke home in southwest Afton, one of the city’s finest modern houses. Neighbors rescue most household goods, but the loss is pegged in the thousands. exact amount unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Meilke
Afton
Meilke
Broom and Dishrag Debate Captivates Daughters of Isabella
About seventy five Daughters of Isabella gathered Tuesday at Knights of Columbus hall on North Pine street. A lively debate pitted broom supporters led by Eileen Reardon and Mrs D W Crane against dishrag advocates with Miss Ellen McGuire steering. Judges Miss Browning Miss Kelly and Mrs Sullivan awarded the broom side the win. Mrs J H Marten sang, Miss Matie Shay read a paper, and Florence Van Sweringer played a piano solo. The evening proved enjoyable for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Isabella
Knights of Columbus Hall
North Pine Street
Eileen Reardon
D. W. Crane
Chas Logan
Ellen McGuire
Leo Leuck
Jessie McGraw
Mayme’ Browning
Elizabeth Kelly
Kate Sullivan
J. H. Marten
Matie Shay
Florence van Sweringer
Stottlemeyer Wall Nuptials at Christaan Church
The Tuesday ceremony at Christaan Church parsonage united Florence Stottlemeyer and Floyd Wall. Rev Ralph W Leisber officiated with only required witnesses. The couple, both of Lenox and Diagonal, plan to reside near Diagonal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christaan Church Parsonage
Ralph W. Leisber
Florence Stottlemeyyer
A Stottlemeyer
Lenox
Floyd Wall
John Wall
Diagonal
Wall
Local man departs for Des Moines on business
H. W. Edaburn leaves this morning for Des Moines to attend to business matters. An odd line notes a patent medicine pitch for Pickly Ash Bitters claiming it treats "constipated habit" and "disease in the body" with a price of 25 cents per bottle, via Newcomb & Matthews, Special Agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomb & Matthews
Iowa Fire Loss Totals Near 10 Million in 1920
State Fire Marshall J A Tracy releases figures for 1920 showing Iowa suffered 4538 fires with nearly 10 million dollars in financial losses. The report covers the state’s largest cities, monthly trends, and causes. Creston is listed among cities with losses above 90 thousand dollars, at 127 thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Iowa
Kingery Wells Wedding Planned Tonight in Dodge Township
The marriage of Miss Bessie Kingery and Wallace Wells will take place at 7:30 this evening at the bride's parents home north of Afton. Rev. Skogsburg will perform the ceremony, Lohengrin's wedding march will be played, and a large gathering of relatives and friends is expected. The couple will reside on the groom's farm north of Afton after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton
Dodge Township
Bessie Kingery
Fred M. Kingery
Wallace Wells
Skogsburg
Lohengrin
Nina Eddy
Mrs. Wells
Mary Bridgeman
Lenox
Misa Margaret Mack
Corning
J. W. Parsons
Thayer
A. Hatter
B. BE. Browne, Jr
L. V. Benson
Massene
Iowa
G. Snow
Bila Williams
Lorimer
Myera
Roy Keys
Murray
Creston
Farr Moreland
Spaulding Township
Mabel Swonaker
Kunath Sons
H Baker
Florence Consadine
Greenfield
Rolla Boyce
Shenandoah
Boyce Confectionary
West Adama
Purviance Funeral Set for Cromwell Thursday
The funeral for Mark W. Purviance who died at his Cromwell area home will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the Cromwell Methodist Church. Rev. Owen Thomas and Rev. Mr. Nole will officiate with burial in Cromwell cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark W. Purviance
Cromwell
Methodist Church
Owen Thomas
Mr. Nole
Local news notes and visits across counties
Mrs J W Yard of Lincoln township returned home from a visit to Des Moines. District Judge P C C Winter traveled to Osceola to preside at a court session. Harry Banden of Kansas City arrived to aid his ailing father George Hayden. Attorney E F McEntry made a trip to Cromwell where he spoke to Cromwell pupils on Washington's Birthday. Walter Larson Eddie Ohlschlager and Wray Wilson left for Osceola for a Masons school of instruction. An advertisement promotes a health tonic at $1.25 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Yard
Lincoln Township
Innes Moines
P. CC. Winter
Osceola
Harry Banden
Kansas City
Missouri
George Hayden
E. F. McEntry
Cromwell
Washington
Walter Larson
Eddie Ohlschlager
Wray Wilson
Masons
Encomb Thews
Creston Hosts Carl Baer Address for Clarinda Visitors
Clarinda business leaders including Lester Milligan and J H Lawson traveled to Creston Tuesday afternoon to hear Carl Baer head the St. Louis Chamber Development Services speak at the Methodist church. Guests toured the city, dined at the Jowana hotel, and joined a luncheon at the Imperial Cafe with local officials and other attendees from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Milligan
Clarinda
Creston
Carl Baer
St. Louis
Whitney Treatment for Piles Adverts Warning
An Iowa advert promotes the Whitney Treatment for piles as a simple remedy. It claims easy application and great results with a guarantee, urging readers to ask local druggists Bioir Brennan Newcombe Matthews in Creston for the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Bioir & Brennan
Newcombe& Matthews
Creston
Whitney Method, Limited
Dea Miner
Iowa
Cromwell Masons Install Officers at February Meeting
Cromwell Masons at Canby Lodge No. 354 A P F A M held their regular meeting on February 22. Thomas Beaumont installed the officers for the year including Worshipful Master OG Sutton Senior Warden Randall Reckner Junior Warden Lewis Roth Secretary F M Webb Treasurer F G Sparr. A fine supper followed at a local restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canby Lodge No
A. P F
A.M Cromwell
Thomas Beaumont
Grand Lodge of
Iowa
OG. Sutton
Randall Reckner
Lewis Roth
F. M. Webb
F G. Sparr
Order
Local notes highlight travels and arrivals in Creston
Miss Ellen McGuire and Miss Anna Kelley return from Osceola after visiting relatives. Several residents report improvements after illnesses. A marriage license is issued to Floyd Babbit and Bertha Heimke, and another to Floyd Wall and Florence Stottlemeyer. Estate notices and local shopping activity are noted alongside social events and business calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen McGuire
Anna Kelley
Osceola
Judd Forgy
B. Aspinwall
Sorosis Society of the Tlutheran Church
Ada
Edna Walstrom
Maurice Brown
Somonauk
Ilinois
Has. Heflin
Greenfield
Floyd Babbit
Cromwell
Bertha Heimke
Kent
Floyd Wall
Diagonal
Florence Stottlemeyer
Lenox
Geo. Snyder
Unity Hospital
Snyder
Ohio
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Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Exsie L. Orrick
AIRE
D. of
Stottlemeyer
H. W. Edaburn
Des Moines
UWA
J. A. Tracy
Kingery-Wells
Purviance
LETT
Filao
Central
Morris Realty & Loan CO
Sedalia
Cromwell Masons
Jacob Courter
S. W. Poplar Sr
P. A. Shanon
Panama
John Buckley
Mary Brownrigg
Nevin Ville
J. W. Lander
A*ton
J W. Lauder
Louise Handy
Geo. Craig
D. Miller
Bernardine Huhen
Jennie Danielson
Mary Kelley
Omaha
John Moreland
Platte Township
Chas. W. Briese
District Court
Union County
Chas
W. Briese
Wm. Farrell
North Maple Street
Floyd Boyce
Sioux City
Davidson's
Joe Beverland
I. Beverland
Robt. Gantt
Baby
Sheldon
Price Newcomb & Matenta
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